Welcome to the Edge

"Welcome To The Edge" is a song by Billie Hughes, written by Roxanne Seeman, Billie Hughes, and Dominic Messinger. It was a #1 hit in Japan while concurrently airing as a love theme in the NBC television series “Santa Barbara”. "Welcome To The Edge" was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Original Song in 1991.[1][2]

For the album, see Welcome to the Edge (album).
"Welcome To The Edge "Todokanu Omoi""
Single by Billie Hughes
from the album Welcome To The Edge
ReleasedJapan 1991
GenrePop
LabelPony Canyon
Songwriter(s)Roxanne Seeman
Billie Hughes
Dominic Messinger
Producer(s)Billie Hughes
Roxanne Seeman
"Omoide Made Soba Ni Ite (Welcome To The Edge)"
Single by Wink
ReleasedJapan 1990
GenrePop
LabelPolystar
Songwriter(s)Roxanne Seeman
Billie Hughes
Dominic Messinger
"Welcome To The Edge"
Single by Bon Chic
ReleasedJapan 1991
GenrePop
Labelハミングバード
Songwriter(s)Roxanne Seeman
Billie Hughes
Dominic Messinger
"Welcome To The Edge"
Single by Jeniffer
ReleasedItaly 1992
GenrePop
LabelFlea Records
Songwriter(s)Roxanne Seeman
Billie Hughes
Dominic Messinger

History

Billie Hughes' recording of "Welcome To The Edge" first appeared in the television series "Santa Barbara" connected to the character of Robert Barr. As the drama unfolded "Welcome To The Edge" became a central love theme with performances airing for two years. During this time, the Japanese duo "Wink" recorded a version of this song entitled "Omoide Made Soba Ni Ite" which charted at No. 1 on the Japanese charts.[3][4][5]

Billie Hughes recorded a new version of "Welcome To The Edge" following the arrangement of the Wink recording.[6] This new version became the theme song of the Fuji Television hit television show "Mou Daremo Aisenai." Pony Canyon released "Welcome To The Edge" and the single charted #1, selling 520,000 copies.[7] "Welcome To The Edge" was awarded #1 International Single Of The Year, at the NHK televised Japan Gold Disc Award show.[8] Billie Hughes performed "Welcome To The Edge" live for the telecast in Tokyo, along with MC Hammer who performed "U Can't Touch This."[9]

The Japanese primetime television series “Mou Daremo Aiseai” featuring “Welcome To The Edge" ("Todokanu  Omoi") began rebroadcasting October 8, 2019 on TVK, a local Japanese station located in Kanagawa, which is part of the Greater Tokyo Area.  The series is 12 episodes long.[10][11]

Chart performance
Country Peak
position
Japan Billboard 1
Japan Original Confidence 1

Cover versions and compilations

Japan
  • Wink[6]
  • The Nolans
  • Mie Yamamoto
  • Bon Chic
  • Bill Champlin[12]
  • Jennifer
  • Crystal Poem Orchestra
  • Dr. Zivago
  • Mutsuhiro Nishiwaki
  • Fuji TV television themes
  • Wink remix album "Jam The Wink"
  • Pony Canyon "Love Stories"
  • Wink album "Diamond Box"
  • "The Best Hits of TV"
  • "Climax Overseas - Dramatic Songs" Sony Japan compilation
  • "Now 90's Best" EMI Japan compilation
  • Jennifer 2010 Remix EP
  • The Nolans The Best Hits

Hong Kong
  • Cherrie Tsoi
  • Joyce

Korea
  • Warner Music International released Billie Hughes "Welcome To The Edge" album in Korea.
  • Billie Hughes "Welcome To The Edge" single appeared in the Korean film "Jonghab byeongwon the movie: Cheonil dongan" (General Hospital The Movie: One Thousand Days)".

Germany

In Germany, the "Santa Barbara" television series aired on RTL under the title "California Clan". A "California Clan" soundtrack album was released by Intercord including a cover version of "Welcome To The Edge".

Italy
  • Jeniffer

See also

References
  1. Variety Magazine. May 10, 1991. p. 27.
  2. Pesselnick, Jill (1998-08-21). "Billie Hughes". Variety. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  3. Billboard (PDF). 1991-08-24. p. 29.
  4. Billboard (PDF). 1992-08-21. p. 55.
  5. Omoide made Soba ni Ite (Welcome to the Edge) - Wink | Song Info | AllMusic, retrieved 2020-11-20
  6. "想い出までそばにいて〜Welcome To The Edge〜 Lyrics Wink(JP) ※ Mojim.com". MOJIM. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
  7. Fukatsu, Kaz (June 6, 1992). Billboard Magazine. Karaoke push CD singles production up 44% in 1991. Nielsen.
  8. "第6回日本ゴールドディスク大賞". 日本ゴールドディスク大賞 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  9. "Billie Hughes; Recorded 'Welcome to the Edge'". Los Angeles Times. 1998-07-18. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  10. ザテレビジョン. "ドロドロの愛憎劇「牡丹と薔薇」や吉田栄作「もう誰も愛さない」、水谷豊＆伊藤蘭「事件記者チャボ」を放送 （1/2） | 芸能ニュースならザテレビジョン". ザテレビジョン (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  11. "ドラマ「もう誰も愛さない」 | ザテレビジョン(0000001188)". ザテレビジョン (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  12. "BILL CHAMPLIN on Adult Contemporary Music In Japan". www.bekkoame.ne.jp. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
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