Namida no Taiyou

涙の太陽 (Romaji: Namida no Taiyou; English: Sun of Tears) is Melon Kinenbi's 12th single. It was released on 2004-06-09 under the zetima label EPCE-5282. This was the first time Tsunku did not write a Melon Kinenbi song (it is a cover of a song originally released by Emi Jackson). This song has also been covered by other Jpop artists, including Tak Matsumoto of the group B'z with other Jpop star Aiuchi Rina on vocals.

Credits

• Namida no Taiyou
  • Lyrics: Yukawa Reiko
  • Composer: Nakajima Yasutoshi
  • Arrangement: Suzuki "Daichi" Hideyuki

• Saa, Sassoku Moriagete Iko ka~!!
  • Lyrics: Tsunku
  • Composer: Tsunku
  • Arrangement: Suzuki "Daichi" Hideyuki

Track list

1. 涙の太陽 (Namida no Taiyou)
2. さあ、早速盛り上げて　行こか～！！ (Saa, Sassoku Moriagete Iko ka~!!)
3. 涙の太陽 (Instrumental) (Namida no Taiyou (Instrumental))

Albums

This song has appeared on the following albums:

• Melon Kinenbi - The Nimaime Track 2
• Various H!P Artists - Pucchi Best 5 Track 6

TV performances

• 2004-06-12 NHK: Osaka Hatsu Genki Dash! DOHYA
• 2004-06-13 TX: Hello! Morning
• 2004-06-17 NTV: AX MUSIC TV 01
• 2004-07-02 NHK: POPJAM
• 2007-09-17 NHK: Pop Up Japan

Concert performances

• Melon Kinenbi Live Tour 2004 Haru ~Mou Horetyauzo!~
• Melon Kinenbi Special Live 2004 ~Bonus~
• Melon Kinenbi Live Tour 2004 Natsu ~Gokujou Melon~
• Melon Kinenbi Concert Tour 2005 Fuyu ~Kyou mo Melon Ashita mo Melon, Christmas wa Musk Melon de!~
• Melon Kinenbi Live House Tour 2006 ~Shakunetsu Tengoku~
• Melon Kinenbi Concert Tour 2006 Fuyu ｢FRUITY KILLER TUNE｣
• Hello☆Pro On Stage! 2007 ｢Rock desu yo!｣
• Melon Kinenbi Live House Tour 2007 ~LOCK ON!~

• Hello! Project 2004 Summer ~Natsu no Doon!~

External links

• UP-FRONT WORKS: Melon Kinenbi discography entry
• projecthello.com Lyrics: Namida no Taiyou

Purchase Links

• Amazon.jp, CDJapan, YesAsia.com