is the 14th single by Japanese singer Yōko Oginome. Written by Masao Urino and Nobody, the single was released on January 21, 1988, by Victor Entertainment.
Background and release The song was used as the theme song of the TV Asahi drama special , which also starred Oginome.
The music video features Oginome performing the song with a group of American dancers at a dance hall.
The B-side is a cover of The Hollies' hit single "Bus Stop".
"Stranger Tonight" became Oginome's second No. 1 single on Oricon's singles chart. It also sold over 143,000 copies. In addition, the single earned Oginome the Gold Award at the 30th Japan Record Awards and the Best Kayo Music Award at the 17th FNS Music Festival.
Track listing
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1988)Peak positionOricon Weekly Singles Chart1The Best Ten2
Year-end charts Chart (1988)Peak positionOricon Year-End Chart60The Best Ten Year-End Chart64
See also 1988 in Japanese music
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