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January 10, 2023

For other uses, see Appearance (disambiguation).

"Appears" is a song recorded by Japanese recording artist Ayumi Hamasaki. It was released by Avex Trax on November 10, 1999 as the sixth single from her second studio album Loveppears (1999), which was released on the same day. Alongside this, it has been released in several other territories with different release dates under her Western alias Ayu. It also served as Hamasaki's first limited edition single, limiting physical sales to 300,000 copies. The track was written by Hamasaki herself, while production was handled by long-time collaborator Max Matsuura. Musically, "Appears" is a dance song written in third person perspective, and is about the third person watching what appears to be a happy and loving relationship. Upon its release, "Appears" received positive reviews from music critics. Alexey Eremenko, writing for AllMusic, selected the track as the best song from the album and her career. However, an editor from CD Journal criticized the amount of remixes on the CD single.

"Appears"
Japanese vinyl (part 1), CD, and worldwide digital cover artwork.
Single by Ayumi Hamasaki
from the album Loveppears
A-side"Immature"
ReleasedNovember 10, 1999 (1999-11-10)
Recorded1999
GenreDance
Length5:38
Label
  • Avex Trax
  • Avex USA
  • Avex Entertainment Inc.
  • Drizzly Records
  • Rhythm Republic
Songwriter(s)Ayumi Hamasaki
Producer(s)Max Matsuura
Ayumi Hamasaki singles chronology
"A"
(1999) 		"Appears"
(1999) 		"Kanariya"
(1999)
Ayumi Hamasaki German singles chronology
"Naturally"
(2004) 		"Appears"
(2005) 		"Unite!"
(2005)
Official Music Video
"Appears" on YouTube

Commercially, the single was a success in Japan, peaking at number two on the Oricon Singles Chart and TBS' Count Down TV chart. It sold just below its restricted 300,000 units, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for shipments of 200,000 units. An accompanying music video was directed by Wataru Takeishi, which displays Hamasaki walking around New York City and observing people. To promote the single, it appeared on several remix and greatest hits compilation albums conducted by Hamasaki, and has been included on some of her concert tours, including part two of her 2000 concert tour and the 2007 Secret Tour.

Background and composition

"Appears" was written by Hamasaki herself, while production was handled by longtime collaborator Max Matsuura. The song's instrumentation consists of guitar by musician Naoya Akimoto and keyboards by Japanese pop band HΛL. It was then composed together by Kazuhito Kikuchi and mixed by HΛL.[1] An alternative version of "Appears" was released as the single-edit, which was primarily composed and mixed by Kikuchi, but this edit did not appear on the final cut of Hamasaki's second studio album Loveppears (1999).[1] Musically, "Appears" is a dance song, a genre that is heavily influenced throughout the parent album.[2][3]

In a special commentary for Hamasaki's compilation album A Ballads (2003), where a third version of the track is included, she stated that the lyrical content was written in third person perspective, a trait that is shared with the rest of the album's tracks.[4] She stated that the song is about the third person watching a happy and loving relationship: "It's about lovers who appear to be happy and are living each day in their usual way. But there is a sense that a third person is watching from a distance."[4] The song's title is loosely based on the album's title Loveppears, which was originally planned to be called "Lovers Appear".[4]

Release

"Appears" was released by Avex Trax on November 10, 1999 as the sixth single from the album, which was also released on the same day.[5][1] The CD single, which was distributed in Japan and Hong Kong, included 12 tracks: six remixes of "Appears", two remixes of her previous single "Whatever", and two remixes of her previous promotional single "Immature". The last two tracks are instrumentals of the HΛL remix and Keisuke Kikuchi remix of "Appears" and "Immature" (titled '99 Greetings Mix and JT Original CM Mix).[5][6] Two separate 12" vinyls were distributed by Japanese label Rhythm Republic, featuring remixes of both "Appears" and "Whatever".[7][8] It was Hamasaki's first single to be distributed in North America, which was remixed by American DJ Junior Vasquez and released on May 27, 2001.[9] It was furthered distributed by Drizzly Records throughout Europe in 2005–06 under Hamasaki's Western alias Ayu; it was released on 12" vinyl and CD single formats.[10][11] The artwork for digital and Japanese formats featured a darkened skin version of Hamasaki's portrait on Loveppears; like both covers, it garnered controversy due to its provocative nature.[12]

