"Common Jasmine Orange" | ||||
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Single by Jay Chou | ||||
from the album Common Jasmine Orange | ||||
Released | July 21, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Studio | Alfa Studio (Taipei) | |||
Genre | Soft rock | |||
Length | 4:57 | |||
Label | JVR Music | |||
Songwriter(s) | Vincent Fang | |||
Producer(s) | Jay Chou | |||
Jay Chou singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Common Jasmine Orange" on YouTube |
"Common Jasmine Orange" (Chinese: 七里香; pinyin: Qī Lǐ Xiāng) is a song by Taiwanese singer-songwriter Jay Chou, from his fifth studio album of the same name (2004). "Common Jasmine Orange" was written by frequent collaborator Vincent Fang while production and composition was handled by Chou. It premiered on various radio stations in Asia on July 21, 2004, as the lead single from the album. The title of the single and the album took inspiration from the poem Seven Miles of Fragrance by Xi Murong.
Musically, "Common Jasmine Orange" is a soft rock number that incorporates elements of R&B and traditional Chinese instrumentations. Music critics praised the song for its composition and lyrics, drawing parallels with Chinese music and influences. The single performed well in Taiwan, ranking number one on the Hit FM Top 100 Singles of the Year list for 2004. In 2023, it reached number four on the Malaysian Chinese Chart compiled by RIM.
The music video for the single features Japanese actress Chie Tanaka and depicts Chou alongside Chie in various settings in the countryside. The song won various awards at regional award ceremonies, including three awards at the Hong Kong Jade Solid Gold Awards, Outstanding Chinese Popular Song at the Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards, Song of the Year at the Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards, amongst others.