is the ninth single by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, from the album of the same title. Written by Hamada and Hiroyuki Ohtsuki, the single was released by Invitation on April 19, 1989. The song was used by Kanebo Cosmetics for their commercials starring Nene Otsuka. It was included in the 2015 soundtrack album Yakuza 0 80's Hits! Collection.
The single became Hamada's first and only No. 1 on Oricon's singles chart. It was also certified Platinum by the RIAJ.
Track listing
Personnel Michael Landau – guitar John Pierce – bass Randy Kerber – keyboards John Keane – drums, percussion
Charts Chart (1989)PeakpositionJapan (Oricon)1
Certification
Cyntia version
"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." was covered by Japanese all-female power metal band Cyntia as their second single, released on July 31, 2013, by Colourful Records. Three versions of the single were released: a stand-alone single, the Type-A single with a DVD copy of the music video, and the Type-B single with a promotional bikini top.
The single peaked at No. 36 on Oricon's singles chart.
Track listing
Charts Chart (2013)PeakpositionJapan (Oricon)36Japan (Billboard)46Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)31
Other cover versions Mi covered the song in their 2006 album 80s x Mi. Demon Kakka covered the song in his 2007 cover album Girls' Rock. Ayumi Shibata covered the song in her 2014 album kick start.
See also 1989 in Japanese music
References
External links Mari Hamada
Cyntia