Reception

Upon its release, "Appears" received positive reviews from music critics. AllMusic's Alexey Eremenko, whom contributed to writing Hamasaki's biography on the website, selected the track as some of her best work.[13] A mixed review came from a staff member at CD Journal, who questioned the inclusion of remixes on the CD single. Though the editor commended the club inspired composition, he/she criticized how it took over Hamasaki's vocal performance and felt the sound was slightly "geeky".[14] Commercially, the single was a success in Japan. It debuted at number two on the Oricon Singles Chart, selling 273,760 units in its first week of sales. It lasted three weeks on the top 200, becoming one of Hamasaki's lowest spanning singles in that chart.[15] It debuted at number two on the Count Down TV chart hosted by Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), stalled from the top spot by Hikaru Utada's "Addicted to You".[16] It lasted four weeks in the top 100.[17] Part one of the "Appears"/"Whatever" 12" vinyl reached number 96 on the same chart, entering on chart date February 5, 2000.[18]

By the end of 1999, it had sold over 282,000 units in Japan, making it the 81st highest selling single of that year in that country; it was also Hamasaki's fifth addition on the Oricon Yearly Chart, just behind her singles "To Be", "Love (Destiny)", "Boys & Girls", and her extended play A (1999).[19] That same year, it ranked at number 84 on TBS' Annual Chart.[20] In January 2000, the single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for shipments of 200,000 units.[21] As of July 2016, "Appears" has sold 290,550 units in Japan, and is her 28th highest selling single based on Oricon Style's data base.[22]

Music video and promotion

An accompanying music video was directed by Wataru Takeishi.[23] The video opens with shots of New York City, and then has Hamasaki on a rooftop. Hamasaki is then singing the track with several different camera angles circulating her and the city. During the first verse, it has her in an apartment, sitting on a couch with a butterfly hair clip; this scene is used throughout the entire video. It then has three shots of her in different clothes; one with a brown leather jacket, brown wig and cowboy hat, the second with a red dress on, and the third with a black jacket and crop hair style.[23] The shot with her in the brown leather jacket, brown wig and cowboy hat then shows her on a rooftop singing the song. The final pre-chorus and chorus has her driving through New York City, and has her in a pink dress watching the snow fall; it ends with her in the red dress, holding her hands out for the snow to fall.[23] The music video was included on several DVD compilations released by Hamasaki: A Clips (2000),[24] A Complete Box Set (2004),[25] the digital release of A Clips Complete (2014),[26] and the DVD and Blu-Ray re-release edition of her 2001 compilation album A Best (2016).[27]

"Appears" has been heavily promoted on compilation albums and live performances. As of July 2016, it has been included on eight of Hamasaki's remix albums, including Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu-ro Mix (2000) and Ayu-mi-x II Version Non-Stop Mega Mix (2001).[28] The single has also been used on greatest hits albums conducted by Hamasaki, including A Best (2001),[29] the HΛL's remix on A Ballads (2003),[30] A Complete: All Singles (2007),[31] and most recently on her 2014 Christmas compilation Winter Ballad Selection.[32] It was specially remixed by Junior Vasquez and added onto Hamasaki's remix extended play, The Other Side Two: Junior Vasquez.[33] The single has been included on three major concert tours hosted by Hamasaki, including part two of her 2000 concert tour,[34] her 2007 Secret Tour,[35] and her 2012 Hotel Love Songs tour in Japan.[36]

Track listing and formats

Personnel

Credits adapted from the CD liner notes of Loveppears;[1]

Recording
Credits

Charts

Certification

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[21] Gold 290,550[40]

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Japan[5] November 10, 1999 CD single
Hong Kong[6]
Japan[7] January 28, 2000 12" vinyl Rhythm Republic
"Appears"/"Immature" 12" vinyl[37]
March 22, 2000 12" vinyl
United States[9] May 27, 2001 12" vinyl Avex USA
Germany[10] April 18, 2005 Drizzly Records
Europe[11] CD single
United Kingdom[38] 2006
Japan[39] September 2008[B] Digital download
  • Avex Trax
  • Avex Entertainment Inc.

