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| + | '''Wada Akiko''' (和田アキ子) is a Japanese singer, comedienne, and radio personality under the label [[Teichiku Records]]. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Profile== |
| − | + | * '''Korean Name:''' Gim Bokja (김복자) | |
| − | * '''Nicknames:''' Akko, Jotei, God Nechan | + | * '''Real Name:''' Iizuka Akiko (飯塚現子) |
| + | * '''Nicknames:''' Akko (アッコ), Jotei, God Nechan (ゴッド姉ちゃん), Akkochan (アッコちゃん), Ako (アコ) | ||
* '''Birthdate:''' April 10, 1950 | * '''Birthdate:''' April 10, 1950 | ||
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Osaka Prefecture]], [[Japan]] | * '''Birthplace:''' [[Osaka Prefecture]], [[Japan]] | ||
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* '''Debut:''' October 25, 1968 | * '''Debut:''' October 25, 1968 | ||
| − | == | + | == Information == |
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| + | Wada Akiko got her start by singing at tea houses in the 60s after dropping out high school. One day, Horipro director [[Hori Takeo]] spotted Wada at a tea house for her height and singing voice and invited to the office for a contract. | ||
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| + | She debuted as a singer with the single [[Hoshizora no Kodoku]] in 1968. Her aim during that time to be a Japanese-made Rhythms and Blues Queen. She became quickly a hit after her second single, [[Doshaburi no Ame no Naka de]], topped the [[Oricon]] charts. The next year, she made her first appearance on the end of the program [[Kouhaku Uta Gaseen]] with the single, [[Waratte Yurushite]]. Wada has appeared on Kouhaku Utagseen even since 1970 and has been on the program 32 times. She also been the leader of the red team in 1997. She also made her first acting appearance in the movie Onna Banchou Noraneko Rock in the same year. And then, two years later in 1972, she finally won the Best Song Award at the Japan Record Awards for the single [[Ano Kane wo Narasu no wa Anata]]. | ||
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| + | In 1973, she started to appear in various variety shows like Kinyou 10ji! Uwasa no Channel, where she earned the nickname God Nechan. Twelve years later, she would start her own variety show Akko ni Omakase!, which still on television and going strong today. | ||
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| + | Wada later on collaborated with the R&B group [[m-flo]] for the song [[Hey!!|HEY!!]] in 2005. The single broke the top 10 on the [[Oricon]] charts and garnered Wada's first appearance on the white team of that year's Kouhaku Utagassen. In 2007, she opened her first produced restaurant Wada Ie in Tokyo and Shinjuku. Then three years later, Wada performed at the Apollo Theater in New York City to celebrate her forty years in being in show business. | ||
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| + | ==Facts== | ||
* 1968 was the year when she debuted professionally as a singer | * 1968 was the year when she debuted professionally as a singer | ||
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* Is a foster parent | * Is a foster parent | ||
* Owns a race horse | * Owns a race horse | ||
| − | * Loves playing [[ | + | * Loves playing [[Pachinko|pachinko]] |
* Does not like Japanese politics | * Does not like Japanese politics | ||
