2012 single by Berryz Kobo × Cute
"Chō Happy Song" |
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Single by Berryz Kobo × Cute |
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Released | April 28, 2012 (2012-04-28) (download) June 20, 2012 (2012-06-20) (CD single) |
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Genre | J-pop, pop |
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Label | Zetima |
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Songwriter(s) | Tsunku |
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Producer(s) | Tsunku |
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Berryz Kobo × Cute singles chronology |
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Berryz Kobo singles chronology |
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""Be Genki (Naseba Naru!)"" (2012) | | ""Cha Cha Sing"" (2012) | |
Cute singles chronology |
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Music videos |
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Chō Happy Song on YouTube |
Alternative cover |
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Professional ratingsReview scores |
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Source | Rating |
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Billboard Japan | Favorable[1] |
"Chō Happy Song" (超HAPPY SONG, "Superhappy Song") is the 2nd single by Berryz Kobo × Cute (pronounced Berikyū), a collaboration unit between the Japanese idol groups Berryz Kobo and Cute. The single was first released for paid download on April 28, 2012; the CD single was released on June 20, 2012.
Background
The title song is a mix of two previously published songs, Berryz Kobo's "Because Happiness" and Cute's "Shiawase no Tochū" from their 2012 albums. Both tracks were intentionally composed and produced by Tsunku to form a new song when played simultaneously.[2][3][4] The trick was originally scheduled to be announced at a summer Hello! Project concert, but was uncovered by fans in mid-April.[2][4] The song became a hot topic[3] on the Internet, and a set of the three tracks, "Because Happiness", "Shiawase no Tochū ", and "Chō Happy Song", was hastily released as a digital download single on April 28.[4]
The CD single will be released on June 20. It will contain a new arrangement version of the title track. The CD single will be available in 5 versions: Regular Edition and Limited Editions A, B, C, and D. The Limited Editions A and B will include a bonus DVD; all the other editions will be CD-only.[3] As usual, all the limited editions will be shipped sealed and will contain a serial-numbered entry card for the lottery to win a ticket to one of the single's launch events.[3]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Tsunku.
Regular Edition, Limited Editions A, B
CDNo. | Title | Artists(s) | Length |
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1. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver.)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer.)) | | |
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2. | "Chō Happy Song" (超HAPPY SONG) | | |
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3. | "Because Happiness" (Because happiness) | Berryz Kobo | |
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4. | "Shiawase no Tochū" (幸せの途中, "On the Road to Happiness") | Cute | |
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5. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver.) (Instrumental)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer.)<Instrumental>) | | |
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6. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver. Berryz Kobo vo. yori) (Instrumental)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer. Berryz工房 vo.入り)<Instrumental>) | | |
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7. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver. Cute vo. yori) (Instrumental)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer. °C-ute vo.入り)<Instrumental>) | | |
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Limited Edition A DVDNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Berryz Kobo "Because Happiness" + Cute "Shiawase no Tochū" mix edit video" (Berryz工房「Because happiness」(4/29中野サンプラザ公演映像)+°C-ute「幸せの途中」(5/4中野サンプラザ公演映像)のMIX編集映像) | |
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Limited Edition B DVDNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Berryz Kobo "Because Happiness" + Cute "Shiawase no Tochū" double screen video" (Berryz工房「Because happiness」(4/29中野サンプラザ公演映像)+°C-ute「幸せの途中」(5/4中野サンプラザ公演映像)のダブル画面映像) | |
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Limited Edition C
CDNo. | Title | Artists(s) | Length |
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1. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver.)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer.)) | | |
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2. | "Chō Happy Song" (超HAPPY SONG) | | |
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3. | "Because Happiness" (Because happiness) | Berryz Kobo | |
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4. | "Shiawase no Tochū" (幸せの途中) | Berryz Kobo | |
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5. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver.) (Instrumental)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer.)<Instrumental>) | | |
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6. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver. Berryz Kobo vo. yori) (Instrumental)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer. Berryz工房 vo.入り)<Instrumental>) | | |
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7. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver. Cute vo. yori) (Instrumental)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer. °C-ute vo.入り)<Instrumental>) | | |
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Limited Edition D
CDNo. | Title | Artists(s) | Length |
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1. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver.)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer.)) | | |
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2. | "Chō Happy Song" (超HAPPY SONG) | | |
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3. | "Because Happiness" (Because happiness) | Cute | |
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4. | "Shiawase no Tochū" (幸せの途中) | Cute | |
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5. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver.) (Instrumental)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer.)<Instrumental>) | | |
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6. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver. Berryz Kobo vo. yori) (Instrumental)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer. Berryz工房 vo.入り)<Instrumental>) | | |
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7. | "Chō Happy Song (Single Ver. Cute vo. yori) (Instrumental)" (超HAPPY SONG(シングルVer. °C-ute vo.入り)<Instrumental>) | | |
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Charts
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
Oricon Daily Singles Chart | 2 |
Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | 3 |
Oricon Monthly Singles Chart | 11 |
Billboard Japan Hot 100 | 26 |
Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay | 92 |
Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales | 5 |
References
- ^ Tetsuo Hiraga (2012). "Berryz工房×°C-ute「超HAPPY SONG」 | HotShotDiscs | Billboard JAPAN". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2016-02-27.
- ^ a b つんくの才能涸れてなかった? 楽曲発売2か月で「秘密の仕掛け」判明 (in Japanese). J-CAST. 2012-04-16. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
- ^ a b c d "Berryz工房×°C-uteの合体曲"超HAPPY SONG"、新アレンジでCD化" (in Japanese). Tower Records. 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
- ^ a b c ベリキュー話題の合体曲、急遽デジタル配信スタート. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. 2012-04-28. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
External links
- Berikyū - Berryz Kobo × Cute - Chō Happy Song - Official page for the single
- CD single, profile on the Up-Front Works official website
- CD single, profile in Berryz Kobo's discography on the Hello! Project official website
- CD single, profile in Cute's discography on the Hello! Project official website
- Digital download single from April 28 on iTunes
- Berryz Kobo × Cute - Tsunku's official blog
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