Notes

  1. ^ Charted together with Hamasaki's single "Whatever" on vinyl format.[18]
  2. ^ There is currently insufficient evidence to determine what date Hamasaki's digital releases appeared on online retails. The closest source for iTunes Store evidence is at Jame World, whom confirmed Hamasaki's work was released worldwide on iTunes in September 2008.[41]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hamasaki, Ayumi (1999). Loveppears (CD Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-11740.
  2. ^ AllMusic Staff (April 10, 2001). "Ayumi Hamasaki – Loveppears". AllMusic. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  3. ^ Takeuchi Cullen, Lisa (March 25, 2002). . Time. p. 3. Archived from the original on April 3, 2002. Retrieved November 28, 2011.
  4. ^ a b c Hamasaki, Ayumi (interviewee) (March 12, 2003). "Special Website to A Ballads". Ayumi Hamasaki's official website. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d Hamasaki, Ayumi (1999). Appears (CD Single; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-30064.
  6. ^ a b c Hamasaki, Ayumi (1999). Appears (CD Single; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Hong Kong: Avex Trax. AVTCDS-209.
  7. ^ a b c Hamasaki, Ayumi (2000). Appears / Whatever (12" Vinyl; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Rhythm Republic. RR12-88149.
  8. ^ a b Hamasaki, Ayumi (2000). Appears / Whatever (12" Viny;; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Rhythm Republic. RR12-88152.
  9. ^ a b c Hamasaki, Ayumi (2001). Appears (12" Vinyl; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. North America: Avex USA. AVA 12.
  10. ^ a b c Hamasaki, Ayumi (2005). Appears (12" Vinyl; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Europe: Drizzly Records. DRIZ3005-1.
  11. ^ a b c Hamasaki, Ayumi (2005). Appears (CD Single; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Europe: Drizzly Records. DRIZ3006-CD.
  12. ^ Chang, Miharu (February 25, 2003). "Keep Away Unless You've Got a Stuffy Nose!". The New Paper. Singapore Press Holdings.
  13. ^ Eremenko, Alexey (2016). "Ayumi Hamasaki – Songs". AllMusic. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  14. ^ CD Journal Staff (November 10, 1999). "Appears – Ayumi Hamasaki". CD Journal (in Japanese). Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  15. ^ a b . Oricon Style (in Japanese). November 10, 1999. Archived from the original on September 24, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  16. ^ a b . Count Down TV; published through Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) (in Japanese). November 20, 1999. Archived from the original on June 16, 2006. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  17. ^ . Count Down TV; published through Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) (in Japanese). November 20, 1999. Archived from the original on June 28, 2006. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  18. ^ a b c . Count Down TV; published through Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) (in Japanese). February 5, 2000. Archived from the original on September 18, 2006. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  19. ^ a b . Music TV Program Japan (in Japanese). December 1999. Archived from the original on December 25, 2010. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  20. ^ a b . Count Down TV; published through Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) (in Japanese). 1999. Archived from the original on October 9, 2006. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  21. ^ a b [Gold Albums, and other certified works. November 1999 Edition] (PDF). The Record (Bulletin) (in Japanese). Chūō, Tokyo: Recording Industry Association of Japan. 482: 9. January 10, 2000. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 17, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  22. ^ "Ayumi Hamasaki Single's Ranking". Oricon Style (in Japanese). Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  23. ^ a b c Takeishi, Wataru (director) (November 10, 2015). . Avex Trax; published through YouTube (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2018-04-10. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  24. ^ Hamasaki, Ayumi (2000). A Clips (DVD Videos; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVVD-90069.
