Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 50s: classic and popular Japanese hits
As of 2023, those in their 50s likely spent their sensitive teenage and twenties years experiencing in real time the golden age of Japan’s music industry—from late-70s New Music through 90s J-POP.
Each of you must have your own songs filled with memories.
In this feature, we’ve gathered tracks we recommend for all of you—songs that will likely resonate and move you.
We hope they help you relive and enjoy your younger days.
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Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 50s: Japanese classics and popular tracks (91–100)
LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE
Here’s a song released by DREAMS COME TRUE in 1995.
Among their singles, it achieved their highest sales and topped the Oricon year-end chart.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Aishiteiru to Ittekure,” starring Etsushi Toyokawa and Takako Tokiwa, and since the drama was extremely popular, many people likely remember it vividly.
In 1998, it was included in high school music textbooks, becoming a song beloved across generations.
Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai
This song was released in 1995 as the theme song for the drama “Hoshi no Kinka,” and it was sung by Noriko Sakai, known as “Nori-P.” Songs that become drama themes really do leave a strong impression.
Both Emi Makiho, who wrote the lyrics, and Tetsuro Oda, who composed the music, have done self-covers of this track, so it might be fun to compare their versions.
If you sing it while reminiscing about that time, the chorus would probably turn into a big sing-along.
It’s a great song that has stood the test of time.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced plenty of tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 50s—how was it? Did you find a favorite or a song full of memories? While picking the tracks this time, I really felt that songs from the ’80s and ’90s are a treasure trove of moving melodies. I’m sure there are still songs we haven’t managed to include yet, so if that’s the case, please let the editorial team know—“Hey, you missed this one!!”