[For Seniors] Popular Summer Songs: Selections That Liven Up Karaoke
In many senior care facilities, there are opportunities to sing during recreation time or exercise sessions.
Staff members may sometimes struggle to choose songs that suit older adults.
In such cases, songs with seasonal themes are highly recommended.
Singing songs that match the season can help older adults feel the passage of the four seasons.
If the songs are ones they sang in childhood, some may look back on the past with fond memories.
This time, we’ve gathered many songs with a summer theme.
Please enjoy a fun time with summer songs.
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[For Seniors] Popular Summer Songs: Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers (51–60)
Ice Cream SongSakushi: Satō Yoshimi / Sakkyoku: Hattori Kōichi
“The Ice Cream Song” is a cheerful tune that blows away the summer heat.
Older adults may have sung it together with their children or grandchildren.
The lyrics are charming, comparing the way we eat ice cream to a fairytale prince.
With this cool, refreshing ice cream song, seniors can also feel the season during the hot summer.
Since it’s a popular song that aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” it may already be familiar to many older adults.
Singing it together at a care facility could create fun summer memories for everyone.
Tokyo Olympic OndoSakushi: Miyata Takashi / Sakkyoku: Koga Masao
“Tokyo Olympic Ondo” is a lively song that blows away the summer heat.
It seems like older adults could join in by clapping along and humming the lyrics, too.
Some people might even feel nostalgic for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
By the way, there’s also “Tokyo Olympic Ondo 2020,” which slightly rearranges the lyrics.
It could be fun to compare the two versions.
Since it’s an ondo, try forming a circle to dance like a Bon Odori, or get creative by using it for exercise.
Please do enjoy it together with older adults.
Title (1–10)
Hawaii airport flightSakushi: Saeki Takao / Sakkyoku: Sasaki Shun’ichi
“Hawai Airport Flight” is a song that expresses nostalgic feelings for Hawaii.
It features a bright, cheerful melody and has a friendly atmosphere that older adults can easily enjoy.
In times like today when traveling abroad is difficult—Hawaii included—many people have likely longed for it.
Released in 1950, this song has been loved by many for decades.
Incorporating it into facility recreation or exercise time can help older adults have a fun and engaging experience.
With its everlasting-summer Hawaiian vibe, it also evokes a sense of the season—why not give it a try and sing along?
In conclusion
We introduced some recommended summer songs for seniors.
Did you find any favorites? Summer brings a variety of events, doesn’t it? Just listening to songs for fireworks festivals or Bon Odori can help you fully enjoy the seasonal atmosphere.
Please feel free to use the songs we introduced here as references for recreation BGM or for choosing karaoke tracks!