Poker Face (Ayumi Hamasaki song)

"Poker Face" (Japanese: ポーカー・フェイス; stylized as "poker face") is the debut single by Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki for her album A Song for ××. It was released under Avex Trax on 8 April 1998.^[1] Hamasaki wrote the lyrics and Yasuhiko Hoshino composed the music.^[2] The song peaked at number 20 on the Japanese Singles Chart and was certified as Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). The song was re-released in 2001.

"Poker Face"
Single by Ayumi Hamasaki
from the album A Song for ××
B-side	"Friend"
Released	April 8, 1998
Genre	J-pop
Length	4:41
Label	Avex Trax
Composer(s)	Yasuhiko Hoshino
Lyricist(s)	Ayumi Hamasaki
Producer(s)	Max Matsuura
Ayumi Hamasaki singles chronology
"Poker Face" (1998) "You" (1998)
Official Music Video
"Poker Face" on YouTube

Chart performance

"Poker Face" entered at #20 on the charts with 11,520 units sold in its opening week and charted for six weeks.^[2] The single sold a total of 43,140 copies. The single was certified Gold by the RIAJ.^{[3][better source needed]}

Music video

The music video for "Poker Face" was directed by Takeishi Wataru. The video focuses on Hamasaki standing in front of a large tree filled with television monitors that show her in various locations. It also shows her playing with animals.

Promotion

The song was used as the opening theme of a Japanese TV show called "Count Down TV".

Track listing

1. "Poker Face"
2. "Friend"
3. "Poker Face" (Instrumental)
4. "Friend" (Instrumental)

Re-release

"Poker Face"
Single by Ayumi Hamasaki
Released	February 28, 2001 February 28, 2016
Length	42:41
Label	Avex Trax
Composer(s)	Yasuhiko Hoshino
Lyricist(s)	Ayumi Hamasaki

This single was re-released on February 28, 2001, featuring four new songs. The song re-entered the Japanese Singles Chart and peaked at number 31.^[4]

Track listing

1. "Poker Face"
2. "Friend"
3. "Poker Face" (KM Marble Life Remix)
4. "Poker Face" (Nao'S Attitude Mix)
5. "Poker Face" (D-Z Spiritual Delusion Mix)
6. "Poker Face" (Orienta-Rhythm Club Mix)
7. "Poker Face" (Instrumental)
8. "Friend" (Instrumental)

Live performances

• April 14, 1998 - Nikkan Hitto - Poker Face
• April 20, 1998 - Hey! Hey! Hey! - Poker Face
• April 21, 1998 - Utaban - Poker Face
• April 24, 1998 - Rave - Poker Face
• April 28, 1998 - Music Station - Poker Face

Chart performance

Chart (1998)	Peak position
Japanese Singles Chart (Oricon)[2]	20

Chart (2001)	Peak position
Japanese Singles Chart (Oricon)[4]	31

Chart (2008)	Peak position
Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[5]	81