It’s a quiet time for Namie and MAX fans, so now’s a good time as any to share media files! Today, AMX is giving you guys a bast from the past with three exclusive live events. These clips filmed by a fan back in 1995, capture Namie Amuro with SUPER MONKEY’S during their rise to superstardom.
Major props go to Claudia, who wanted to share a bit of Super Monkey history. Thanks to her efforts, I’m able to share them with you guys today. So, without further ado…
The first event was held to celebrate the success of their 5th single, “TRY ME ~Watashi wo Shinjite~.” It starts with the group performing a dance routine to a medley of Janet Jackson hits before segueing into “TRY ME.” It’s followed by “Aishite MASUKATTO” and then a medley of karaoke songs sung by Nana, Mina, Reina and Lina while Namie goes backstage to change. They speak with crowd afterward to introduce their new single, “Taiyou no SEASON” and end the event performing an encore of “TRY ME.”
Namie Amuro with SUPER MONKEY’S: “TRY ME ~Watashi wo Shinjite~ Big Hit Special Event”
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The second event took place during the ’95 Tokyo Omocha Show and also takes place before the release of “Taiyou no SEASON.” It starts with a performance of “TRY ME.” The girls then introduce themselves before introducing and performing “Taiyou.” After the performance, Namie and the rest of the girls announce the impending debut of MAX and their debut single, “Koisuru Velfarre Dance” through the avex trax label. This is followed by a medley of other singer’s hits, first with Shizuka Kudo’s “Jaguar Line,” followed by Hikaru Nishida’s “Jinsei Kaechau Natsu Kamo Ne” and ending with TRF’s “Masquerade.” They end the event with an encore of “TRY ME” and “Taiyou”
Namie Amuro with SUPER MONKEY’S: “’95 Tokyo Omocha Show”
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The final event took place during the Sapporo Wine Festival on May 20th, 1995. They start the event with yet another performance of “TRY ME” before introducing themselves to the crowd and performing “Taiyou no SEASON.” They then perform the same medley from the last event. They take a break to introduce the crowd to MAX and their debut single, singing a snippet of its chorus along with Namie. They then perform “Aishite MASUKATTO” before ending the event with an encore of “Taiyou no SEASON.”
Namie Amuro with SUPER MONKEY’S: “Sapporo Wine Concert”
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My favorite was always the first one, because it’s so rare to hear the Monkey’s sing solo (or at all). Glad you were able to get them up on the site! Coincidentally, you happened to put them up on my birthday too! ;)