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| + | "Automatic" is a Japanese R&B song recorded by [[Utada Hikaru]]. It was first released on her debut single, "[[Automatic / Time Will Tell|Automatic / time will tell]]". The song was used as the ending theme to the [[Fuji TV]] show ''[[Warau Inu no Seikatsu -YARANEVA!!-]]''. "Automatic" and Utada's early catalog early had a strong influence from Western [[Wikipedia:R&B|R&B]] music, which Utada grew up listening to in [[Wikipedia:New York|New York]]. At the time R&B was not popular in the Japan mainstream, and Utada is often noted as bringing the style into modern Japanese pop. The song has been certified Gold for 100,000 ringtone downloads by the [[Recording Industry Association of Japan]], while the physical sales of the single reached over 2 million copies and is the second highest single for a female artist just behind [[Amuro Namie]]'s "[[Can You Celebrate|Can You Celebrate?]]" with 2.7 million. | ||
| − | + | In 2009, Utada recorded "[[Automatic Part II]]" with [[wikipedia:Christopher Stewart (music producer)|Christopher Stewart]] for her second English language album ''[[This Is the One]]''. She has claimed there was an English version of "Automatic" recorded from the initial studio sessions, but it has yet to see release. | |
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| + | ==Concert Performances== | ||
| + | [[File:Utada Hikaru - Automatic promo.jpg|thumb|325px|Utada promoting the single]] | ||
| + | * [1999] [[Luv Live|LUV LIVE]] | ||
| + | * [2000] [[Bohemian Summer 2000]] | ||
| + | * [2001] [[Utada Hikaru Unplugged]] | ||
| + | * [2004] [[Utada Hikaru in Budokan 2004 - Hikaru no 5]] | ||
| + | * [2006] [[Utada United 2006|UTADA UNITED 2006]] | ||
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| + | ==Cover Versions== | ||
| + | * "[[Qing Bu Zi Jin]]" (情不自禁; ''Not Forbidding My Emotions'') by [[Kelly Chen]] (1999) | ||
| + | * A live cover performed by [[Ohtani Masae]] of [[Melon Kinenbi]] for their [[Concert Performances Chart (Melon Kinenbi)|｢Gaisen｣ Live Tour]] setlist (2009) | ||
==Disambiguation== | ==Disambiguation== | ||
| − | There are | + | There are six versions of "Automatic" to be found in Utada Hikaru's discography . These different versions are: |
; Automatic | ; Automatic | ||
| − | : Found on | + | : Found on all versions of "[[Automatic / Time Will Tell|Automatic / time will tell]]" singles as track #1 and ''[[Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol.1|Utada Hikaru SINGLE COLLECTION VOL.1]]'' as track #2. |
; Automatic (Original Karaoke) | ; Automatic (Original Karaoke) | ||
| − | : Found on [[Automatic / Time Will Tell|Automatic / time will tell]] 8cm single as track | + | : Found on "[[Automatic / Time Will Tell|Automatic / time will tell]]" 8cm CD single as track #3. This is the standard version of the song, without the vocals. |
; Automatic -Album Edit- | ; Automatic -Album Edit- | ||
| − | : Found on [[First Love (Utada Hikaru album)|First Love]] album as track | + | : Found on the ''[[First Love (Utada Hikaru album)|First Love]]'' album as track #1. This version is slightly shortened and adapted to flow better on the album. |
; Automatic (Johnny Vicious Remix) | ; Automatic (Johnny Vicious Remix) | ||
| − | : Found on [[First Love (Utada Hikaru album)|First Love]] album as | + | : Found on ''[[First Love (Utada Hikaru album)|First Love]]'' album as Bonus Track #12, and later on Disc 4 of ''[[First Love (Utada Hikaru album)|First Love -15th Anniversary Edition-]]'' as track #1. This is an upbeat dance remix. |
| − | + | ; Automatic -Album Edit- (Original Backing Track) | |
| − | + | : Found on Disc 3 of the ''[[First Love (Utada Hikaru album)|First Love -15th Anniversary Edition-]]'' as track #1. This is an instrumental version of the "Album Edit". | |
| − | + | ; Automatic (Demo) | |
| − | + | : Found on Disc 4 of the ''[[First Love (Utada Hikaru album)|First Love -15th Anniversary Edition-]]'' as track #14. | |
