Poker Face (Ayumi Hamasaki song)

"Poker Face" (stylized as "poker face") is Ayumi Hamasaki's debut single under Avex Trax. It was released on 8 April 1998.

This article is about the debut single of Ayumi Hamasaki. For the single performed by Lady Gaga, see Poker Face (Lady Gaga song).
"Poker Face"
Single by Ayumi Hamasaki
from the album A Song for ××
B-side"Friend"
ReleasedApril 8, 1998
GenreJ-pop
Length4:41
LabelAvex Trax
Composer(s)Yasuhiko Hoshino
Lyricist(s)Ayumi Hamasaki
Producer(s)Max Matsuura
Ayumi Hamasaki singles chronology
"Poker Face" "You"
Official Music Video
"Poker Face" on YouTube

Chart performance

Poker Face entered at #20 on the charts with 11,520 units sold in its opening week and charted for six weeks. The single sold a total of 43,140 copies. The single is currently certified Gold by the RIAJ.[1]

Music video

The music video for "poker face" was directed by Takeishi Wataru. The video focuses around Hamasaki standing in front for a large tree filled with television monitors that show her in various locations. It also shows her playing with animals.

Commercial tie-up

The song was used as the opening theme of a Japanese TV show called "Count Down TV".

Track listing
  1. "Poker Face"
  2. "Friend"
  3. "Poker Face" (Instrumental)
  4. "Friend" (Instrumental)

Re-release
"Poker Face"
Single by Ayumi Hamasaki
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2001
February 28, 2016
Length42:41
LabelAvex Trax
Composer(s)Yasuhiko Hoshino
Lyricist(s)Ayumi Hamasaki

This single was re-released on February 28, 2001, featuring four new songs.

Track listing
  1. "Poker Face"
  2. "Friend"
  3. "Poker Face" (KM Marble Life Remix)
  4. "Poker Face" (Nao'S Attitude Mix)
  5. "Poker Face" (D-Z Spiritual Delusion Mix)
  6. "Poker Face" (Orienta-Rhythm Club Mix)
  7. "Poker Face" (Instrumental)
  8. "Friend" (Instrumental)

Live performances
  • April 14, 1998 - Nikkan Hitto - Poker Face
  • April 20, 1998 - Hey! Hey! Hey! - Poker Face
  • April 21, 1998 - Utaban - Poker Face
  • April 24, 1998 - Rave - Poker Face
  • April 28, 1998 - Music Station - Poker Face

References
  1. "Jpopmusic.com". jpopmusic.com. Archived from the original on 2010-02-08.


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