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		With a husky singing voice and powerful vocals, they...
2	Life won’t give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeSegawa Eiko		“Inochi Kurenai” is among Eiko Segawa’s enka songs…
3	snow camelliaKobayashi Sachiko		“Yukitsubaki” is one of Sachiko Kobayashi’s favorites…
4	A Woman’s HarborŌtsuki Miyako		It captivates with a wistful melody and lyrics that touch the heart...
5	Rain at JogashimaChō Hoyūki		Set on rainy Jogashima, it sings of the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment…
6	Love RadiantMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s classic song “Ai Sansan” is about life...
7	A solitary journey through SatsumaMizumori Kaori		An emotionally expressive singing voice and a skillful depiction of Kagoshima’s scenery…
8	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		Lyrics that seem to distill the subtleties of life—and Harumi Miyako…
9	Woman of the Kiso RoadHarada Yuuri		“Kisoji no Onna” is one of Yuri Harada’s signature songs...
10	Jindo MonogatariTendō Yoshimi		Yoshimi Tendo’s “Jindo Monogatari” is about Korea’s Jindo...
11	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		Chiyoko Shimakura’s song “Jinsei Iroiro” is about life…
12	The Northernmost RouteKouzai Kaori		An epic depiction of scenery interwoven with a wistful woman’s heart, weav…
13	Two-person sakekawanaka miyuki		“Futari-zake” is Miyuki Kawanaka’s 1980...
14	Jongara Onna-bushiNagayama Yōko		The passionate singing voice and the sound of the Tsugaru shamisen seep into the heart...
15	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		“Romance in the Summer” sung by The Peanuts is…
16	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.
17	Alone on the Iwami roadNagai Yuko		A heart-stirring enka interwoven with bittersweet travel sentiments...
18	Melancholy HarborTagawa Toshi-mi		Set in a port town, this song portrays parting and lingering regrets...
19	Two Drifting CloudsJinno Mika		A heartwarming song that weaves together feelings for someone special…
20	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		“Amagi-goe” is a 1986 release by Ishikawa…
21	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio, Yoshinaga Sayuri		The charm of the classic youth song “Along the Flow of the Stars”
22	atonementTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s “Tsugunai” is a breakup…
23	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		Step by step forward, a song of hope, with high spirits
24	Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe		Let’s dance to Showa-era classics and relive nostalgic memories.
25	school daysPegī Hayama		Peggy Hayama is a Japanese singer of the song 'Gakusei Jidai' (Student Days).
26	wheat fieldOyonēzu		A gentle country song, a Tohoku-dialect classic
27	Pineapple Princesstashiro midori		A sweet tone that soothes the heart with tropical melodies
28	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo		A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
29	Premonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~Minami Saori		Syoko Minami’s gentle singing voice gracefully portrays mature romance.
30	Cotton MoodAnri		Relive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
31	My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko		A classic song that portrays springtime encounters and the thrill of love
32	Come back.Matsumura Kazuko		Kazuko Matsumura’s “Kaette Koi yo” is, 198...
33	Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko		The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
34	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		Shizuko Kasagi’s “Tokyo Boogie-Woogie” is something that no one…
35	Ozasiki Song		In the year of the Tokyo Olympics, a smash-hit song became popular.
36	Kawachi Ondo		Kawachi Ondo is a thriving folk song style from Osaka.
37	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika / Aoi Shirou		Takeda Pharmaceutical’s commercial song becomes a hit duet classic
38	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		“Scorpio Woman” is a song about a woman who refuses to accept a breakup.
39	a bright red sunMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora's 'Bright Red Sun' was a huge hit, selling 1.4 million copies.
40	tricolor violetSakurada Junko		A masterpiece by Junko Sakurada depicting spring scenes
41	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s soul-stirring masterpiece
42	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s youth song, a moving theme song
43	IzakayaItsuki Hiroshi		A masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
44	The Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chan		A song of memories about nature and departure
45	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
46	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s spring classic, a heartwarming masterpiece
47	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival
48	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		“Nada Sousou” is an Okinawan song sung by Rimi Natsukawa...
49	teacherMori Masako		“Sensei” is the debut single of Masako Mori...
50	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s love song depicts the bond between husband and wife.
51	The Apple SongNamiki Michiko		A famous song that sings of hope and love, and a wish for peace.