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"Sweet 19 Blues" (stylized as "SWEET 19 BLUES") is a song recorded by Japanese recording artist Namie Amuro. The song was composed, written and arranged by Tetsuya Komuro for her same titled debut album. A month after its release, her label Avex Trax released the song as a recut single due to popular demand. The song's subject and the album was about the melancholic passing of another sweet year of youth, which is a particularly Japanese obsession. It did not achieve the success of her previous records but debut at No. 2 with over 100,000 copies sold in its first week and sold about 500,000 units, a great feat for a post-album single. The single was certified platinum by the RIAJ for 400,000 copies shipped to stores. The song was later served as the ending theme song for the 1996 comedy That's Cunning! Shijo Saidai no Sakusen?, in which she also starred. Marked the first and only time she used a track to promote theatrically. Miliyah Kato's "19 Memories" later sampled the song. The new version of the song marked 18 years since its original release in 2014. 


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1998
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Namie Amuro

Namie Amuro (安室 奈美恵, Amuro Namie?, born September 20, 1977) is a Japanese pop singer, fashion icon and former actress who at the height of her popularity was referred to as the "Teen Queen" and the title "Queen of Japanese Pop Music". Born in Naha, Okinawa, Amuro debuted at the age of 14 as an idol in the girl group Super Monkey's. Though mostly unsuccessful, the group gained popularity during their final year together with the single "Try Me (Watashi o Shinjite)" (1995). Amuro left Toshiba-EMI after releasing two more solo singles; she continued her music career as a solo singer with the then-small independent label Avex Trax. Under the guidance of producer Tetsuya Komuro, Amuro quickly became a commercial success, producing several million-selling records a… more »

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Origin of the Song "Sweet 19 Blues
"Sweet 19 Blues" is a song by Namie Amuro, who is widely considered one of the most successful and influential pop singers in the history of Japanese music.
Release Detail
This song was released on July 22, 1996, as the second single from her debut solo studio album, also titled "Sweet 19 Blues".
Chart Performance
"Sweet 19 Blues" peaked at #1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart in Japan and proved to be immensely popular, selling over a million copies.
Composition
It is composed in the key of C major and sits at a moderate tempo of 78 beats per minute. Its sound is a mix of pop and R&B, reflecting Amuro's musical style.
Noteworthy Achievements
The song helped Amuro achieve widespread popularity and fame in Japan, reaffirming her status as a prominent figure in the 1990s J-pop scene.
Song's Concept
"Sweet 19 Blues" is a heartfelt song about the singer's feelings and emotions as she transitioned from a teenager to adult. At the time of release, Amuro herself was 19 years old, making the lyrics especially poignant and personal.
Critical Acclaim
The song has been critically acclaimed for its emotional depth and musical maturity, a departure from the upbeat, dance-oriented tracks that initially launched Amuro's career.
Legacy
Since its release, "Sweet 19 Blues" has been covered by numerous artists and remains one of Amuro's signature songs, symbolizing her distinct place in Japanese pop music history.
Participation in the Album
It was one of the three tracks in the album where Amuro was the lead vocalist. The album also reached the top of the charts and sold millions of copies, adding to the song's popularity and success.
Awards and Recognition
In 1996, "Sweet 19 Blues" won the Japan Record Award, one of the most prestigious music awards in Japan, which recognizes outstanding achievements in the music industry. This underscores the high regard for the song within the music industry and among the public.

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