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[[Image:pokerface.jpg|thumb|200px|8cm CD Art]]
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# poker face -Instrumental-
 
# poker face -Instrumental-
 
# [[Friend (Hamasaki Ayumi)|FRIEND -Instrumental-]]
 
# [[Friend (Hamasaki Ayumi)|FRIEND -Instrumental-]]
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[[File:RR12-88104.jpg|thumb|250px|Vinyl Cover]]
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; Artist
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: [[Hamasaki Ayumi]]
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; Vinyl
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: poker face
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; Released
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: 1999.06.19
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; Catalog Number
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: RR12-88104
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: ¥1,427
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# poker face (D-Z Spiritual Guidance Mix)
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# poker face (D-Z Spiritual Delusion Mix)
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# poker face (NAO'S ATTITUDE MIX)
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# poker face (ORIENTA-RHYTHM CLUB MIX)
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# poker face (KM MARBLE LIFE REMIX)
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# poker face
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[[Image:pokerface-reissue.jpg|thumb|250px|Reissue Cover]]
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# poker face "Original Mix -Instrumental-"
 
# poker face "Original Mix -Instrumental-"
 
# [[Friend (Hamasaki Ayumi)|FRIEND "Original Mix -Instrumental-"]]
 
# [[Friend (Hamasaki Ayumi)|FRIEND "Original Mix -Instrumental-"]]
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[[File:RR12-88104.jpg|thumb|200px|Vinyl Cover]]
 
; Artist
 
: [[Hamasaki Ayumi]]
 
; Vinyl
 
: poker face
 
; Released
 
: 1999.06.19
 
; Catalog Number
 
: RR12-88104
 
; Price
 
: ¥1,427
 
; Tracklist
 
# poker face (D-Z Spiritual Guidance Mix)
 
# poker face (D-Z Spiritual Delusion Mix)
 
# poker face (NAO'S ATTITUDE MIX)
 
# poker face (ORIENTA-RHYTHM CLUB MIX)
 
# poker face (KM MARBLE LIFE REMIX)
 
# poker face
 
  
  
 
; Information
 
; Information
poker face is Hamasaki Ayumi's debut single. poker face was used as the opening theme song for [[CDTV]] during March. On her first day of recording, Hamasaki's grandmother passed away (and is the reason Hamasaki now dislikes the song). After hearing the recording, Hamasaki was displeased with the lyrics and re-wrote them. Her first draft of the song has yet to be released. The single reached #20 on the [[Oricon]] charts, charted for six weeks and sold a total of 43,140 copies.
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"poker face" is first single recorded by [[Hamasaki Ayumi]], and her debut under [[avex trax]]. It was originally released as an 8cm CD, and later as a 12" vinyl record under [[rhythm zone|Rhythm REPUBLIC]]. The song was used as the opening theme for music program ''[[CDTV]]'' for the month of March 1998. During the first day recording the song, Hamasaki's grandmother passed away and she has said thats why she's come to dislike the song. After hearing the initial recording, she unhappy with the lyrics and decided to re-write them. In 2001, all of her 8cm CD singles were reissue as a 12cm" CD containing additional remixes.
  
The single was re-released in 2001 on a 12cm format with extra remix songs. This time around the single reached #31 and charted for two weeks.
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This single is often noted as Hamasahki's debut single, but prior to this she recorded the ''[[Nothing from Nothing (mini-album)|NOTHING FROM NOTHING]]'' EP and [[Nothing from Nothing|self-titled single]] under [[Nippon Columbia]] in 1995. It was released as [[Hamasaki Ayumi|AYUMI]] feating [[DOHZI-T]] and [[DJ BASS]].
  
; Live Performances
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The single reached #20 on the weekly [[Oricon]] chart, and it countinued to rank for a total of six weeks, selling 43,140 copies. The 2001 reissue ranked at #31 on the weekly chart, and only ranked for two weeks.
* [1998.04.20] [[Hey! Hey! Hey!]]
 
* [1998.04.21] [[Utaban]]
 
* [1998.04.24] [[RAVE]]
 
* [1999.05.08] [[Secret Live at Akasaka BLITZ]]
 
* [2003.04.14] [[Litmited Team Ayu Live Tour 2003|LIMITED TEAM AYU LIVE TOUR 2003]]
 
* [2003.xx.xx] "[[A Museum|A MUSEUM]]" concert
 
  
 
==Song Information==
 
==Song Information==
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[[File:Hamasakiayumi 1998.jpg|thumb|325px|Hamasaki Ayumi promoting the single]]
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; Lyrics
 
; Lyrics
 
: [[Hamasaki Ayumi]]
 
: [[Hamasaki Ayumi]]
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; Other Information
 
; Other Information
 
: Arrangment: [[Honma Akimitsu]]
 
: Arrangment: [[Honma Akimitsu]]
 
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: Producer: [[Matsuura Max]]
 
==Music Video==
 
==Music Video==
 
The [[PV|music video]] for "poker face" was directed by [[Takeishi Wataru]]. The video focuses around Hamasaki standing in front for a large tree filled with television monitors that show her in various locations. It also shows her playing with animals.
 
