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'''Okamura Takako''' (岡村孝子) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and member of the duo [[ | '''Okamura Takako''' (岡村孝子) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and member of the duo [[Aming]]. | ||
== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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Okamura Takako got her start in her music career when she formed the duo [[Amin]] with classmate [[Kato Haruko]]. The group entered the Yamaha Popular Music Contest in 1982 and won with their song, [[ | Okamura Takako got her start in her music career when she formed the duo [[Aming|Amin]] with classmate [[Kato Haruko]]. The group entered the Yamaha Popular Music Contest in 1982 and won with their song, [[Matsu wa]], which became the group's only hit. A year later, the group broke up after Okamura leaving school to take a break and start her solo career. | ||
In 1985, Okamura got to start her solo career under the label [[BMG Japan]] with the single [[Kaze wa Umi Kara]]. But it wasn't till 1987 when her fifth single, [[Yume wo Akiramenaide (Okamura Takako Single)|Yume wo Akiramenaide]], landed Okamura her first hit. She later released a new version of the hit song in 2005 when it was used for the dorama [[Gyakkyou Nine]]. She later went to the [[Warner Music Japan]] in 1995 but came back to [[BMG Japan]] in 2003. | In 1985, Okamura got to start her solo career under the label [[BMG Japan]] with the single [[Kaze wa Umi Kara]]. But it wasn't till 1987 when her fifth single, [[Yume wo Akiramenaide (Okamura Takako Single)|Yume wo Akiramenaide]], landed Okamura her first hit. She later released a new version of the hit song in 2005 when it was used for the dorama [[Gyakkyou Nine]]. She later went to the [[Warner Music Japan]] in 1995 but came back to [[BMG Japan]] in 2003. | ||
Okamura got married to professional baseeball player [[Ishii Hiro]] in 1997 til 2003. During her that time, she would take time off from her music career to take care of the couple's only daughter. But in 2002, she released the best album [[Do My Best|DO MY BEST]] and went on a comeback concert tour. Five years later, Okamura would reunite with Kato Haruko to reform [[ | Okamura got married to professional baseeball player [[Ishii Hiro]] in 1997 til 2003. During her that time, she would take time off from her music career to take care of the couple's only daughter. But in 2002, she released the best album [[Do My Best|DO MY BEST]] and went on a comeback concert tour. Five years later, Okamura would reunite with Kato Haruko to reform [[Aming]]. The group released their comeback album, [[Mirai e no Tasuki]], a year after. | ||
== Discography == | == Discography == |
Revision as of 02:55, 5 August 2009

Okamura Takako (岡村孝子) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and member of the duo Aming.
Profile
- Birthdate: January 29, 1962
- Birthplace: Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
- Blood Type: O
Information
Okamura Takako got her start in her music career when she formed the duo Amin with classmate Kato Haruko. The group entered the Yamaha Popular Music Contest in 1982 and won with their song, Matsu wa, which became the group's only hit. A year later, the group broke up after Okamura leaving school to take a break and start her solo career.
In 1985, Okamura got to start her solo career under the label BMG Japan with the single Kaze wa Umi Kara. But it wasn't till 1987 when her fifth single, Yume wo Akiramenaide, landed Okamura her first hit. She later released a new version of the hit song in 2005 when it was used for the dorama Gyakkyou Nine. She later went to the Warner Music Japan in 1995 but came back to BMG Japan in 2003.
Okamura got married to professional baseeball player Ishii Hiro in 1997 til 2003. During her that time, she would take time off from her music career to take care of the couple's only daughter. But in 2002, she released the best album DO MY BEST and went on a comeback concert tour. Five years later, Okamura would reunite with Kato Haruko to reform Aming. The group released their comeback album, Mirai e no Tasuki, a year after.
