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# Setsunai Egao (せつない笑顔)  
# Setsunai Egao (せつない笑顔; ''Bitter Sweet Smile'')  
# [[Never Never|NEVER NEVER]]  
# [[Never Never|NEVER NEVER]]  
# Setsunai Egao (Original Karaoke) (せつない笑顔)  
# Setsunai Egao (Original Karaoke)  




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"Setsunai Egao" is the debut single released by [[Shiina Hekiru]]. This is the lead-in single to Shiina's second album, "[[Respiration]]". Both of the songs on this single later appear on the album, although the a-side is is given a new arrangment.  
"Setsunai Egao" is the debut single released by [[Shiina Hekiru]]. This is the lead-in single to Shiina's second album, ''[[Respiration]]''. The song was written by [[Oshiro Mitsue]], who was a well known songwriter in the 1980s and early 1990s. Both of the songs on this single later appear on the album, although the a-side is is given a new arrangment. The single was re-released on 2004.09.29, in a 12cm CD format as part of celebrating Shiina's 10th anniversary.


The single was re-released on 2004.09.29, in a 12cm CD format as part of celebrating Shiina's 10th anniversary.
The single reached #59 on the [[Oricon]] chart, and stayed on the chart for a total of four weeks. This single sold a total of 10,865 copies. The 12cm version failed to chart on the Oricon.


The single reached #59 on the [[Oricon]] chart, and stayed on the charts for a total of four weeks. This single sold a total of 10,865 copies. The 12cm version failed to chart on the Oricon.
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==Song Information==
==Song Information==
[[File:Shiina - Setsunai PV1.jpg|thumb|A shot from the video]]
[[File:Shiina - Setsunai promo.jpg|thumb|Shiina promoting the single]]
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: [[Oshiro Mitsue]]
: [[Oshiro Mitsue]]
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: Arrangement: [[Honda Masao]]
: Arrangement: [[Honda Masao]]


==Music Video==
The [[PV|music video]] for "Setsunai Egao" is simple and much like many early 1990s [[Idol|idol]] videos. The video features Shiina in a white long sleeve shirt and long skirt, standing next to a chair. The video features many up-close face shots of Shiina looking happy and sad, as well as singing into the camera.
The video is found on Shiina's first [[PV|music video]] collecion, ''[[Hequil I]]'' as chapter #4.
==Disambiguation==
There are currently four versions of ''Setsunai Egao'' to be found in [[Shiina Hekiru]]'s discography.
; Setsunai Egao
: Found on the "Setsunai Egao" single as track #1. This is the version set to the [[PV|music video]]. The song is also found on the overseas compilation, ''[[B-Side You ~A-Side Collection~|b-side you ~A-SIDE COLLECTION~]]'' as track #1 and on the ''[[Best! ~Single Collection~]]'' as track #1.
; Setsunai Egao (Original Karaoke)
: Found on the "Setsunai Egao" single as track #3. This is same as the standard version, just without the vocals.
; Setsunai Egao (Night Version)
: Found on the ''[[Respiration]]'' album as track #4. This version of the song has a different arrangement. This version was also the first track performed on the ''[[Starting Legend "Dash"|STARTING LEGEND "DASH"]]'' video.
; Setsunai Egao (Acoustic Version)
: Found on the ''[[Legend 1998 Side A|LEGEND 1998 Side A]]'' video as track #5. This version of the song is a live acoustic version.
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*Oricon Profile: [http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/237084/1/ 8cm] | [http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/563989/1/ 12cm]
*Oricon Profile: [http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/237084/1/ 8cm] | [http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/563989/1/ 12cm]

Latest revision as of 15:00, 2 November 2009

Single Cover
Artist
Shiina Hekiru
Single
Setsunai Egao (せつない笑顔)
Released
1995.03.08
2004.09.29 (re-release)
Catalog Number
SRDL-3977
SRCL-6198 (re-release)
Price
¥1,000
¥1,020 (re-release)
Tracklist
  1. Setsunai Egao (せつない笑顔; Bitter Sweet Smile)
  2. NEVER NEVER
  3. Setsunai Egao (Original Karaoke)


Information

"Setsunai Egao" is the debut single released by Shiina Hekiru. This is the lead-in single to Shiina's second album, Respiration. The song was written by Oshiro Mitsue, who was a well known songwriter in the 1980s and early 1990s. Both of the songs on this single later appear on the album, although the a-side is is given a new arrangment. The single was re-released on 2004.09.29, in a 12cm CD format as part of celebrating Shiina's 10th anniversary.

The single reached #59 on the Oricon chart, and stayed on the chart for a total of four weeks. This single sold a total of 10,865 copies. The 12cm version failed to chart on the Oricon.

Song Information

A shot from the video
Shiina promoting the single
Lyrics
Oshiro Mitsue
Music
Oshiro Mitsue
Other Information
Arrangement: Honda Masao

Music Video

The music video for "Setsunai Egao" is simple and much like many early 1990s idol videos. The video features Shiina in a white long sleeve shirt and long skirt, standing next to a chair. The video features many up-close face shots of Shiina looking happy and sad, as well as singing into the camera.

The video is found on Shiina's first music video collecion, Hequil I as chapter #4.

Disambiguation

There are currently four versions of Setsunai Egao to be found in Shiina Hekiru's discography.

Setsunai Egao
Found on the "Setsunai Egao" single as track #1. This is the version set to the music video. The song is also found on the overseas compilation, b-side you ~A-SIDE COLLECTION~ as track #1 and on the Best! ~Single Collection~ as track #1.
Setsunai Egao (Original Karaoke)
Found on the "Setsunai Egao" single as track #3. This is same as the standard version, just without the vocals.
Setsunai Egao (Night Version)
Found on the Respiration album as track #4. This version of the song has a different arrangement. This version was also the first track performed on the STARTING LEGEND "DASH" video.
Setsunai Egao (Acoustic Version)
Found on the LEGEND 1998 Side A video as track #5. This version of the song is a live acoustic version.

External Links