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{{Infobox Single
{{Infobox Single
| Name          = MY LONELY TOWN
| Name          = MY LONELY TOWN
| Cover          = MLT_cover.jpg
| Cover          = MLT.jpg
| Artist        = [[B'z]]
| Artist        = [[B'z]]
| from Album    = [[MAGIC]]
| from Album    = [[MAGIC]]
| Released      = October 14, 2009
| Released      = October 14, 2009
| Recorded      =  
| Recorded      =  
| Promotions    = None
| Length        = 11:13
| Length        = 11:13
| Label          = Vermillion Records
| Label          = [[Vermillion Records]]
| Producer      = Tak Matsumoto
| Producer      = [[Tak Matsumoto]]
| Last single    = "[[Ichibu to Zenbu/DIVE]]"<br/>(2009)
| Promotions    = #3 (''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzzer_Beat Buzzer Beat]'' Theme)
| This single    = "'''MY LONELY TOWN'''"<br/>(2009)
| Last single    = '''46th Single'''<br>[[File:46s.jpg|link=Ichibu to Zenbu/DIVE|border|65px|right]]<br>[[Ichibu to Zenbu/DIVE]]<br/>(2009)
| Next single    =  
| This single    = '''47th Single'''<br>[[File:47s.jpg|link=|border|65px|right]]<br>'''MY LONELY TOWN'''<br/>(2009)
| Next single    = '''48th Single'''<br>[[File:48s.jpg|link=Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo|border|65px|right]]<br>[[Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo]] (2011)
}}
}}


'''MY LONELY TOWN''' is the forty-seventh [[Singles|single]] by [[B'z]], released on October 14, 2009 and later collected on their album '''[[MAGIC]]'''. The single features an original song and a ballad version of the [[Ichibu to Zenbu/DIVE|previous single]] as B-sides.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jpopkpop.net/index.php?itemid=782|title=7th B'z single "MY LONELY TOWN" 14/10|date=2009-09-02|publisher=jpopkpop.net|accessdate=2009-09-30}}</ref> In addition, the single was also released in a limited edition, coming packed with a DVD featuring the title song's music video.<ref>[http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BMCV-4010 My Lonely Town at cdjapan.co.jp]</ref>
'''MY LONELY TOWN''' is the forty-seventh [[Singles|single]] by [[B'z]], released on October 14, 2009. The single features an original song and a ballad version of the [[Ichibu to Zenbu/DIVE|previous single]] as B-sides. In addition, the single was also released in a limited edition, coming packed with a DVD featuring the title song's music video. The song would be collected for the first time on the band's album of the same year, ''[[MAGIC]]'', and would make its first appearance on a B'z compilation came in 2013 on ''[[B'z The Best XXV 1999-2012]]''.


The single debuted at the number-one spot on the Japanese Oricon daily charts, selling about sixty-five thousand copies in one day.<ref>{{ja icon}} {{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/69797/|title=B'z、シングル43作連続1位へ好発進|publisher=Oricon|date=2009-10-15|accessdate=2009-10-15}}</ref> On the Oricon weekly charts, the single debuted at #1, with the first week sales of 180,723 copies. With the number-one debut, the single became their 43rd number-one single on Oricon charts.<ref>{{ja icon}} {{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/69906/full/|title=B'z最新シングルで43作連続首位、TOP10入りは44作で歴代1位タイ|publisher=Oricon|date=2009-10-20|accessdate=2009-10-20}}</ref>
The single debuted at the number-one spot on the Japanese Oricon Daily Charts, selling around 65,000copies in its first day on sale. On the Oricon Weekly Singles chart, the single debuted at #1, with first week sales of 180,723. With the #1 debut, the single became the band's forty-third consecutive #1 single on Oricon charts.


The Recording Industry Association of Japan certified the single Platinum for its shipment of 250,000 copies.<ref>{{ja icon}} {{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/200910.html|title=ゴールド等認定作品一覧　2009年10月|publisher=RIAJ|accessdate=2009-11-10}}</ref>
Hashima Island, a deserted mining island in Nagasaki Prefecture that had been recently reopened to visitors after being closed off for thirty-five years, was used as the filming location of the music video. Photographs of the site were also used for the CD cover and other parts of the single's packaging. In addition to playing on the recording of the album, [[Barry Sparks]] and [[Shane Gaalaas]] are also featured in the video.
 
The Recording Industry Association of Japan certified the single Platinum for its shipment of 250,000 copies.


