Chiyo Okumura 奥村チヨ | |
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Birth name | 奥村智代 (Chiyo Okumura) |
Born | Ikeda, Osaka, Japan | February 18, 1947
Genres | Kayōkyoku |
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Years active | 1965–2018 |
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Chiyo Okumura (奥村チヨ, Okumura Chiyo, February 18, 1947, Ikeda, Osaka) is a popular Japanese pop singer, and former fashion model who debuted in the 1960s.
She is known for songs such as "Koi no Dorei" (恋の奴隷 English: "Slave of Love") and "Shuuchakueki" (終着駅 English: "Terminal Station"). Her cover of The Ventures recording, "Hokkaido Skies" sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[1] She followed this recording with another hit, "Ginza Lights".[1]
"Koi no Dorei" was covered on GO!GO!7188's cover album, Tora no Ana.
On January 6, 2018, Okumura announced her retirement from the music industry.[2]
Year | # | Song | No. | VS |
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1969 (Showa 44)/20th | 1 | Koi Dorobo (恋泥棒) | 6/23 | THE KINGTONES |
1970 (Showa 45)/21st | 2 | Usodemoiikara (嘘でもいいから) | 20/24 | Four Leaves |
1972 (Showa 47)/23rd | 3 | Shūchakueki (終着駅) | 5/23 | Tsuruokamasayoshitotoukyou Romanchika |