* Once when she was young, she went into a Luis Vuitton store in Paris and the owner told her that she should wait a few more years because she was too young. "Well, today, it’s all different. Japan got rich too quickly. We are the No. 1 consumer of Louis Vuitton. Japanese girls buy these bags, thinking it makes them classy or like celebrities, when in reality, they are far from it." | * Once when she was young, she went into a Luis Vuitton store in Paris and the owner told her that she should wait a few more years because she was too young. "Well, today, it’s all different. Japan got rich too quickly. We are the No. 1 consumer of Louis Vuitton. Japanese girls buy these bags, thinking it makes them classy or like celebrities, when in reality, they are far from it." | ||
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As a victim of ovarian cancer, Wada was never able to have children. Due to this, she has become a foster parent to Filipino children. She explained that she doesn't want her name to be displayed everywhere but she does try to do her part. | As a victim of ovarian cancer, Wada was never able to have children. Due to this, she has become a foster parent to Filipino children. She explained that she doesn't want her name to be displayed everywhere but she does try to do her part. | ||
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* "I wish people wouldn’t judge each other on physical appearance. I don’t care if you are skinny, fat, big or whatever. We should all get along." | * "I wish people wouldn’t judge each other on physical appearance. I don’t care if you are skinny, fat, big or whatever. We should all get along." | ||
* "There was no artist like me in Japan before, so I guess fans thought I was cool, honest and refreshing. That’s one reason why I keep my hairstyle the way it is. Too many women in Japan look alike, with the same hairstyle and clothing. I like to express my individuality." | * "There was no artist like me in Japan before, so I guess fans thought I was cool, honest and refreshing. That’s one reason why I keep my hairstyle the way it is. Too many women in Japan look alike, with the same hairstyle and clothing. I like to express my individuality." | ||
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* On Japanese Politics: "I’m embarrassed by Japanese politics. We never pick the right people. We often pick celebrities or athletes, never based on whether they have Japan’s best interests at heart. There are too many useless politicians here." | * On Japanese Politics: "I’m embarrassed by Japanese politics. We never pick the right people. We often pick celebrities or athletes, never based on whether they have Japan’s best interests at heart. There are too many useless politicians here." | ||
| − | == | + | ==Discography== |
| − | + | ===Albums=== | |
| − | + | * [1988.08.25] [[Only Yesterday]] | |
| + | * [1990.09.25] [[Watashi mo... Sou Datta]] (私も……そうだった) | ||
| + | * [1992.10.25] [[Ai, Todokimasu ka (album)|Ai, Todokimasu ka]] (愛、とどきますか) | ||
| + | * [1996.10.25] [[Dynamite Soul|DYNAMITE SOUL]] | ||
| + | * [1997.09.25] [[Dynamite Groove|DYNAMITE GROOVE]] | ||
| + | * [2000.10.01] [[Dynamite Parade|DYNAMITE PARADE]] | ||
| + | * [2003.04.22] [[(Kabu) Wada Akiko]] ((株) ワダアキコ) | ||
| + | * [2004.11.23] [[Free Soul|free soul]] | ||
| + | * [2006.10.25] [[Kyou Made Soshite Ashita Kara]] (今日までそして明日から) | ||
| + | * [2008.04.02] [[Wada Ie]] (わだ家) | ||
| + | * [2015.11.18] [[Wadasoul|WADASOUL]] | ||
| + | ===Best Albums=== | ||
* [1987.01.25] [[Let's Sing Songs Best 12|LET'S SING SONGS BEST 12]] | * [1987.01.25] [[Let's Sing Songs Best 12|LET'S SING SONGS BEST 12]] | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [1991.09.25] [[Yoku Yaru ne ~Wada Akiko Ballad Collection|Yoku Yaru ne ~Wada Akiko BALLAD COLLECTION]] (よくやるね～和田アキ子BALLAD COLLECTION) |
| − | + | * [1991.11.28] [[Wada Akiko Greatest Hits 1968 ~ 1991]] (和田アキ子グレイテスト・ヒッツ1968～1991) | |
| − | + | * [1992.11.10] [[Wada Akiko Zenkyoukushuu ~Datte Shou ga nai Ja nai]] (和田アキ子全曲集～だってしょうがないじゃない) | |
| − | * [1991.11.28] | + | * [1993.04.21] [[Wada Akiko Zenkyoukushuu Series 1993-1968]] (和田アキ子全曲集シングルズ1993-1968) |
