is a Japanese singer and actress who worked from the late 1960s to the early 1990s.
Chiaki made her debut as a singer in 1969, and released her breakthrough single "Yottsu no Onegai" (四つのお願い, [ja]) in the following year. "Kassai" (, [ja]), a song which has been commonly considered her signature song was released in 1972 and gained success, and finally won the 14th Japan Record Award. "Kassai" sold over one million copies by February 1973, and was awarded a gold disc.
After marrying the actor Eiji Go in 1978, Chiaki continued her career intermittently until circa 1992. This included contributions to the soundtrack for Elephant Story (featuring the songs "Lullaby of the Land of the Wind" and "African Night"). However, she disappeared from the Japanese entertainment industry after her spouse died of lung cancer.
In 2024 on her 55th debut anniversary, all of her 425 songs have become available on streaming and for digital download.
Discography Albums Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions JP Released: July 10, 1970 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: November 25, 1970 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: December 10, 1970 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: June 25, 1972 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: December 10, 1972 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: May 25, 1974 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: November 25, 1974 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: July 25, 1975 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: November 25, 1975 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: April 25, 1976 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released:June 25, 1976 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: July 25, 1977 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: January 25, 1978 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: October 21, 1981 Label: JVCKenwood Victor Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Three Hundreds Club Released: July 21, 1982 Label: JVCKenwood Victor Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: September 5, 1983 Label: JVCKenwood Victor Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - (aka ) Released: February 5, 1985 Label: JVCKenwood Victor Formats: LP, digital download, streaming - Released: March 1, 1988 Label: Teichiku Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming - Released: March 21, 1989 Label: Teichiku Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming - Released: June 21, 1989 Label: Teichiku Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming - Released: November 21, 1989 Label: Teichiku Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming - Released: November 21, 1990 Label: Teichiku Formats: CD, digital download, streaming - Released: July 21, 1991 Label: Teichiku Formats: CD, digital download, streaming - Released: October 23, 1991 Label: Teichiku Formats: CD, digital download, streaming -
Singles YearSingleChart positions JP1969"Ame ni Nureta Bojō" ()23"Asa ga Kuru Mae ni" ()181970"Yottsu no Onegai" ()4"X+Y=LOVE"5"Wakareta Ato de" ()131971"Muda na Teikō wa Yamemashō" ()30"Watashi to Iu Onna" ()24"Shinobiau Koi" ()48"Kyō de Owatte" ()761972"Koishita Onna" ()95"Kinjirareta Koi no Shima" ()66"Kassai" ()21973"Gekijō" ()36"Yakan Hikō" ()151974"Waltz" ( Warutsu)29"Kanashimi Moyō" ()691975"Hanafubuki" ()82"Renbo Yakyoku" ()88"Sadamegawa" ()331976"Sakabagawa" ()811977"Rouge" ( Ruju)–1982"Yagiri no Watashi" ()571988"Yakusha" ()56"Akatombo" ()462000"Kamome no Machi" / "Tasogare no Begin"( Tasogare no Bigin)862001"Saigetsugawa" ()100
Kōhaku Uta Gassen Appearances Year#SongNo.VSRemarks1970 (Showa 45)/21st1Yotsu No Onegai (四つのお願い)17/24Duke Aces1971 (Showa 46)/22nd2Watashi To Iuonna (私という女)4/25Kyu Sakamoto1972 (Showa 47)/23rd3Kassai (喝采)20/23Kenji Sawada1973 (Showa 48)/24th4Yakan Hikou (夜間飛行)21/23Hiroshi Itsuki1974 (Showa 49)/25th5Kanashimi Moyou (かなしみ模様)24/25Haruo MinamiSecond Finale 1975 (Showa 50)/26th6Sadamegawa (さだめ川)23/24Akira FuseSecond Finale (2)1976 (Showa 51)/27th7Sakabakawa (酒場川)23/24Akira Fuse (2)Second Finale (3)1977 (Showa 52)/28th8Yorue Isoguhito (夜へ急ぐ人)21/24Akira Fuse (3)1988 (Showa 63)/39th9Akatonbo (紅とんぼ)18/21Shinichi MoriReturned after 12 years
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