Nami Nori Pirates
1979 song performed by Pink Lady
"Nami Nori Pirates" (波乗りパイレーツ, Nami Nori Pairētsu; lit. "Surfing Pirates") is the 13th single by Pink Lady. It was released on 5 July 1979, with a peak position on the Oricon charts of #4, and also a #4 position on the Japanese Music Labo chart. It was also the duo's last top-five single.
The B-side, an alternate version of the song used on their Magical Music Tour studio album, features members of The Beach Boys on backing vocals.
The single was also featured on the Japanese music program The Best Ten, where it peaked at #7. It sold approximately 550,000 copies.
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