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Offline s_leonhart

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« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2007, 06:16:21 AM »
can't wait to this best album, since i've missed her first album

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« Reply #21 on: February 02, 2007, 11:44:37 AM »
Takako in Coca Cola's new tea drink 爽健美茶 commercial~

Video: Yahoo! 300k
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/video_gallery/showbizzy_interview/g070082.html

Takako said first Valentine's gift chocolate she've made herself melted before she could present it and how it's a bitter memory for her ;.;

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« Reply #22 on: February 18, 2007, 05:20:33 PM »
EEEEEE I absolutely adore SPEED.  I was totally crushed when they broke up ;;;;

Btw, I've uploaded a couple SPEED related albums @ the asshole if anyone is interested :

SPEED - Starting Over [97.05.21]
http://forum.jphip.com/showthread.php?t=8565

Eriko Imai (elly) - Single Collection ~Stairway~ [04.11.25]
http://forum.jphip.com/showthread.php?t=8564

(Btw, if anyone has their "RISE" or "Carry on my Way" album and would like to share, please let me know-- I left my copies at my family's home ;;; )

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« Reply #23 on: March 04, 2008, 05:25:52 AM »
I can't believe there aren't more SPEED fans. Even if they have been disbanded for years now, they will always be "Alive" in my heart. I love their music, especially "Alive", that's my all time favorite. I remember Kaori sang a SPEED song for her audition. I love how Hiro's and Eriko's voices blended together. I really do miss them, but I keep listening to their songs all the time! 

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« Reply #24 on: March 20, 2008, 03:47:24 PM »
HITOE was on a recent Utaban during Nakashima Mika's segment.  Apparently she teaches Yoga these days and got everyone to participate in some exercises.  I guess Mika had been having some back pains or something, and that was the reasoning behind it.

Wikipedia:
"Hitoe also became active in yoga in which she has obtained the license to teach yoga in Japan. In June of 2007, Hitoe published a book+DVD combo of yoga lessons. Hitoe is currently teaching yoga in Shibuya, Japan's Star Light Studio."



Mediafire Link: Utaban - Nakashima Mika & Hitoe Arakaki (2008.03.06)
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Re: (Group) SPEED
« Reply #25 on: August 21, 2008, 05:58:19 PM »


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Popular J-pop group Speed to reunite this month
Speed, a four-piece female pop group that initially disbanded in March, 2000, will reunite at the end of this month, it has been announced.

The popular group consisting of Okinawa-born singers -- Hitoe Arakaki, Takako Uehara, Eriko Imai and Hiroko Shimabukuro -- will hold a concert at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan that will be broadcast on Nippon Television's 24-hour TV program on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31.

The last time all the members performed live together was in autumn 2003, when they temporarily reunited for a two-month concert tour.

Speed will consider getting back together permanently depending on the reaction of their fans, the group's talent agency said.

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« Reply #26 on: August 21, 2008, 06:35:58 PM »
:otomerika: and even  :muffin: powa.


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« Reply #27 on: August 21, 2008, 11:03:02 PM »
I like SPEED..love their song Walking in the Rain..

The song reminds me of actually walking in the rain to calm myself down

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« Reply #28 on: August 22, 2008, 06:06:18 AM »
OH MY GOD, are you serious? That is awesome! It's been sooon long! I really hope they stick together this time. They were such a huge success, I think they can make it big again! I know I'd still be a huge fan :D



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Popular J-pop group Speed to reunite this month
Speed, a four-piece female pop group that initially disbanded in March, 2000, will reunite at the end of this month, it has been announced.

The popular group consisting of Okinawa-born singers -- Hitoe Arakaki, Takako Uehara, Eriko Imai and Hiroko Shimabukuro -- will hold a concert at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan that will be broadcast on Nippon Television's 24-hour TV program on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31.

The last time all the members performed live together was in autumn 2003, when they temporarily reunited for a two-month concert tour.

