Step and Go
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"Step and Go" is a song recorded by Japanese boy band
Arashi
. It was released as a CD single
in three editions: a regular edition containing instrumental versions of all the songs, a limited edition containing a DVD, and a special "Cubic Box" edition, which was only available to members of the group's official fan club in Japan. The latter edition contains an organizer set and a special edition CD. Unlike the group's previous release "Secret Talk," which contained only audio tracks, the limited edition of the single contains a filmed version of the talk.
Japan charts and sold over 300,000 copies in its first week. Though the single had no direct tie-ins with other releases, it was released on the same day as other titles by Hikaru Utada
, Ken Hirai
and BoA
. When the Billboard Japan charts debuted on February 29, 2008, "Step and Go" was its first Hot 100
and Hot Singles Sales number one song.
Despite the single's lack of direct tie-ins, the Oricon charts named "Step and Go" the twelfth best-selling single of 2008 in Japan.
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
Arashi
Arashi
is a Japanese boy band formed under the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, which announced the formation of the group on November 3, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii...
. It was released as a CD single
CD single
A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
in three editions: a regular edition containing instrumental versions of all the songs, a limited edition containing a DVD, and a special "Cubic Box" edition, which was only available to members of the group's official fan club in Japan. The latter edition contains an organizer set and a special edition CD. Unlike the group's previous release "Secret Talk," which contained only audio tracks, the limited edition of the single contains a filmed version of the talk.
Track list
Chart performance
The single debuted at number one on the Oricon and BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Japan charts and sold over 300,000 copies in its first week. Though the single had no direct tie-ins with other releases, it was released on the same day as other titles by Hikaru Utada
Heart Station/Stay Gold
"Heart Station/Stay Gold" is Hikaru Utada's 20th Japanese single . The single was released on February 20, 2008, her first for 2008 with its first pressings featuring an official "Heart Station" sticker....
, Ken Hirai
Ken Hirai
is a Japanese R&B and pop singer. Since his debut, Hirai has worked as a model, actor, composer, lyricist, singer, and spokesperson.During his career, Hirai has released 32 singles and 11 albums up until October 2010. According to Oricon, his single Hitomi Wo Tojite became the best-selling single...
and BoA
Be with you.
"Be with You." is BoA's twenty-fifth Japanese single. In addition to the title track are "Precious," instrumental versions of both songs, and the spring acoustic mix of "Be with You." The single was released on February 20, 2008. "The Face" was scheduled for release the same day, but was pushed...
. When the Billboard Japan charts debuted on February 29, 2008, "Step and Go" was its first Hot 100
Japan Hot 100
The Japan Hot 100 is a music singles chart in Japan. It is compiled by Billboard and Hanshin Contents Link ever since February 2008. The chart is updated every Wednesday at billboard-japan.com and every Thursday at billboard.com ....
and Hot Singles Sales number one song.
Despite the single's lack of direct tie-ins, the Oricon charts named "Step and Go" the twelfth best-selling single of 2008 in Japan.
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Japan Hot 100 Japan Hot 100 The Japan Hot 100 is a music singles chart in Japan. It is compiled by Billboard and Hanshin Contents Link ever since February 2008. The chart is updated every Wednesday at billboard-japan.com and every Thursday at billboard.com .... |
1 |
| Japan Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... Weekly Singles Chart |
1 |
| Japan Oricon Yearly Singles Chart | 12 |
Sales and certifications
| Country | Provider | Sales | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | RIAJ Recording Industry Association of Japan The Recording Industry Association of Japan is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved the music industry... |
374,449 | Platinum |
Chart procession and succession
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| Japan | |
| Taiwan | |
| Hong Kong |