Hikaru Does Her Best John Denver

Years back, some music reviewer said that it was really the John Denver renaissance, citing all his songs that were suddenly appearing in current movies. But I noted that all of the times they used his songs, it was in an ironic way, its sweet and innocent tone perfect for playing over crude and violent things. Think Juice Newton's "Angel of The Morning" during Deadpool when he is killing everyone and you get my point.

Anyway, here's Hikaru doing "Take Me Home Country Roads"...

PS: Take Me Home Country Roads was another song "Hawaiian-fied" by Bruddah IZ back in the day, maybe Hikaru will cover his version like how she did his take on "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"...

Soiree Magazine

 
"For Your Elegant Life" and Hikaru certainly seems to be doing just that!!

A Hikaru Retrospective

A Nice Hikaru retrospective on "Los Angeles no Kata ni Yora remashita"

Favorite Hikaru Nishida Songs: "Tokimeite"

 The wonderful album opener for Hikaru's excellent album "Esprit", this was Hikaru in her prime, all poppy, sunshiney sweetness and a perfect set-up for the rest of the tracks which together would collectively become my favorite record from her!

Already oozing with giddy goodness, Tokimeite was already a HUGE fave of mine, but it only got BETTER with the arrival of youtube where I was able to see her happily performing it for television!!!!!

Such a fun, genki performance!!!!!

“Tokimeite” had this elaborate fold out cover with pretty pictures of Hikaru throughout, packaging that made one wonder if Pony Canyon was making any money on the sale of these singles after spending so much on the presentation!

Oh, and Tokimeite is backed by another Esprit track "KISS", giving you double the fun for your dollar!

Your Daily Hikaru

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 "Yuki-sensei's navy lace jacket is amazing- The balance between casual and clicky feeling is exquisite!" 

From Hikaru's official Instagram Blog

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Whooohooo Hikaru looking AMAZING as always!

"Today's costume and color are beautiful and I got a lot of praise ~ 😍

Colors that develop well and give you energy! "

From Hikaru's official Instagram Blog

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"Ten." Is a popular program in Kansai! ︎ Last year, it seems that the audience rating was the first place in the first part and the second part of the whole month!

It's a sign of the daily efforts of all the staff 👏 Congratulations!"

From Hikaru's official Instagram Blog

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「人生、歌がある」

 From Hikaru's official Instagram Blog

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Some Hikaru CMs

Various Nishida Hikaru CMs

 

Always thought it was such a shame that the only time Hikaru did the whole "Sexy Bikini" thing was when she had that Boyish Hairstyle which I personally NEVER liked!

Seems the longer her hair got, the more CONSERVATIVE she got, though it might just be my imagination...?

A Hikaru Nishida Score!

 Just got a MAJOR cornerstone in my humble Hikaru Nishida collection- an official Autographed Shikishi by Miss 19 Dreams herself!!!
Whenever you saw footage of the working idol during tours and shows, you would inevitably see them frenetically signing piles of these "sign boards" for giveaways and promotions, and OH! How I'd always wanted to get my hands on one of them!

Never thought I'd actually GET one, but lo and behold, luck stepped in and I FINALLY found someone selling an autographed Hikaru Nishida board! Wasted no time taking them up on their offer,a nd for a modest price, was finally able to obtain a "must have" item!!!

Don't have a "Hikaru Nishida" shrine set up at my house, but if I ever DO, you can bet that this autographed piece of memorabilia will be right in the CENTER!

Favorite J-Pop Singles: Hikaru Nishida: "Kitto Ai Ga Aru"

As you all know, 90’s J-Pop idol/singer Hikaru Nishida is one of my All-Time Favorite Artists and even to this day not a month goes by without me taking out one of her CDs to accompany me on a drive or walk!
One of my favorite albums from hers is the 1994 release “Love Always”, and while I adore just about every track on it, I’ve never quite cared for the remix version of “Kitto Ai Ga Aru” included  in the tracklisting, MUCH preferring the single version. In fact, I liked the single version so much that at the time I made a cassette mix of Love Always with THAT version in place of the album remix!

Later I burned a CD proper of that mix, and after that ripped a similar version  for my ipod and MP3 players! I just HAD to have the single version on my album playlist!
“Aru A Ru-Ru-Ru!” Love Always just wouldn’t be the same without Kitto Ai ga Aru, and JUST  this past year, mere MONTHS ago, Hikaru appeared on a Music Show and wouldn’t ya know it, the song she did was NONE OTHER than that aforementioned single!!!

EDIT: Embed blocked, please watch here:

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Oh MY Hikaru looks as gorgeous as EVER, her voice still as impeccable as ever, and bless her soul, she still even does the dance moves!!!  Her vocal take is a bit more velvety as befitting the elegant lady that she is, but it’s still that awesome, catchy song I love so dearly!

It’s been a whopping 25 YEARS since Kitto Ai Ga Aru came out, but she has not lost any of her vitality, check out one of Hikaru’s performances of the song from 1994 and you'll agree that that woman singing now is every inch the same radiant performer!

Man, Hikaru seriously has the prettiest hazel eyes which simply twinkle whenever she’s onstage singing her heart out! HOLY COW DO I LOVE THIS GIRL!!!!

PS: Not only is "Kitto Ai Ga Aru" a great single, it's coupled with "Jun'ai Monogatari", a terrific non-album track and well worth seeking out! But if you can't find it, Kitto Ai Ga Aru single version is also included on her compilation album "Very Best of Hikaru" Theme Song and CF Song Collection!