Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi
| Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 1985–1987 |
| Associated acts | Onyanko Club |
| Past members |
Yukiko Iwai Mamiko Takai |
Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi (うしろゆびさされ組) was a female Japanese pop music duo consisting of Yukiko Iwai and Mamiko Takai, formed in 1985. [1] In parallel to their membership in this duo, Iwai and Takai were at the same time members of Onyanko Club, a large pop group widely seen as a precursor to groups such as Morning Musume and AKB48. Onyanko Club sang back-up vocals on some of the songs released by Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi.[1] They are most notable for singing several of the theme songs for the anime TV series High School! Kimengumi.[2]
The group had a somewhat unusual appearance, due to the difference in height between Iwai and Takai.[1][2] Takai was the taller one of the two, with a height of about 5' 4'' (about 162 cm), while Iwai barely reached 4' 11'' (about 150 cm), so the height difference was quite remarkable.[1][2]
Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi debuted on television on 30 September 1985. Throughout their short-lived career, the group released six singles, three albums, a concert video, and two photo books (in addition to the Kimengumi soundtrack albums). The group disbanded after Takai's graduation from Onyanko Club on 5 April 1987.
Discography
Singles
All singles were released as EP singles.
- Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi (うしろゆびさされ組) / A School Girl's Decision (女学生の決意 Jogakusei no Ketsui)
(5 October 1985, 7A0525, Canyon) - Banana Tears (バナナの涙 Banana no Namida) / Abunai Sa•Ka•Na (あぶないサ・カ・ナ)
(21 January 1986, 7A0550, Canyon) - Mr. Elephant's Scanty (象さんのすきゃんてぃ Zō-san no Sukyanti) / Nekojita Kokoro mo Koi no Uchi (猫舌こころも恋のうち)
(2 May 1986, 7A0577, Canyon) - Nagisa no "......" (渚の『・・・・・』 Nagisa no Kagikakko) / Not Only ★ But Also (のっとおんりぃ★ばっとおるそう Notto Onri Batto Orusō)
(27 August 1986, 7A0628, Canyon) - Waza Ari! (技ありっ!) / I'm Puzzling (わたしは知恵の輪 Watashi wa Pazuringu)
(23 November 1986, 7A0666, Canyon) - Kashiko (かしこ) / Beating Pythagoras (ピタゴラスをぶっとばせ Pitagorasu o Buttobase)
(21 February 1987, 7A0686, Canyon)
Albums
- Fuwafura (ふ・わ・ふ・ら)
(5 June 1986, C28A0495 (LP), 28P6545 (cassette), D32A0189 (CD), Canyon) - An Balancing Toy (ＡＮ ｂＡＬＡＮＣＩＮＧ ＴＯＹ An Baranshingu Toi)
(15 December 1986, C28A0536 (LP), 28P6612 (cassette), D32A0248 (CD), Canyon) - Unlimited (∞ Anrimiteddo)
(5 June 1986, C28A0555 (LP), ? (cassette), D32A0276 (CD), Canyon)
Collection albums
- My Collection: Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi Best (MY これ！クション うしろゆびさされ組BEST Mai Kore!kushon: Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi Besuto)
(5 December 2001, Pony Canyon) - Our Best: Ushiroyubi Encyclopedia Package 1: Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi (ぼくらのベスト うしろゆび大百科 package1 うしろゆびさされ組 Bokura no Besuto: Ushiroyubi Daihyakka Pakeiji Wan: Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi)
(19 May 2004, PCCA-02036 (CD + DVD of Magical Ushiroyubi Tour), Pony Canyon)
Kimengumi albums
The High School! Kimengumi soundtrack albums were produced jointly for the anime with Onyanko Club, Musukko Club, and Ushirogami Hikaretai
- High School! Kimengumi Music Collection (ハイスクール！奇面組 音楽組 Haisukūru! Kimengumi Ongakugumi)
(21 February 1986, C25G0411 (LP), Canyon) - High School! Kimengumi Music Collection 2 (ハイスクール！奇面組 音楽組2 Haisukūru! Kimengumi Ongakugumi Tsū)
(21 July 1986, D30G-0034 (CD), Canyon) - High School! Kimengumi Original Theme Song Collection (ハイスクール！奇面組 オリジナルテーマ・ソング組 Haisukūru! Kimengumi Orijinaru Tēma Songu Gumi)
(21 October 1987, D32G0067 (CD), Pony Canyon) - High School! Kimengumi Theme Song Collection Plus (ハイスクール！奇面組 テーマ・ソング組＋ Haisukūru! Kimengumi Tēma Songu Gumi Purasu)
(17 March 1999, PCCG-00489 (CD), Pony Canyon)
Videography
- Magical Ushiroyubi Tour (マジカルうしろゆびツアー Majikaru Ushiroyubi Tsuā) (29 March 1987)
Voice acting
- High School! Kimengumi (ep.63, as themselves)
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi". Encyclopedia Idollica. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- 1 2 3 "うしろゆびさされ組 - アーティスト情報". Yahoo!ミュージック. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- ↑ "Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi Singles". Encyclopedia Idollica. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- 1 2 "Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi Disco Graphy" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- 1 2 うしろゆびさされ組 - 作品情報 (in Japanese). Yahoo!ミュージック. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- ↑ うしろゆびさされ組 (in Japanese). pop trip. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- ↑ "Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi Albums". Encyclopedia Idollica. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- 1 2 "MY これ！クション うしろゆびさされ組BEST". Panic the WWW. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- ↑ "85-87 ぼくらのベスト うしろゆび大百科 package1 うしろゆびさされ組". Yahoo!ミュージック. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- ↑ "Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi Videos". Encyclopedia Idollica. Retrieved 2008-07-02.