If you can compare hitomi to anyone it's probably Momoe Yamaguchi. Like Momoe, her early work was poorly received and annoyingly cutesy but midcareer she took a more mature and edgier route and soared. Both had more control over their images than any idol star in Japan before or since. The only difference is Momoe quit at 21 and is basically frozen in time. Hitomi on the other hand seems to get better with age.
Yes, agreed, she does. I'm glad she took more control over such things, as I wouldn't be enjoying her work as much as I do now if she'd remained a Britney Spears type. I've never heard anything of Momoe's, so I can't compare, honestly. But yes, hitomi gets better with age and time--she's a good bit older than the typical J-pop idol and looks gorgeous, too, while she's at it. *wub*
This song in particular is making me think that she is very much a Japanese version of Shakira, with her image and sound. She has in common with Shakira the fact that they may not be technically perfect singers, but they sing with attitude and feeling above all. Good show, and love that white Les Paul she's strumming on--wonder if she really plays at all?
with this there are 2 song of hers with titles just like namie Amuro's songs: Love 2000 and The Speed Star, don't know which Speed Star was first but Love 2000 by Namie was released on 01.01.2000
totally ! I was in Japan when I heard it back in 2004, I loved it so much and brought her album back home. It just raises so many wonderful memories back.
TRIPLANEが歌うやつのほうが好きかも
shiori54321 3 weeks ago
She's yummy...
DrDragon63 2 months ago
good song, but her hair looks like a horses tail. kind of off putting.
OakTheDestroyer 5 months ago
Hitomi Shimatani
PhoenixAlexis 6 months ago
WHERE DO I FIND HER MUSIC ON ITUNES im lookinf for world wide love
DROLL30 7 months ago
脚きれー
cistm333 7 months ago
むちゃかっこいい曲!V4のアメリカンバイクとhitomiのウェアも最高です。
yodacchi500R 7 months ago
she looks so gorgeous in 3:27
witnessdreamer 9 months ago
What does it mean? :S
aleiy123 1 year ago
said it before and ill say it again. This girl makes my tallywhacker ache :D
Snakebloke 1 year ago
Ohhh shes so pretty =D
I love her outfit at 1:00 and such amazing hair 0.0
Angel90900 1 year ago
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okay when did shakira become japanese
Endrance88 2 years ago
D'après moi, she's the Queen of Pop Rock.
'Nouff said.
Mottahead 2 years ago 4
In every minute of every day, Hitomi is getting better and better.
fancyronne 2 years ago 2
This would make a good Bleach or InuYasha opening
sonicstarfox997 2 years ago
I kno right?
TokoYogishita 1 year ago
If you can compare hitomi to anyone it's probably Momoe Yamaguchi. Like Momoe, her early work was poorly received and annoyingly cutesy but midcareer she took a more mature and edgier route and soared. Both had more control over their images than any idol star in Japan before or since. The only difference is Momoe quit at 21 and is basically frozen in time. Hitomi on the other hand seems to get better with age.
WatchVenusSpa 2 years ago 11
Yes, agreed, she does. I'm glad she took more control over such things, as I wouldn't be enjoying her work as much as I do now if she'd remained a Britney Spears type. I've never heard anything of Momoe's, so I can't compare, honestly. But yes, hitomi gets better with age and time--she's a good bit older than the typical J-pop idol and looks gorgeous, too, while she's at it. *wub*
KamenRiderNecro 2 years ago 5
This song in particular is making me think that she is very much a Japanese version of Shakira, with her image and sound. She has in common with Shakira the fact that they may not be technically perfect singers, but they sing with attitude and feeling above all. Good show, and love that white Les Paul she's strumming on--wonder if she really plays at all?
KamenRiderNecro 2 years ago 5
i hear the same vocal range and her hair looks like her also.
jrojrova1 2 years ago
Actually hitomi has been writing songs with an accoustic guitar since Busy Now.
WatchVenusSpa 2 years ago
with this there are 2 song of hers with titles just like namie Amuro's songs: Love 2000 and The Speed Star, don't know which Speed Star was first but Love 2000 by Namie was released on 01.01.2000
Tsuki28 2 years ago 2
i wish she would release some of her albums in america so badlyyy!
StaceyQ483 3 years ago 9
I love her voice that much!
BIGWIL1985 3 years ago 4
one of the best songs ever!
yodacchi500R 3 years ago 3
totally ! I was in Japan when I heard it back in 2004, I loved it so much and brought her album back home. It just raises so many wonderful memories back.
juju1305 3 years ago 5