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.

Playlist

Tear-Jerking Songs Recommended for Women in Their 80s: A Collection of Heart-Stirring Masterpieces
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	umbilical cordSOFFet		A SOFFet number woven with gratitude to my mother
2	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s famous song that depicts the bonds between people
3	pure-heartedTamaki Kōji		A love song expressing gratitude and affection for a mother
4	applausechiaki naomi		The Appeal of Naomi Chiaki’s Classic Song “Kassai”
5	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		Introducing the appeal of Harumi Miyako’s classic song “Kita no Yado Kara”
6	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s classic that sings of the hope of the stars
7	I want to go far away.Jerī Fujio		A masterpiece that gently envelops dreams of departure
8	atonementTeresa Ten		Tsugunai is a classic song about the bittersweet end of a romance.
9	My loverGorin Mayumi		“Koi-bito yo” is a masterpiece that deals with parting.
10	People of OtaruTsuruoka Masayoshi to Tokyo Romanchika		A masterpiece that sings of the northern land's nostalgia
11	This is goodbye today.Sugawara Yoichi		A moving masterpiece that depicts a farewell scene
12	freezing rainHino Mika		Hiyusame is a classic song that poignantly sings of the pain of heartbreak.
13	The Sweet LifeNoguchi Goro		Goro Noguchi’s famous song, a gem-like ballad themed around parting
14	Memories SakeKobayashi Sachiko		A classic ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
15	Ballad of the RainYubara Masayuki		Masayuki Yuhara’s signature song that portrays the pain of a broken heart
16	Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightFuji Keiko		Expressing life's loneliness through Keiko Fuji's classic song
17	Isn’t it fine as long as you’re happy?Sara Naomi		A classic song that teaches the importance of living true to yourself
18	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		A classic song that sings of the Seto Inland Sea’s scenery and pure love
19	Life won’t give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeSegawa Eiko		Eiko Segawa’s classic song about the bond between husband and wife
20	A seagull is a seagull.Naoko Ken		Expressing emotions wavering between love and freedom
21	Sad SakeMisora Hibari		A classic Showa-era song that entrusted the pain of heartbreak to alcohol
22	If I Could Play the PianoNishida Toshiyuki		An emotionally resonant masterpiece by Toshiyuki Nishida
23	Sometimes like a child without a motherKarumen Maki		A masterpiece that sings of the loneliness of losing a mother's love
24	Room of BlocksFuse Akira		A classic by Akira Fuse that delicately portrays love and parting
25	Please understand.Inaba Akira		A masterpiece by Akira Inaba that portrays the poignancy of heartbreak
26	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s love song depicts the bond between husband and wife.
27	Tangled HairMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora sings of love and prayer at Shioyasaki.
28	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten		A gentle melody that conveys love resonates in the heart.
29	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		Akikawa Masafumi’s ballad, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
30	snow camelliaKobayashi Sachiko		Introduction to Sachiko Kobayashi’s classic song “Yuki Tsubaki”
31	The Izu DancerMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora, the famous song from the film based on a work by Yasunari Kawabata
32	Parting at 22kaguya hime		A classic song that depicts a breakup with a lover and a fresh new start
33	Reiwa ElegyShimizu Setsuko		Setsuko Shimizu’s powerful enka resonates in the heart.
34	Lingering Snowiruka		Spring farewell song, a masterpiece by Iruka
35	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo		A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
36	Premonition of PartingTeresa Ten		“Premonition of Parting” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
37	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
38	spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s spring classic, a song about a bittersweet love.
39	mamaHirahara Ayaka		A heartwarming gem of a ballad that sings of a mother's love
40	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		A celebrated song of spring, a masterpiece by Yumi Matsutoya
41	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		A song of cherry blossoms portrays the transience of life.
42	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
43	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones
44	A Doll’s HouseHirota Mieko		Mieko Hirota’s signature song “Ningyo no Ie” (Doll’s House)
45	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		A woman’s heartrending feelings as she returns to Hokkaido from Tokyo
46	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life
47	GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth