Al-Mauj

is the 20th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Akira Ōtsu and Takashi Satō, the single was released on January 27, 1988, by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label. It was also the fourth single from her fourth compilation album Best II.

Background

"Al-Mauj" is Arabic for "wave". The song was originally recorded by Takashi Satō as on his 1987 album. The jacket photo was taken in Mykonos. On live TV performances, Nakamori had her microphone stand wrapped with rubber snakes.

"Al-Mauj" became Nakamori's 18th No. 1 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 296,600 copies.