"WON'T BE LONG" is a collaboration song between EXILE and the singer Koda Kumi. It was released on November 22, 2006 as the A-side of the collaboration single of the same title.
The song is a cover of the 1990 hit single of same name by Da Bubble Gum Brothers and it was the CM song of music.jp, dwango.jp and mu-mo.
This is the debut song of performer AKIRA in the group.
Featured Members[]
Song Information[]
Audio[]
Spotify[]
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Apple Music[]
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YouTube[]
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- The song has three versions by the featured artists: two versions on Koda's album Black Cherry, titled as "WON'T BE LONG ~Black Cherry Version~" and "WON'T BE LONG ~Red Cherry Version~" and EXILE's version have the feature of NEVER LAND and it is included on the album EXILE EVOLUTION.
- Both versions of the song by Koda Kumi only include her vocals, with the "Black Cherry Version" featuring a different arrangement while the "Red Cherry Version" uses the same arrangement as the collaboration version but with the lyrics being partially modified to change the male perspective of the original song to a female perspective.
- As of July 2022, the collaboration version is yet to be included in an album.
EXILE EVOLUTION Version[]
On March 7, 2007, EXILE released a new version of the song as the track #7 of the group's fifth studio album EXILE EVOLUTION. Although without Koda Kumi's vocals, this version adds then-new member TAKAHIRO's vocals and features NEVER LAND.
Song Information[]
- Vocals
- ATSUSHI, TAKAHIRO, NEVER LAND (rap)
- Lyrics
- Bro.KORN
- Complementary Lyrics
- NEVER LAND
- Music
- Bro.KORN
- Other Information
- Arrangement: h-wonder
Disambiguation[]
The song can be found on the following releases:
- EXILE EVOLUTION (track #7)
- EXILE CATCHY BEST (track #10)
Audio[]
Spotify[]
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Apple Music[]
If the player does not appear, see here. Some releases are region locked,
therefore it will only appear where the release is available.
YouTube[]
EXILE COVER Version[]
On March 9, 2011, EXILE released a new version of the song as the track #9 of the second disc named EXILE COVER of the group's eight studio album Negai no Tou. This version adds NESMITH's and SHOKICHI's vocals.
Song Information[]
- Vocals
- ATSUSHI, TAKAHIRO, NESMITH, SHOKICHI
- Lyrics
- Bro.KORN
- Music
- Bro.KORN
- Other Information
- Arrangement: h-wonder
Disambiguation[]
The song can be found on the following releases:
- Negai no Tou (disc #2, track #9)
EXILE TRIBE Version[]
On August 27, 2014, EXILE TRIBE released their own version of the cover as the track #7 of the unit's first album EXILE TRIBE REVOLUTION. This version features VERBAL and DOBERMAN INFINITY.
Song Information[]
- Vocals
- TAKAHIRO, NESMITH, SHOKICHI, Imaichi Ryuji, Tosaka Hiroomi, VERBAL, KUBO-C, GS, P-CHO, SWAY
- Original Lyrics
- Bro.KORN
- Complementary Lyrics
- VERBAL, KUBO-C, GS, P-CHO, SWAY (rap)
- Music
- Bro.KORN
- Other Information
- Arrangement: POCHI
Disambiguation[]
The song can be found on the following releases:
- EXILE TRIBE REVOLUTION (track #7)
Audio[]
Spotify[]
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Apple Music[]
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therefore it will only appear where the release is available.
YouTube[]
EXILE THE SECOND Version[]
On February 22, 2018, EXILE THE SECOND released their own version of the cover as the b-side of the group's ninth single "Acacia".
Song Information[]
- Vocals
- NESMITH, SHOKICHI
- Original Lyrics
- Bro.KORN
- Music
- Bro.KORN
- Other Information
- Arrangement: AVA1ANCHE
Disambiguation[]
The song can be found on the following releases:
- "Acacia" (track #2)
Audio[]
Spotify[]
If the player does not appear, see here.
Apple Music[]
If the player does not appear, see here. Some releases are region locked,
therefore it will only appear where the release is available.
YouTube[]
EXILE ATSUSHI Version[]
On November 24, 2019, EXILE ATSUSHI and Koda Kumi released a 2019 rearranged cover version of the song digitally. This version was named "WON'T BE LONG -2019-" and features EXILE MAKIDAI as a member of PKCZ®.
The song was released in commemoration to the 13th anniversary of the collaboration's release.
Song Information[]
Audio[]
Spotify[]
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Apple Music[]
If the player does not appear, see here. Some releases are region locked,
therefore it will only appear where the release is available.
YouTube[]
Trivia[]
- This version is also considered as a cover as the original collaboration version was credited to EXILE despite only having ATSUSHI's vocals.
- MAKIDAI is featured as a DJ in the 2019 version but was credited as a member of PKCZ® instead of his DJ stage name DJ MAKIDAI.
Videos[]
References[]
External Links[]
- EXILE × Koda Kumi:
- EXILE ATSUSHI × KODA KUMI:
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