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<poem><small> '''ALTERNATE:''' [[LOOSE|Negai ("BUZZ!!" STYLE)]] (1995)
<poem><small> '''ALTERNATE:''' [[LOOSE|Negai ("BUZZ!!" STYLE)]] (1995)
:Released on the 1995 studio album ''[[LOOSE]]''. The song no longer ends on a fade out and instead features an extended intro that has become a fixture in its live incarnations.
:Released on the 1995 studio album ''[[LOOSE]]''. The song no longer ends on a fade out and instead features an extended intro that has become a fixture in its live incarnations.
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<poem><small> '''LIVE ONLY:''' [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure'92 "TIME"|Pleasure'92 ~Jinsei no Kairaku~]] (1992)
: Performed during [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure'92 "TIME"]].
'''LIVE ONLY:''' [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure'95 "BUZZ!!"|Pleasure'95 ~Jinsei no Kairaku~]] (1995)
: Performed during [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure'95 "BUZZ!!"]].
'''RE-RECORDING:''' [[B'z The Best "Treasure"|Pleasure'98 ~Jinsei no Kairaku~]] (1998)
: Studio version released on ''[[B'z The Best "Treasure"]].
'''LIVE ONLY:''' [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2000 "juice"|Pleasure 2000 ~Jinsei no Kairaku~]] (2000)
: Performed during [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2000 "juice"]].
'''LIVE ONLY:''' [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2003 The Final Pleasure "IT'S SHOWTIME!!|Pleasure 2003 ~Jinsei no Kairaku~]] (2003)
: Performed during [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2003 The Final Pleasure "IT'S SHOWTIME!!"]].
'''RE-RECORDING:''' [[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"|Pleasure 2008 ~Jinsei no Kairaku~]] (2008)
: Studio version released on ''[[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"]]'' and performed during [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2008 -GLORY DAYS-]].
'''LIVE ONLY:''' [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 -ENDLESS SUMMER-|Pleasure 2013 ~Jinsei no Kairaku~]] (2013)
: Performed during [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 -ENDLESS SUMMER-]].
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<poem><small> '''RE-RECORDING:''' [[MONSTER|Shoudou ~MONSTER MiX~]] (XXXX)
<poem><small> '''RE-RECORDING:''' [[MONSTER|Shoudou ~MONSTER MiX~]] (2006)
:A remix found only on ''[[MONSTER]]'' that adjusts various aspects of the song, including making the backing vocals less prominent.
:A remix found only on ''[[MONSTER]]'' that adjusts various aspects of the song, including making the backing vocals less prominent.
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Revision as of 17:17, 6 August 2016

Gathered here is what will be a list of reversioned songs by B'z. This includes all officially released songs that have been given alternate versions of varying sorts, including those that changed mixes, tempos, arrangements, lyrics, languages, or added a new guitar solo to an existing track. For a comprehensive and complete list of all songs released in English, see B'z English Songs.

Original Song Reversion History
Ai no Bakudan
SINGLE & ALBUM SONG (2005)

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KARAOKE: Ai no Bakudan (TV STYLE) (2005)
Most recent official karaoke version release, made available on limited edition copies of the "Ai no Bakudan" single.
REMIX: Ai no Bakudan (GUITAR SOLO LESS) (2005)
Only "Guitar Solo Less" version released, made available on limited edition copies of the "Ai no Bakudan" single.
REMIX 2: Ai No Bakudan (2007)
Released only on the band's 2007 self-titled international EP.
ENGLISH: Love Bomb (2012)
Released on the band's worldwide debut English album.

Ai no Mama ni Wagamama ni Boku wa Kimi Dake wo Kizutsukenai
SINGLE (1993)

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KARAOKE: Ai no Mama ni Wagamama ni Boku wa Kimi Dake wo Kizutsukenai [Karaoke Version] (1996)
Karaoke version based on the original single.

ALONE
SINGLE (1991)

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KARAOKE: ALONE [Karaoke Version] (1992)
Karaoke version based on the original single.
REMIX: ALONE [Album Version] (1991)
Album version from IN THE LIFE that features the English chorus being sung a capella as the intro but otherwise identical to the single. This version was later collected on The Ballads ~Love & B'z~ as well.

