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| − | ''' | + | '''Shojotai''' (少女隊) was a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] [[Idol|idol]] group from 1984 to 1989. |
== Members == | == Members == | ||
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== Information == | == Information == | ||
| − | The group was formed in 1983 after Miho, Reiko, and Chiiko passed an audition. They released their first single a year later with the single [[Forever ~Gingham Check Story~|FOREVER ~Gingham Check story~]]. They also released their first album, [[ | + | The group was formed in 1983 after Miho, Reiko, and Chiiko passed an audition. They released their first single a year later with the single "[[Forever ~Gingham Check Story~|FOREVER ~Gingham Check story~]"]. They also released their first album, ''[[Shojotai Phoon|Shojotai PHOON]]'', soon after, the same year with the help of [[Pink Lady's]] and [[Yamaguchi Momoe]]'s composer [[Tokura Shunichi]]. For the album, Tokura hired an all American band and put production in Los Angeles. |
| − | A year later in 1985, Chiiko | + | A year later in 1985, Chiiko retired from the group after discovering that she had a spinal disc herniation. To replace her, the members scouted out [[Hikita Tomoko|Tomo]] to become the new member. The group also allowed producer and lyricist [[Akimoto Yasushi]] to help with the group's promotion and started to write the group's lyrics. With his help, the group landed their first number one hit in 1986 with the single "[[Motto Charleston]]". |
| − | With gaining popularity in Japan, | + | With gaining popularity in Japan, Shojotai aimed their eyes to Asia. Between 1986 and 1987, they had a Asian tour in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Also, they released the single "[[Korea (Japanese Version)]]" for the 1988 Olympics in South Korea. |
| − | Sadly, the group disbanded in 1989 to let the members focus more on their solo careers. The original members of the group reunited ten years later to released the single, [[Forever]], | + | Sadly, the group disbanded in 1989 to let the members focus more on their solo careers. The original members of the group reunited ten years later to released the single, "[[Forever]]", an updated version of their first single. |
== Discography == | == Discography == | ||
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=== Studio Albums === | === Studio Albums === | ||
| − | * [1984.08.28] [[ | + | * [1984.08.28] [[Shojotai Phoon|Shojotai PHOON]] (少女隊PHOON) |
| − | * [1985.04.21] [[ | + | * [1985.04.21] [[Shojotai Flamingo Island]] (少女隊フラミンゴIsland) |
| − | * [1985.07.31] [[ | + | * [1985.07.31] [[Shojotai Adventure Island]] (少女隊アドベンチャーIsland) |
| − | * [1985.08.10] [[ | + | * [1985.08.10] [[Shojotai Island]] (少女隊Island) |
| − | * [1986.02.25] [[Untouchable|UNTOUCHABLE]] | + | * [1986.02.25] [[Untouchable (Shojotai)|UNTOUCHABLE]] |
* [1986.06.25] [[Are You Ready!?]] | * [1986.06.25] [[Are You Ready!?]] | ||
* [1986.08.28] [[From S|FROM S]] | * [1986.08.28] [[From S|FROM S]] | ||
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=== Best Albums === | === Best Albums === | ||
| − | * [1986.03.31] [[ABCD...]] | + | * [1986.03.31] [[Abcd...|ABCD...]] |
* [1989.06.09] [[Do Our Best!|DO OUR BEST!]] | * [1989.06.09] [[Do Our Best!|DO OUR BEST!]] | ||
* [1997.03.19] [[Twin Best|TWIN BEST]] | * [1997.03.19] [[Twin Best|TWIN BEST]] | ||
| − | * [2004.11.17] [[Golden Best ( | + | * [2004.11.17] [[Golden Best (Shojotai)|Golden☆Best]] (ゴールデン☆ベス) |
| − | * [2006.03.01] [[Golden Best | + | * [2006.03.01] [[Golden Best Shojotai Phonogram Single Collection|GOLDEN☆BEST Shojotai Phonogram Single Collection]] (GOLDEN☆BEST 少女隊 フォノグラム・シングル・コレクション) |
| − | * [2007.01.27] [[ | + | * [2007.01.27] [[Shojotai Best 10]] (少女隊 ベスト10) |
=== Singles === | === Singles === | ||
* [1984.08.28] [[Forever ~Gingham Check Story~|FOREVER ~Gingham Check story~]] (FOREVER～ギンガムチェックstory～) | * [1984.08.28] [[Forever ~Gingham Check Story~|FOREVER ~Gingham Check story~]] (FOREVER～ギンガムチェックstory～) | ||
| − | * [1984.08.28] [[Escape|ESCAPE]] | + | * [1984.08.28] [[Escape (Shoujotai)|ESCAPE]] |
* [1985.01.10] [[Sunao ni Natte Darling]] (素直になってダーリン) | * [1985.01.10] [[Sunao ni Natte Darling]] (素直になってダーリン) | ||
* [1985.04.03] [[Nagisa no Dance Party]] (渚のダンスパーティー) | * [1985.04.03] [[Nagisa no Dance Party]] (渚のダンスパーティー) | ||