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| − | * [1992.11.10] 和田アキ子全曲集～だってしょうがないじゃない | ||
| − | * [1993.04.21] 和田アキ子全曲集シングルズ1993-1968 | ||
* [1993.10.25] [[Wada Akiko Perfect Collection|Wada Akiko PERFECT COLLECTION]](和田アキ子PERFECT COLLECTION) | * [1993.10.25] [[Wada Akiko Perfect Collection|Wada Akiko PERFECT COLLECTION]](和田アキ子PERFECT COLLECTION) | ||
| − | * [1994.09.25] 和田アキ子全曲集'94 song(s)for you | + | * [1994.09.25] [[Wada Akiko Zenkyokushuu '94 Song(s) For You|Wada Akiko Zenkyokushuu '94 song(s)for you]] (和田アキ子全曲集'94 song(s)for you) |
* [1995.09.25] [[Alive/song(s) for you '95|Alive/song(s) for you '95]] | * [1995.09.25] [[Alive/song(s) for you '95|Alive/song(s) for you '95]] | ||
| − | * [1996.09.10] テーマソングス'80～'96 | + | * [1996.09.10] [[Theme Songs '80~'96]] (テーマソングス'80～'96) |
| − | * [1996. | + | * [1996.12.11] [[Ballads Ballad Zenkyokushuu|BALLADS Ballad Zenkyokushuu]] (BALLADS バラード全曲集) |
| − | + | * [1997.05.25] [[Greatest Hits '97]] (グレイテスト・ヒッツ'97) | |
| − | * [1997.05.25] | ||
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* [1998.09.25] [[Very Best of Akiko Wada '98|VERY BEST OF AKIKO WADA '98]] | * [1998.09.25] [[Very Best of Akiko Wada '98|VERY BEST OF AKIKO WADA '98]] | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [2002.03.21] [[Wada Akiko Best Hit]] (和田アキ子 ベスト・ヒット) |
| − | * [ | + | * [2002.03.21] [[Wada Akiko Recital ~Nichigeki ni Okeru Jikkyou Rokuon~]](和田アキ子リサイタル ～日劇に於ける実況録音～) |
| − | * [ | + | * [2003.06.11] [[Haaah! Wada Akiko Singles Collection]] (Haaah! 和田アキ子シングルコレクション) |
| − | * [2004. | + | * [2004.10.21] [[Love Ballad Best]] |
| − | * [2005.05.25] [[ | + | * [2005.05.25] [[Best Hit Collection]] |
* [2005.12.15] [[Ragga Akiko|RAGGA AKIKO]] | * [2005.12.15] [[Ragga Akiko|RAGGA AKIKO]] | ||
| − | * [2006.03.22] [[Rhythm & Blues no | + | * [2006.03.22] [[Rhythm & Blues no Joou]] (リズム&ブルースの女王) |
| + | * [2008.11.26] [[Wada Akiko Dynamite Best 1968-2008]] | ||
| + | * [2011.11.30] [[Yell ~2011 Best of the Best~|Yell ~2011 BEST OF THE BEST~]] | ||
| + | * [2013.06.12] [[Aikiko Wada 45th Anniversary Essential Collection|AKIKO WADA 45th ANNIVERSARY ESSENTIAL COLLECTION]] | ||
| − | === | + | ===Live Albums=== |
| + | * [2008.04.23] [[World Standard Wada Akiko]] | ||
| − | * [1986.06.25] もう一度ふたりで歌いたい | + | ===Singles=== |
| − | * [1988.08.25] [[ | + | * [1968.10.25] [[Hoshizora no Kodoku]] (星空の孤独) |
| − | * [1988.10.10] だってしょうがないじゃない | + | * [1969.04.25] [[Doshaburi no Ame no Naka de]] (どしゃぶりの雨の中で) |
| − | * [1990.03.25] 抱かれ上手 | + | * [1969.10.25] [[Sono Toki Watashi ni Nani ga Okosutta no|Sono Toki Watashi ni Nani ga Okosutta no?]] (そのときわたしに何が起こったの?) |
| − | * [1991.04.25] よくやるね | + | * [1970.03.25] [[Waratte Yurushite]] (笑って許して) |
| − | * [1992.02.25] 大阪ヘビーレイン | + | * [1970.07.05] [[Satsurai no Blues]] (さすらいのブルース) |
| − | * [1992.05.25] 愛、とどきますか | + | * [1970.11.05] [[Anata wo Hitorijime]] (貴方をひとりじめ) |
| + | * [1971.03.05] [[Sotsugyou Sasete yo]] (卒業させてよ) | ||
| + | * [1971.06.05] [[Tenshi ni Narenai]] (天使になれない) | ||
| + | * [1971.09.05] [[Namida no Chikai]] (涙の誓い) | ||
| + | * [1971.12.05] [[Yoake no Yume]] (夜明けの夢) | ||
| + | * [1972.03.25] [[Ano Kane wo Narasu no wa Anata]] (あの鐘を鳴らすのはあなた) | ||
| + | * [1972.06.02] [[Natsu no Yoru no Samba]] (夏の夜のサンバ) | ||
| + | * [1972.09.25] [[Kodoku (Wada Akiko)|Kodoku]] (孤独) | ||
| + | * [1972.10.25] [[Anata ni Arigatou (Wada Akiko)|Anata ni Arigatou]] (あなたにありがとう) | ||
| + | * [1973.04.05] [[Watashi wa Aruiteru]] (私は歩いている) | ||
| + | * [1973.07.25] [[Warui Yakko]] (悪い奴) | ||
| + | * [1973.10.25] [[Kono Inochi Ubatte]] (この命奪って) | ||
| + | * [1974.02.25] [[Furui Nikki]] (古い日記) | ||
| + | * [1974.05.25] [[Fureau Ai]] (ふれあう愛) | ||
