Pamelah (パメラ Pamera) were a Japanese electro-power-pop band formed in 1995 by vocalist and lyricist, Yuki Mizuhara and composer and guitarist, Masazumi Ozawa. The band's name was created by Daiko Nagato and comes from actresses name, Pamela Tiffin who was popular mainly in the 1960s. Pamelah disbanded in 2000.
Biography Before band formation, Masazumi has already been active as an arranger. His first work was included in Wands's debut single Sabishisa wa Aki no Iro in b-side track Stray Cat. Yuki has been educated with various vocal lessons since 1992 until debut.
In February 1995, Pamelah debuted with their single Looking for the Truth. The song was written by Mariko Kurosawa. Since then, all their music was self-produced.
In 1996, after releasing their second studio album Pure, they were rewarded with a Japanese Gold Disc in Best 5 New Artist nominations. The album ranked No.3 in Oricon Weekly Charts and sold over more than 200,000 copies.
The artist is one of the few performers from Being Inc.., along with Manish, to have appeared on Music Station.
In 1997, their single Spirit was used as a third ending theme for the anime television series Hell Teacher Nūbē. It became their most successful single, reached in Oricon Weekly Charts with rank 15.
In 1998, their official website was launched alongside their fan club.
In 1999 March they held their first video chat with fans. After releasing their final studio album Ism in September, they disbanded without announcement.
In 2000, Yuki started her solo career by releasing single Love is pain, however soon after release, she stopped appearing in public and her music is no longer sold anywhere. Masazumi continues to provide arrangements and guitar assistance to many Giza Studio artists such as Aiko Kitahara or U-ka Saegusa in dB.
In 2003, during the release of complete at the being studio compilation album series, the album includes two previously unreleased songs: Yuki's solo single and Aimai which were both exclusively released only for this album.Complete Pamelah at the being studio (2003). Pamelah (CD Album; Liner Notes). Pamelah. Japan: B-Gram Records. JBCJ-5008.
Some of their music videos were released in 2012 in the 2-disc DVD set Legend of 90's J-Rock Best Live & Clips.
In 2016, Masazumi appeared as a guest musician during Zard live tour Zard What a beautiful memory: Forever Best 25. Yuki has not appeared publicly since 2000.
Members Yuki Mizuhara (水原 由貴)- vocalist, lyricist Masazumi Ozawa (小澤 正澄)- keyboardist, composer, arranger, programmator
Discography During their career they released five studio albums, three compilation albums, and one remix album, alongside fourteen singles.
Albums Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions JPNOriconTruth Released: 21 December 1995 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: CD, digital download14Pure Released: 4 September 1996 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: CD, digital download3Spirit Released: 26 March 1997 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: CD, digital download7Hearts Released: 30 September 1998 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: CD, digital download9Ism Released: 29 September 1999 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: CD, digital download18
Remix albums Title Album details Peak chart positions JPNOriconRemix Edition: Pamelaholic Released: 28 July 1998 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: CD39
Compilation albums Title Album details Peak chart positions JPNOriconPamelah Hit Collection: Confidence Released: 20 December 1997 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: CD9Pamelah Hit Collection: Confidence Released: 25 January 2003 Label: Zain Formats: CD, digital download126Best of Best 1000 Pamelah Released: 12 December 2007 Label: Zain Formats: CD—
Singles YearAlbumChart positions(JP)Label1995"Looking for the truth"26Nippon Columbia"I Feel Down"30311996"I Shall Be Released"26"Blind Love"20241997"Spirit"1525"Confidence"371998"Two of hearts"303419995049"Individualism"50
Japan Gold Disc Award Certifications 1996: Best 5 New Coming Artist
In-media usage Looking for the truth was used as an ending theme for TV Asahi news program Ongaku News NO. I Feel Down was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi music program Ongaku News HO Kirei ni Nanka Aisenai was used as a theme song for TV Asahi neo variety program PafoPafo I shall be released was used as an ending theme for TV Asahi music program Ongaku News HO Blind Love was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi sports variety program Ring no Tamashii Namida was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi variety program Kamioka Ryuutaro no Kinin Spirit was used as a second ending theme for Anime television series Hell Teacher Nūbē Itoshii Kimi was used as a commercial song for Suzuki new model New Jinmy and as an ending theme for TV Asahi variety program Youkini Capucino Confidence was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi sports variety program Ring no Tamashii Two of hearts was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi Owarai program Owarai Koujou Iinkai Warawasero and as a commercial song for Autobacs Seven Kizuna was used as a theme song for TV Tokyo television drama series Rosetta: The Masked Angel Kioku was used as a theme song for TV Asahi short television drama series Aozora Mahjong Individualism was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi information program Midnight Mermaid
Television appearances
Music Station: Looking for the truth I Feel Down Kirei ni nanka Aisenai I shall be released (guest musician: Hirohito Furui) Blind Love Namida Spirit Itoshii Kimi Confidence Kizuna
CDTV: I shall be released
Utaban: Kizuna
Magazine appearances From Music Freak Magazine:
Vol.11: 1995/October Vol.14: 1996/January Vol.15: 1996/February Vol.21: 1996/August Vol.22: 1996/September Vol.26: 1997/January Vol.28: 1997/March Vol.29: 1997/April Vol.32: 1997/July
Vol.36: 1997/November Vol.37: 1997/December Vol.42: 1998/May Vol.45: 1998/August Vol.46: 1998/September Vol.47: 1998/October Vol.51: 1999/February Vol.54: 1999/May Vol.55: 1999/June Vol.58: 1999/September Vol.59: 1999/October
References
External links Official Site Musicbrainz Old Official Site (WebArchived) Being Creators Masazumi profile Masazumi Ozawa Discography at Discogs