Naoko Kawai
Naoko Kawai (河合奈保子), (24 July 1963) is a 1980s era Japanese Pop Idol, singer-songwriter, composer, and actress[2].
Naoko Kawai 河合奈保子 | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nahoko Kawai 河合奈保子 |
| Born | 24 July 1963 |
| Origin | Sumiyoshi, Osaka, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Piano, Guitar, Mandolin, Synthesizer[1] |
| Years active | 1980-1996 |
| Labels | Nippon Columbia |
Career
Naoko was a regular on Kōhaku Uta Gassen, an annual television program showcasing the country's most popular entertainers.
One of her representative singles is 'Half Moon Serenade'[3].
Her 1985 single 'Debut/Manhattan Joke' reached first place in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart[4].
She also notably appeared on two Jackie Chan songs in his 1988 studio album, 'Jackie Chan'.
Personal Life
In 1996, she married hair and makeup artist Takayasu Kanehara after a 100-day courtship[5].
External Links
- 日本コロムビア | 河合奈保子 (in Japanese)
References
- https://www.celebsfacts.com/naoko-kawai/
- 『別冊近代映画 河合奈保子特集号』（近代映画社刊 1981年）
- ハーフムーン・セレナーデ "月半小夜曲" (Half Moon Serenade) (Video file). 22 November 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2020 – via YouTube.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-12-26. Retrieved 2008-10-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- https://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/1996/02/02/0011344892.shtml
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