  25. ^ Hamasaki, Ayumi (2004). A Complete Box Set (DVD Videos; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVBD-91181~3.
  26. ^ "A Clip Box 1998-2011, Vol. 1 – Album – by Ayumi Hamasaki". iTunes Store (New Zealand). January 1, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  27. ^ Hamasaki, Ayumi (2016). A Best: 15th Anniversary Edition (CD + DVD + Blu-Ray; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVZD-93409/B~C.
  28. ^ The list below are the compilations that "Appears" has been featured in;
    • Hamasaki, Ayumi (2000). Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu-ro Mix (Remix Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVTCD-95326.
    • Hamasaki, Ayumi (2000). Ayu-mi-x II Version US+EU (Remix Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-11797.
    • Hamasaki, Ayumi (2000). Ayu-mi-x II Version JPN (Remix Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-11798.
    • Hamasaki, Ayumi (2000). Ayu-mi-x II Version Acoustic Orchestra (Remix Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-11799.
    • Hamasaki, Ayumi (2000). Ayu-mi-x II Version Non-Stop Mega Mix (Remix Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-11800~1.
    • Hamasaki, Ayumi (2001). Ayu Trance (Remix Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-17028.
    • Hamasaki, Ayumi (2001). Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu-ro Mix 2 (Remix Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-17027.
    • Hamasaki, Ayumi (2003). RMX Works From Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu-ro Mix 3 (Remix Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-17381.
  29. ^ Hamasaki, Ayumi (2001). A Best (Compilation Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-11950.
  30. ^ Hamasaki, Ayumi (2003). A Ballads (Compilation Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-17278.
  31. ^ Hamasaki, Ayumi (2007). A Ballads (3xCD Compilation Album; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVCD-23676~8.
  32. ^ "Winter Ballad Selection – Album – by Ayumi Hamasaki". iTunes Store (Japan). November 26, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  33. ^ Hamasaki, Ayumi (2001). The Other Side Two: Junior Vasquez (Remix EP; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Rhythm Republic. RRCD-85233.
  34. ^ Hamasaki, Ayumi (2000). Ayumi Hamasaki Concert Tour 2000 Vol. 2 (Live DVD; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVBD-91021.
  35. ^ Hamasaki, Ayumi (2007). Tour of Secret (Live DVD; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVBD-91536～7.
  36. ^ Hamasaki, Ayumi (2012). Hotel Love Songs Tour (Live DVD; Liner notes). Ayumi Hamasaki. Japan: Avex Trax. AVBD-92029~30.
  37. ^ a b Hamasaki, Ayumi (2000). Appears / Immature (12" Vinyl; Liner notes). Ayumi. Japan: Avex Trax. NA.
  38. ^ a b Hamasaki, Ayumi (206). Appears (CD Single; Liner notes). Ayu. United Kingdom: Drizzly Records. DRIZ3006CD006.
  39. ^ a b "Appears – Single – by Ayumi Hamasaki". iTunes Store (Japan). November 10, 1999. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  40. ^ "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」" [Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Big Tree']. Oricon. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  41. ^ "Avex Artists Available at US iTunes Store". Jame World. September 5, 2008. Retrieved April 1, 2016.

