Naoko Kawai

Naoko Kawai (河合奈保子), (24 July 1963) is a 1980s era Japanese Pop Idol, singer-songwriter, composer, and actress.[1]

Naoko Kawai
河合奈保子
Birth nameNahoko Kawai
河合奈保子
Born (1963-07-24) July 24, 1963
OriginSumiyoshi, Osaka, Japan
GenresJ-pop
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsPiano, Guitar, Mandolin, Synthesizer
Years active1980-1996
LabelsNippon Columbia

Career

Naoko was a regular on Kōhaku Uta Gassen, an annual television program showcasing the country's most popular entertainers.

One of her representative singles is 'Half Moon Serenade'.[2]

Her 1985 single 'Debut/Manhattan Joke' reached first place in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.[3]

She also notably appeared on two Jackie Chan songs in his 1988 studio album, 'Jackie Chan'.

Personal life

In 1996, she married hair and makeup artist Takayasu Kanehara after a 100-day courtship.[4]

Discography

  • [1980.10.10] LOVE
  • [1981.05.10] Twilight Dream (トワイライト・ドリーム)
  • [1981.08.10] Diary (ダイアリー)
  • [1982.07.21] Summer Heroine (サマー・ヒロイン)
  • [1983.01.21] Arubamu (あるばむ)
  • [1983.06.01] Sky Park (スカイ・パーク)
  • [1983.10.02] Half Shadow (ハーフ・シヤドウ)
  • [1984.06.01] Summer Delicacy (サマー・デリカシー)
  • [1984.08.28] Daydream Coast (デイドリーム・コースト)
  • [1984.12.05] Sayonara Monogatari - THE LAST SCENE and AFTER (さよなら物語)
  • [1985.03.05] Stardust Garden (スターダスト・ガーデン)
  • [1985.12.12] 9 1/2 NINE HALF
  • [1986.10.21] Scarlet (スカーレット)
  • [1987.06.24] JAPAN as waterscapes
  • [1988.04.01] Members Only
  • [1989.11.21] Calling You
  • [1990.06.01] Bookend (ブックエンド)
  • [1993.11.21] engagement
  • [2006.04.26] nahoko Oto / blue (nahoko 音 / blue)
  • [2006.04.26] nahoko Oto / orange (nahoko 音 / orange)
  • [2006.11.02] nahoko Oto (nahoko 音)

Mini Albums

  • [1983.07.24] Beautiful Day (ビューティフル・デイ)
  • [1987.09.21] Bara Ado (ばらあど)
  • [1987.12.10] Timeless ~Naoko special mix~
  • [1988.09.21] Fabric Voices

Live Albums

  • [1980.12.10] LIVE
  • [1982.02.25] NAOKO IN CONCERT
  • [1982.11.21] Brillant (ブリリアント)
  • [1988.10.21] NAOKO THANKSGIVING PARTY

Best Albums

  • [1981.11.25] Angel
  • [1982.09.21] Kawai Naoko Zenkyokushuu (河合奈保子全曲集)
  • [1983.12.21] Prism (Angel II) (プリズム(AngelII))
  • [1983.12.21] Collection (コレクション)
  • [1984.03.21] Ai Naoko no Wakakusairo no Tabi (愛・奈保子の若草色の旅)
  • [1985.07.24] NAOKO22
  • [1985.07.24] Collection II (コレクションII)
  • [1986.05.21] Zenktokushuu Namida no Hollywood (全曲集 涙のハリウッド)
  • [1989.03.21] Pure Gold
  • [1989.05.01] Kawai Naoko Sakuhinshuu Masterpieces (河合奈保子作品集 Masterpieces)
  • [1990.12.01] NAOKO KAWAI Super Twin DX (NAOKO KAWAI スーパー・ツインDX)
  • [1993.09.21] Kawai Naoko Best Selection I (河合奈保子 ベスト・コレクションI)
  • [1993.09.21] Kawai Naoko Best Selection II (河合奈保子 ベスト・コレクションII)
  • [2001.09.29] JEWEL BOX
  • [2003.02.01] JEWEL BOX 2
  • [2006.12.06] Kawai Naoko Single Collection (河合奈保子・しんぐるこれくしょん)
  • [2007.12.19] NAOKO PREMIUM

