This woman Nishida Hikaru is from Japan and performs professionally, she is married although she looks to be too young for marriage. I think she is in her young 20's. Very clear and smooth voice. She lived in the United States, assuming she was schooled here as well. She commands this song that was written well before she was born. Awesome singing and she is beautiful as well!!
Such a beautiful voice. This the best recording other than by Connie Francis. Nishida Hikaru, born August 16, 1972) is a Japanese pop singer and actress. She was born in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and made her singing debut with the release of the single Fifteen on 6 April 1988, named after her age at the time. Hikaru is well known for her ability to speak English. She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture but her family quickly moved to the United States, where she attended Clairbourn School in San Gabriel, California near Los Angeles. She lived there for 12 years, and she has some trouble understanding Japanese poetry due to her time away from Japan. She graduated from the American School in Japan in 1990, after which she attended Sophia University where she majored in comparative history of Japan and China. She enjoys writing poetry, basket weaving, learning Spanish and the flute.
OMG I just love this song. She sings it so well. Thanks for sharing. I have loved this song for as long as I can remember. Never tire of it. I'm 65 now ... LOL
Beautiful singer and voice. Thank you. I will watch for more here. I agree with you. It is the best version of this song after Connie Francis. Beautiful voice like Miss Francis.
There is several good things about this video, one is they don't have dancers in the video like many others. It's do distracting that it doesn't focus on the singer.
This woman masters one of Connie Francis' standards, the Movie Where the Boys Are was written for Connie, now this woman does a wonderful Job and she's beautiful on top of it.
Giving the comment number 111..this version has number 1s written all over it..giving memories to those who need it when they miss it...fave to fave to fave...
Connie Francis was one of my biggest influences! i sung this song on new faces 1988 and the band played it too darn fast! and my nerves were shattered to say the least.. here it is tho.... singing her huge hit " where the boys are " ps folks i sing this 100 times better now!!.. Where The Boys Are . janey kirk, new faces
Hi Nishida Hikanu youre such a gem young lady to sing this beautifully. We alute you for this, pls sing more songs of Connie Francis romantics n favs👍🆗️⚘
OMG..I so agree..what a heavenly voice..thank you for sharing with us..the world! Do hope you are still singing..god kissed your vocal chords..well done..Arohanui from Taupo..New Zealand
@CreekyGuy : Her name is "Hikaru Nishida" in English. She is a rare English spoken Japanese singer. She was an active singer from 1988-2002 and you may definitely find a lots of her CD in the stores. She is really a charming lady with gifted voice by the way.
Excellent !!! Wonderful !!! Bravisimo!!! Who is this angel singer that makes me dream?. This girl makes me dream because she is a beauty singing with sentiment.
You are kind of behind the times. She is in her upper forties. She made a very good living with her singing. She ended up getting married to the director of Fuji Electronics. Between her singing and her marriage, she is worth several hundred million dollars. She took time off from her singing career to have a family. As her kids have gotten older, she has started singing again selectively.
THERE IS A CHINESE SAYING, 'IN THIS WORLD, THERE ARE GENIUSES; AND AT THE BACK OF THIS WORLD, THERE ARE HORSES THAT CAN RUN A THOUSAND MILES'. IN THE CONTEXT OF THIS SWEETIE, I HAVE FOUND THE ULTRA-EXAMPLE THAT THE SAYING HOLDS!!
@Ms15101946; If you listen carefully, she actually says "He's walking down..." There 's a bit of distortion in the sound. She can speak English perfectly with absolutely no accent. Hikaru was born in Japan but she grew up in California.
OMG she's sounds exactly like me...I sang this song and many more oldies like Patsy Cline and Brenda Lee and many more at the RSA CLUBS around the Manawatu.💖she sang that classic song so beautifully💖thankyou for bringing it all back to me xx
Oh my gosh, what an adorable girl.
And she did a spectacular job on the Connie Francis song!
a voice that warms your heart
HIKARU nice smile
Really good rendition of one of Connie Francis's biggest hits
she is much better then Connie Francis
This woman Nishida Hikaru is from Japan and performs professionally, she is married although she looks to be too young for marriage. I think she is in her young 20's. Very clear and smooth voice. She lived in the United States, assuming she was schooled here as well. She commands this song that was written well before she was born. Awesome singing and she is beautiful as well!!
Gregory Miller I believe she is about 44 now. Born in Japan but lived in LA till early teens.
Gregory Miller. Thank you. She's so lovely and sings it so well. Beautiful woman too
Super voice. Must check out her other songs.
now 47 years old, she was a former pop princess in Japan, returning after 12 years in the USA
Thanks for the info, but you waked me up from my dream!!!
She sings beautifully and simply gorgeous. Godbless her and family.
Such a beautiful voice. This the best recording other than by Connie Francis.