The [[PV|music video]] for "poker face" was directed by [[Takeishi Wataru]]. The video focuses around Hamasaki standing in front for a large tree filled with television monitors that show her in various locations. It also shows her playing with animals.
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==Concert Perfomances==
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* [1999] [[Secret Live at Akasaka BLITZ]]
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* [2003] [[Litmited Team Ayu Live Tour 2003|LIMITED TEAM AYU LIVE TOUR 2003]]
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* [2003] [[A Museum|A MUSEUM]]
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== TV Performances==
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* [1998.04.20] ''[[Hey! Hey! Hey!]]''
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* [1998.04.21] ''[[Utaban]]''
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* [1998.04.24] ''[[RAVE]]''
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/46103/1/ Oricon Profile]
 
* [http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/46103/1/ Oricon Profile]
* [http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=199368691&s=143441 iTunes US Store]
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* Purchase: [http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=199368691&s=143441 iTunes]
  
 
{{Hamasaki Ayumi}}
 
{{Hamasaki Ayumi}}
  
 
[[Category:J-Pop (releases)]]
 
[[Category:J-Pop (releases)]]
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[[Category:April 1998]]
 
[[Category:1998 Singles]]
 
[[Category:1998 Singles]]
 
[[Category:1998 Songs]]
 
[[Category:1998 Songs]]
[[Category:2001 Singles]]
 
 
[[Category:Hamasaki Ayumi Songs]]
 
[[Category:Hamasaki Ayumi Songs]]
 
[[Category:TV Theme Song]]
 
[[Category:TV Theme Song]]
[[Category:Debut Major Single]]
 
 
[[Category:1999 Records]]
 
[[Category:1999 Records]]
[[Category:April 1998]]
 

Revision as of 02:37, 15 December 2016

Single Cover
Artist
Hamasaki Ayumi
Single
poker face
Released
1998.04.08
Catalog Number
AVDD-20228
Price
¥1,050
Tracklist
  1. poker face
  2. FRIEND
  3. poker face -Instrumental-
  4. FRIEND -Instrumental-



Vinyl Cover
Artist
Hamasaki Ayumi
Vinyl
poker face
Released
1999.06.19
Catalog Number
RR12-88104
Price
¥1,427
Tracklist
  1. poker face (D-Z Spiritual Guidance Mix)
  2. poker face (D-Z Spiritual Delusion Mix)
  3. poker face (NAO'S ATTITUDE MIX)
  4. poker face (ORIENTA-RHYTHM CLUB MIX)
  5. poker face (KM MARBLE LIFE REMIX)
  6. poker face



Reissue Cover
Artist
Hamasaki Ayumi
Single
poker face
Released
2001.02.28
Catalog Number
AVCD-30211
Price
¥1,050
Tracklist
  1. poker face "Original Mix"
  2. FRIEND "Original Mix"
  3. poker face "KM MARBLE LIFE REMIX"
  4. poker face "NAO'S ATTITUDE MIX"
  5. poker face "D-Z Spiral Delution Mix"
  6. poker face "ORIENTA-RHYTHM CLUB MIX"
  7. poker face "Original Mix -Instrumental-"
  8. FRIEND "Original Mix -Instrumental-"


Information

"poker face" is first single recorded by Hamasaki Ayumi, and her debut under avex trax. It was originally released as an 8cm CD, and later as a 12" vinyl record under Rhythm REPUBLIC. The song was used as the opening theme for music program CDTV for the month of March 1998. During the first day recording the song, Hamasaki's grandmother passed away and she has said thats why she's come to dislike the song. After hearing the initial recording, she unhappy with the lyrics and decided to re-write them. In 2001, all of her 8cm CD singles were reissue as a 12cm" CD containing additional remixes.

This single is often noted as Hamasahki's debut single, but prior to this she recorded the NOTHING FROM NOTHING EP and self-titled single under Nippon Columbia in 1995. It was released as AYUMI feating DOHZI-T and DJ BASS.

The single reached #20 on the weekly Oricon chart, and it countinued to rank for a total of six weeks, selling 43,140 copies. The 2001 reissue ranked at #31 on the weekly chart, and only ranked for two weeks.

Song Information

Hamasaki Ayumi promoting the single
Lyrics
Hamasaki Ayumi
Music
Hoshino Yasuhiko
Other Information
Arrangment: Honma Akimitsu
Producer: Matsuura Max

Music Video

The music video for "poker face" was directed by Takeishi Wataru. The video focuses around Hamasaki standing in front for a large tree filled with television monitors that show her in various locations. It also shows her playing with animals.

Concert Perfomances

TV Performances

External Links