BAD COMMUNICATION
MINI ALBUM SONG (1988)

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REMIX: BAD COMMUNICATION (JAPANESE SHORT VERSION) (1989)
Released only on a promotional BAD COMMUNICATION vinyl sent to Japanese radio stations.
ENGLISH: Bad Communication E.Style (1990)
KARAOKE: BAD COMMUNICATION [Karaoke Version] (1992)
Karaoke version based on the original song.
RE-RECORDING: BAD COMMUNICATION (000-18) (1996)
Acoustic version released only on 1995 studio album LOOSE that also features harmonica.
ENGLISH 2: Bad Communication E.Style [ENGLISH SHORT VERSION] (1998)
Shortened version of "Bad Communication E.Style" from WICKED BEAT released only on B'z The Best "Pleasure".
RE-RECORDING 2: BAD COMMUNICATION -ULTRA Pleasure Style- (2008)
Hard rock re-imagining released only on B'z The Best "ULTRA Pleasure" as the opener.

BE THERE
SINGLE (1990)

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KARAOKE: BE THERE [Karaoke Version] (1992)
Karaoke version based on the original single.

Biribiri
B-SIDE (1997)

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REMIX: Biribiri -Mixture mix- (2000)
Remix of the original song found only on B'z The "Mixture".

BLOWIN'
SINGLE (1992)

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KARAOKE: BLOWIN' [Karaoke Version] (1996)
Karaoke version found only on B'z TV STYLE II Songless Version.
RE-RECORDING: BLOWIN' -ULTRA Treasure Style- (2008)
A hard-rock re-recording of the song found only on B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure".

Brighter Day
ALBUM SONG (2005)

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REMIX: Brighter Day (2007)
Released only on the band's 2007 self-titled international EP.

Brotherhood
ALBUM SONG (1999)

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ENGLISH: Brotherhood [LIVE ONLY] (2011)
Performed only during B'z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see- and not released.

Dakara Sono Te wo Hanashite
SINGLE & ALBUM SONG (1988)

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ENGLISH: DA.KA.RA.SO.NO.TE.WO.HA.NA.SHI.TE -OFF THE LOCK STYLE- (1989)
KARAOKE: Dakara Sono Te wo Hanashite (Karaoke Version) (1992)
RE-RECORDING: Dakara Sono Te wo Hanashite -Mixture style- (2000)
Released as a B-side to single "Konya Tsuki no Mieru Oka ni" and later as part of remix and re-recordings compilation of B'z The "Mixture".

DIVE
SINGLE (2009)

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REMIX: DIVE [Album Version] (2009)
Found only on the studio album MAGIC, the reverb vocal intro is removed from the single version and instead starts immediately at the first riff. This is to allow the song to segue from the album's opening track, "Introduction".

Don't Wanna Lie
SINGLE & ALBUM SONG (2011)

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RE-RECORDING: Don't Wanna Lie ~Ballad Version~ (2011)
Only available as a part of a special campaign from the single's release. Those who purchased both editions received a CD in the mail with the song and were also eligible to win a signed copy of the flag from the cover.

Easy Come, Easy Go!
SINGLE (1990)

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RE-RECORDING: EASY COME, EASY GO! -RISKY STYLE- (1990)
An album version released only on RISKY. Recorded before the single version, this rendition includes a prominent saxophone and numerous other arrangement differences.
KARAOKE: EASY COME, EASY GO! [Karaoke Version] (1992)


F・E・A・R
ALBUM SONG (1999)

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REMIX: F・E・A・R -2008 Mix- (2008)
Remix released exclusively on B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure".

FRICTION
B-SIDE (2007)

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RE-RECORDING: FRICTION -LAP 2- (2007)
Complete re-recording with new vocals, new guitar, and a new arrangement; released only on ACTION.

GIMME YOUR LOVE -Fukutsu no LOVE DRIVER-
ALBUM SONG (1990)

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KARAOKE: GIMME YOUR LOVE [Karaoke Version] (2007)


RE-RECORDING: Gimme your love (Live at Tokyo Dome) (1997)
The only live track released by B'z on CD, this live rendition was sourced from B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure '97 "FIREBALL" and included as a B-side on "Calling".

girigiri chop
SINGLE (1999)

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RE-RECORDING: girigiri chop (Version 51) (1999)
A re-recording featuring members of American rock band Mr. Big—Pat Torpey and Billy Sheehan—and found only on Brotherhood.

HOME
SINGLE (1998)

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ACOUSTIC: HOME [Short Acoustic Version] (1998)
Released untitled on compilation B'z The Best "Treasure" as a hidden track that plays after "RUN -1998 style-".
ENGLISH: Home (2007)
Released first on the band's 2007 self-titled international EP and later the compilation B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure".