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
[[Image:MLTintro.png|thumb|right|238px|Long shot of the long-abandoned Hashima Island from the opening of the video.]]
All music and guitar by [[Tak Matsumoto]]. All lyrics and lead vocals by [[Koshi Inaba]].
[[Image:MLTvidkoshi.png|thumb|right|238px|Koshi in the music video.]]
 
[[Image:MLTvidtak.png|thumb|right|238px|Tak in the music video.]]
#'''[[MY LONELY TOWN (Lyrics)|MY LONELY TOWN]]'''
[[Image:MLTband1.png|thumb|right|238px|Barry and Shane in the video.]]
#:[[File:s47_01.ogg]] First unveiled as a surprise song during [[B'z SHOWCASE 2009 -B'z In Your Town-]]. Opens with a diluted drum machine over an electric guitar before switching to the usual volume. It was also played during the band's 2011 North American tour [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-]].
#'''[[Kirei na Namida (Lyrics)|Kirei na Namida]]''' — ''Beautiful Tears'', 綺麗な涙
#:[[File:s47_02.ogg]] As with the title song, "Kirei na Namida" was recorded in Hawaii. It has not yet [[B'z Songs Never Performed Live|been performed live]].
#'''[[Ichibu to Zenbu (Lyrics)|Ichibu to Zenbu -Ballad Version-]]''' — ''A Part & All'', イチブトゼンブ
#:[[File:s47_03.ogg]] New arrangement of first song from the previous single, "[[Ichibu to Zenbu/DIVE]]". Primary changes include the drums being eliminated in favor of driving piano and string arrangements. The re-versioned song was first heard in the drama series that the original version was featured in, "Buzzer Beat". This version was requested by the drama staff, but only portions of the new edition were played in the drama itself. This was the first time in eight years that a re-versioned single had been released later as a B-side, since "ultra soul ~Splash Style~" was included on "[[GOLD]]".
 
* Limited Edition (CD+DVD): '''「MY LONELY TOWN」 Music Video'''


#'''MY LONELY TOWN''' - 3:38
== Live appearances ==
::''Hard Rock'' - First unveiled as a surprise song during [[B'z SHOWCASE 2009 -B'z In Your Town-]]. Opens with a diluted drum machine over an electric guitar before switching to the usual volume. The interlude is reggae in tone. 曲の一部は東京で用意され、プリプロが行われたハワイで制作された。作曲を担当した松本は「メロディーができた段階で『この曲は絶対によくなる』と確信し、完成したときも満足度が高かった」と語るほどの自信作としている。
===[[B'z Songs by LIVE-GYM|Live Performances]]===
{{MY LONELY TOWN Live}}
{{Kirei na Namida Live}}
{{Ichibu to Zenbu Live}}


#{{nihongo|'''Kirei na Namida'''|綺麗な涙, Beautiful Tears}} - 4:13
===[[B'z Songs on Home Video|Home Videos]]===
::''Medium Ballad'' - As with the title song, this track was recorded in Hawaii.
{{MY LONELY TOWN Video}}
{{Kirei na Namida Video}}
{{Ichibu to Zenbu Video}}


#{{nihongo|'''Ichibu to Zenbu -Ballad Version-'''|イチブトゼンブ -Ballad Version-}} - 3:22
== Sales data ==
::''Ballad'' - New arrangement of 1st beat from previous single, [[Ichibu to Zenbu/DIVE]]. Primary changes involve the drums being eliminated in favor of driving piano and string arrangements. The re-versioned song was first heard in the drama series that the original version was featured in, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzzer_Beat Buzzer Beat]. This version was requested by the drama staff, but only portions of the new edition were played in the drama itself. This was the first time in eight years that a re-versioned single had been released as a B-side since ''ultra soul ~Splash Style~'' from '''[[GOLD]]'''.
{{Main|B'z Sales Records}}


* Limited Edition (CD+DVD): '''「MY LONELY TOWN」 Music Video'''
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!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff; width:45px;" rowspan="2" | Cover
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff; width:370px;" rowspan="2" | Single
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff; width:150px;" colspan="2" | Physical Copies Sold
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!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff; width:110px;" rowspan="2" | Certification
 
|-
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff;" | <small>FIRST WEEK</small>
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff;" | <small>LIFETIME</small>


== Music video ==
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff;" | <small>WEEK</small>
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff;" | <small>MONTH</small>
!style="color:black; background-color:#e6f2ff;" | <small>YEAR</small>