| + | * [1974.07.05] [[Hare Nochi Kumori]] (晴れのち曇り) | ||
| + | * [1974.09.25] [[Utsukushiki Gokai]] (美しき誤解) | ||
| + | * [1975.02.15] [[Mienai Sekai]] (見えない世界) | ||
| + | * [1975.05.30] [[Motto Jiyuu ni]] (もっと自由に) | ||
| + | * [1975.09.05] [[Yoidore]] (酔いどれ) | ||
| + | * [1975.12.20] [[Satsurai Yokosuka]] (放浪ヨコスカ) | ||
| + | * [1976.04.25] [[Machikado]] (街角) | ||
| + | * [1976.07.25] [[Ame no Saturday]] (雨のサタデー) | ||
| + | * [1976.11.25] [[Dance With Me]] (ダンス・ウィズ・ミー) | ||
| + | * [1977.03.05] [[Nihaime no Osake]] (二杯目のお酒) | ||
| + | * [1977.10.25] [[Yofuke no Restaurant]] (夜更けのレストラン) | ||
| + | * [1978.03.05] [[Course Girl]] (コーラスガール) | ||
| + | * [1978.12.20] [[Hitori Yoi]] (ひとり酔い) | ||
| + | * [1979.09.25] [[Yume Made Azurekete]] (夢まであずけて) | ||
| + | * [1980.02.10] [[Shut Up!|Shut up!]] | ||
| + | * [1980.06.25] [[Bureiku Town]] (無礼句ダウン) | ||
| + | * [1980.11.28] [[Yotta Karatte]] (酔ったからって) | ||
| + | * [1981.04.02] [[Yuugure, Koibito]] (夕暮れ、恋人) | ||
| + | * [1982.03.25] [[Machi Wabite]] (待ちわびて) | ||
| + | * [1982.09.02] [[Omoide Sunadokei]] (思い出・砂時計) | ||
| + | * [1983.04.23] [[Koi wa Korigori]] (恋はこりごり) | ||
| + | * [1983.11.30] [[Once More Take a Chance]] | ||
| + | * [1984.09.12] [[Kimi ga No ni Saku Bara Nara]] (君が野に咲くバラなら) | ||
| + | * [1985.06.25] [[Ba Ka Da Ne]] (バ・カ・ダ・ネ) | ||
| + | * [1986.06.25] [[Mou Ichido Futari de Utaitai]] (もう一度ふたりで歌いたい) | ||
| + | * [1988.08.25] [[Only Yesterday]] | ||
| + | * [1988.10.10] [[Datte Shou ga Nai Ja nai]] (だってしょうがないじゃない) | ||
| + | * [1990.03.25] [[Dakare Jyouzu]] (抱かれ上手) | ||
| + | * [1991.04.25] [[Yoku Yaru ne]] (よくやるね) | ||
| + | * [1992.02.25] [[Osaka e Bee Rain]] (大阪ヘビーレイン) | ||
| + | * [1992.05.25] [[Ai, Todokimasu ka (single)|Ai, Todokimasu ka]] (愛、とどきますか) | ||
* [1993.04.10] [[Will Way|WILL WAY]] | * [1993.04.10] [[Will Way|WILL WAY]] | ||
| − | * [1993.09.25] 抱いてサンバナイト | + | * [1993.09.25] [[Daite Summer Night]] (抱いてサンバナイト) |
| − | * [1994.05.25] 逢いたいうちが華だから | + | * [1994.05.25] [[Aitai Uchi ga Hana Dakara]] (逢いたいうちが華だから) |
| − | * [1994.08.25] やじろべえ | + | * [1994.08.25] [[Yajirobee]] (やじろべえ) |
| − | * [1995.05.25] がんばって | + | * [1995.05.25] [[Ganbatte (Wada Akiko)|Ganbatte]] (がんばって) |
| − | * [1995.09.01] さあ冒険だ | + | * [1995.09.01] [[Saa Bouken da]] (さあ冒険だ) |
| − | * [1996.06.25] [[Mother]] | + | * [1996.06.25] [[Mother (Wada Akiko)|Mother]] |
| − | * [1997.04.10] 風のように空のように | + | * [1997.04.10] [[Kaze no You ni Sora no You ni]] (風のように空のように) |
| − | * [1997.10.25] 夢 | + | * [1997.10.25] [[Yume (Wada Akiko)|Yume]] (夢) |
| − | * [1998.02.05] 河 | + | * [1998.02.05] [[Kawa ~River~]] (河 ~River~) |
| − | * [1998.07.25] 真夏の夜の23時 | + | * [1998.07.25] [[Manatsu no Yoru no Nisanji]] (真夏の夜の23時) |
| − | * [1998.09.25] [[Dynamite-a- | + | * [1998.09.25] [[Dynamite-a-Go-Go!!!|DYNAMITE-A-GO-GO!!!]] |
| − | * [1999.07.14] ぽろぽろ | + | * [1999.07.14] [[Boro Boro]] (ぽろぽろ) |
| − | * [2000.07.01] [[ | + | * [2000.07.01] [[Ano Hi ni Yoku Nita Aoi Sora]] (あの日によく似た青い空) |
* [2000.10.01] [[Reach Out|REACH OUT]] | * [2000.10.01] [[Reach Out|REACH OUT]] | ||
| − | * [2001.02.21] [[ | + | * [2001.02.21] [[Ai no Hikari]] (愛の光) |
| − | * [2003.06.11] [[ | + | * [2001.10.17] [[Unmei ~Destiny~]] (運命～Destiny～) |
| − | * [2004.02.25] [[ | + | * [2002.07.22] [[Last Scene ni Modoritai]] (ラストシーンに戻りたい) |
| − | * [2004.08.25] [[ | + | * [2003.03.26] [[Tama Tama Negi Neig ~Tama Negi ga Oshiete Kureta Mono~]] (たまたまねぎねぎ～たまねぎがおしえてくれたもの～) |
| − | * [2005.03.02] [[Kaeri Konu Seishun | + | * [2003.05.28] [[Tomorrow ~Georgia de Ikimashou Hen~]] (トゥモロー～ジョージアでいきましょう編～) |
| + | * [2003.06.11] [[Rumba de Bunbun]] (ルンバでブンブン) | ||
| + | * [2004.02.25] [[Tabidachi no Uta (NHK Minna no Uta)]] (旅立ちのうた (ＮＨＫみんなのうた) ) | ||
| + | * [2004.08.25] [[Oroka na Onnatachi]] | ||
