Tear-Jerking Songs Recommended for Women in Their 80s: A Collection of Heart-Stirring Masterpieces
If you’re a woman in your 80s, you probably have many unforgettable classic songs from the Showa era.
In this article, we’ll spotlight especially moving songs from among those classics and introduce our top recommendations.
From songs about heartbreak to ones that portray the straightforward love women carry, we think you’ll find tracks that draw you in and bring you to tears.
Be sure to read the lyrics and listen while feeling the stories and emotions woven into each song.
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Tearjerker songs recommended for women in their 80s: A collection of moving masterpieces (11–20)
This is goodbye today.Sugawara Yoichi
It’s a moving song that portrays the poignant scene of a bittersweet farewell.
The heartfelt lyrics and Yoichi Sugawara’s warm voice resonate deeply with listeners.
The melody, which gently embraces feelings that can’t be fully expressed in words, is particularly memorable.
Released in 1967, the song was reappraised in 1970 and became a major hit.
It was frequently featured on television and radio, and has become a classic that offers comfort to many.
It’s a track I especially recommend to those who have experienced parting from someone dear.
While holding cherished memories close, it quietly gives you the courage to face forward and keep walking.
freezing rainHino Mika
Mika Hino’s signature song “Hisame” portrays the aching heart of a woman who can’t forget her former lover and tries to drown the pain with alcohol.
Since its 1982 release, it has been continually requested on cable radio and has remained widely cherished, even winning the Japan Record Awards’ Long Seller Award.
It was also Akio Kayama’s debut song, and artists like Kiyoshi Nakajo and Kaori Kozai have performed it as well, which likely explains its popularity across generations.
Isn’t it fine as long as you’re happy?Sara Naomi
Naomi Sagara’s “Iijanai no Shiawase Naraba” gives us courage with lyrics that convey the strength and independence to prioritize one’s own happiness over others’ judgments.
Covered by a variety of artists—including Nana Kinomi and Keisuke Kuwata—the song has remained beloved by many.
When it was released in 1969, it achieved the remarkable honor of winning the Japan Record Award, an especially prestigious feat for a female solo artist.
This song, which teaches the importance of living true to yourself, is one I especially hope people listen to in today’s era.
The Sweet LifeNoguchi Goro
Amai Seikatsu (Sweet Life) is a gem of a ballad released by Goro Noguchi in 1974.
The song tells the story of a cohabiting couple who part ways; its portrayals of memories from their happier days—like their matching mugs—evoke the loneliness and emotional distance that love alone cannot overcome, striking a deep chord.
The song resonated with young listeners and became his first number-one hit on the Oricon charts.
It’s recommended for anyone who has had a similar experience or carries unforgettable memories of a past love.
Memories SakeKobayashi Sachiko
Sachiko Kobayashi’s “Omoide-zake” is a gem of a ballad that powerfully sings of heartbreak and loneliness.
It vividly captures the image of a woman holding back tears and the aching feelings for a departed lover.
Since its release in January 1979, it has sold over two million singles and was performed at the 30th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
It also garnered numerous awards, including the Japan Record Award.
It’s a mature song that pairs perfectly with an evening drink—music made for sake.
Delicately weaving the subtleties of a woman’s heart, this masterpiece seeps into the listener’s soul.