Howling is Hitomi Yaida's debut single under the name of Hitomi Yaida.Yaida released previously her debut single: nothing from Bandai Music Entertainment under the name of "SEESEE". It was released independently by Aozora Records on May 3, 2000.
Although only available in the Kansai region of Japan,This song was available all over Japan later. the single reached number 50 on the Oricon charts. As a result of its popularity, Yaida was subsequently offered a recording contract with Toshiba-EMI.
This was Aozora's first ever release as the label itself was established the same day as the single was released. Aozora benefited from the attention this single attracted, also selling distribution contracts to Toshiba-EMI for its future catalogue.
Track listing
Personnel Hitomi Yaida - Music and Writing Diamond Head - Backing and Production Takashi Saito - Electric Bass on "How?" and "I Like", Electric Bass and Percussion on "I Like" and Wood Bass on "We'll Be..."
Notes and references
External links Howling (Single) chart history oricon.co.jp