Hiromi Ōta

Hiromi Ōta
太田裕美
Birth nameHiromi Fukuoka (福岡弘美)
Born (1955-01-20) January 20, 1955 (age 69)
Tokyo, Japan
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Singer, writer
Years active1974-
LabelsSony Music (1974-2006)
Boundee (2009-)
Websitehttps://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/HiromiOta/

Hiromi Ōta (太田 裕美 Ōta Hiromi, born on January 20, 1955, in Kasukabe, Saitama Saitama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese female singer. She is a popular singer who is considered an idol in Japan during the 1970s, and is thought to be representative of that era.[1] She also collaborated with the composer-musician Ayuo and the Japanese koto player Kazue Sawai singing a unique blend of New Age, Classical and traditional Eastern music. Her collaborations with Ayuo were also released in the US on the CD "Red Moon" on Tzadik label.

She debuted in 1974. In 1975, she released "木綿のハンカチーフ" Momen no handkerchief, which became her trademark song.

She got married in 1985. Her real name became Hiromi Fukuoka.(福岡弘美)

Recently, she often holds joint concerts with Shozo Ise and Masumi Ōno.

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon

[2]
Magokoro (まごころ) 45
Tanpenshuu (短編集)
  • Released: June 21, 1975
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
41
Kokoro ga Kaze wo Hiita Hi (心が風邪をひいた日)
  • Released: December 5, 1975
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
5
Tezukuri no Gashuu (手作りの画集)
  • Released: June 21, 1976
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
3
12 Page no Shishuu (12ページの詩集)
  • Released: December 5, 1976
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
9
Koktetissue (こけてぃっしゅ)
  • Released: July 1, 1977
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
3
Senaka Awase Rendevouz (背中あわせのランデブー)
  • Released: February 25, 1978
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
3
Elegance
  • Released: August 1, 1978
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
13
Umi ga Naiteiru (海が泣いている)
  • Released: December 5, 1978
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
13
Feelin' Summer
  • Released: June 1, 1979
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
19
Little Concert
  • Released: December 5, 1979
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
49
Omoide wo Oku Kimi wo Oku (思い出を置く 君を置く)
  • Released: July 1, 1980
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
44
12 Gatsu no Tabibito (十二月の旅人)
  • Released: December 21, 1980
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Gokigen Ikaga (ごきげんいかが)
  • Released: August 1, 1981
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
47
Kimi to Aruita Seishun (君と歩いた青春)
  • Released: December 21, 1981
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Far East
  • Released: March 21, 1983
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
I do, You do
  • Released: October 1, 1983
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Tamatebako
  • Released: June 21, 1984
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Tamashii no Period (魂のピリオド)
  • Released: July 1, 1998
  • Label: Sony
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Kamisama no Itazura (神様のいたずら)
  • Released: April 21, 1999
  • Label: Sony
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Candy
  • Released: November 3, 1999
  • Label: Sony
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Hajimari wa Magokoro Datta (始まりは“まごころ”だった)
  • Released: November 22, 2006
  • Label: Sony
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Hiromi Deluxe (ヒロミ☆デラックス)
  • Released: November 1, 2019
  • Label: Sony
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
45

Cover albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon

[2]
Donjarahoi (どんじゃらほい)
  • Released: April 1, 1992
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, [[[Music download|digital download]], streaming
-
Tutumikko
  • Released: April 2, 2014
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD, [[[Music download|digital download]], streaming
-

Live albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon

[2]
Hiromic World/First Live Album
  • Released: February 25, 1985
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: LP, Cassette Tape
-