External links

  • "Appears" at Ayumi Hamasaki's official website. (in Japanese)
  • at Oricon Style. (in Japanese)

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For other uses see Appearance disambiguation Appears is a song recorded by Japanese recording artist Ayumi Hamasaki It was released by Avex Trax on November 10 1999 as the sixth single from her second studio album Loveppears 1999 which was released on the same day Alongside this it has been released in several other territories with different release dates under her Western alias Ayu It also served as Hamasaki s first limited edition single limiting physical sales to 300 000 copies The track was written by Hamasaki herself while production was handled by long time collaborator Max Matsuura Musically Appears is a dance song written in third person perspective and is about the third person watching what appears to be a happy and loving relationship Upon its release Appears received positive reviews from music critics Alexey Eremenko writing for AllMusic selected the track as the best song from the album and her career However an editor from CD Journal criticized the amount of remixes on the CD single Appears Japanese vinyl part 1 CD and worldwide digital cover artwork Single by Ayumi Hamasakifrom the album LoveppearsA side Immature ReleasedNovember 10 1999 1999 11 10 Recorded1999GenreDanceLength5 38LabelAvex TraxAvex USAAvex Entertainment Inc Drizzly RecordsRhythm RepublicSongwriter s Ayumi HamasakiProducer s Max MatsuuraAyumi Hamasaki singles chronology A 1999 Appears 1999 Kanariya 1999 Ayumi Hamasaki German singles chronology Naturally 2004 Appears 2005 Unite 2005 Official Music Video Appears on YouTubeCommercially the single was a success in Japan peaking at number two on the Oricon Singles Chart and TBS Count Down TV chart It sold just below its restricted 300 000 units and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan RIAJ for shipments of 200 000 units An accompanying music video was directed by Wataru Takeishi which displays Hamasaki walking around New York City and observing people To promote the single it appeared on several remix and greatest hits compilation albums conducted by Hamasaki and has been included on some of her concert tours including part two of her 2000 concert tour and the 2007 Secret Tour Contents 1 Background and composition 2 Release 3 Reception 4 Music video and promotion 5 Track listing and formats 6 Personnel 7 Charts 7 1 Weekly charts 7 2 Yearly chart 8 Certification 9 Release history 10 Notes 11 References 12 External linksBackground and composition Edit Appears was written by Hamasaki herself while production was handled by longtime collaborator Max Matsuura The song s instrumentation consists of guitar by musician Naoya Akimoto and keyboards by Japanese pop band HLL It was then composed together by Kazuhito Kikuchi and mixed by HLL 1 An alternative version of Appears was released as the single edit which was primarily composed and mixed by Kikuchi but this edit did not appear on the final cut of Hamasaki s second studio album Loveppears 1999 1 Musically Appears is a dance song a genre that is heavily influenced throughout the parent album 2 3 In a special commentary for Hamasaki s compilation album A Ballads 2003 where a third version of the track is included she stated that the lyrical content was written in third person perspective a trait that is shared with the rest of the album s tracks 4 She stated that the song is about the third person watching a happy and loving relationship It s about lovers who appear to be happy and are living each day in their usual way But there is a sense that a third person is watching from a distance 4 The song s title is loosely based on the album s title Loveppears which was originally planned to be called Lovers Appear 4 Release Edit Appears was released by Avex Trax on November 10 1999 as the sixth single from the album which was also released on the same day 5 1 The CD single which was distributed in Japan and Hong Kong included 12 tracks six remixes of Appears two remixes of her previous single Whatever and two remixes of her previous promotional single Immature The last two tracks are instrumentals of the HLL remix and Keisuke Kikuchi remix of Appears and Immature titled 99 Greetings Mix and JT Original CM Mix 5 6 Two separate 12 vinyls were distributed by Japanese label Rhythm Republic featuring remixes of both Appears and Whatever 7 8 It was Hamasaki s first single to be distributed