* [1985.06.21] [[Bye-Bye Girl]] (Bye-Byeガール) | * [1985.06.21] [[Bye-Bye Girl]] (Bye-Byeガール) | ||
* [1985.11.27] [[Halley Romance]] (ハレーロマンス) | * [1985.11.27] [[Halley Romance]] (ハレーロマンス) | ||
| − | * [1985.12.21] [[ | + | * [1985.12.21] [[Forever 21|FOREVER21]] |
* [1986.03.05] [[Motto Charleston]] (もっとチャールストン) | * [1986.03.05] [[Motto Charleston]] (もっとチャールストン) | ||
* [1986.10.01] [[Balance Sheet]] (バランスシート) | * [1986.10.01] [[Balance Sheet]] (バランスシート) | ||
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* [1988.05.11] [[Korea (Japanese Version)]] | * [1988.05.11] [[Korea (Japanese Version)]] | ||
* [1989.02.01] [[Anniversary (Shoujotai)|ANNIVERSARY]] | * [1989.02.01] [[Anniversary (Shoujotai)|ANNIVERSARY]] | ||
| − | * [1999.04.21] [[Forever]] | + | * [1999.04.21] [[Forever (Shoujotai)|Forever]] |
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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* [http://www.geocities.co.jp/MusicStar-Drum/2785/index.htm Japanese Fansite] | * [http://www.geocities.co.jp/MusicStar-Drum/2785/index.htm Japanese Fansite] | ||
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%97%8D%E7%94%B0%E7%BE%8E%E8%B1%8A Japanese Wikipedia: 少女隊] | * [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%97%8D%E7%94%B0%E7%BE%8E%E8%B1%8A Japanese Wikipedia: 少女隊] | ||
| − | * [http://www.idollica.com/shojotai/Shojotai.html Encyclopedia Idollica: | + | * [http://www.idollica.com/shojotai/Shojotai.html Encyclopedia Idollica: Shojotai] |
[[Category: J-Pop]] | [[Category: J-Pop]] | ||
Revision as of 09:44, 13 March 2012
Shojotai (少女隊) was a Japanese pop idol group from 1984 to 1989.
Contents
Members
Information
The group was formed in 1983 after Miho, Reiko, and Chiiko passed an audition. They released their first single a year later with the single "[[Forever ~Gingham Check Story~|FOREVER ~Gingham Check story~]"]. They also released their first album, Shojotai PHOON, soon after, the same year with the help of Pink Lady's and Yamaguchi Momoe's composer Tokura Shunichi. For the album, Tokura hired an all American band and put production in Los Angeles.
A year later in 1985, Chiiko retired from the group after discovering that she had a spinal disc herniation. To replace her, the members scouted out Tomo to become the new member. The group also allowed producer and lyricist Akimoto Yasushi to help with the group's promotion and started to write the group's lyrics. With his help, the group landed their first number one hit in 1986 with the single "Motto Charleston".
With gaining popularity in Japan, Shojotai aimed their eyes to Asia. Between 1986 and 1987, they had a Asian tour in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Also, they released the single "Korea (Japanese Version)" for the 1988 Olympics in South Korea.
Sadly, the group disbanded in 1989 to let the members focus more on their solo careers. The original members of the group reunited ten years later to released the single, "Forever", an updated version of their first single.
Discography
Studio Albums
- [1984.08.28] Shojotai PHOON (少女隊PHOON)
- [1985.04.21] Shojotai Flamingo Island (少女隊フラミンゴIsland)
- [1985.07.31] Shojotai Adventure Island (少女隊アドベンチャーIsland)
- [1985.08.10] Shojotai Island (少女隊Island)
- [1986.02.25] UNTOUCHABLE
- [1986.06.25] Are You Ready!?
- [1986.08.28] FROM S
- [1986.12.25] SUPER VARIO
- [1987.05.25] ZOO
- [1987.12.05] P-CAN
- [1989.03.01] Fun Fan Fun
Best Albums
- [1986.03.31] ABCD...
- [1989.06.09] DO OUR BEST!
- [1997.03.19] TWIN BEST
- [2004.11.17] Golden☆Best (ゴールデン☆ベス)
- [2006.03.01] GOLDEN☆BEST Shojotai Phonogram Single Collection (GOLDEN☆BEST 少女隊 フォノグラム・シングル・コレクション)
- [2007.01.27] Shojotai Best 10 (少女隊 ベスト10)
Singles
- [1984.08.28] FOREVER ~Gingham Check story~ (FOREVER～ギンガムチェックstory～)
- [1984.08.28] ESCAPE
- [1985.01.10] Sunao ni Natte Darling (素直になってダーリン)
- [1985.04.03] Nagisa no Dance Party (渚のダンスパーティー)
- [1985.06.21] Bye-Bye Girl (Bye-Byeガール)
- [1985.11.27] Halley Romance (ハレーロマンス)
- [1985.12.21] FOREVER21
- [1986.03.05] Motto Charleston (もっとチャールストン)
- [1986.10.01] Balance Sheet (バランスシート)
- [1986.12.21] Kimi no Hi ni Koishiteru (君の瞳に恋してる)
- [1987.04.27] Napoleon no Kushami (ナポレオンのくしゃみ)
- [1987.10.26] SAKASAMA
- [1987.12.05] FROM SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
- [1988.03.25] Cherry Moon de Odorasete (チェリームーンで踊らせて)
- [1988.05.11] Korea (Japanese Version)
- [1989.02.01] ANNIVERSARY
- [1999.04.21] Forever
