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