Tanpopo (Single Version)

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Released June 16, 1999 Genre J-Pop

Format CD Single

Recorded 1999

Label Zetima

Producer Tsunku

Tanpopo Singles Chronology

Previous: Motto 2nd Single (1999) Next: Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru 4th Single (1999)

]] Tanpopo (たんぽぽ; Dandelion) is the third single of [[Hello! Project]] subgroup Tanpopo. It was released on June 16, 1999 as a 8cm CD. It reached number ten on the Japan Oricon charts. Unlike other Tanpopo singles, the song was first featured in Tanpopo 1 before it was released as a single. It sold 53,970 copies in its first week and 112,320 copies total. Former Tanpopo member, Aya Ishiguro, reunited with the group's 2nd Generation to sing the Grand Symphonic version of the song. This new version, along with the single version, was featured in the group's second album, All of Tanpopo.

Tracklist

 * 1) Tanpopo
 * 2) A Rainy Day
 * 3) Tanpopo (Instrumental)

Featured Members

 * Iida Kaori
 * Ishiguro Aya
 * Yaguchi Mari

Song Information

 * 1) Tanpopo
 * 2) * Lyrics & Music: Tsunku
 * 3) * Arrangement: Konishi Takao

Concert Performances

 * Hello! Project Happy New Year '99
 * Hello! Project '99
 * Hello! Project Happy New Year 2000
 * Morning Musume First Live at Budokan ~Dancing Love Site 2000 Haru~
 * Hello! Project 2007 Summer 10th Anniversary Dai Kanshasai ~Hello☆Pro Natsu Matsuri~ - Yaguchi Mari, Ishikawa Rika, Niigaki Risa, Shibata Ayumi
 * Hello! Project 2009 Winter Elder Club Kouen ~Thank You for Your Love!~|Hello! Project 2009 Winter Elder Club Kouen ~Thank You for Your LOVE!~ - Iida Kaori, Yaguchi Mari, Ishikawa Rika, Konno Asami, Shibata Ayumi
 * Hello! Project 2009 Winter Kettei! Hello☆Pro Award '09 ~Elder Club Sotsugyou Kinen Special~ - Iida Kaori, Yaguchi Mari, Ishikawa Rika, Konno Asami, Niigaki Risa, Shibata Ayumi