[For Seniors] Songs to Sing in June: Recommended Choices for Karaoke Activities

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Ladybug Samba Cherish Cherish

The Japanese folk duo Cherish is centered around the married couple Yoshitaka Matsuzaki and Etsuko Matsuzaki from Aichi Prefecture.

Even people who don’t know much about them may have heard the song Tentedōmushi no Samba (Ladybug Samba).

With its catchy, easy-to-remember melody that has been sung across generations, it’s perfect for karaoke.

On a clear day after the rain, if you spot a ladybug, you might just find yourself humming this tune.

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UFO [Furitsuke] / PINK LADY

This song, released in 1977 by Pink Lady, the female idol duo that produced numerous hits from the late 1970s through the 1980s, was created by the golden duo of lyricist Yū Aku and composer Shunichi Tokura.

Their innovative choreography shines in this track as well—the “UFO” pose in the intro is something everyone remembers imitating.

The song itself is, of course, excellent, but when it comes to Pink Lady, it’s ultimately the choreography that truly defines them.

Rainy Moondōyō

Nursery Rhyme: The Rainy Moon

This children’s song, “Amefuri Otsukisan” (The Moon in the Rain), likens the moon to a bride, and there are said to be two interpretations of its lyrics.

One is that Ujō Noguchi, who wrote the lyrics, composed it to show compassion for his wife, who rode on horseback in the rain and took two days to come to him as a bride—an interpretation that reflects the customs of the time when the song was written.

The other is that it was written about Noguchi’s daughter, who passed away at a young age—perhaps expressing a father’s feelings as he imagines his daughter reaching marrying age and becoming a bride.

Although the melody is sorrowful, just reading the lyrics alone is enough to make one’s heart ache.

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Imperial Regent Declaration

Masashi Sada’s “Kampaku Sengen” literally sings about how he wants women to treat him, like a regent.

Depending on the generation, the values in its lyrics have at times been loved and at other times questioned.

Precisely because the song sparked so much discussion, many older listeners may find plenty of lines they relate to.

And since it’s not something you can usually say out loud, voicing it at karaoke might be a good way to relieve stress.

June is also the season of June brides, so this marriage-themed song could be a great pick.

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Yuuki

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When the Rain Stops ~ Yukiji Asaoka

“When the Rain Stops” was released by Yukiji Asaoka on October 21, 1970.

It became a big hit the following year, 1971.

The song conveys a woman’s sorrowful feelings toward a man.

Its lyrics evoke a poignant scene of a woman standing alone in her room, with the rain mirroring the situation of the man leaving for someone else, heightening the sense of heartache.

Haven’t most of us experienced heartbreak at least once in our youth? It might make you feel a bit sad to sing, but why not choose it as a song that brings back memories of your younger days?

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Nanaka

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