History
In 1997, Sharan Q organized a talent search competition named "Josei Rokku Vōkarisuto Ōdishon" (女性ロックヴォーカリストオーディション) under the show Asayan. After the competition, producer and Sharan Q vocalist Tsunku offered Yuko Nakazawa, Aya Ishiguro, Kaori Iida, Natsumi Abe, and Asuka Fukuda—five of the ten losers of the competition—the chance to be taken under his wing on one condition: to sell 50,000 copies of their debut single, which turned out to be "Ai no Tane". The girls agreed to the challenge and were named Morning Musume; thus, the recording of the song began.
The single was released and first distributed on November 3 at Shinsaibashi, Osaka, selling 16,610 copies, and then on November 9 at Fukuoka with 9,004 copies. Distribution continued on November 23 at Sapporo with 14,853 copies. Distribution at Nagoya embarked; they sold 9,533 copies. After four days of distribution, the five girls accomplished their task and were officially under Tsunku's care.
- Morning Musume – vocals
- Saeki Kenzō – lyricist
- Tetsutarō Sakurai – composer, arranger, and chorus
- Yūji Yokozeni – drums
- Masahiki Rokugawa – bass
- Kiyoshi Tsuchiya – guitar
- Shin Kōno – piano and keyboard
Ai no Tane PV
Ai no Tane PV (subtitle & translation)
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