An encouraging song we want people in their 80s to hear. A cheer song from the Showa era.
Music has the power to support the hearts of those who listen, doesn’t it?
I’m sure many people have gained energy and courage from listening to music, or found the motivation to keep going.
And that holds true across generations—there are surely many people in their 80s who have also been empowered by music.
In this article, we’ll introduce uplifting songs we’d love people in their 80s to listen to again.
If you’re reading this, please consider sharing the songs we introduce with the 80-somethings in your life.
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Cheering songs we want people in their 80s to listen to. Encouragement songs from the Showa era (1–10)
Being young is wonderful.Maki Michiru
Michiru Maki’s “Wakai tte Subarashii” (“Youth Is Wonderful”) is a song that celebrates the brilliance and hope of youth.
Even if there are times of worry and hardship in the future, those wonderful days filled with dreams and love will surely give you a powerful push forward.
Released on March 5, 1966, the song was a favorite of its composer, Hiroshi Miyagawa, and found success in many areas, including being used in commercials.
It’s a perfect track for people in their eighties to listen to as they fondly recall their youthful days.
Standing at a milestone in life, enjoying the present while reflecting on the future—this is a pep song that inspires such a positive mindset.
Please give me wingsakai tori
“Tsubasa wo Kudasai” is a 1971 song by Akai Tori, a moving classic that expresses the desire to live like a bird flying freely.
It was created for a Yamaha contest and has since been loved by many.
Used at the 1998 Nagano Olympics and the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, it’s a timeless anthem that encourages us, reminding us of the importance of holding on to our dreams and hopes.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone—regardless of age or background—who longs for freedom.
Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya
Mariya Takeuchi’s song “Jinsei no Tobira” (“The Doors of Life”) conveys the deep emotion of growing older, the acceptance of life’s changes, and the belief that life remains worth living.
As the scenery shifts with each passing year and the weight of life is felt, the song expresses a strong desire to keep living for the people we love.
Even with age, life holds meaning—its positive message resonates deeply.
By likening life to the beauty of full-bloom cherry blossoms and blazing autumn leaves, it teaches that the years we accumulate enrich us.
It is truly an anthem of encouragement that gives us the strength to live.
Cheering songs we want people in their 80s to listen to: Support songs from the Showa era (11–20)
Silver invites you.Tōkyō Shōnen Shōjo Gasshōtai
“Shirogane wa Maneku yo,” sung by the Tokyo Boys and Girls Chorus, is a classic that portrays young people filled with pure friendship and dreams.
The original is the theme song from a 1959 West German film, and Toshio Fujita’s Japanese lyrics capture the joy of snowy mountains.
It became beloved through NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and continues to be cherished by many to this day.
For those in their 80s, it may be a chance to recall the hope and importance of friendship they felt in their youth.
Try singing it together with family and friends while reminiscing about the old days—it will surely warm your heart.
The crown of glory shines upon you.Itō Hisao
Eikan wa Kimi ni Kagayaku (Glory Shines on You) is the official song of the National High School Baseball Championship, released in 1948.
The lyrics were written by Daisuke Kaga and the music composed by Yuji Koseki, and Kaga’s passion for baseball is distilled into the words.
Embracing not only victory but also offering encouragement to all young people who take on challenges, the song has long been loved as a message about the importance of pursuing one’s dreams.
It is an anthem that older listeners, in particular, are encouraged to revisit.
It will surely stir the heart as they remember their former selves who never gave up on their dreams.
Youth CyclingKosaka Kazuya
Kazuya Kosaka’s “Seishun Cycling” (“Youth Cycling”).
Released in April 1957, it’s a song that helped popularize cycling culture.
It vividly portrays the refreshing breeze of youth felt through cycling, the beauty of nature, and the fun times spent with friends.
It’s a classic that conveys young people’s spirit of adventure, their yearning for dreams, and the possibilities of the future.
When it was released by Columbia Records, it was loved by many amid the cycling boom.
Carried by Kosaka’s charming vocals—he later flourished as an actor as well—the song is sure to revive youthful memories in listeners’ hearts.
Why not listen to it with your family or friends and reminisce about those days?
king (shogi piece)Murata Hideo
Murata Hideo’s “Osho” is a classic that sings of a man’s resolve before a battle he absolutely cannot lose.
It conveys a strong will to face any hardship and the importance of family support felt while overcoming struggles.
Released in November 1961, it’s a memorable song that was also performed on NHK’s Kohaku Uta Gassen.
This anthem, which gives courage and hope, is one I wholeheartedly recommend to everyone striving toward their dreams.