Discography
Studio Albums
- [1985.10.19] Yume no Ki (夢の樹)
- [1986.07.02] Watashi no Naka no Bifuu (私の中の微風)
- [1987.07.05] liberté
- [1988.07.01] SOLEIL
- [1989.06.24] Eau Du Ciel (Ten no Mizu) (Eau Du Ciel (天の水))
- [1990.06.27] Kiss ~à côté de la mer~
- [1991.07.17] Chou-fleur
- [1992.02.21] mistral
- [1993.06.20] Manten no Hoshi (満天の星)
- [1994.09.14] SWEET HEARTS
- [1996.02.19] BRAND-NEW
- [2000.08.23] Reborn
- [2003.09.25] TEAR DROPS
- [2005.03.23] Sanctuary
- [2006.05.24] Yotsuba no Clover (四つ葉のクローバー)
Cover Albums
- [1986.11.29] Andantino
- [1987.02.04] Andantino a tempo
Best Albums
- [1987.11.25] After Tone
- [1990.12.12] After Tone II
- [1992.12.16] Ballade
- [1994.03.02] After Tone III
- [1994.11.23] Isutowaru (イストワール)
- [1995.03.01] Yume wo Akiramenaide (夢をあきらめないで)
- [1995.05.01] Yumemiru Koro eo Sugite mo (夢見る頃を過ぎても)
- [1995.11.15] Okamura Takako SUPER BEST 2000 (岡村孝子ベスト SUPER BEST 2000)
- [2001.09.27] After Tone IV
- [2002.07.24] DO MY BEST
- [2005.11.23] TOY BOX
- [2006.09.06] Best★BEST Okamura Takako (Best★BEST 岡村孝子)
- [2006.12.14] After Tone V
Singles
- [1985.10.19] Kaze wa Umi Kara (風は海から)
- [1986.01.22] Konya mo Nemurenai (今日も眠れない)
- [1986.03.20] Haguresou na Tenshi (はぐれそうな天使)
- [1986.07.23] Natsu no Hi no Gogo (夏の日の午後)
- [1987.02.04] Yume wo Akiramenaide (夢をあきらめないで)
- [1987.07.05] Meiro (迷路)
- [1987.12.05] Densha (Remix Version) (電車 (Remix Version))
- [1988.04.01] Believe
- [1988.07.01] TODAY
- [1988.12.01] Christmas no Yoru (クリスマスの夜)
- [1989.07.01] Aoi Kaze (青い風)
- [1989.11.25] Tenchitachi no Toki ~Time of the Angels~ (天使たちの時 〜Time of the Angels〜)
- [1990.06.27] Kokoro no Sougen (心の草原)
- [1991.05.23] Good-Day ~Omoide ni Kawaru Naraba~ (Good-Day 〜思い出に変わるならば〜)
- [1992.04.29] Mistral ~Kisetsufuu~ (ミストラル 〜季節風〜)
- [1992.12.05] Egao ni wa Kanawanai (笑顔にはかなわない)
- [1993.06.09] Forever Romance (フォーエバー・ロマンス)
- [1993.09.01] Muteki no Career Girl (無敵のキャリア・ガール)
- [1994.05.25] Hallelujah (ハレルヤ)
- [1994.08.24] Yamaari Taniari (山あり 谷あり)
- [1994.10.05] Heroine ~Ano Hi Namida wo Wasurenai~ (ヒロイン 〜あの日の涙を忘れない〜)
- [1994.10.05] Naturally
- [1996.01.29] Winter Story
- [1996.05.20] Itsumo Kokoro ni Taiyou wo (Remix Remaster) (いつも心に太陽を(Remix Remaster))
- [1997.05.20] Ashita no Shiawase (明日の幸せ)
- [2000.08.23] Eien no Kimorebi (永遠の木もれ陽)
- [2001.08.29] Time and again
- [2002.07.24] Appare na Aozora (天晴な青空)
- [2004.08.25] Kokoro no Frame (心のフレーム)
- [2005.01.26] Haruiro no Melody (春色のメロディー)
- [2005.06.22] Yume wo Akiramenaide "Gyakkyou Nine" Remastering Version (夢をあきらめないで 『逆境ナイン』 リマスタリング・バージョン)
- [2006.04.26] Giniro no Shoujo (銀色の少女)
Videos / DVDs
- [1986.12.20] Noël
- [1988.02.05] Encore I
- [1989.02.25] Encore II
- [1989.12.21] Tenchitachi no Toki ~Time of the Angels~ (天使たちの時 〜Time of the Angels〜)
- [1990.11.21] Encore III
- [1992.07.17] mistral
- [1993.02.25] Encore IV
- [2003.09.25] Encore V
- [2005.11.23] Encore VI