Easy-to-sing songs recommended for women in their 80s: a reference for choosing karaoke tracks!

Across this wide fieldMoriyama Ryoko

Across this wide field

Set against a vast open field, this folk song celebrates hope, dreams, and free love.

Its clear vocals and breezy melody line are distinctive, giving listeners a sense of liberation and peacefulness.

Released in January 1967, the piece marked an important turning point in Ryoko Moriyama’s musical career.

It was broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta in April 1974 and quickly gained nationwide popularity.

The lyrics, which evoke harmony with nature, are filled with a warmth that soothes the heart.

It’s a song you can sing freely, so relax and enjoy it when you perform it at karaoke.

Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi

Becoming a Thousand Winds

Masafumi Akikawa’s “Sen no Kaze ni Natte” is a masterpiece whose moving message of remembrance for the departed—and the idea that they continue to live on within nature—touches the heart.

Akikawa’s magnificent vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in May 2006, the song perfectly marries Man Arai’s lyrics with Akikawa’s voice.

It became a major hit following his stunning performance at the 57th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Carried by a gentle melody, his singing offers comfort and gentle healing to those who have lost someone dear.

It’s a piece that stirs new emotion each time you listen—or sing along.

Leaving sunny Tosa behindPegī Hayama

Leaving sunny Tosa behind

A masterpiece whose Peggy Hayama’s singing voice resonates in the heart.

It beautifully expresses the nostalgia of those who have left their hometown.

The lyrics overflow with love for the scenery and culture of Tosa, and are sure to strike a chord with everyone.

Released in May 1959, it became a huge hit, selling over one million copies in about a year.

It was also used in a film of the same name and gained even more popularity, with Peggy Hayama herself appearing in it.

If you sing it while recalling fond memories and dear people, you’ll feel the song’s charm even more deeply.

Its gentle tempo makes it easy to sing, so give it a try at karaoke.

Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi

Rimi Natsukawa “Nada Sousou” Music Video

Tears for You (Nada Sōsō) is a classic whose crystal-clear, beautiful vocals by Rimi Natsukawa and refreshing Okinawan sound resonate deeply in the heart.

The lyrics, filled with poignant feelings for a beloved person who has passed away, gently accompany the listener.

Upon its release in 2001, it became a huge hit in Okinawa and has continued to be cherished for many years.

Its calm melody is easy to sing for people of all generations, and it’s a song we especially hope those at life’s turning points will sing.

Hold your thoughts for your loved one close, and sing it with a relaxed heart.

A Woman’s HarborŌtsuki Miyako

A Woman’s Harbor

Miyako Ōtsuki’s “Onna no Minato” (A Woman’s Harbor) is a classic that portrays the poignant emotions of a woman set against a port town.

Its enka-style melody and heartrending lyrics match beautifully, and Ōtsuki’s powerful yet exquisite vocals are utterly captivating.

Since its 1983 release, it has been cherished especially by enka fans, and it became a major hit following her first appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The lyrics, which evoke the image of a woman wandering a port town in search of a lost love, resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a song I recommend for those in their 80s, but its singable style transcends generations, making it a must-sing for anyone who wants to experience a Showa-era masterpiece.

paper craneOka Midori

paper crane

A song that weaves cherished feelings of first love into an origami crane resonates deeply through Midori Oka’s clear, pure voice.

The lyrics are striking, capturing both the heartache of unrequited love and the hope that, with the arrival of spring, love will finally blossom.

Released in February 2019, it became a significant piece in Midori Oka’s career.

Its warm melody and emotionally rich vocals make it perfect for those who wish to sing with thoughts of someone dear.

With its relaxed tempo, it’s also easy for older listeners to sing and enjoy while reminiscing about days gone by.

Memories SakeKobayashi Sachiko

Omoidezake

A song that showcases Sachiko Kobayashi’s vocal prowess, reminiscent of a chanson singer.

The melody, carried by a gently subdued accompaniment, seeps into the heart and can bring tears to your eyes as you listen.

The lyrics, which tenderly recount a breakup with a lover, vividly portray a woman reminiscing with a drink in hand.

Although it was initially treated as a B-side upon its release in January 1979, it gained major attention through cable radio, and became so popular that the jacket and track order were changed for its reissue.

For Kobayashi, it was a landmark track that helped her emerge from a long slump.

Its deeply seasoned vocals are sure to resonate especially with listeners rich in life experience, and it’s a piece I particularly recommend to women.