About Meiko Nakahara
Born 1959. Meiko Nakahara is a Japanese singer-songwriter, singer, composer, lyricist and musician.
Early life and career Meiko Obara was born on May 8, 1959, in Chiba Prefecture. She began composing music while in Junior High School. She became instantly popular. Ru-Ru-Ru-Russian Roulette won the award for Best Song at the 8th Anime Grand Prix in 1986. For the 1987–1988 anime television series Kimagure Orange Road, was the third opening theme song and was the third ending song.
The 1992 live tour was the last public performance from her and her singing career is considered to have ended around this time. In an article for Sankei Shimbun, Nakahara was recognized as a significant artist in the city pop genre.
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Who is Meiko Nakahara?
Japanese singer
When was Meiko Nakahara born?
Meiko Nakahara was born on 8 May 1959 in Yotsukaidō-shi.
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Meiko Nakahara is a singer-songwriter, singer, composer, lyricist and musician.
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Meiko Nakahara is Japanese.
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