Ai No Corrida (song)


"Ai No Corrida" is a song by the English singer and multi-instrumentalist Chaz Jankel, written by Jankel and Kenny Young. It was first recorded in 1980 and featured on Chaz Jankel's debut album Chas Jankel for A&M Records.

Original version

"Ai No Corrida" is a song written by Chaz Jankel and Kenny Young, first recorded in 1980 and featured on Jankel's self-titled debut album for A&M Records.
The title of the song was taken from the French-Japanese film In the Realm of the Senses, originally titled Ai no Korīda, which means "Bullfight of Love" in Japanese. The erotic art film, directed by Nagisa Oshima, was a fictionalized and sexually explicit treatment of an incident from 1930s Japan. It generated great controversy during its original release; it was intended for mainstream wide release, but it contained scenes of unsimulated sexual activity between the actors.

Charts

Cover versions

Quincy Jones version

The song was covered by Quincy Jones in 1981 on his album The Dude, with vocals by Dune and Patti Austin. Jones's version peaked at number 28 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the R&B chart. In the UK, it peaked at number 14 in May 1981.

Awards

and Jones received the 1982 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist for their recording of this song.

Spanish version

Jones also recorded a Spanish-language version for the 2006 charity album Rhythms del mundo, with vocals by Vania Borges.

Chart performance

Uniting Nations version

The British dance music act Uniting Nations released the song as their third single from the band album One World after the success of "Out of Touch" and "You and Me".
The song featured the vocals of Laura More of Eric Prydz and "Call On Me" fame. The backing vocals are from Steve M. Smith and Yolanda Quartey. The song was produced by Essex Buddha, with Hal Ritson as sample replay producer, and came in 12" vinyl, in enhanced CD.

Track list

12" version includes:
CD maxi version includes
  1. Ai No Corrida
  2. Ai No Corrida
  3. Ai No Corrida
  4. Ai No Corrida
  5. Ai No Corrida video

    Chart performance

Japanese version

In Japan, 1981, a Japanese-language version was released by RVC, performed by Japanese unit BIG BANG, produced by Koichi Fujita.