Big in Japan

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Big in Japan by Alphaville

About Big in Japan

"Big in Japan" is the debut single of German synth-pop band Alphaville, that led to the production of their 1984 album Forever Young. The track reached #1 in Germany, Sweden and Switzerland. It was the group's only UK hit, reaching No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also reached No. 1 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in December 1984 but did not chart on the Hot 100. The theme was based on two friends who were involved in the sordid drug scene of West Berlin's Zoo station. .

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About this song

Credited to: Alphaville
Album: 80s & 90s in the Mix · Track 4 of 53
Released: April 4, 2025
Duration: 3:55
Ranking: #2 most played Alphaville track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm: 591,760 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: 80s & 90s in the Mix

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Sleeping in My Car by Roxette ,
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Blaue Augen by Ideal ,
Into the Groove by Madonna ,
Forever Young - Special Dance Version; 2019 Remaster by Alphaville ,
It's My Life by Talk Talk ,
It's Raining Men - '93 Version by The Weather Girls ,
Go West - 2003 Remaster by Pet Shop Boys ,
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Self Control by Laura Branigan ,
Celebration by The Weather Girls ,
Love Shack by The B-52's ,
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Unchain My Heart by Joe Cocker ,
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A Neverending Dream by X-Perience ,
Über den Wolken by Dieter Thomas Kuhn & Band ,
Kiss from a Rose by Seal ,
Shimmy Shimmy Ya by Ol' Dirty Bastard ,
Conquest of Paradise by Vangelis ,
Cold Rock a Party by MC Lyte ,
Interstate Love Song by Stone Temple Pilots ,
Show Me Love by Robin S ,
Hypnotize - 2014 Remaster by The Notorious B.I.G. ,
Strong Enough by Cher ,
Goldener Reiter by Joachim Witt ,
Ich liebe dich by Clowns & Helden ,
Dein ist mein ganzes Herz - 2008 Remaster by Heinz Rudolf Kunze ,
Berlin by Ideal ,
When I Come Around by Green Day ,
Lady Marmalade by The Weather Girls ,
C'mon n' Ride It (The Train) by Quad City DJ's ,
Entre dos tierras by Heroes Del Silencio ,
If You Believe by Sasha ,
Follow Me by #90s Update ,
Happy People (feat. Marky Mark) by Prince Ital Joe , Marky Mark ,
Holiday by Madonna ,