Compilation albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon

[2]
Oota Hiromi Hit Zenkyokushuu (太田裕美ヒット全曲集) -
Best of Best Oota Hiromi no Subete (Best of Best 太田裕美のすべて)
  • Released: June 1, 1976
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: LP, Cassette tape
-
Oota Hiromi Hit Zenkyokushuu (太田裕美ヒット全曲集)
  • Released: November 1, 1976
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: LP, Cassette tape
-
Kettei Ban Oota Hiromi (決定盤 太田裕美)
  • Released: July 1, 1977
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: LP, Cassette tape
-
Hit Zenkyokushuu/Hiromi Selection Oota Hiromi (ヒット全曲集/ヒロミ セレクション 太田裕美)
  • Released: November 1, 1977
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: LP, Cassette tape
-
The Best Oota Hiromi (THE BEST 太田裕美)
  • Released: November 1, 1981
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: LP, Cassette tape, CD
-
Oota Hiromi Best Collection (太田裕美 ベスト・コレクション)
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: LP, Cassette tape, CD
-
Golden J-pop The Best Oota Hiromi (GOLDEN J-POP/THE BEST 太田裕美)
  • Released: November 21, 1997
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: 2-CD
-
2000 Best Oota Hiromi (2000 BEST 太田裕美)
  • Released: May 24, 2000
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD
-
Dream Price 1000 Oota Hiromi Momen no Handchief (DREAM PRICE 1000 太田裕美 木綿のハンカチーフ)
  • Released: October 11, 2001
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD
-
Golden Best Oota Hiromi Complete Single Collection (GOLDEN☆BEST 太田裕美 コンプリート・シングル・コレクション)
  • Released: June 19, 2002
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: 2-CD
-
Oota Hiromi Singles 1974-1978 (太田裕美 Singles 1974-1978)
  • Released: November 19, 2003
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD
-
Oota Hiromi Singles 1979-2001 (太田裕美 Singles 1978-2001)
  • Released: March 10, 2004
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD
-
Oota Hiromi Best of Best (太田裕美 ベスト・オブ・ベスト)
  • Released: October 18, 2006
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD
-
999 Best Oota Hiromi (999 Best 太田裕美)
  • Released: October 18, 2006
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD
-
Oota Hiromi Super Best (太田裕美 スーパー・ベスト)
  • Released: November 24, 2009
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD
-
Golden Best Oota Hiromi (GOLDEN☆BEST 太田裕美)
  • Released: June 29, 2011
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: CD
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Box sets

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon

[2]
Oota Hiromi no Kiseki: First Quarter (太田裕美の軌跡 〜First Quarter〜)
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: 6-CD
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Oota Hiromi Gift Box (太田裕美 GIFT BOX)
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: 4-CD
-
Oota Hiromi All Songs Collection (太田裕美 オール・ソングス・コレクション)
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Formats: 25-CD
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Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Year Single Peak chart positions Label Formats
JPN
Physical

[2]
1974 "Amedare"
(雨だれ)
14 CBS Sony CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1975 "Tanpopo"
(たんぽぽ)
33 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Yuuyake"
(夕焼け)
37 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Momen no Handchief"
(木綿のハンカチーフ)
2 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1976 "Akai Highheel"
(赤いハイヒール)
2 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Saigo no Hitowa"
(最後の一葉)
5 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1977 "Shiawase Miman"
(しあわせ未満)
4 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Renai Yuugi"
(恋愛遊戯)
13 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Kugatsu no Ame"
(九月の雨)
7 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Koibitotachi no 100 no Itsuwari"
(恋人たちの100の偽り)
27 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1978 "Shitsuren Majutsushi"
(失恋魔術師)
22 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Doll"
(ドール)
21 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Furimukeba Yesterday"
(振り向けばイエスタディ)
51 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1979 "Aozora no Kageri"
(青空の翳り)
56 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Single Girl"
(シングル・ガール)
53 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Glass no Sedai"
(ガラスの世代)
72 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1980 "Minamikaze"
(南風)
22 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Tasogare Kaigan"
(黄昏海岸)
76 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Saraba Siberia no Tetsudou"
(さらばシベリア鉄道)
70 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1981 "Koi no Half Moon"
(恋のハーフムーン)
81 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Kimi to Aruita Seishun"
(君と歩いた青春)
80 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1983 "Lonely People II"
(ロンリィ・ピーポーII)
- CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Mangetsu no Yoru Kiminchi he Ittayo"
(満月の夜 君んちへ行ったよ)
108 CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1984 "Aoi Mi no Hitomi"
(青い実の瞳)
- CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Ame no Too ga Kikoeru"
(雨の音が聞こえる)
- CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1993 "Hajiemte no Love Letter"
(はじめてのラブレター)
- CD, digital download, streaming
1994 "Virgin Kara Hajimeyou"
(Virginから始めよう)
- CD, digital download, streaming
1996 "First Lady ni Narou"
(ファーストレディになろう)
- CD, digital download, streaming
2001 "Papa to Anata no Kage Boushi"
(パパとあなたの影ぼうし)
- CD, digital download, streaming
2009 "Hatsukoi"
(初恋)
- Boundee CD, digital download, streaming
2011 "Konpeito"
(金平糖)
- CD, digital download, streaming
2019 "Suteki no Kiseki/Sakura Tsukiyo"
(ステキのキセキ/桜月夜)
- LP, CD, digital download, streaming

Videography

Live video albums

No. Release Title Formats
1st 21 March 1985 Hiromic World LaserDisc, VHS, Betamax
2nd 20 August 2014 Ama Onna no Ongaeshi Tutumikko 2014 Live DVD

References

  1. ^ Eiji Otsuka – 2015 The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service: Book One Omnibus 1616557540 "Note that all four chapter titles in this volume are the names of songs by Hiromi Ota, a J-pop singer who had a popular debut in the 1970s. "
  2. ^ a b c d e f "太田裕美の作品". Oricon (in Japanese). 30 December 2007. Retrieved 27 December 2023.

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