is the 14th single by Japanese entertainer Miho Nakayama. Written by Chinfa Kan and Cindy, the single was released on November 14, 1988, by King Records.
Background and release Following the success of Nakyama's 13th single "Mermaid" songwriters Kan and Cindy continued the fantasy concept with "Witches".
"Witches" became Nakayama's fourth consecutive No. 1 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 314,000 copies. The song also won the Grand Prix at the 17th FNS Music Festival.
Nakayama performed the song on the 39th Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1988, making her debut on NHK's New Year's Eve special.
Track listing
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1988)PeakpositionOricon Weekly Singles Chart1The Best Ten2Uta no Top Ten1
Year-end charts Chart (1988)PeakpositionOricon Year-End Chart98The Best Ten Year-End Chart72
Chart (1989)PeakpositionOricon Year-End Chart36The Best Ten Year-End Chart28
See also 1988 in Japanese music
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