in North America which was remixed by American DJ Junior Vasquez and released on May 27 2001 9 It was furthered distributed by Drizzly Records throughout Europe in 2005 06 under Hamasaki s Western alias Ayu it was released on 12 vinyl and CD single formats 10 11 The artwork for digital and Japanese formats featured a darkened skin version of Hamasaki s portrait on Loveppears like both covers it garnered controversy due to its provocative nature 12 Reception EditUpon its release Appears received positive reviews from music critics AllMusic s Alexey Eremenko whom contributed to writing Hamasaki s biography on the website selected the track as some of her best work 13 A mixed review came from a staff member at CD Journal who questioned the inclusion of remixes on the CD single Though the editor commended the club inspired composition he she criticized how it took over Hamasaki s vocal performance and felt the sound was slightly geeky 14 Commercially the single was a success in Japan It debuted at number two on the Oricon Singles Chart selling 273 760 units in its first week of sales It lasted three weeks on the top 200 becoming one of Hamasaki s lowest spanning singles in that chart 15 It debuted at number two on the Count Down TV chart hosted by Tokyo Broadcasting System TBS stalled from the top spot by Hikaru Utada s Addicted to You 16 It lasted four weeks in the top 100 17 Part one of the Appears Whatever 12 vinyl reached number 96 on the same chart entering on chart date February 5 2000 18 By the end of 1999 it had sold over 282 000 units in Japan making it the 81st highest selling single of that year in that country it was also Hamasaki s fifth addition on the Oricon Yearly Chart just behind her singles To Be Love Destiny Boys amp Girls and her extended play A 1999 19 That same year it ranked at number 84 on TBS Annual Chart 20 In January 2000 the single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan RIAJ for shipments of 200 000 units 21 As of July 2016 Appears has sold 290 550 units in Japan and is her 28th highest selling single based on Oricon Style s data base 22 Music video and promotion EditAn accompanying music video was directed by Wataru Takeishi 23 The video opens with shots of New York City and then has Hamasaki on a rooftop Hamasaki is then singing the track with several different camera angles circulating her and the city During the first verse it has her in an apartment sitting on a couch with a butterfly hair clip this scene is used throughout the entire video It then has three shots of her in different clothes one with a brown leather jacket brown wig and cowboy hat the second with a red dress on and the third with a black jacket and crop hair style 23 The shot with her in the brown leather jacket brown wig and cowboy hat then shows her on a rooftop singing the song The final pre chorus and chorus has her driving through New York City and has her in a pink dress watching the snow fall it ends with her in the red dress holding her hands out for the snow to fall 23 The music video was included on several DVD compilations released by Hamasaki A Clips 2000 24 A Complete Box Set 2004 25 the digital release of A Clips Complete 2014 26 and the DVD and Blu Ray re release edition of her 2001 compilation album A Best 2016 27 Appears has been heavily promoted on compilation albums and live performances As of July 2016 it has been included on eight of Hamasaki s remix albums including Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu ro Mix 2000 and Ayu mi x II Version Non Stop Mega Mix 2001 28 The single has also been used on greatest hits albums conducted by Hamasaki including A Best 2001 29 the HLL s remix on A Ballads 2003 30 A Complete All Singles 2007 31 and most recently on her 2014 Christmas compilation Winter Ballad Selection 32 It was specially remixed by Junior Vasquez and added onto Hamasaki s remix extended play The Other Side Two Junior Vasquez 33 The single has been included on three major concert tours hosted by Hamasaki including part two of her 2000 concert tour 34 her 2007 Secret Tour 35 and her 2012 Hotel Love Songs tour in Japan 36 Track listing and formats EditCD single 5 6 Appears 99 Greeting Mix 5 38 Appears Scud Filter Mix 6 03 Appears Dub s Eurotech Remix 8 03 Whatever Ferry System F Corsten Dub Mix 7 38 Appears JP s SoundFactory Mix 7 58 Appears HAL s Mix 4 41 Immature D Z Dual Lucifer Mix 4 35 Whatever Ferry System F Corsten Vocal Extended Mix 6 29 Appears Keith Litman s Mix Of Truth 8 25 