Kanashimi Johnny

"Kanashimi Johnny"
Single by Ua
from the album Ametora
Released	October 22, 1997
Format	CD single, vinyl
Recorded	1997
Genre	R&B, pop
Length	16:27
Label	Speedstar Records
Writer(s)	Ua, Hirofumi Asamoto, Hakase
Producer(s)	Hirofumi Asamoto
Ua chronology
"Amai Unmei" (1996) "Kanashimi Johnny" (1997) "Milk Tea" (1998)
Alternative covers 12" vinyl cover

"Kanashimi Johnny" (悲しみジョニー) is Japanese singer-songwriter Ua's eighth single, released on October 22, 1997. It served as theme song for the TBS TV drama "Fukigen na Kajitsu" starring Yuriko Ishida. "Kanashimi Johnny" debuted at number 11 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with 60,740 units sold, becoming Ua's highest debut.^[1] Its b-side "Amefuri Hiades" was used in UCC Ueshima Coffee's Super 2 commercials.

Track listing

CD

All lyrics written by Ua. 

No.	Title	Music	Length
1.	"Kanashimi Jonī" (悲しみジョニー "Sad Johnny")	Hirofumi Asamoto	5:42
2.	"Amefuri Hiyadesu" (あめふりヒヤデス "Hiades in the Rain")	Hakase	4:52
3.	"Amai Unmei (Instrumental)"	Asamoto	5:42
Total length:			16:09

Vinyl

Side A
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Kanashimi Johnny"
2.	"Kanashimi Johnny (Last Portpia)"
3.	"Kanashimi Johnny (Instrumental)"

Side B
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Amefuri Hiades (Alternate Mix)"
2.	"Amefuri Hiades (Dub)"
3.	"Amefuri Hiades (Mo' Spunky Mix)"
4.	"Amefuri Hiades (Mo' Sparky Mix)"

Charts, certifications and sales

Chart (1997)	Peak position	Certifications (sales thresholds)	Sales
Japan Oricon Weekly Singles Chart[1]	11	Gold	210,270[1]

References

1. http://jbbs.livedoor.jp/bbs/read.cgi/music/3914/1244317750/623

External links

• SPEEDSTAR RECORDS | UA 「悲しみジョニー」