Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 80s: Showa-era classics to perform at karaoke

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Koi / Chiharu Matsuyama (with lyrics)

A ballad by Chiharu Matsuyama, a folk singer who represents Hokkaido.

Centered on acoustic guitar with a gentle tone and a clear, crystalline voice, it’s a masterpiece that resonates in the heart.

Released in January 1980, this work, though calm in tempo, beautifully conveys feelings of wistfulness, loneliness, and deep love for someone dear.

Its popularity spread from regional areas to the entire country, and its simple yet emotionally rich melody won wide empathy.

The warm vocals and touching lyrics are full of charm that makes anyone want to hum along at least once.

At karaoke, you can take your time reminiscing with friends and enjoy it to your heart’s content.

Winter LightningArisu

Alice – Winter Lightning

This masterpiece, featuring a powerful and emotionally rich vocal performance, was released as a single in November 1977.

Showcasing Alice’s full appeal, the song masterfully fuses folk and rock.

While painting a refreshing winter scene, it warmly sings of the subtle emotions everyone experiences.

A classic that reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts, it was also used as an insert song in TV dramas and films, and is known as one of Alice’s signature works.

Its enduring charm remains undimmed, evoking memories of time spent with loved ones and nostalgic landscapes.

It’s a perfect choice to request when you’re taking it easy at karaoke with friends.

Be my bride.Kayama Yūzō

Yuzo Kayama – Come Be My Bride

A bright and lively melody wrapped in a breezy Hawaiian atmosphere and romantic lyrics themed around the new beginning of marriage truly resonate with the heart.

Sung in Yuzo Kayama’s characteristically gentle voice, this piece is a lovely song that evokes a hopeful, radiant future.

Released in June 1966 as the title track of the album “Holiday in Hawaii,” it was also adapted into a film of the same name starring Yuzo Kayama that premiered the same year.

Perfect not only for wedding celebrations but also for lifting spirits indoors during the rainy season, its warm, tender vocals and nostalgic memories will gently embrace the hearts of older listeners.

Let’s get married.yoshida takurou

Takuro Yoshida - Let's Get Married

This work is memorable for its translucent, beautiful melody and sweet, poignant vocals.

Released in 1972, the song marked a major turning point in the history of folk music.

Centered on acoustic guitar, its warm sound creates an atmosphere that gently envelops feelings of love.

While poetically depicting springtime scenes, Takuro Yoshida expresses sincerity and pure affection.

Simple yet profound in its message, this classic reached a peak of No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Its heartwarming, gentle tone and tender vocal timbre enrich everyday moments.

It’s a song to savor slowly on a blossoming spring day, reminiscing with those of the same generation as memories come into full bloom.

You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira

Akira Fuse – You Are More Beautiful Than a Rose [Official Audio]

This is a single released in January 1979 that sings about the memories of a wonderful romance.

Woven by Akira Fuse’s clear, expansive vocals, the story vividly depicts the emotional moment of noticing how a cherished person has changed after meeting again for the first time in a while.

The chorus melody is striking, and the gentle, heartwarming tone of the song is truly appealing.

The track was featured in a Kanebo Cosmetics commercial and gained widespread popularity.

It is a classic performed four times on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, first showcased at the 30th Kouhaku.

In 2012, it was also used in a Lotte Fit’s gum commercial.

How about spending some time slowly immersing yourself in the music while flipping through a photo album of memories? It’s a heartwarming song that brings forth a tender feeling of thinking about someone special—highly recommended.

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Parting at 22 / Kaze (with lyrics)

A delicately rendered farewell to a longtime lover, this is a classic song that almost everyone has hummed at least once.

Released by Kaguya-hime on their 1974 album “Sankaidate no Uta,” it is said to have been written in a single night.

In 1984, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Kinō, Kanabetsu de,” bringing it back into the spotlight.

Accompanied by a gentle melody, the lyrics look back on memories with a lover while gazing toward a new step in life—offering comfort to those who have overcome a turning point in their lives.

Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo

Sake yo: Yoshi Ikuzo

As a timeless enka classic that resonates with the heart, this song embodies Yoshikazu Yoshi’s outlook on life and deep emotions.

Released in September 1988, it conveys a man’s loneliness and the subtleties of life through a warm, expressive voice.

The scenes of remembering someone through drinking leave a strong impression, depicting thoughts of loved ones and the past alongside a moving melody.

It garnered numerous accolades, including the Grand Prix at the All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards, and was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen—a true gem of a song.

It’s perfect not only for singing together at karaoke but also for savoring while carefully listening to the lyrics.

Please enjoy it as a cherished piece that evokes empathy for life’s joys and sorrows.