Energizing songs recommended for women in their 50s

Return to MyselfHamada Mari

Return to Myself

Mari Hamada, the female artist who sparked a pop-rock boom in Japan.

Known for her vibrant vocals, she has produced numerous classics with her upbeat rock sound.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Return to Myself.

It’s a powerful track, yet the vocal range isn’t very wide, and the melodic leaps aren’t extreme.

For women in their 50s, whose lower to mid register tends to gain richness, it’s an especially singable song.

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Summertime BluesWatanabe Misato

Summertime Blues

This is a classic song that captures the dazzling yet bittersweet romance of youth spent by the summer shore.

It was the first single for which Misato Watanabe both wrote the lyrics and composed the music, and her emotions are beautifully expressed through vivid scenes.

The lyrics, which layer the ebb and flow of love over the small, everyday landscapes of life, are deeply moving.

Included on the album “tokyo,” the song was released in May 1990 and reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

It also drew attention as the theme for a Meiji Life insurance commercial.

With a melody infused with blues elements and a memorable saxophone interlude, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to when reminiscing about summer or spending a quiet night thinking of someone special.

Unwavering WishTamura Naomi

Naomi Tamura “Unyielding Wish” feat. Akio Dobashi × Shunsuke Ishikawa × Koji Hasegawa × Yoshio Nomura

Resounding with a sound that embodies an unyielding will to push forward without giving up on dreams and goals, it stirs the listener’s heart with fiery emotion.

Woven by Naomi Tamura, this rock-tinged, youth-infused piece carries a message of courage to overcome hardships time and again.

Released in November 1994, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth and was also included on the album N’ and the acclaimed GOLDEN☆BEST.

Mirroring the protagonist’s doubts and inner conflicts as well as their determined, forward-looking stance, it achieved remarkable synergy.

It’s the perfect song to gently nudge you from behind when you want to move forward but can’t quite take that first step.

CHA CHA CHAIshii Akemi

CHA CHA CHA

This song portrays a heroine living freely and with confidence.

It beautifully captures the image of an independent woman of its time, while the distinctive Latin-inspired rhythm leaves a striking impression.

Akemi Ishii’s husky vocals vividly convey both an unwavering inner strength that resists temptation and an urban coolness.

Released as her debut in August 1986, the song was used as the theme for the drama “Otoko to Onna Nanatsu no Natsu Monogatari” (Men and Women: Seven Summer Stories) and topped the Oricon annual singles chart.

It was also chosen as the entrance march for the 59th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in spring 1987.

It’s a highly recommended track when you want to be reminded of the importance of living true to yourself.

CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Cheers

This is one of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s signature works, carrying a warm message of blessing to celebrate new beginnings.

Loved by many as an anthem cheering on those stepping onto life’s big stage, it’s a heartwarming piano folk ballad that gently stands by you and gives you the courage to move forward.

Released in September 1980, the song was born from the feeling of congratulating a friend on their wedding, then re-recorded in 1988 and became a major hit.

It also became familiar as the theme song for Kirin Lager Beer commercials in the 1990s.

It’s a powerful song of encouragement that stays close when you or your friends are at life’s milestones or starting anew, and when you need a lift yourself.

September RainŌta Hiromi

September Rain

A spirited song by Hiromi Ohta, whose presence shines through a character that combines a cute vocal approach with a discotheque-like pop sensibility.

Stylishly crafted, it’s been elevated into a work that lifts your mood and resonates perfectly even with women in their 50s.

desperate situation; a predicament with no way out; a crisis pointYamaguchi Momoe

Desperate Situation / Momoe Yamaguchi

This is an uplifting song by Momoe Yamaguchi that enhances a glamorous atmosphere with her cool idol image and charming looks, as well as the quality of the melodic lines.

It has a radiant mood that is easy for women in their 50s to relate to and is crafted to reliably lift your spirits.