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Songs that get men in their 90s excited: A roundup of classic karaoke recommendations

Aren’t there many men in their 90s who still love to sing? Many enjoy going to karaoke with family and friends, and quite a few like karaoke activities at care facilities.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that are sure to get men in their 90s excited! Use it to find songs for people in their 90s to sing, and it can also help younger generations choose songs when going to karaoke together with them.

We’ve focused on classic Showa-era hits, so you’ll likely find many songs that are familiar across generations.

Let’s dive right in!

Playlist

Songs that get men in their 90s excited: A roundup of classic karaoke recommendations
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1eastAlright, that’s enough.Ueki Hitoshi
Alright, that's enough.Ueki Hitoshiplay_arrow
A classic that breezily sings about everyday emotions
2eastThree Men in Traveling Attiredikku mine
Three Men in Traveling Attiredikku mineplay_arrow
A classic song from the Showa era that expresses a man's passion and the beauty of Japan.
3eastOtomi-sanKasuga Hachirō
Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirōplay_arrow
Hachiro Kasuga’s famous song, with an emotion-filled singing voice
4eastHey, Nakamura!Wakahara Ichirō
Hey, Nakamura!Wakahara Ichirōplay_arrow
The classic Showa-era hit song “Hey, Nakamura-kun” becomes a big hit.
5eastLadies and gentlemenMurata Hideo
Ladies and gentlemenMurata Hideoplay_arrow
The importance of expressing life's emotions honestly
6eastSōemonchō Bluesheiwa katsuji to daakuhosu
Sōemonchō Bluesheiwa katsuji to daakuhosuplay_arrow
Soemoncho Blues, a soul-stirring masterpiece
7eastA Migratory Bird with a GuitarKobayashi Akira
A Migratory Bird with a GuitarKobayashi Akiraplay_arrow
Akira Kobayashi’s classic song: the romance of a wandering man.
8eastThe Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō
The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurōplay_arrow
The charm of Atsuro Okamoto’s classic song, “Highland Train”
9eastA city sandwich board manTsuruta Koji
A city sandwich board manTsuruta Kojiplay_arrow
A timeless song that resonates in the heart, singing of hope after the war
10east12th graderFunaki Kazuo
12th graderFunaki Kazuoplay_arrow
The masterpiece that portrays youth, 'High School Senior,' resonates deeply in the heart.
11eastA Love Story in GinzaYūjirō Ishihara · Junko Makimura
A Love Story in Ginza Ishihara Yūjirō · Makimura Junkoplay_arrow
Yujiro Ishihara’s famous song, a bittersweet love ballad
12eastNorthern SpringSen Masao
Northern SpringSen Masaoplay_arrow
Masao Sen's famous song that sings of longing for his hometown
13eastThe Flower Girl of TokyoHaruo Oka
The Flower Girl of Tokyo Haruo Okaplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays the pathos of a flower-selling girl in postwar Tokyo
14eastThe Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku
The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisakuplay_arrow
Eisaku Okawa’s classic song “Sazanka no Yado”
15eastBrother ShipsToba Ichirō
Brother ShipsToba Ichirōplay_arrow
Let's sing Ichiro Toba's classic song 'Kyodai-bune' (Brothers' Ship).
16eastDrifters’ Zundoko BushiZa Dorifutāzu
Drifters' Zundoko BushiZa Dorifutāzu
The Drifters' Zundoko-bushi, a classic song from the Showa era
17eastThe Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka
The Longed-For Hawaii Route Haruo Okaplay_arrow
Okada Haruo's classic that uplifted postwar Japan
18eastChanchiki OdesaMinami Haruo
Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruoplay_arrow
Haruo Minami’s smash hit, a classic that longs for one’s hometown
19eastThe Young Boss of HawaiiKayama Yūzō
The Young Boss of HawaiiKayama Yūzōplay_arrow
A classic that lifts the spirit: the blue sea of the tropics and a song of hope
20eastForever with youKayama Yūzō
Forever with youKayama Yūzōplay_arrow
Yuzo Kayama’s love song, a masterpiece that resonates in the hearts of youth
21eastLook up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu
Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
The classic song that brings hope and courage: “Ue o Muite Arukou” (Sukiyaki)
22eastBeach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu
Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzuplay_arrow
A representative song of the GS boom, a refreshing youth anthem by the seaside
23eastWhat a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu
What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzuplay_arrow
A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
24eastThe two are young.dikku mine
The two are young.dikku mineplay_arrow
The classic duet by Dick Mine and Reiko Hoshi
25eastHello from countries around the worldMinami Haruo
Hello from countries around the worldMinami Haruoplay_arrow
Haruo Minami’s Osaka Expo theme song, “Song of Peace.”
26eastBoyhoodInoue Yosui
BoyhoodInoue Yosuiplay_arrow
A youthful poem embraced by the timeless songs of Yosui Inoue
27eastWaltz of StarlightSen Masao
Waltz of StarlightSen Masaoplay_arrow
Masao Sen's classic 'Hoshikage no Waltz,' a song that sings of the melancholy of parting
28eastIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu
If you're happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
29eastSwim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato
Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masatoplay_arrow
Masato Shimon’s fun song about fish-shaped candy
30eastHanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi
Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshiplay_arrow
A moving classic that captures the allure of enka
31eastSake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigoplay_arrow
Eigo Kawashima’s classic song that depicts the pathos of life
32eastWords of FarewellKaientai
Words of FarewellKaientaiplay_arrow
“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
33eastTokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirō
Tokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
A classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.”
34eastBlue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō
Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
A masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
35eastBe my bride.Kayama Yūzō
Be my bride.Kayama Yūzōplay_arrow
Music of hope delivered with a gentle singing voice
36eastTraveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō
Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō
A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land