[For Seniors] Crowd-Pleasers! Recommended Songs Everyone Can Enjoy Together in October
At senior care facilities and similar settings, let’s try singing songs that reflect the season.
This time, we’ll introduce songs with an October theme.
We’ve chosen a wide range, from children’s songs to popular tunes.
Some seniors may recall singing them in childhood or hearing them after entering the workforce.
From there, conversations may naturally expand.
Singing also helps with oral exercises.
Even those who are reluctant to sing can still enjoy participating in the recreation through hand clapping and other activities—there are many ways to have fun.
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Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi
With its signature catchphrase, Kiyoshi Hikawa’s debut single “Hakonê Hachiri no Hanjirō” quickly became widely known.
Beyond his powerful vocals, his handsome looks won broad acceptance among younger women who had previously been less interested in enka, propelling him to instant nationwide stardom.
The song’s phrases function as a call-and-response with fans, reportedly creating an electrifying atmosphere at concerts.
Thanks to this, the song is widely recognized and enjoys great popularity at karaoke.
It’s also sure to liven up recreational activities at senior care facilities.
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu
Its charm lies in the way you can enjoy it by expressing a heartwarming classic through full-body movement.
It’s a song that lets you share the joy of connecting with others along with a simple, familiar melody.
Released by Kyu Sakamoto in 1964, it became one of his signature songs alongside “Ue o Muite Arukou” (“Sukiyaki”).
Based on an American folk song, Toshito Kimura wrote the Japanese lyrics with wishes for peace and friendship.
A heartwarming experience in the Philippines inspired the creation of this song, and it is said to have spread through activities at the YMCA.
It has been widely used in films and commercials and has long been cherished in educational settings.
Why not enjoy clapping and body movements together with seniors and let the conversation blossom with fond memories?
In conclusion
Every song has the feeling of October, as autumn deepens.
You’ve probably heard or even hummed them at least once, haven’t you? With songs themed around October, even those who find it hard to sense the seasons may be able to feel a hint of autumn.
Please make use of the songs introduced here for recreation and other activities.