Samishii Nettaigyo

Samishii Nettaigyo (淋しい熱帯魚, lit. "Lonely Tropical Fish") is Wink's fifth single. Released on July 5, 1989, with a CD catalog number H10R-31001, and cassette tape catalog number X09R-3001, the single reached #1 on the Oricon weekly charts. The song won the grand prix award at the 31st Japan Record Awards.

"Samishii Nettaigyo"
Single by Wink
ReleasedJuly 5, 1989
GenreJ-pop
LabelPolystar
Wink singles chronology
"Namida o Misenaide (Boys Don't Cry)"
(1989)
"Samishii Nettaigyo"
(1989)
"One Night in Heaven (Mayonaka no Angel)"
(1989)

Other performances

  • In 1991, the song was covered in English by The Nolans as a single, under the name Tidal Wave.
  • In 2004, the song was covered by W on their debut album Duo U&U.
  • In 2004, the song was covered by Nana Katase, on her "Extended" Album.
  • In 2005, the song was performed by ex-Morning Musume member Kaori Iida and Ruca at Flet's (フレッツ) Casual Dinner Show.
  • In 2017, the song was covered by FEMM, on their album 80's/90's J-Pop Revival.
  • In 2019, the song was covered by Kazehikaru Fukurou (風光ル梟), as their second single.
  • In 2019, the song was performed by Red Velvet members Joy and Yeri as a Special Stage at SMTOWN in Tokyo.

Track listing

  1. 淋しい熱帯魚 / Samishii Nettaigyo
  2. 背中まで500マイル / Senaka made 500 Miles


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