Nishida Hikaru, born August 16, 1972) is a Japanese pop singer and actress. She was born in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and made her singing debut with the release of the single Fifteen on 6 April 1988, named after her age at the time. Hikaru is well known for her ability to speak English. She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture but her family quickly moved to the United States, where she attended Clairbourn School in San Gabriel, California near Los Angeles. She lived there for 12 years, and she has some trouble understanding Japanese poetry due to her time away from Japan. She graduated from the American School in Japan in 1990, after which she attended Sophia University where she majored in comparative history of Japan and China. She enjoys writing poetry, basket weaving, learning Spanish and the flute.
SHE MUCH BETTER THEN CONNIE FRANCIS
西田ひかるも 歌もルックスも素敵ですね😃
She is so pretty and sings beautifully 😍
carleez 2016 Agreed
OMG I just love this song. She sings it so well. Thanks for sharing. I have loved this song for as long as I can remember. Never tire of it. I'm 65 now ... LOL
Connie must be proud that her song is being sung by an outstanding singer..
she much better then Connie Francis
she better than connie
映像がなければ普通に懐かしの海外アーティストが歌ってるのかと思うほど素晴らしい映画と歌唱力。西田ひかるの歌手としてのレベルの高さに驚いた！
なんてかわいんだ！うたもこんなにうまいなんてしらなかった。
Wow!The best rendition ever of this song ever by a non- European Singer. My parents favourite song.Bravo!
She’s awesome! The only cover I’ve heard that’s worthy.
she better then Connie Francis
Beautiful singer and voice. Thank you. I will watch for more here. I agree with you. It is the best version of this song after Connie Francis. Beautiful voice like Miss Francis.
she better then Connie Francis
I thought no one can do this song so well other than Connie Francis. You did it, Nishida.
she sings it better then Connie Francis
She is the best I have ever heard doing than other than the original...wow...love her tone. Beautiful too..
SHE BETTER THEN Connie
One of my favorite covers of all time. Thank you for posting this.
I wish I spoke Japanese as well as she speaks English...outstanding
So smooth of a teenage voice and beautifully orchestrated song! Other countries do enjoy usa songs!
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY WITH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE
WHO KNEW?? My is my favorite Connie Francis song. This Asian girl knocked it out of the park!!
Lived & and schooled in CaliFornia 1st 12 years, then back to Japan. Wiki page for Hikaru Nishida.: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikaru_Nishida
This Nishida, is a great rendition of this Connie Francis classic... You owned it.
definitely suits this genre... excellent rendition... might listen to more of her work.
Lovely performance had the same peaceful sound of original. Some versions are so loud and sung without feeling. Very nice.
美人で、可愛くて、歌唱力あって、当時は気づかなかったけど凄い歌手だったのね(^ ^)
There is several good things about this video, one is they don't have dancers in the video like many others. It's do distracting that it doesn't focus on the singer.
Very good !!! Wonderful interpretation !!!. Congratulations to this very nice looking nippon girl, who sings like an angel !
Excellent, you have that rare God gifted voice, best of luck to you in the future.
and God blessed beaty to boot
Well that's a 60's song and she became successful
AWESOME!!! She did such a beautiful rendition!!! Has anyone ever heard Lisa Hartman, sing this song? She does an awesome job as well!!!
wow, beautiful! she sings it like she really means it.
That was wonderful. Keep it going! An amazing rendition of Connie!
I was in Single Digits when I 1st heard Connie Francis 'Belt it Out' - Love @ 1st Sound - ***What a Gift^^^Love Is***
A beautiful young woman singing a great song ,,,,,and singing it perfectly!
She's good singer and beautiful face.
Exactly right
Well Lady Keep it up. YOU will Be ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS OF YOUR TIMES.
Fave to fave to fave...still dreaming of you..after all these years..
オオーーーッツ、名曲、ボーイハント、、、、、西田ひかる、、いい時代だったな。
This woman masters one of Connie Francis' standards, the Movie Where the Boys Are was written for Connie, now this woman does a wonderful Job and she's beautiful on top of it.
Very nice job! I was pleasantly surprised.
Stringalong Mike
Stringalong MIke. Pleasantly surprised too. Very well done Nishida Hikaru
I COULD SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE WITH HER
Giving the comment number 111..this version has number 1s written all over it..giving memories to those who need it when they miss it...fave to fave to fave...
Oh God!!! Send me a girl like this, who not only looks like an angel, but also sings like one.
This very sweetly beautiful young Meg Ryan look alike does this beautiful song justice
Superb voice. Love this cover
Great rendition. So is Mary Sarah of The Voice. Although Connie Francis singing for the troops is hard to beat.
