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Chiyoko Shimakura (島倉 千代子, Shimakura Chiyoko) (30 March 1938 – 8 November 2013) was an Enka singer and TV presenter in Japan.[1] She was considered "the Goddess of Enka".
Chiyoko Shimakura
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| Background information | |
| Born | (1938-03-30)30 March 1938 |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | 8 November 2013(2013-11-08) (aged 75) |
| Genres | Enka |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, lyricist |
| Years active | 1954–2013 (her death) |
| Labels | Columbia Music Entertainment |
Chiyoko was born in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, Japan. In 1954 Chiyoko won the 1st prize of the Columbia Music Entertainment singers competition.[1] In 1955, she made her recording début with the single "Konoyo no Hana".[1] She was an Enka singer who appeared in NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, starring 35 times, including 30 consecutive years straight.[1] However, she forgot her song lyrics in 1996. She participated again in the Kohaku in 2004. [citation needed]
After a long battle with liver cancer, she died, at age 75, on 8 November 2013.
Weekly
| Year | Chart | Song | Peak position |
Appearances (Weeks) |
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| 1987 | Japanese Singles Chart | Jinsei Iroiro (人生いろいろ) | 16[2] | 86[2] |
| Year | Award | Category | Song | Result |
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| 1987 | Japan Record Awards (日本レコード大賞) | Best Singer | Jinsei Iroiro (人生いろいろ) | Won[1] |
人生いろいろ 発売日 1987年04月21日 最高順位16位 登場回数86週
