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.

Playlist

Songs that get women in their 80s excited: A roundup of tracks also great for karaoke
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	NoraKadokura Yuki		Yuki Kadokura's signature enka-pop songs
2	snow camelliaKobayashi Sachiko		A signature song that likens a mother’s strength to a snow camellia
3	Happiness is here.ōtsu yoshiko		Yoshiko Ōtsu’s Hopeful Classic Song Introduction
4	Life won’t give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeSegawa Eiko		Eiko Segawa’s signature song that portrays the bond between a married couple
5	Harbor Town No. 13Misora Hibari		Introduction to Misora Hibari's classic song depicting harbor town scenery
6	A Woman’s HarborŌtsuki Miyako		A classic enka song set in a port town
7	Jindo MonogatariTendō Yoshimi		Jindo Monogatari is a moving song that wishes for a reunion
8	Love RadiantMisora Hibari		Aisansan is a masterpiece that sings of the joys of life and love.
9	Rain at JogashimaChō Hoyūki		An enka masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak
10	A solitary journey through SatsumaMizumori Kaori		An emotional masterpiece about Kagoshima’s scenery
11	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s Showa-era classic “From the Northern Inn”
12	Woman of the Kiso RoadHarada Yuuri		A classic enka song that portrays the heartbreak of lost love set against the Kiso Road
13	The Northernmost RouteKouzai Kaori		Overcoming heartbreak with Kaori Kozai’s enka
14	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		Love Vacation is a nostalgic classic song
15	Asuka River Love SongHattori Hiroko		A gem of a masterpiece by Hiroko Hattori that interweaves the worldview of the Manyoshu with the stirrings of love.
16	Alone on the Iwami roadNagai Yuko		An enka song portraying the travel sentiment of a woman bearing the pain of heartbreak
17	Melancholy HarborTagawa Toshi-mi		A popular song portraying parting and lingering feelings in a port town
18	Two Drifting CloudsJinno Mika		A heartwarming song about feelings for a loved one
19	Jongara Onna-bushiNagayama Yōko		A composition depicting the life of a female Tsugaru-shamisen player
20	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		A masterpiece that expresses the diversity of life
21	Two-person sakekawanaka miyuki		A Showa-era classic by Miyuki Kawanaka that depicts the love between a married couple
22	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa’s signature song, a classic themed around adultery
23	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		Step by step forward, a song of hope, with high spirits
24	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio, Yoshinaga Sayuri		The charm of the classic youth song “Along the Flow of the Stars”
25	atonementTeresa Ten		Introducing the appeal of Teresa Teng’s classic song “Tsugunai”
26	Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe		Let’s dance to Showa-era classics and relive nostalgic memories.
27	Pineapple Princesstashiro midori		A sweet tone that soothes the heart with tropical melodies
28	Ozasiki Song		In the year of the Tokyo Olympics, a smash-hit song became popular.
29	Kawachi Ondo		Kawachi Ondo is a thriving folk song style from Osaka.
30	The Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chan		A song of memories about nature and departure
31	wheat fieldOyonēzu		A gentle country song, a Tohoku-dialect classic
32	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
33	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo		A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
34	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s soul-stirring masterpiece
35	school daysPegī Hayama		Peggy Hayama is a Japanese singer of the song 'Gakusei Jidai' (Student Days).
36	Premonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~Minami Saori		Syoko Minami’s gentle singing voice gracefully portrays mature romance.
37	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s youth song, a moving theme song
38	Cotton MoodAnri		Relive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
39	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s spring classic, a heartwarming masterpiece
40	My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko		A classic song that portrays springtime encounters and the thrill of love
41	tricolor violetSakurada Junko		A masterpiece by Junko Sakurada depicting spring scenes
42	Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko		The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
43	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival
44	IzakayaItsuki Hiroshi		A masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
45	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		Tears for You, a famous song that expresses the heart of Okinawa
46	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika / Aoi Shirou		Takeda Pharmaceutical’s commercial song becomes a hit duet classic
47	Come back.Matsumura Kazuko		Feeling nostalgic for my hometown with Kazuko Matsumura’s debut song
48	teacherMori Masako		Masako Mori’s debut song “Sensei” is a classic of the Showa era.
49	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		“Scorpio Woman” is a song about a woman who refuses to accept a breakup.
50	a bright red sunMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora's 'Bright Red Sun' was a huge hit, selling 1.4 million copies.
51	The Apple SongNamiki Michiko		A famous song that sings of hope and love, and a wish for peace.
52	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s love song depicts the bond between husband and wife.
53	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		Tokyo Boogie-Woogie is a postwar classic that is still loved today.