Another release from Billboard's "Choice" cover album series. This time it's the turn of singer Nanba Shiho, who changed her looks to short hair for her latest single (YouTube), to select and cover some of her favorite world pop standards. Included are songs by The Cardigans, The Bangles, Vanessa Paradis, Spice Girls and more.
Audio samples at iTunes Japan.
Nanba Shiho "Choice"
南波志帆 「Choice」
1. I'm In The Mood For Dancing (The Nolans)
2. Modern Girl (Sheena Easton)
3. Wordy Rappinhood (Tom Tom Club)
4. Wannabe (Spice Girls)
5. Lovefool (The Cardigans)
6. Be My Baby (Vanessa Paradis)
7. We Got The Beat (The Go-Go's)
8. Manic Monday (The Bangles)
9. Can't Take My Eyes Off You (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons)
Billboard Records HBRJ-1005
Out now (7/25), ¥1886 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Play-Asia, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) †, YesAsia,
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