| + | * [2005.03.02] [[Kaeri Konu Seishun|Kaeri Konu Seishun readymade mix 2004]] (帰り来ぬ青春 readymade mix 2004) | ||
* [2005.04.26] [[Ano Kane wo Narasuno wa Anata|Ano Kane wo Narasuno wa Anata]] (あの鐘を鳴らすのはあなた) | * [2005.04.26] [[Ano Kane wo Narasuno wa Anata|Ano Kane wo Narasuno wa Anata]] (あの鐘を鳴らすのはあなた) | ||
| + | * [2007.06.27] [[Golden Time (Wada Akiko)|Golden Time]] (ゴールデンタイム) | ||
| + | * [2008.02.27] [[Shiawase no Chikara (Wada Akiko)| Shiawase no Chikara]] (幸せのちから) | ||
| + | * [2009.02.25] [[Brand New Paradise|Brand New PARADISE]] | ||
| + | * [2009.03.04] [[Anata Dake no Aozora]] (あなただけの青空) | ||
| + | * [2009.10.21] [[Kirara Kirara Baka]] (キララ・キララ バカ) | ||
| + | * [2010.10.20] [[Jinsei wa Korekara]] (人生はこれから) | ||
| + | * [2011.04.20] [[Ff (Fortissimo) / Ano Kane wo Narasu no wa Anata|ff (Fortissimo) / Ano Kane wo Narasu no wa Anata]] (フォルティシモ / あの鐘を鳴らすのはあなた) | ||
| + | * [2012.07.25] [[Konya wa Yume Demo Mimashou]] (今夜は夢でも見ましょうか) | ||
| + | * [2013.07.03] [[Ima Demo Anata]] (今でもあなた) | ||
| + | * [2014.10.29] [[Subarashiki Hito yo]] (すばらしき人よ) | ||
| + | * [2015.06.03] [[Hareruya (Wada Aikiko)|Hareruya]] (晴レルヤ) | ||
| + | * [2015.12.02] [[Wadasoul E.P.|WADASOUL e.p.]] | ||
| − | === | + | ===Compilations / Other=== |
| − | + | * [2005.07.13] [[m-flo]] - [[Loop in My Heart / Hey!!|Loop In My Heart / HEY!]] | |
| − | * [2005.07.13] [[m-flo]] - [[Loop In My Heart / HEY!]] | ||
* [2005.08.24] [[m-flo]] - [[Beat Space Nine|BEAT SPACE NINE]] | * [2005.08.24] [[m-flo]] - [[Beat Space Nine|BEAT SPACE NINE]] | ||
* [2005.11.02] [[m-flo]] - [[Dope Space Nine|DOPE SPACE NINE]] | * [2005.11.02] [[m-flo]] - [[Dope Space Nine|DOPE SPACE NINE]] | ||
| + | * [2006.05.10] [[Skoop On Somebody]] - [[How We Do It!!! / (Everything Will Be) All Right]] | ||
| + | * [2011.10.12] [[Fukuhara Miho]] - [[The Soul Extreme EP 2|The Soul Extreme EP II]] <i>(#1 ''Get Up! feat. '''AKIKO WADA''''')</i> | ||
| + | * [2012.06.13] [[Fukuhara Miho]] - [[The Best of Soul Extreme]] (#2 ''Get Up! feat. '''AKIKO WADA''''') | ||
| + | * [2014.03.26] [[Fukuhara Miho]] - [[A Gift for You|A Gift For You]] (Disc 1 - #7 ''Get Up!'' feat. '''AKIKO WADA''') | ||
| − | == | + | === DVDs === |
| + | * [2003.10.22] [[35 Anniversary With You ~ tomorrow|35 Anniversary WITH YOU ~ tomorrow]] | ||
| + | * [2007.04.18] [[The Kaigo Banchou]] (ザ・介護番長) | ||
| + | * [2007.04.18] [[Wada Akiko Satsujinjiken]] (和田アキ子殺人事件) | ||
| + | * [2009.01.21] [[Akiko Wada Power & Soul Wada Akiko Yonjyuu Shuunen Kinen Concert at the Appolo Theater|AKIKO WADA POWER & SOUL Wada Akiko Yonjyuu Shuunen Kinen Concert at the APOLLO THEATER]] (AKIKO WADA POWER & SOUL 和田アキ子 40周年記念コンサート at the APPOLO THEATER) | ||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.akofc.com/ Official Site] | * [http://www.akofc.com/ Official Site] | ||
* [http://metropolis.co.jp/tokyo/660/faces.asp "Straight Shooter" - Metropolis Magazine Interview] (Main Source for this article) | * [http://metropolis.co.jp/tokyo/660/faces.asp "Straight Shooter" - Metropolis Magazine Interview] (Main Source for this article) | ||
| + | * [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%92%8C%E7%94%B0%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AD%E5%AD%90 Japanese Wikipedia: 和田アキ子] | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:1950 Births]] |
| + | [[Category:J-Pop]] | ||
| + | [[Category:J-Actress]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Horipro Talents]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Comedian]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Zainichi]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:01, 2 December 2015
Wada Akiko (和田アキ子) is a Japanese singer, comedienne, and radio personality under the label Teichiku Records.
