Seiko Matsuda - Hadashi no Kisetsu (1980)

Artist: Seiko Matsuda / 松田聖子
Title: Hadashi no Kisetsu / 裸足の季節
Released: April 1, 1980
Oricon Peak Rank: 12
B-Side: RAINBOW～六月生まれ

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The origin of Seiko Mastuda's debut single was one of serendipity. During a cover shoot and filming of a commercial for the Shiseido cosmetic line, Seiko was supposed to be one of the models, but was later rejected due to her dimples. However, they instead had her sing the theme song for the commercial (good talent doesn't go to waste). Despite her nerveousness during the recording, the song proved to be a good debut hit. Even though it never cracked the top 10 in the Oricon charts, she received much positive publicity in the weeks and months ahead. This song was the beginning for her long and highly successful career as an idol and paved new paths for a new generation of singers that would later shape and define the music scene of 1980s Japan.


(Hit Studio Night [夜のヒットスタジオ])

裸足の季節 (Hadashi no Kisetsu)

Music: Yuichiro Oda / 小田裕一郎
Lyrics: Yoshiko Miura / 三浦徳子

白いヨットの影　渚をすべり
入江に近づくの　手を振るあなた
夢の中のこととわかっていても
思い切りこたえる私です

エクボの秘密あげたいわ
もぎたての青い風
頬をそめて今走り出す私
二人ひとつのシルエット

誘われた映画はまぶしすぎたの
背のびする季節と言われたけれど
ハラハラし通しのエピローグには
思わずうつむいた私です

エクボの秘密あげたいわ
もぎたての青い空
愛をめがけ今走り出す私
二人ひとつのシルエット

エクボの秘密あげたいわ
もぎたての青い風
頬をそめて今走り出す私
二人ひとつのシルエット