Tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 50s: classic and popular Japanese hits
Every listener has their own memories and personal connections to musical works.
This time, we’ve put together a selection of “tear-jerker” songs that are likely to be especially memorable for women in their 50s.
The focus is on hit songs from the 1980s to the 1990s and the popular ballads of the time.
As you read this article, we hope it helps you recall your own “good old days,” and that just hearing a melody or a line of lyrics will instantly bring back the atmosphere of that nostalgic era—letting you feel the power of music.
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Tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 50s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (31–40)
Wonderful DaysUNICORN
This song is a track from the album “SPRINGMAN,” released in 1993, and it drew attention as a piece written around the time of their breakup.
While the song has a languid, laid-back feel, the lyrics are deeply suggestive.
Though they’ve drifted apart now, they still hope that someday they can share the same dream again.
It’s a masterpiece brimming with that sentiment.
My RevolutionWatanabe Misato
A signature hit by Misato Watanabe released in 1986.
It’s a moving classic that brings back memories of youth.
Have you found yourself, before you knew it, living for someone else—your husband, your children? Listen to this song and spark a revolution within yourself once again.
It always begins with rain.ASKA
ASKA’s third single, released in 1991.
The opening phrase is so striking, isn’t it? The gentle sound, like a softly falling rain, seems to wrap your heart tenderly.
Just like in these lyrics, we all want to be cherished by someone, don’t we? Recommended for times when you’re tired and need quiet comfort.
I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi
Released in 2010.
Featured in a Shiseido IN&ON commercial.
It’s a situational love song about being confessed to by a former classmate at a school reunion.
Many people may have experienced something similar.
It’s a sweet-and-sour, nostalgic, slightly heart-wrenching tearjerker.
Embracing sleepless nightsZARD
ZARD’s fourth single, released in August 1992.
It came out right in the heyday of J-pop, a time when million-selling hits were coming one after another, so many people in their 50s may find this song familiar.
As an artist from Being, a label that was soaring alongside Avex at the time, the song is, in my view, perfectly produced to showcase 120% of ZARD vocalist Izumi Sakai’s charm.
Try listening to it while reflecting on your own experiences of sleepless nights.
Tear-Jerking Songs Recommended for Women in Their 50s: Classic and Popular Japanese Tracks (41–50)
Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~Koyanagi Yuki
This is the song Yuki Koyanagi debuted with in 1999, and I think it’s a ballad everyone admires.
Some of you might have listened to this track on repeat, right? Even if you think you’re tone-deaf, songs you’ve listened to a lot tend to stick in your memory, so when you actually sing them, you’ll often find you can surprisingly stay on pitch! So don’t be afraid to give it a try.
The A and B sections sit in a relatively calm range, but the pitch jumps up quickly from the chorus into the C section, so it feels great if you adjust the key to one that’s comfortable for you and sing the English parts too.
The accompaniment is solid, so you should still be able to sing it coolly even if you lower the key.
Overall, there’s no need to belt—sing with a light touch, keeping a head-voice feel in mind, and give it a try.
Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA
The 2018 collaboration between GReeeeN’s HIDE and MISIA, “Ai no Katachi feat.
HIDE (GReeeeN).” As a song that rivals “Aitakute Ima” and “Everything” in popularity, many women in their 50s are likely familiar with it.
This piece is arranged within a slightly narrower vocal range of mid1 A to mid2 F, making it easier to sing even for those who struggle with high notes.
However, the average pitch is mid1 G#, which is low for a women’s song, and the final big chorus features high phrases close to mixed voice.
Keep these two points in mind when singing.