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Profile
- Korean Name: Gim Bokja (김복자)
- Real Name: Iizuka Akiko (飯塚現子)
- Nicknames: Akko (アッコ), Jotei, God Nechan (ゴッド姉ちゃん), Akkochan (アッコちゃん), Ako (アコ)
- Birthdate: April 10, 1950
- Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Height: 174 cm
- Debut: October 25, 1968
Information
Wada Akiko got her start by singing at tea houses in the 60s after dropping out high school. One day, Horipro director Hori Takeo spotted Wada at a tea house for her height and singing voice and invited to the office for a contract.
She debuted as a singer with the single Hoshizora no Kodoku in 1968. Her aim during that time to be a Japanese-made Rhythms and Blues Queen. She became quickly a hit after her second single, Doshaburi no Ame no Naka de, topped the Oricon charts. The next year, she made her first appearance on the end of the program Kouhaku Uta Gaseen with the single, Waratte Yurushite. Wada has appeared on Kouhaku Utagseen even since 1970 and has been on the program 32 times. She also been the leader of the red team in 1997. She also made her first acting appearance in the movie Onna Banchou Noraneko Rock in the same year. And then, two years later in 1972, she finally won the Best Song Award at the Japan Record Awards for the single Ano Kane wo Narasu no wa Anata.
In 1973, she started to appear in various variety shows like Kinyou 10ji! Uwasa no Channel, where she earned the nickname God Nechan. Twelve years later, she would start her own variety show Akko ni Omakase!, which still on television and going strong today.
Wada later on collaborated with the R&B group m-flo for the song HEY!! in 2005. The single broke the top 10 on the Oricon charts and garnered Wada's first appearance on the white team of that year's Kouhaku Utagassen. In 2007, she opened her first produced restaurant Wada Ie in Tokyo and Shinjuku. Then three years later, Wada performed at the Apollo Theater in New York City to celebrate her forty years in being in show business.
Facts
- 1968 was the year when she debuted professionally as a singer
- Loves Ray Charles
- Is a foster parent
- Owns a race horse
- Loves playing pachinko
- Does not like Japanese politics
- Once when she was young, she went into a Luis Vuitton store in Paris and the owner told her that she should wait a few more years because she was too young. "Well, today, it’s all different. Japan got rich too quickly. We are the No. 1 consumer of Louis Vuitton. Japanese girls buy these bags, thinking it makes them classy or like celebrities, when in reality, they are far from it."
Charity
As a victim of ovarian cancer, Wada was never able to have children. Due to this, she has become a foster parent to Filipino children. She explained that she doesn't want her name to be displayed everywhere but she does try to do her part.
Quotes
- "I wish people wouldn’t judge each other on physical appearance. I don’t care if you are skinny, fat, big or whatever. We should all get along."
- "There was no artist like me in Japan before, so I guess fans thought I was cool, honest and refreshing. That’s one reason why I keep my hairstyle the way it is. Too many women in Japan look alike, with the same hairstyle and clothing. I like to express my individuality."
- "Ray Charles experienced a lot of injustice as a black and blind man. I identify with him, perhaps, because I went through a similar experience being bullied. When I was in junior high school, he was the first black guy with sunglasses that I saw. I asked someone who he was and I felt I should help him, so I bought eight of his records for ¥270 each."
- On Ray Charles: "He is my god. I met him many times and I cried so much when he died. Last year my mother died and the year before that, my father died. But I didn’t cry for them as much as I did for Ray Charles. My apartment is full of his photographs. When I get up, I wish him good morning and when I go to bed, I bid him good night."
- On Japanese Politics: "I’m embarrassed by Japanese politics. We never pick the right people. We often pick celebrities or athletes, never based on whether they have Japan’s best interests at heart. There are too many useless politicians here."