Speed will consider getting back together permanently depending on the reaction of their fans, the group's talent agency said.

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Offline kimikodesu

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« Reply #29 on: September 03, 2008, 05:54:44 AM »
Here is their fabulous performance from August 31.  Come on, support SPEED! They rule!!


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« Reply #30 on: September 24, 2008, 10:26:24 AM »
Details are now out regarding SPEED's first post-reunion single. Titled "Ashita no Sora," the leading track has been chosen as the theme song of the NTV drama series "OL Nippon," which stars Alisa Mizuki and Sadao Abe.

The "Ashita no Sora" single goes on sale November 12. It will come with another new song called "SOMETHING NEW" and a medley of some of their previous hits, including "White Love" and "STEADY."
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Re: (Group) SPEED
« Reply #31 on: September 24, 2008, 05:40:20 PM »
They never should have disbanded and broke many of their fans' hearts (including mine)  :bleed eyes:

It's good that they are back again but can they once again churn out upbeat songs like Body and Soul and ballads like Alive that captured millions of fans. I am betting YES and can't wait for their new single.  :heart:

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« Reply #32 on: September 24, 2008, 07:37:19 PM »
They broke mine too ;_;, however, I've still been hoping they'd come back together again one day. I read about the new single yesterday, so I'm reallllly excited about it! I can't wait and will definitely be purchasing it through cd japan to help support their sales!!

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« Reply #33 on: September 26, 2008, 11:42:20 PM »
Here is SPEED recording their new single, so you can get an idea of how it's going to sound!!!



I can't wait!

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« Reply #34 on: October 01, 2008, 11:08:46 AM »
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NEW SINGLE 「あしたの空」 2008年11月12日発売
日本テレビ系 水曜ドラマ 主題歌

日本テレビ「24時間テレビ」で劇的な復活~パフォーマンスを披露したものつかの間、
観月ありさ主演のドラマの主題歌としてリリースが決定しました!!
もちろん作詞・作曲はSPEEDの数々のヒット曲を生み出した伊秩弘将が手掛けています。
これまでのソロ活動を通しパワーアップした4人の魅力が最大限に生かされた楽曲は必聴です

【CD+DVD】

01:あしたの空
02:SOMETHING NEW
03:White Love~STEADY~Body & Soul 2008(予定)
04:あしたの空(Instrumental)
05:SOMETHING NEW(Instrumental)
06:White Love~STEADY~Body & Soul 2008(予定)(Instrumental)

☆DVD☆
01:あしたの空 Video Clip + OFF SHOT(仮)収録予定

AVCD-16166/B
価格 ¥1,800(税込)
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Offline kimikodesu

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« Reply #35 on: October 02, 2008, 12:22:04 AM »
Here are the lovely covers:

CD Only




CD+DVD

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Re: (Group) SPEED
« Reply #36 on: October 02, 2008, 08:36:33 PM »
Now, my wallet is really in danger.

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« Reply #37 on: November 09, 2008, 05:30:09 PM »
Come on peeps! It's SPEED!!!

Here's their performance from Music Fighter the other day!

http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/speed%2Bmusic%2Bfighter/video/x7c3jo_speed-ashita-no-sora-akarui-news-mu_music

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« Reply #38 on: November 13, 2008, 08:38:42 PM »

SPEED - あしたの空

01 - あしたの空
02 - SOMETHING NEW
03 - White Love~STEADY~Body & Soul 2008(予定)
04 - あしたの空(Instrumental)
05 - SOMETHING NEW(Instrumental)
06 - White Love~STEADY~Body & Soul 2008(予定)(Instrumental)

d/l : [MU]

Offline kimikodesu

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« Reply #39 on: November 21, 2008, 01:55:52 AM »
Thank you!

I have to wait until December to get my CD, because I'm waiting for some other stuff that hasn't come out yet. So this will tied me over in the meantime :D

Oh for those that care, SPEED sold over 40,000 copies the first week and was #3 for the week. Awesome comeback! :D

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