Rock'n Omelette facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Rock'n Omelette" |
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| Single by Chisato Moritaka | ||||
| from the album Do the Best | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| B-side | "Rock'n Omelette (Original Karaoke)" | |||
| Released | January 25, 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
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| Length | 2:32 | |||
| Label | One Up Music | |||
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| Producer(s) | Yukio Seto | |||
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"Rock'n Omelette" (ロックン・オムレツ, Rokkun Omuretsu) is a fun children's song by Japanese singer and songwriter Chisato Moritaka. She wrote the lyrics, and Hiromasa Ijichi wrote the music. The song was released on January 25, 1994, as her 21st single.
This catchy song became famous as the first opening theme for a popular Japanese children's TV show called Ponkickies (ポンキッキーズ, Ponkikkīzu). It was also featured on the 1995 album Ponkickies Melody, which included songs from the show. The cool picture on the single's cover was drawn by Lily Franky.
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Different Versions of the Song
Chisato Moritaka decided to record "Rock'n Omelette" again. She uploaded this new version to her YouTube channel on December 14, 2012. You can also find this re-recorded song on her 2013 DVD album, Love Vol. 3. This album features many of her own songs that she sang again.
How Popular Was It?
"Rock'n Omelette" was quite popular when it came out! It reached number 13 on the Japanese Oricon Singles Chart in 1994. This chart shows which songs are selling the most in Japan.
Who Played What?
Many talented people helped create "Rock'n Omelette". Here's who played what:
- Chisato Moritaka – She sang the main vocals and played the drums.
- Yuichi Takahashi – He played the guitar and bass, and also sang backing vocals.
- Shin Kōno – He played the piano.
Other Artists Sang It Too!
Because "Rock'n Omelette" was such a fun and popular song, other artists decided to cover it! A "cover" means another artist sings their own version of a song.
- Satoko Yamano, a voice actress, covered the song in her 1994 single "Kodomo no Uta ~ Rock'n Omelette".
- Kuko also covered the song in her 1994 album Min'na de Utaou! Kodomo no Uta Rock'n Omelette. The album title means "Let's All Sing! Children's Song Rock'n Omelette".
- In 2018, Sayuri Hara, Ruriko Aoki, and Atsumi Tanezaki covered the song for their album Cinderella Party Dere pa Ondo Dondonka.
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