Discography
Albums
- [1988.08.25] Only Yesterday
- [1990.09.25] Watashi mo... Sou Datta (私も……そうだった)
- [1992.10.25] Ai, Todokimasu ka (愛、とどきますか)
- [1996.10.25] DYNAMITE SOUL
- [1997.09.25] DYNAMITE GROOVE
- [2000.10.01] DYNAMITE PARADE
- [2003.04.22] (Kabu) Wada Akiko ((株) ワダアキコ)
- [2004.11.23] free soul
- [2006.10.25] Kyou Made Soshite Ashita Kara (今日までそして明日から)
- [2008.04.02] Wada Ie (わだ家)
- [2015.11.18] WADASOUL
Best Albums
- [1987.01.25] LET'S SING SONGS BEST 12
- [1991.09.25] Yoku Yaru ne ~Wada Akiko BALLAD COLLECTION (よくやるね～和田アキ子BALLAD COLLECTION)
- [1991.11.28] Wada Akiko Greatest Hits 1968 ~ 1991 (和田アキ子グレイテスト・ヒッツ1968～1991)
- [1992.11.10] Wada Akiko Zenkyoukushuu ~Datte Shou ga nai Ja nai (和田アキ子全曲集～だってしょうがないじゃない)
- [1993.04.21] Wada Akiko Zenkyoukushuu Series 1993-1968 (和田アキ子全曲集シングルズ1993-1968)
- [1993.10.25] Wada Akiko PERFECT COLLECTION(和田アキ子PERFECT COLLECTION)
- [1994.09.25] Wada Akiko Zenkyokushuu '94 song(s)for you (和田アキ子全曲集'94 song(s)for you)
- [1995.09.25] Alive/song(s) for you '95
- [1996.09.10] Theme Songs '80~'96 (テーマソングス'80～'96)
- [1996.12.11] BALLADS Ballad Zenkyokushuu (BALLADS バラード全曲集)
- [1997.05.25] Greatest Hits '97 (グレイテスト・ヒッツ'97)
- [1998.09.25] VERY BEST OF AKIKO WADA '98
- [2002.03.21] Wada Akiko Best Hit (和田アキ子 ベスト・ヒット)
- [2002.03.21] Wada Akiko Recital ~Nichigeki ni Okeru Jikkyou Rokuon~(和田アキ子リサイタル ～日劇に於ける実況録音～)
- [2003.06.11] Haaah! Wada Akiko Singles Collection (Haaah! 和田アキ子シングルコレクション)
- [2004.10.21] Love Ballad Best
- [2005.05.25] Best Hit Collection
- [2005.12.15] RAGGA AKIKO
- [2006.03.22] Rhythm & Blues no Joou (リズム&ブルースの女王)
- [2008.11.26] Wada Akiko Dynamite Best 1968-2008
- [2011.11.30] Yell ~2011 BEST OF THE BEST~
- [2013.06.12] AKIKO WADA 45th ANNIVERSARY ESSENTIAL COLLECTION
Live Albums
- [2008.04.23] World Standard Wada Akiko
Singles
- [1968.10.25] Hoshizora no Kodoku (星空の孤独)
- [1969.04.25] Doshaburi no Ame no Naka de (どしゃぶりの雨の中で)
- [1969.10.25] Sono Toki Watashi ni Nani ga Okosutta no? (そのときわたしに何が起こったの?)
- [1970.03.25] Waratte Yurushite (笑って許して)
- [1970.07.05] Satsurai no Blues (さすらいのブルース)
- [1970.11.05] Anata wo Hitorijime (貴方をひとりじめ)
- [1971.03.05] Sotsugyou Sasete yo (卒業させてよ)
- [1971.06.05] Tenshi ni Narenai (天使になれない)
- [1971.09.05] Namida no Chikai (涙の誓い)
- [1971.12.05] Yoake no Yume (夜明けの夢)
- [1972.03.25] Ano Kane wo Narasu no wa Anata (あの鐘を鳴らすのはあなた)
- [1972.06.02] Natsu no Yoru no Samba (夏の夜のサンバ)
- [1972.09.25] Kodoku (孤独)
- [1972.10.25] Anata ni Arigatou (あなたにありがとう)
- [1973.04.05] Watashi wa Aruiteru (私は歩いている)
- [1973.07.25] Warui Yakko (悪い奴)
- [1973.10.25] Kono Inochi Ubatte (この命奪って)
- [1974.02.25] Furui Nikki (古い日記)
- [1974.05.25] Fureau Ai (ふれあう愛)
- [1974.07.05] Hare Nochi Kumori (晴れのち曇り)
- [1974.09.25] Utsukushiki Gokai (美しき誤解)
- [1975.02.15] Mienai Sekai (見えない世界)
- [1975.05.30] Motto Jiyuu ni (もっと自由に)
- [1975.09.05] Yoidore (酔いどれ)
- [1975.12.20] Satsurai Yokosuka (放浪ヨコスカ)
- [1976.04.25] Machikado (街角)
- [1976.07.25] Ame no Saturday (雨のサタデー)
- [1976.11.25] Dance With Me (ダンス・ウィズ・ミー)
- [1977.03.05] Nihaime no Osake (二杯目のお酒)
- [1977.10.25] Yofuke no Restaurant (夜更けのレストラン)
- [1978.03.05] Course Girl (コーラスガール)
- [1978.12.20] Hitori Yoi (ひとり酔い)
- [1979.09.25] Yume Made Azurekete (夢まであずけて)
- [1980.02.10] Shut up!