'''Hashima Island''', an old deserted mining island in Nagasaki Prefecture that had been recently reopened to visitors after being closed off for 35 years, was used as the filming location of the music video. Photos for the CD cover and packaging were also shot there.<ref>{{ja icon}} {{cite web|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000052580|title=B'z、ニューシングル「MY LONELY TOWN」は軍艦島で撮影|publisher=Barks.jp|date=2009-09-01|accessdate=2009-10-21}}</ref>
{{MY LONELY TOWN Sales}}  


[[Barry Sparks]] and [[Shane Gaalaas]] are featured in the video.
|}


== Personnel ==
== Personnel ==
{{Main|B'z Support Members}}
'''B'z'''
'''B'z'''
*[[Tak Matsumoto]]: Guitar, Music Composition, Arrangement
*[[Tak Matsumoto]]: Guitar, Music Composition, Arrangement
*[[Koshi Inaba]]: Vocals, Lyric Composition, Arrangement
*[[Koshi Inaba]]: Vocals, Lyric Composition, Arrangement


'''Drums'''
'''Support Members'''
*[[Shane Gaalaas]]: Drums (Tracks 1, 2)
*[[Shane Gaalaas]]: Drums <small>(Tracks 1 & 2)</small>
 
*[[Barry Sparks]]: Bass <small>(Tracks 1 & 2)</small>
'''Bass'''
*[[Akira Onozuka]]: Piano <small>(Track 2)</small>
*[[Barry Sparks]]: Bass (Tracks 1, 2)
*[[TAMA MUSIC]]: Strings <small>(Tracks 1 & 2)</small>
 
*[[Kozue Hayashi]]: Strings <small>(Tracks 1 & 2)</small>
'''Keyboards'''
*Akira Onozuka: Piano (Track 2)
 
'''Orchestration'''
*TAMA Music Strings: Strings (Tracks 1, 2)
*Kozue Hayashi: Strings (Tracks 1, 2)


'''Production'''
'''Production'''
*Hideyuki Terachi: Arrangement
*[[Hideyuki Terachi]]: Arrangement
 
== LIVE-GYM notes ==
'''MY LONELY TOWN'''
・・・First played live during [[B'z SHOWCASE 2009 -B'z In Your Town-]].
 
'''Kirei na Namida'''
・・・Never played live.
 
'''Ichibu to Zenbu -Ballad Version-'''
・・・First played live during [[B'z SHOWCASE 2009 -B'z In Your Town-]].
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}
 
{{B'z singles}}

Latest revision as of 20:27, 3 June 2018

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MY LONELY TOWN
Single by B'z
from the album MAGIC
Released October 14, 2009
Promotions #3 (Buzzer Beat Theme)
Length 11:13
Label Vermillion Records
Producer Tak Matsumoto
B'z singles chronology
46th Single
46s.jpg

Ichibu to Zenbu/DIVE
(2009) 		47th Single
47s.jpg

MY LONELY TOWN
(2009) 		48th Single
48s.jpg

Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo (2011)

MY LONELY TOWN is the forty-seventh single by B'z, released on October 14, 2009. The single features an original song and a ballad version of the previous single as B-sides. In addition, the single was also released in a limited edition, coming packed with a DVD featuring the title song's music video. The song would be collected for the first time on the band's album of the same year, MAGIC, and would make its first appearance on a B'z compilation came in 2013 on B'z The Best XXV 1999-2012.

The single debuted at the number-one spot on the Japanese Oricon Daily Charts, selling around 65,000copies in its first day on sale. On the Oricon Weekly Singles chart, the single debuted at #1, with first week sales of 180,723. With the #1 debut, the single became the band's forty-third consecutive #1 single on Oricon charts.

Hashima Island, a deserted mining island in Nagasaki Prefecture that had been recently reopened to visitors after being closed off for thirty-five years, was used as the filming location of the music video. Photographs of the site were also used for the CD cover and other parts of the single's packaging. In addition to playing on the recording of the album, Barry Sparks and Shane Gaalaas are also featured in the video.

The Recording Industry Association of Japan certified the single Platinum for its shipment of 250,000 copies.

Track listing

All music and guitar by Tak Matsumoto. All lyrics and lead vocals by Koshi Inaba.