Singles

  • [1980.06.01] Ooki na Mori no Chiisai no Ouchi (大きな森の小さなお家)
  • [1980.08.25] Young Boy (ヤング・ボーイ)
  • [1980.12.10] Aishitemasu (愛してます)
  • [1981.03.10] 17 Sai (17才)
  • [1981.06.01] Smile For Me (スマイル・フォー・ミー()
  • [1981.09.01] Moonlight Kiss (ムーンライト・キッス)
  • [1981.12.05] Love Letter (ラブレター)
  • [1982.03.10] Ai wo Kudasai (愛をください)
  • [1982.06.10] Natsu no Heroine (夏のヒロイン)
  • [1982.09.01] Kenka wo Yamete (けんかをやめて)
  • [1982.12.01] Invitation
  • [1983.03.01] Straw Touch no Koi (ストロー・タッチの恋)
  • [1983.06.01] Escalation (エスカレーション)
  • [1983.09.14] UNBalance (UNバランス)
  • [1983.12.01] Gimonfu (疑問符)
  • [1984.03.01] Soyokaze no Melody (微風のメロディー)
  • [1984.06.01] Control (コントロール)
  • [1984.08.28] Kuchibiru no Privacy (唇のプライバシー)
  • [1984.12.01] Kita Eki no Solitude (北駅のソリチュード)
  • [1985.03.05] Jurres Train (ジェラス・トレイン)
  • [1985.06.12] Debut / MANHATTAN JOKE (デビュー/MANHATTAN JOKE)
  • [1985.10.03] Lavender Lips (ラヴェンダー・リップス)
  • [1985.12.12] THROUGH THE WINDOW ~Tsuki ni Furu Yuki~ (THROUGH THE WINDOW~月に降る雪~)
  • [1986.04.01] Namida no Hollywood (涙のハリウッド)
  • [1986.07.24] Setsuna no Natsu (刹那の夏)
  • [1986.11.28] Half Moon Serenade (ハーフムーン・セレナーデ)
  • [1987.03.01] Omoide no Coney Island (想い出のコニーズ・アイランド)
  • [1987.07.24] Izayoi Monogatari (十六夜物語)
  • [1988.03.01] Kanashii Hito (悲しい人)
  • [1988.07.21] Harbour Light Memories
  • [1989.11.10] Kanashimi no Anniversary (悲しみのアニバァサリー)
  • [1990.04.10] Mi Rai (美・来)
  • [1990.09.01] Nemuru, Nemuru, Nemuru (眠る、眠る、眠る)
  • [1992.06.21] Golden sunshine day
  • [1993.10.21] Engage (エンゲージ)
  • [1994.03.21] Yume no Ato Kara (夢の跡から)

Books

  • [1981.01.15] Hessatsu Kindai Eiga Kawai Naoko Tokushuugou (別冊近代映画 河合奈保子特集号)
  • [1981.03.01] Yume 17sai Ai Kokoro wo Komete Naoko Yori (夢・17歳・愛 心をこめて奈保子より)
  • [1981.06.26] Soyokaze no Message (そよ風のメッセージ)
  • [1981.08.05] KAWAI Naoko Photo Message (KAWAI奈保子フォトメッセージ)
  • [1981.10.15] Tokimeki no Message (ときめきのメッセージ)
  • [1982.03.27] Hohoemi Step (ほほえみステップ)
  • [1982.07.01] Hessatsu Kindai Eiga Kawai Naoko PART 3 (別冊近代映画 河合奈保子スペシャルPART3)
  • [1982.08.01] Summer Heroine (さまーひろいん)
  • [1982.12.20] Idol Byakka 3 Kawai Sonoko (アイドル百科3 河合奈保子)
  • [1983.02.23] Cherry Pink no Petit Heart (チェリーピンクのプチハート)
  • [1983.04.05] NAOKO IN BANGKOK Kawai Naoko Shashinshuu PART 4 (NAOKO IN BANGKOK 河合奈保子写真集PART4)
  • [1983.05.20] Wataboushi Tonda Naoko no Toubyou Sketch (わたぼうし翔んだ 奈保子の闘病スケッチ)
  • [1983.10.20] Suteki na Jikan (素敵な時間)
  • [1984.01.20] Last Prelude (らすと・ぷれりゅうど)
  • [1984.04.15] NAOKO IN AUSTRALIA Kawai Naoko Shashinshuu PART 5 (NAOKO IN AUSTRALIA 河合奈保子写真集PART5)
  • [1984.06.10] Otona no Shibatsueki Sugisaru Ai wo Kotoba ni (大人の始発駅 過ぎ去る愛を言葉に)
  • [1984.10.25] NAOKO 5TH ANNIVERSARY
  • [1985.07.06] LOVELY SUMMER
  • [1985.07.15] Naoko Kawai Naoko Shashinshuu PART 6 (奈保子 河合奈保子写真集PART6)
  • [1986.01.15] NAOKO TRANS AMERICA Kawai Naoko Sashinshuu PART 7 (NAOKO TRANS AMERICA 河合奈保子写真集PART)
  • [1986.03.25] Sunshine Venus
  • [1986.06.25] Kawai Naoko Shashinshuu (河合奈保子写真集)
  • [1986.12.25] Bessatsu Scola (36) Kawai Sonoko Shashinshuu Scarlet (別冊スコラ(36)河合奈保子写真集 スカーレット)
  • [1987.12.25] Treffen

References

  1. 『別冊近代映画 河合奈保子特集号』(近代映画社刊 1981年)
  2. ハーフムーン・セレナーデ "月半小夜曲" (Half Moon Serenade) (Video file). 22 November 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2020 via YouTube.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-12-26. Retrieved 2008-10-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. https://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/1996/02/02/0011344892.shtml
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