Tear-jerking songs for men in their 80s: a collection of timeless masterpieces that touch the heartstrings

For men in their 80s, many are deeply familiar with Showa-era pop and enka.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of moving classics from the Showa period that are sure to resonate with men in their 80s.

From heartrending romances and mutual, pure love to family bonds and farewells with loved ones, we’ve chosen songs that each carry their own story.

We hope this will be helpful for those in their 80s reading this, or for anyone who wants to gift a wonderful song to someone dear in their 80s.

Be sure to read the lyrics of each song and feel the emotions woven into them.

Playlist

Tear-jerking songs for men in their 80s: a collection of timeless masterpieces that touch the heartstrings
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		The Appeal and Life of Ikuzo Yoshi’s Masterpiece “Sake yo”
2	To say goodbyebiriibanban		A signature song of Billy BanBan, loved by a wide range of generations
3	pledge; vow; promise; (contextually also) bond of love/sexual unionItsuki Hiroshi		A famous song by Hiroshi Itsuki themed around bonds and vows
4	Northern SpringSen Masao		The Appeal and Appraisal of Masao Sen’s Classic Song “Kitaguni no Haru” (Spring in the North Country)
5	MotherMori Shinichi		A classic song that sings of gratitude and love for one’s mother
6	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		The classic song “Sake, Tears, Men and Women” accompanies life.
7	brandy glassIshihara Yūjirō		A famous love song by Yujiro Ishihara. Delicate lyrics and a powerful singing voice.
8	ultramarineTanimura Shinji		A classic song by Shinji Tanimura. Feelings for a child who died in the war
9	Withered Pampas Grass of the Showa Erasakura to ichirō		Showa-era masterpieces gave courage to many people.
10	Gardenia blossomWatanabe Tetsuya		Gardenia Flower, a classic song about the memories of heartbreak
11	Kanda Riverkaguya hime		Introduction to Kaguya-hime's smash hit song
12	Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki		A classic song that poignantly sings of the sorrow of parting with a lover
13	HeadlightNiinuma Kenji		Headlight, a masterpiece depicting the feelings of a man and woman heading north
14	MoonlightKuwana Masahiro		Masahiro Kuwana's classic heartbreak ballad
15	rapeseed blossomsYubara Masayuki		A warm song portraying unwavering love for one’s mother
16	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Keisuke Kuwata’s heartbreaking breakup ballad, a moving masterpiece
17	Words of FarewellKaientai		A heartwarming classic that portrays departure and farewell
18	Sanguisorba officinalis (Great burnet)sugimoto masato		Masato Sugimoto’s feelings toward his mother
19	I love youOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s heartrending youth love song
20	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		Akikawa Masafumi’s ballad, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
21	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		Masao Sen’s soul-stirring farewell song
22	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		The scenery of the northern country and the heart-stirring singing voice of Yoshikazu Ikuzō
23	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land
24	Lingering Snowiruka		Spring farewell song, a masterpiece by Iruka
25	Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō		Tokyo Station Melody: Hope in Life and the Journey
26	SaraiKayama Yūzō		A heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
27	A Man’s LifeKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s classic that sings of life