Be Together (TM Network song)
"Be Together" is a song from Japanese band TM Network released in 11 November 1987.[1] It was written by Mitsuko Komuro and composed by Tetsuya Komuro, it was included in their fifth album Humansystem.[2] Despite the fact that it wasn't released as a single and was not popular at its initial release, the 1999 cover made by Ami Suzuki the song became very popular in Japan, and it has since been covered by several artists.[3]
| "Be Together" | |
|---|---|
| Song by TM Network | |
| from the album Humansystem | |
| Released | 11 November 1987 |
| Recorded | July – August 1987 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:07 |
| Label | Epic/Sony Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Mitsuko Komuro and Tetsuya Komuro |
| Producer(s) | Tetsuya Komuro |
Scandinavian artist Ni-Ni created a cover of "Be Together", which was included in the video game Dance Dance Revolution 5th Mix, and is also featured on her album Mermaid among her most popular songs.[4] In 2010 it was also covered by voice actor and singer Minori Chihara for the anime series Occult Academy.[5]
Ami Suzuki version edit
| "Be Together" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Ami Suzuki | ||||
| from the album Infinity Eighteen Vol. 1 | ||||
| B-side | "Night Sky" | |||
| Released | 14 July 1999 (JP) | |||
| Recorded | 1999 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Label | Sony Music AICT-1063 (Japan, CD) AIJT-5035 (Japan, vinyl) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Mitsuko Komuro and Tetsuya Komuro | |||
| Producer(s) | Tetsuya Komuro | |||
| Ami Suzuki singles chronology | ||||
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"Be Together" was released as the seventh single by J-pop singer Ami Suzuki, on July 14, 1999. It was produced by Tetsuya Komuro (formerly of TM Network, who had originally released the song). The song was used in TV commercials of Mos Burger, and it became one of the most popular songs of 1999 in Japan.[6]
Information edit
This is Suzuki's first cover recording, curiously of her mentor Tetsuya Komuro's group of the 80's TM Network. The single was released in two formats: maxi single and vinyl. The maxi included original and instrumental version the song, a live-like version, and also a b-side titled "Night Sky". It became her first number one single on the Oricon charts and became the 17th best selling single of 1999.[7]
Following her blacklisting from the music industry in September 2000, production and distribution of the single stopped in its entirety.
In 2008 the song was re-arranged by Yasutaka Nakata, and since then when Suzuki performs live this version is used, though it hasn't been officially released.[8]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Music and arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Be Together (Original Mix)" | Mitsuko Komuro | Tetsuya Komuro | Tetsuya Komuro | 4:22 |
| 2. | "Be Together (Band Mix)" | 4:11 | |||
| 3. | "Night Sky" | Marc | Cozy Kubo | Cozy Kubo | 4:21 |
| 4. | "Be Together (TV Mix)" | 4:22 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Music and Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Be Together (Original Mix)" | 4:19 | |||
| 2. | "Be Together (TV Mix)" | 4:20 | |||
| 3. | "Don't Leave Me Behind (Mood II Swing Club Mix)" | Marc | Cozy Kubo | Cozy Kubo | 4:53 |
| 4. | "Don't Leave Me Behind (Mood II Swing Club Instrumental)" | 4:41 |
Personnel edit
- Ami Suzuki – vocals
Production edit
- Producer – Tetsuya Komuro
Charts edit
Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)[7]
| Release | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 1999 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | 1 |
| Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | 1 | |
| Oricon Monthly Singles Chart | 2 | |
| Oricon Yearly Singles Chart | 17 |
References edit
- ^ "TM NETWORK「BE TOGETHER」が鈴木亜美のカバーと勘違いされてしまう…". Middle Edge（ミドルエッジ）. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "伝説の音楽イベント「Live EPIC 25」がBlu-ray化！豪華アーティストが集結したステージを徹底レビュー - 音楽ナタリー 特集・インタビュー". Natasha Inc (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "「鈴木亜美」のシングル曲で一番好きなのはどれ？ 【人気投票実施中】 | 音楽 ねとらぼ調査隊". ねとらぼ調査隊 (in Japanese). 25 July 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "Dance Dance Revolution 5th Mix - Song List - PlayStation - By XenoXiaoyu - GameFAQs". gamefaqs.gamespot.com. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "Occult Academy (TV) - Anime News Network". Anime News Network. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "【1999年７月】ＢＥ ＴＯＧＥＴＨＥＲ／あみーゴ 初の１位 もとはあのバンドの曲 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex 芸能". スポニチ Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ a b "BE TOGETHER | 鈴木亜美". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "近未来対談～侮れない鈴木亜美". [テクノポップ] All About (in Japanese). 8 July 2008. Retrieved 28 September 2023.