| − | ; Automatic ( | + | |
| − | : Found on [[Utada Hikaru | + | ==External Links== |
| − | ; Automatic ( | + | * Lyrics: [https://www.uta-net.com/song/10887/ Kana], [http://www.animelyrics.com/jpop/utada/utadaaut.htm Romaji and English translation] |
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| + | {{Utada Hikaru}} | ||
[[Category:1998 Songs]] | [[Category:1998 Songs]] | ||
[[Category:Utada Hikaru Songs]] | [[Category:Utada Hikaru Songs]] | ||
[[Category:TV Theme Song]] | [[Category:TV Theme Song]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Gold Ringtones]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Gold Streaming]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Platinum Downloads]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:53, 22 January 2023
Single Cover
- Artist
- Utada Hikaru
- Song
- Automatic
- Lyrics
- Utada Hikaru
- Music
- Utada Hikaru
- Other Information
- Arrangement, Keyboards and Programming: Nishihira Akira
- Additional Arrangement: Kawano Kei
- Rhythm Arrangement / Programming: Taka & Speedy for Designated Hitters, L.A.
- Synthesizer Programming: Nakayama Nobuhiko
- Guitar: Kon Tsuyoshi
- Recording: Kudo Masashi
- Mixing: Goh Hotoda at STUDIO farm & Bunkamura Studio, Tokyo/Chung King Studios N.Y.
- Mastering: Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, N.Y.
- Information
"Automatic" is a Japanese R&B song recorded by Utada Hikaru. It was first released on her debut single, "Automatic / time will tell". The song was used as the ending theme to the Fuji TV show Warau Inu no Seikatsu -YARANEVA!!-. "Automatic" and Utada's early catalog early had a strong influence from Western R&B music, which Utada grew up listening to in New York. At the time R&B was not popular in the Japan mainstream, and Utada is often noted as bringing the style into modern Japanese pop. The song has been certified Gold for 100,000 ringtone downloads by the Recording Industry Association of Japan, while the physical sales of the single reached over 2 million copies and is the second highest single for a female artist just behind Amuro Namie's "Can You Celebrate?" with 2.7 million.
In 2009, Utada recorded "Automatic Part II" with Christopher Stewart for her second English language album This Is the One. She has claimed there was an English version of "Automatic" recorded from the initial studio sessions, but it has yet to see release.
Concert Performances
- [1999] LUV LIVE
- [2000] Bohemian Summer 2000
- [2001] Utada Hikaru Unplugged
- [2004] Utada Hikaru in Budokan 2004 - Hikaru no 5
- [2006] UTADA UNITED 2006
Cover Versions
- "Qing Bu Zi Jin" (情不自禁; Not Forbidding My Emotions) by Kelly Chen (1999)
- A live cover performed by Ohtani Masae of Melon Kinenbi for their ｢Gaisen｣ Live Tour setlist (2009)
Disambiguation
There are six versions of "Automatic" to be found in Utada Hikaru's discography . These different versions are:
- Automatic
- Found on all versions of "Automatic / time will tell" singles as track #1 and Utada Hikaru SINGLE COLLECTION VOL.1 as track #2.
- Automatic (Original Karaoke)
- Found on "Automatic / time will tell" 8cm CD single as track #3. This is the standard version of the song, without the vocals.
- Automatic -Album Edit-
- Found on the First Love album as track #1. This version is slightly shortened and adapted to flow better on the album.
- Automatic (Johnny Vicious Remix)
- Found on First Love album as Bonus Track #12, and later on Disc 4 of First Love -15th Anniversary Edition- as track #1. This is an upbeat dance remix.
- Automatic -Album Edit- (Original Backing Track)
- Found on Disc 3 of the First Love -15th Anniversary Edition- as track #1. This is an instrumental version of the "Album Edit".
- Automatic (Demo)
- Found on Disc 4 of the First Love -15th Anniversary Edition- as track #14.
External Links
- Lyrics: Kana, Romaji and English translation
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