Ichibu to Zenbu
SINGLE (2009)

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RE-RECORDING: Ichibu to Zenbu -Ballad Version- (2009)
Complete overhaul that transforms the song into a ballad, released only as a B-side to "MY LONELY TOWN".

IT'S SHOWTIME!!
SINGLE & ALBUM SONG* (2003)

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RE-RECORDING: IT'S SHOWTIME!! (2003)
This reversion found on BIG MACHINE features live drums as opposed to the programming ones featured in the single version.

Itsuka no Merry Christmas
MINI ALBUM SONG (1992)

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RE-RECORDING: Itsuka no Merry Christmas (Reprise) (1992)
An instrumental reprise of the original song featured as the closing track on the same mini album, FRIENDS.
KARAOKE: Itsuka no Merry Christmas [Karaoke Version] (1996)


RE-RECORDING: Itsuka no Merry Christmas [Secret Version] (2002)
A hidden dance-tempo version found on The Ballads ~Love & B'z~.
RE-RECORDING: Itsuka no Merry Christmas ~"Koisuru Hanikami!" Version~ (2005)
An acoustic rendition found only on B'z The Best "Pleasure II".

Kimi no Naka de Odoritai
SINGLE & ALBUM SONG (1989)

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GUITAR KIDS RHAPSODY
ALBUM SONG (1989)

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RE-RECORDING: GUITAR KIDS RHAPSODY CAMDEN LOCK STYLE (1990)
Reversion of the song featuring elements inspired by their music video film FILM RISKY and released only as a B-side to "Itoshii Hito yo Good Night...".

Konya Tsuki no Mieru Oka ni
SINGLE (2000)

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RE-RECORDING: Konya Tsuki no Mieru Oka ni (Alternative Guitar solo ver.) (2000)
RE-RECORDING: Konya Tsuki no Mieru Oka ni [Another Alternative Guitar solo ver.] (2002)
Released on compilation The Ballads ~Love & B'z~ with another previously unreleased guitar solo but with the original title.

LADY-GO-ROUND
SINGLE & ALBUM SONG (1989)

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ENGLISH: Lady-Go-Round "W-40" Style (1990)

LADY NAVIGATION
SINGLE (1991)

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ENGLISH 2: LADY NAVIGATION [Bluesy English Version] (1994)
Released on studio album The 7th Blues under the original title. This version is also completely in English but done in a bluesy style.

Love & Chain
SINGLE (1989)

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Negai
SINGLE (1995)

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ALTERNATE: Negai ("BUZZ!!" STYLE) (1995)
Released on the 1995 studio album LOOSE. The song no longer ends on a fade out and instead features an extended intro that has become a fixture in its live incarnations.

Pleasure'91 ~Jinsei no Kairaku~
B-SIDE (1991)

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RUN
ALBUM SONG (1992)

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RE-RECORDING: RUN -1998 style- (1998)

Samayoeru Aoi Dangan
SINGLE (1998)

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RE-RECORDING: Dangan (2007)
Released only on the band's 2007 self-titled international EP. This version has a raw sound, with greater emphasis on guitar, bass, and drums akin to the live version performed at LIVE-GYMs.
ENGLISH: Into Free -Dangan- (2012)
Released on the band's worldwide debut English album, B'z.

Shoudou
SINGLE & ALBUM SONG* (2006)

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RE-RECORDING: Shoudou ~MONSTER MiX~ (2006)
A remix found only on MONSTER that adjusts various aspects of the song, including making the backing vocals less prominent.

TOKYO DEVIL
ALBUM SONG (2001)

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ENGLISH: DEVIL (2002)
English version first released on the titular mini album DEVIL released only in Korea to promote the B'z and Aerosmith appearance at 2002 FIFA World Cup International Day Concert. This version was later collected on B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure" by fan demand.

ultra soul
SINGLE (2001)

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ACOUSTIC: ultra soul ~Splash Style~ (2001)
ALTERNATE: ultra soul (Alternative Guitar Solo ver.) (2002)
RE-RECORDING: Ultra Soul (2007)
Released only on the band's 2007 self-titled international EP. This version has a raw sound, with greater emphasis on guitar, bass, and drums akin to the live version performed at LIVE-GYMs.
HARD ROCK: ultra soul 2011 (2011)
ENGLISH: Ultra Soul (2012)
Released on the band's worldwide debut English album, B'z.

Yasei no ENERGY
SINGLE & ALBUM SONG* (2003)

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REMIX: Yasei no ENERGY [Album Version] (2003)
A remixed revision with an altered outro, found only on BIG MACHINE.