Songs that get women in their 80s excited: A roundup of tracks also great for karaoke
Many younger people who have the chance to enjoy music with women in their 80s may be wondering which songs are popular and get everyone excited.
When it comes to songs familiar to people in their 80s, there are Showa-to-Heisei-era kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) and enka, but it can be hard to know exactly which songs are the most popular.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are sure to be hits with people in their 80s.
We’ve gathered a variety of tunes, from up-tempo numbers to passionate ballads.
Use this article as a guide and enjoy music together with the 80-somethings in your life.
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Songs that will get women in their 80s excited. A roundup of karaoke-friendly tracks (31–40)
My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko
This song captures the thrilling moment of a new encounter that makes the heart dance with the arrival of spring.
Tomoko Kuwae’s clear, translucent voice gently wraps the flutter of a love sparked by a chance meeting in an elevator.
The piece beautifully portrays the feeling of one’s heart being set free as the seasons shift from the end of winter to spring.
Released in 1979, it became well-loved as a commercial song for POLA cosmetics and ranked 12th on the Oricon charts.
In 2013, a bossa nova–style arrangement was also released, revealing a new charm.
It’s a highly recommended track for older listeners who wish to spend a heartwarming moment wrapped in fond memories.
Come back.Matsumura Kazuko
Kazuko Matsumura’s “Kaette Koi yo” is her debut single, released in April 1980.
The lyrics mention Mount Iwaki in Aomori Prefecture, a major apple-growing region, and the song’s charm lies in its nostalgic yearning for one’s hometown.
It won her first Newcomer Award at the Japan Record Awards and led to her first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, earning support across generations.
It’s recommended for those who hold feelings for someone from the past or want to recall their hometown.
How about humming along with someone in their 80s and reminiscing about those days?
Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko
Totoko Sugawara, known for her distinctive, wistful vibrato, was called the Queen of Elegy and is also famous as the very first singer to perform on NHK’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen, which everyone knows.
She moved to Tokyo at the age of nine for an audition, where her talent blossomed, and together with her father, the composer Akira Mutsu, she released numerous masterpieces.
Her signature song, “Tsuki ga Tottemo Aoi Kara” (Because the Moon Is So Very Blue), became a million-selling hit in an era when the music market was much smaller than it is today, making her a household name across Japan.
For many seniors, it’s a song right at the heart of their youthful days, so it could be a great choice for recreational activities or background music in senior care facilities.
Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko
Shizuko Kasagi’s “Tokyo Boogie-Woogie” is a classic with an irresistibly catchy rhythm that everyone recognizes.
Released in 1947 after World War II, it became a beacon of cheer for ordinary people.
Covered by numerous artists and brought back into the spotlight by NHK’s 2023 morning drama “Boogie Woogie,” it continues to be loved across generations.
It’s a song that can bring smiles when you sing or listen to it together at karaoke with people in their 80s.
Ozasiki Song
It was sung in 1964 by Hiroshi Wada and the Mahina Stars along with Kazuko Matsuo.
While the Tokyo Olympics likely helped, the economy at the time was far from strong, yet the song became a massive hit with total sales of 2.5 million copies, setting a new record for record sales back then.
Thanks to its musical style, it also became wildly popular at drinking parties across the country: people would sing just the first verse, then others around them would join in with humorous parody verses and enjoy themselves.
It’s said that it can be even more enjoyable at senior care facilities’ recreational events if, in addition to singing the original lyrics, participants share parody versions they know.
Kawachi Ondo
Kawachi Ondo, one of the folk songs best known from Bon Odori, is said to have formed through a blend and arrangement of indigenous ondo and folk tunes that were sung in the area corresponding to the southeastern part of present-day Osaka Prefecture.
Because it came to be sung primarily as a Bon dance song, it has deep ties to Buddhism and also carries the character of a requiem.
Although Kawachi Ondo was born in a single locality, the 1961 record Teppō-bushi Kawachi Ondo became a million-seller, spreading its name not only throughout Japan but overseas as well.
For older listeners, just hearing the sound might be enough to set their hands moving involuntarily.
A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika / Aoi Shirou
Debuted in 1986 as a Takeda Pharmaceutical commercial song, performed as a duet by Tetsuya Takeda and Yoshimi Ashikawa.
Initially, only the chorus was created for advertising, but due to its overwhelming response, it took the unusual path of being released as a record—the song “Otoko to Onna no Love Game.” It later became widely known as a duet by Mika Hino and Shiro Aoi.
The song enjoys high popularity in karaoke and is considered a classic sung across generations.
It’s especially a crowd-pleaser at karaoke contests in senior facilities, so be sure to sing it together and have fun!
Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi
“Onna no Scorpion,” the 25th single by Kenichi Mikawa, was released in 1972.
It’s distinctive for beginning with the word “iie” (“No”), and it’s one of his most widely recognized songs.
According to one interpretation, the lyrics that start with “No” convey: even if you tell me to break up, my answer is no.
If you think I’m an easy, understanding woman, you’re gravely mistaken.
You may think this is just a fling, but I won’t end it.
You might find it strange, but I’m single‑minded to the point of staking my life on it.
If that’s the intended meaning, it fits remarkably well and feels convincing, doesn’t it? Taking time to savor the lyrics is one way to enjoy a song, so give it a try if you like.
a bright red sunMisora Hibari
The song “Makka na Taiyō” (The Crimson Sun), released in 1967, was performed by Hibari Misora together with Jackie Yoshikawa and the Blue Comets.
It was originally created for an album commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hibari Misora’s career, but thanks to strong praise among the staff and the encouragement of Misora’s mother, Kimie Kato, it was released as a single and became a massive hit, selling 1.4 million copies.
The song, which sings of a blazing love lasting only a single summer, has since been covered by many musicians.
Its powerful rhythm is sure to lift the spirits of listeners.
tricolor violetSakurada Junko
Let me introduce a song by Junko Sakurada that beautifully captures springtime scenes with her gentle, translucent voice.
Released in February 1974, it features a strikingly pure, idol-like melody.
Through the motif of tricolor violets, it quietly tells of a first love and cherished memories.
The lyrics gracefully express the delicacy and fragility of budding feelings, resonating deeply with listeners.
The song reached No.
10 on the Oricon charts and was widely loved by young people at the time.
It was frequently featured on radio and TV music shows, and for many, it has become a memorable anthem of their youth.
I hope you can spend a heartwarming moment, listening to that nostalgic voice as you bask in the cheerful warmth of spring.