What a beautiful voice
Such beautiful and soothing voice. A lot of characters.
beauty and a great beautiful voice
i hear this everyday with her she is the greatest
Suaranya lembut....dan backing vocalnya harmonis....👍👍👍👍👍👍
she sings so beautiful
Pretty Good! Just Like the Movie and the 1984 Version Itself.
I was born in the right generation, I can enjoy any previous generation's music
Next to Connie, one of the best covers I heard, nice performance.
Connie Francis was one of my biggest influences! i sung this song on new faces 1988 and the band played it too darn fast! and my nerves were shattered to say the least.. here it is tho.... singing her huge hit " where the boys are " ps folks i sing this 100 times better now!!.. Where The Boys Are . janey kirk, new faces
Fabulous and I don't know why she wasn't bigger and/or why she isn't more well-known. Fabulous!
Perfecta interpretacion de HIKARU NISHIDA, Recordando a la gran CONNIE FRANCIS.GRANDE HIKARU. 21 06 21.
Hi Nishida Hikanu youre such a gem young lady to sing this beautifully. We alute you for this, pls sing more songs of Connie Francis romantics n favs👍🆗️⚘
Such an angelic voice.
Her talent seems to have no limits. All of her songs are better than the originals.
Gorgeous & talented; I'm in-love [again]. Nishida Hikaru WILL certainly-feature in movie-proposal.
Another Connie. Wonderful!!
OMG..I so agree..what a heavenly voice..thank you for sharing with us..the world! Do hope you are still singing..god kissed your vocal chords..well done..Arohanui from Taupo..New Zealand
Thanks for posting this song by this person. Would love to know her name and if she has anything else for sale on CD format?
Wow she is great. And very Pretty too.
I agree with you. She is really charming!!
Nostalgia all around...
You are amazing-- very well done !!!!!!!
Excellent rendition.
she is ( Hikaru ) the most beariful lady of the world, and the best singer, wow
1947 julio cruz y
SHE MUCH BETTER THEN CONNIE FRANCIS
Music is a universal language and she was very good at her rendition of Connie Francis "Where The Boys Are" well done.
Wowwwwwwwwwwwww......such a sweet voice!
Absolutely brilliant! Pity it's not in stereo for headphone listening.
She is "Hikaru Nishida" and you can find her name on the credit of "Ai No Sono" performed by Stevie Wonder. She was one of a chorus girl of this song.
Bravo Awesome very nice voice
@CreekyGuy : Her name is "Hikaru Nishida" in English. She is a rare English spoken Japanese singer. She was an active singer from 1988-2002 and you may definitely find a lots of her CD in the stores. She is really a charming lady with gifted voice by the way.
Love this song so much!! Phenomenal cover!!
Linda canção fantastica a interpretação parabens sucesso pleno você é linda e a voz nota 10.
@tinagetmetheaxe She was a well-known singer in Japan in late 80's and early 90's and now undoubtedly is retired! I like her English songs very much.
I love her music
Oooo yes!!! Beautiful voice Girl keep singing..:)..:)..:)..:)..:)
A proper singer! That's a bit of a rarity these days.
I COULD LISTEN TO HER ALL DAY
lush singer and singing lol amazing x
wow
Excellent !!! Wonderful !!! Bravisimo!!! Who is this angel singer that makes me dream?. This girl makes me dream because she is a beauty singing with sentiment.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikaru_Nishida
Very Very nice. I also like Connie Francis' version.
You are kind of behind the times. She is in her upper forties. She made a very good living with her singing. She ended up getting married to the director of Fuji Electronics. Between her singing and her marriage, she is worth several hundred million dollars. She took time off from her singing career to have a family. As her kids have gotten older, she has started singing again selectively.
She lived in the USA for many years, & speaks English very well.
I love this song
I love this song.
THERE IS A CHINESE SAYING, 'IN THIS WORLD, THERE ARE GENIUSES; AND AT THE BACK OF THIS WORLD, THERE ARE HORSES THAT CAN RUN A THOUSAND MILES'. IN THE CONTEXT OF THIS SWEETIE, I HAVE FOUND THE ULTRA-EXAMPLE THAT THE SAYING HOLDS!!
I wish I spoke Japanese as well as she speaks English WHAT A VOICE AND SO BEAUTIFUL
@Ms15101946; If you listen carefully, she actually says "He's walking down..." There 's a bit of distortion in the sound. She can speak English perfectly with absolutely no accent. Hikaru was born in Japan but she grew up in California.
BEAUTIFUL...❤❤❤
good version I did this song with different groups over the years this one sounds closest to mine.
OMG she's sounds exactly like me...I sang this song and many more oldies like Patsy Cline and Brenda Lee and many more at the RSA CLUBS around the Manawatu.💖she sang that classic song so beautifully💖thankyou for bringing it all back to me xx
"GIFTED BY GOD"!!!