Immature JT Original CM Version 4 45 Appears Scud Filter Mix Instrumental 6 03 Immature JT Original CM Version Instrumental 4 45 Appears Whatever 12 vinyl Part 1 7 Appears Dub s Eurotech Remix 8 03 Appears HAL s Mix 4 41 Appears Scud Filter Mix 6 03 Appears 99 Greeting Mix 5 38 Appears Whatever 12 vinyl Part 2 8 Appears JP s SoundFactory Mix 7 58 Appears Keith Litman s Mix Of Truth 8 25 Whatever Ferry System F Corsten Vocal Extended Mix 6 29US vinyl 9 Appears Junior s Club Mix 9 41 Appears Junior s Instrumental 9 45 Appears Junior s Padapella 8 02 Appears Immature 12 vinyl 37 Appears 99 Greeting Mix 5 38 Immature JT Original CM Version 4 45 Germany 12 vinyl 10 Appears Armin van Buuren s Rising Star 12 Instr Mix 9 11 Appears Armin van Buuren s Sunset Dub Mix 9 23 Appears Kyau vs Albert Remix 8 15 Appears Kyau vs Albert Dub 7 58 Appears Vince The Saint vs Villa Remix 6 08German CD single 11 Appears Armin van Buuren s Rising Star Radio Edit 4 08 Appears Kyau vs Albert Radio Edit 3 38 Appears Armin van Buuren s Rising Star 12 Mix 9 11 Appears Kyau vs Albert Dub 7 58 Appears Vince The Saint vs Villa Remix 6 08UK CD Single 38 Appears Armin van Buuren s Rising Star 12 Mix 9 11 Appears Kyau vs Albert Remix 8 15 Appears Vince The Saint vs Villa Remix 6 08 Appears Armin van Buuren s Rising Dub Mix 9 20 Appears Kyau vs Albert Dub 7 58 Appears 9 14Digital download 39 Appears 99 Greeting Mix 5 38 Appears Scud Filter Mix 6 03 Appears Dub s Eurotech Remix 8 03 Whatever Ferry System F Corsten Dub Mix 7 38 Appears JP s SoundFactory Mix 7 58 Appears HAL s Mix 4 41 Immature D Z Dual Lucifer Mix 4 35 Whatever Ferry System F Corsten Vocal Extended Mix 6 29 Appears Keith Litman s Mix Of Truth 8 25 Immature JT Original CM Version 4 45 Appears 99 Greeting Mix 5 38 Appears Scud Filter Mix Instrumental 6 03 Immature JT Original CM Version Instrumental 4 45Personnel EditCredits adapted from the CD liner notes of Loveppears 1 RecordingRecorded at Soundtrack Studios New York City New York US CreditsAyumi Hamasaki vocals songwriting background vocals Max Matsuura production Kazuhito Kikuchi composing programming mixing Naoya Akimoto guitar HLL keyboards programming Wataru Takeishi music video director Dave Way mixingCharts EditWeekly charts Edit Chart 1999 PeakpositionJapan Weekly Chart Oricon 15 2Japan Weekly Count Down TV Chart TBS 16 2Chart 2000 PeakpositionJapan Weekly Count Down TV Chart TBS 18 A 96 Yearly chart Edit Chart 1999 PeakpositionJapan Oricon 19 81Japan Count Down TV TBS 20 84Certification EditRegion Certification Certified units salesJapan RIAJ 21 Gold 290 550 40 Release history EditRegion Date Format LabelJapan 5 November 10 1999 CD single Avex TraxAvex Entertainment Inc Hong Kong 6 Japan 7 January 28 2000 12 vinyl Rhythm Republic Appears Immature 12 vinyl 37 March 22 2000 12 vinylUnited States 9 May 27 2001 12 vinyl Avex USAGermany 10 April 18 2005 Drizzly RecordsEurope 11 CD singleUnited Kingdom 38 2006Japan 39 September 2008 B Digital download Avex TraxAvex Entertainment Inc Notes Edit Charted together with Hamasaki s single Whatever on vinyl format 18 There is currently insufficient evidence to determine what date Hamasaki s digital releases appeared on online retails The closest source for iTunes Store evidence is at Jame World whom confirmed Hamasaki s work was released worldwide on iTunes in September 2008 41 References Edit a b c d Hamasaki Ayumi 1999 Loveppears CD Album Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Avex Trax AVCD 11740 AllMusic Staff April 10 2001 Ayumi Hamasaki Loveppears AllMusic Retrieved July 14 2016 Takeuchi Cullen Lisa March 25 2002 Empress of Pop Time p 3 Archived from the original on April 3 2002 Retrieved November 28 2011 a b c Hamasaki Ayumi interviewee March 12 2003 Special Website to A Ballads Ayumi Hamasaki s official website Retrieved July 16 2016 a b c d Hamasaki Ayumi 1999 Appears CD Single Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Avex Trax AVCD 30064 a b c Hamasaki Ayumi 1999 Appears CD Single Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Hong Kong Avex Trax AVTCDS 209 a b c Hamasaki Ayumi 2000 Appears Whatever 12 Vinyl Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Rhythm Republic RR12 88149 a b Hamasaki Ayumi 2000 Appears Whatever 12 Viny Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Rhythm Republic RR12 88152 a b c Hamasaki Ayumi 2001 Appears 12 Vinyl Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki North America Avex USA AVA 12 a b c Hamasaki Ayumi 2005 Appears 12 