[Sing for your health!] Popular songs among seniors. Also recommended for recreational activities.
Music has always enriched people’s hearts, no matter the era.
For older adults as well, there are surely countless songs filled with memories.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are popular among seniors.
Just listening to a nostalgic tune can make you feel as if you’ve time-traveled back to those days.
Let’s listen to the songs you used to sing when you were young and reminisce together.
For seniors, singing can support health by improving cardiopulmonary function, stimulating the brain, and promoting emotional stability.
Of course, it’s wonderful to listen to your favorite songs—and we recommend humming along too.
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[Sing for Your Health!] Popular Songs Among Seniors. Also Recommended for Recreation (61–70)
Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruo
Haruo Minami’s “Chanchiki Okesa” is a classic whose heartwarming lyrics and nostalgic melody make it truly captivating.
It was his debut single in 1957 and became a massive hit, selling over 2.2 million copies.
The song embodies the feelings of people who left their hometowns to work, and it may be especially memorable for older listeners.
A film of the same title was also released in 1958.
How about humming it softly while recalling evenings spent at night market stalls? It could be a lovely time to relax both body and mind while soaking in a sense of nostalgia.
Be my bride.Kayama Yūzō
Yuzo Kayama’s “Oyome ni Oide” is a romantic song released in 1966.
It portrays a love confession set against the backdrop of the sea and a boat, with the memorable lyric: “If you find your happiness on this boat, I’ll come right back, so come be my bride.” It conveys the feeling of thinking about a loved one even when far apart.
For older listeners, it may be a nostalgic song that brings back memories of their youth.
Listening to it might rekindle memories of past romances.
It’s also fun to hum along together.
Let’s enjoy moving our bodies while being soothed by the heartwarming lyrics and melody.
Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko
Until We Meet Again is Kiyohiko Ozaki’s famous masterpiece.
It beautifully portrays the deep emotions of love and parting.
The lyrics, which sing of the moment of farewell, resonate deeply with listeners.
After its release in 1971, it won numerous awards and even appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It has been widely loved, even being selected as an image song for sporting events.
This song is recommended when you want to bask in nostalgia or overcome a farewell with someone important.
It’s also lovely to hum along with older adults.
Its memorable vocals can help refresh both mind and body.
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
This song, which sings of departure and hope, is a classic that resonates with many older listeners.
Momoe Yamaguchi’s gentle yet powerful voice gives listeners a push forward.
Released in November 1978, it was also used as a campaign song for Japan National Railways.
It is often performed at life’s milestones, such as graduation and weddings, and is loved across generations.
March brings the feeling of spring’s arrival.
In this season of new beginnings, why not listen to this song, bask in nostalgic memories, and feel hope for tomorrow?
Sorry, please forgive me.Kasuga Hachirō
Kasuga Hachirō’s “Gomen yo Kanben na” is a classic that even older adults can easily warm to.
The lyrics, filled with regret for the past and feelings for a loved one, truly resonate.
The phrase “I never let myself say I love you” conveys the emotions of a man who couldn’t be honest.
Combined with the emotive singing characteristic of enka, it’s a song that evokes nostalgia.
Humming along with older adults could spark lively reminiscences.
Singing can also improve cardiopulmonary function and stimulate the brain, so it’s recommended for health as well.
Itako GasaHashi Yukio
“Itako-gasa” is Yukio Hashi’s debut song.
Its melody, which evokes nostalgia and warmth, is quite memorable.
The lyrics portray a traveler’s inner conflict and longing for home, and they truly resonate.
Since its release in 1960, it has been a beloved classic for many people.
It’s also the song that laid the foundation for Hashi’s career.
Listening to it seems likely to spark warm conversations along with fond memories.
Older listeners may have often heard it in their youth.
With its relaxed tempo, it might be nice to hum along while doing some light exercises.
Second-son crowShirane Kazuo
“Jinanbo Karasu” is known as a big hit by Kazuo Shirane.
It’s a memorable song that was also used as a movie theme.
The lyrics capture the bittersweet feelings of a second son setting out on a journey.
They depict walking through sleet, budding romance, and the choices one makes in life.
For older listeners, it may be a song that brings back memories of their youth.
Shirane’s powerful voice and the deeply emotional melody resonate in the heart.
It’s fun to hum along together, and it can also spark conversations as people look back on the old days.