  1. MY LONELY TOWN
    File:s47 01.ogg First unveiled as a surprise song during B'z SHOWCASE 2009 -B'z In Your Town-. Opens with a diluted drum machine over an electric guitar before switching to the usual volume. It was also played during the band's 2011 North American tour B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-.
  2. Kirei na Namida — Beautiful Tears, 綺麗な涙
    File:s47 02.ogg As with the title song, "Kirei na Namida" was recorded in Hawaii. It has not yet been performed live.
  3. Ichibu to Zenbu -Ballad Version- — A Part & All, イチブトゼンブ
    File:s47 03.ogg New arrangement of first song from the previous single, "Ichibu to Zenbu/DIVE". Primary changes include the drums being eliminated in favor of driving piano and string arrangements. The re-versioned song was first heard in the drama series that the original version was featured in, "Buzzer Beat". This version was requested by the drama staff, but only portions of the new edition were played in the drama itself. This was the first time in eight years that a re-versioned single had been released later as a B-side, since "ultra soul ~Splash Style~" was included on "GOLD".
  • Limited Edition (CD+DVD): 「MY LONELY TOWN」 Music Video

Live appearances

Live Performances

MY LONELY TOWN [47 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2009 -B'z In Your Town- [8/8 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png SUMMER SONIC 09 [2/2 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z LIVE-GYM 2010 "Ain't No Magic" [19/19 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see- [3/3 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png Music for Relief's Secret Show for Japan [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png AEROSONIC [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2017 -Hissatsu Hiokinin- [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2017 -B'z In Your Town- [11/11 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2020 -5 ERAS 8820- [1/5 SHOWS]
Kirei na Namida redx.png
Ichibu to Zenbu [232 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2009 -B'z In Your Town- [8/8 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png SUMMER SONIC 09 [2/2 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z LIVE-GYM 2010 "Ain't No Magic" [19/19 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see- [3/3 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png TV Asahi Dream Festival 2011 [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png Pepsi NEX presents B'z 1DAY LIVE [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon- [26/26 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2013 -Pleasure75- [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png AEROSONIC [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 -ENDLESS SUMMER- [30/30 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z Special LIVE at EX THEATER ROPPONGI [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2015 -Shimonoseki Uchouten NIGHT- [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z LIVE-GYM 2015 -EPIC NIGHT- [40/40 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2015 -Shinagawa Uchouten NIGHT- [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png TV Asahi Dream Festival 2015 [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2017 -Hissatsu Hiokinin- [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2017 -B'z In Your Town- [11/11 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2017 [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2017 in EZO [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png 7-Eleven presents B'z PREMIUM LIVE [2/2 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z LIVE-GYM 2017-2018 "LIVE DINOSAUR" [18/18 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2018 -The Wall Of Rock- [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2018 -HINOTORI- [20/23 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z PARTY Presents B'z Pleasure in Hawaii [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2019 -Makaitenshow- [1/1 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z LIVE-GYM 2019 -Whole Lotta NEW LOVE- [36/36 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png SUMMER SONIC 2019 [2/2 SHOWS]
crossbracket.png B'z SHOWCASE 2020 -5 ERAS 8820- [1/5 SHOWS]

Home Videos

MY LONELY TOWN
crossbracket.png LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-
crossbracket.png MAGIC Limited Edition DVD: SUMMER SONIC 09
crossbracket.png LIVE-GYM 2010 "Ain't No Magic"
crossbracket.png SHOWCASE 2020 -5 ERAS 8820-
Kirei na Namida redx.png novid.png
Ichibu to Zenbu
crossbracket.png MAGIC Limited Edition DVD: SUMMER SONIC 09
crossbracket.png LIVE-GYM 2010 "Ain't No Magic"
crossbracket.png LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-
crossbracket.png GO FOR IT, BABY Limited Edition DVD: Pepsi NEX 1DAY LIVE
crossbracket.png LIVE-GYM 2011 -C'mon-
crossbracket.png LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 -ENDLESS SUMMER-
crossbracket.png LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 -ENDLESS SUMMER- (Hall Tour)
crossbracket.png Uchouten Limited Edition DVD: EX THEATER ROPPONGI Special LIVE
crossbracket.png LIVE-GYM 2015 -EPIC NIGHT-
crossbracket.png DINOSAUR Limited Edition: ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2017
crossbracket.png LIVE-GYM 2017-2018 "LIVE DINOSAUR"
crossbracket.png LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2018 -HINOTORI-
crossbracket.png LIVE-GYM 2019 -Whole Lotta NEW LOVE-

Sales data

Main article: B'z Sales Records
No. Cover Single Physical Copies Sold Chart Positions Certification
FIRST WEEK LIFETIME WEEK MONTH YEAR
47 47s.jpg

MY LONELY TOWN
2009.10.14

180,723+

250,000+

1

1

20

Platinum

Personnel

Main article: B'z Support Members

B'z

Support Members

Production

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