Vinyl Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Europe Drizzly Records DRIZ3005 1 a b c Hamasaki Ayumi 2005 Appears CD Single Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Europe Drizzly Records DRIZ3006 CD Chang Miharu February 25 2003 Keep Away Unless You ve Got a Stuffy Nose The New Paper Singapore Press Holdings Eremenko Alexey 2016 Ayumi Hamasaki Songs AllMusic Retrieved July 14 2016 CD Journal Staff November 10 1999 Appears Ayumi Hamasaki CD Journal in Japanese Retrieved July 16 2016 a b Appears Ayumi Hamasaki Oricon Style in Japanese November 10 1999 Archived from the original on September 24 2012 Retrieved July 16 2016 a b CDTV PowerWeb Ranking Singles Chart Count Down TV published through Tokyo Broadcasting System TBS in Japanese November 20 1999 Archived from the original on June 16 2006 Retrieved July 16 2016 CDTV PowerWeb Ayumi Hamasaki Appears Count Down TV published through Tokyo Broadcasting System TBS in Japanese November 20 1999 Archived from the original on June 28 2006 Retrieved July 16 2016 a b c CDTV PowerWeb Ayumi Hamasaki Appears Whatever Count Down TV published through Tokyo Broadcasting System TBS in Japanese February 5 2000 Archived from the original on September 18 2006 Retrieved July 16 2016 a b Oricon Yearly Chart Singles Albums and DVD Releases of 1999 Music TV Program Japan in Japanese December 1999 Archived from the original on December 25 2010 Retrieved July 16 2016 a b CDTV PowerWeb 1999 Annual Singles Chart Count Down TV published through Tokyo Broadcasting System TBS in Japanese 1999 Archived from the original on October 9 2006 Retrieved July 16 2016 a b GOLD ALBUM 他認定作品 1999年11月度 Gold Albums and other certified works November 1999 Edition PDF The Record Bulletin in Japanese Chuō Tokyo Recording Industry Association of Japan 482 9 January 10 2000 Archived from the original PDF on January 17 2014 Retrieved January 17 2014 Ayumi Hamasaki Single s Ranking Oricon Style in Japanese Retrieved July 16 2016 a b c Takeishi Wataru director November 10 2015 Appears Ayumi Hamasaki music video Avex Trax published through YouTube in Japanese Archived from the original on 2018 04 10 Retrieved July 16 2016 Hamasaki Ayumi 2000 A Clips DVD Videos Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Avex Trax AVVD 90069 Hamasaki Ayumi 2004 A Complete Box Set DVD Videos Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Avex Trax AVBD 91181 3 A Clip Box 1998 2011 Vol 1 Album by Ayumi Hamasaki iTunes Store New Zealand January 1 2012 Retrieved July 16 2016 Hamasaki Ayumi 2016 A Best 15th Anniversary Edition CD DVD Blu Ray Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Avex Trax AVZD 93409 B C The list below are the compilations that Appears has been featured in Hamasaki Ayumi 2000 Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu ro Mix Remix Album 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2003 A Ballads Compilation Album Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Avex Trax AVCD 17278 Hamasaki Ayumi 2007 A Ballads 3xCD Compilation Album Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Avex Trax AVCD 23676 8 Winter Ballad Selection Album by Ayumi Hamasaki iTunes Store Japan November 26 2014 Retrieved July 16 2016 Hamasaki Ayumi 2001 The Other Side Two Junior Vasquez Remix EP Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Rhythm Republic RRCD 85233 Hamasaki Ayumi 2000 Ayumi Hamasaki Concert Tour 2000 Vol 2 Live DVD Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Avex Trax AVBD 91021 Hamasaki Ayumi 2007 Tour of Secret Live DVD Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Avex Trax AVBD 91536 7 Hamasaki Ayumi 2012 Hotel Love Songs Tour Live DVD Liner notes Ayumi Hamasaki Japan Avex Trax AVBD 92029 30 a b Hamasaki Ayumi 2000 Appears Immature 12 Vinyl Liner notes Ayumi Japan Avex Trax NA a b Hamasaki Ayumi 206 Appears CD Single Liner notes Ayu United Kingdom Drizzly Records DRIZ3006CD006 a b Appears Single by Ayumi Hamasaki iTunes Store Japan November 10 1999 Retrieved July 14 2016 オリコンランキング情報サービス you大樹 Oricon Ranking Information Service You Big Tree Oricon Retrieved August 26 2014 Avex Artists Available at US iTunes Store Jame World September 5 2008 Retrieved April 1 2016 External links Edit Appears at Ayumi Hamasaki s official website in Japanese Appears at Oricon Style in Japanese Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Appears amp oldid 1075867392, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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