- [1980.06.25] Bureiku Town (無礼句ダウン)
- [1980.11.28] Yotta Karatte (酔ったからって)
- [1981.04.02] Yuugure, Koibito (夕暮れ、恋人)
- [1982.03.25] Machi Wabite (待ちわびて)
- [1982.09.02] Omoide Sunadokei (思い出・砂時計)
- [1983.04.23] Koi wa Korigori (恋はこりごり)
- [1983.11.30] Once More Take a Chance
- [1984.09.12] Kimi ga No ni Saku Bara Nara (君が野に咲くバラなら)
- [1985.06.25] Ba Ka Da Ne (バ・カ・ダ・ネ)
- [1986.06.25] Mou Ichido Futari de Utaitai (もう一度ふたりで歌いたい)
- [1988.08.25] Only Yesterday
- [1988.10.10] Datte Shou ga Nai Ja nai (だってしょうがないじゃない)
- [1990.03.25] Dakare Jyouzu (抱かれ上手)
- [1991.04.25] Yoku Yaru ne (よくやるね)
- [1992.02.25] Osaka e Bee Rain (大阪ヘビーレイン)
- [1992.05.25] Ai, Todokimasu ka (愛、とどきますか)
- [1993.04.10] WILL WAY
- [1993.09.25] Daite Summer Night (抱いてサンバナイト)
- [1994.05.25] Aitai Uchi ga Hana Dakara (逢いたいうちが華だから)
- [1994.08.25] Yajirobee (やじろべえ)
- [1995.05.25] Ganbatte (がんばって)
- [1995.09.01] Saa Bouken da (さあ冒険だ)
- [1996.06.25] Mother
- [1997.04.10] Kaze no You ni Sora no You ni (風のように空のように)
- [1997.10.25] Yume (夢)
- [1998.02.05] Kawa ~River~ (河 ~River~)
- [1998.07.25] Manatsu no Yoru no Nisanji (真夏の夜の23時)
- [1998.09.25] DYNAMITE-A-GO-GO!!!
- [1999.07.14] Boro Boro (ぽろぽろ)
- [2000.07.01] Ano Hi ni Yoku Nita Aoi Sora (あの日によく似た青い空)
- [2000.10.01] REACH OUT
- [2001.02.21] Ai no Hikari (愛の光)
- [2001.10.17] Unmei ~Destiny~ (運命～Destiny～)
- [2002.07.22] Last Scene ni Modoritai (ラストシーンに戻りたい)
- [2003.03.26] Tama Tama Negi Neig ~Tama Negi ga Oshiete Kureta Mono~ (たまたまねぎねぎ～たまねぎがおしえてくれたもの～)
- [2003.05.28] Tomorrow ~Georgia de Ikimashou Hen~ (トゥモロー～ジョージアでいきましょう編～)
- [2003.06.11] Rumba de Bunbun (ルンバでブンブン)
- [2004.02.25] Tabidachi no Uta (NHK Minna no Uta) (旅立ちのうた (ＮＨＫみんなのうた) )
- [2004.08.25] Oroka na Onnatachi
- [2005.03.02] Kaeri Konu Seishun readymade mix 2004 (帰り来ぬ青春 readymade mix 2004)
- [2005.04.26] Ano Kane wo Narasuno wa Anata (あの鐘を鳴らすのはあなた)
- [2007.06.27] Golden Time (ゴールデンタイム)
- [2008.02.27] Shiawase no Chikara (幸せのちから)
- [2009.02.25] Brand New PARADISE
- [2009.03.04] Anata Dake no Aozora (あなただけの青空)
- [2009.10.21] Kirara Kirara Baka (キララ・キララ バカ)
- [2010.10.20] Jinsei wa Korekara (人生はこれから)
- [2011.04.20] ff (Fortissimo) / Ano Kane wo Narasu no wa Anata (フォルティシモ / あの鐘を鳴らすのはあなた)
- [2012.07.25] Konya wa Yume Demo Mimashou (今夜は夢でも見ましょうか)
- [2013.07.03] Ima Demo Anata (今でもあなた)
- [2014.10.29] Subarashiki Hito yo (すばらしき人よ)
- [2015.06.03] Hareruya (晴レルヤ)
- [2015.12.02] WADASOUL e.p.
Compilations / Other
- [2005.07.13] m-flo - Loop In My Heart / HEY!
- [2005.08.24] m-flo - BEAT SPACE NINE
- [2005.11.02] m-flo - DOPE SPACE NINE
- [2006.05.10] Skoop On Somebody - How We Do It!!! / (Everything Will Be) All Right
- [2011.10.12] Fukuhara Miho - The Soul Extreme EP II (#1 Get Up! feat. AKIKO WADA)
- [2012.06.13] Fukuhara Miho - The Best of Soul Extreme (#2 Get Up! feat. AKIKO WADA)
- [2014.03.26] Fukuhara Miho - A Gift For You (Disc 1 - #7 Get Up! feat. AKIKO WADA)
DVDs
- [2003.10.22] 35 Anniversary WITH YOU ~ tomorrow
- [2007.04.18] The Kaigo Banchou (ザ・介護番長)
- [2007.04.18] Wada Akiko Satsujinjiken (和田アキ子殺人事件)
- [2009.01.21] AKIKO WADA POWER & SOUL Wada Akiko Yonjyuu Shuunen Kinen Concert at the APOLLO THEATER (AKIKO WADA POWER & SOUL 和田アキ子 40周年記念コンサート at the APPOLO THEATER)
External Links
- Official Site
- "Straight Shooter" - Metropolis Magazine Interview (Main Source for this article)
- Japanese Wikipedia: 和田アキ子
