Balalaika

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Released July 12, 2006 Genre J-Pop

Recorded 2006

Kusumi Koharu Singles Chronology

Previous: Koi☆Kana

Next: Happy☆彡 ]] Balalaika (バラライカ) is the 2nd single by Tsukishima Kirari staring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume). It was released in both limited (EPCE-5427) and regular (EPCE-5428) editions on October 25, 2006. The limited edition came with a Super Corabo Mirufii card. The limited and first press release of the regular came with a special sticker. The Single V ( EPBE-5210) was released on November 8, 2006

Tracklist

 * 1) Balalaika (バラライカ)
 * 2) Mizuiro Melody (水色メロディ; Light Blue Melody)
 * 3) Balalaika (Instrumental)

Single V

 * 1) Balalaika (バラライカ) (PV)
 * 2) Balalaika (Dance Shot Ver.) (バラライカ (Dance Shot Ver.))
 * 3) Making of (メイキング映像)

Song Information
2.Mizuiro Melody
 * 1) Balalaika
 * Lyrics: BULGE
 * Music: Sako Shigeki
 * Arrangement: Sako Shigeki
 * Chorus: Takao Naoki, Suyami Chieko, Ninita


 * Lyrics: Furuya Shin


 * Music: Kurosu Katsuhiko


 * Arrangement, Guitar: Kato Daisuke


 * Chorus: Mao

Promotion

 * Balalaika was used as the second opening theme song for the anime Kirarin☆Revolution, while Mizuiro Melody was the third ending song for the same anime.

TV Performances

 * [2006.10.06] Oha Star


 * [2006.10.12] Oha Star


 * [2006.10.22] Hello! Morning


 * [2006.10.27] Oha Star