Female Singer-Songwriters of the ’60s: Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
We present a ranking of popular tracks and hidden gems by female singer-songwriters who were active and produced hits mainly in the 1960s.
These songs reflect the values and views on romance held by women at the time, so it might be interesting to listen with that in mind.
Playlist
| Female Singer-Songwriters of the ’60s: Popular Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | youKozaka Akiko |  play_arrow | Still beloved today as an iconic song representing the Showa era… |
| 2 | My loverGorin Mayumi |  play_arrow | Beloved by many as a quintessential ballad of the Showa era… |
| 3 | You’re Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango, aren’t you?Nakahara Meiko |  play_arrow | Masterpieces of Showa-era kayōkyoku: the origins of their distinctive titles and the background of their production |
| 4 | Plastic LoveTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | As classic songs from the Showa era are gaining renewed attention on social media and elsewhere, ... |
| 5 | FANTASYNakahara Meiko |  play_arrow | A positive breakup song, 'FANTASY…' |
| 6 | Forbidden LoveMoriyama Ryoko |  play_arrow | A masterpiece 60s folk love song |
| 7 | spring thunderfuki no tō |  play_arrow | Fuki no Tou’s “Shunrai” is a masterpiece that depicts parting and spring. |
| 8 | Hee, hee, hee, hee,EPO |  play_arrow | EPO’s upbeat songs have continued to be loved for nearly forty years. |
| 9 | wicked womanNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | This work, still beloved today as a classic from the Showa era, is... |
| 10 | foreignerKUBOTA Saki |  play_arrow | An intro that exudes an exotic atmosphere… |
| 11 | Stranger – Theme of the Silk RoadKUBOTA Saki |  play_arrow | The oriental phrase leaves such a strong impression… |
| 12 | 4:00 A.M.Ohnuki Taeko |  play_arrow | Taeko Onuki’s expression of the stillness before dawn… |
| 13 | SeptemberTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | A timeless song that resonates on a long autumn night, an autumn breeze in the heart. |
| 14 | contrailArai Yumi |  play_arrow | Widely regarded as a quintessential ballad of the Showa era... |
| 15 | April Fools in DecemberEPO |  play_arrow | A poignant tale of Christmas loneliness and heartbreak |
| 16 | White Winterfuki no tō |  play_arrow | A famous song by Fukinotō that sings of the end of autumn. |
| 17 | I bear a grudge.Nakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | The shock of Miyuki Nakajima’s song “Urami-masu” |
| 18 | era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A powerful singing voice you’ll never forget once you’ve heard it, and… |
| 19 | Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Miyuki Nakajima’s “Between the Sky and You” |
| 20 | girlGorin Mayumi |  play_arrow | Mayumi Itsuwa’s debut song: the quiet of winter and a young girl’s feelings |
| 21 | night after nightKurahashi Yoeko |  play_arrow | Yoeko Kurahashi’s “Yona Yona Yona,” a song that stirs the heart |
| 22 | Love, my deepest apologies for troubling you when you are so busy.Harayuko |  play_arrow | Southern All Stars’ Haruyoshi’s autumn classic, an eternal masterpiece |
| 23 | Women Who Fall in Love in SummerOhnuki Taeko |  play_arrow | Taeko Ohnuki’s cosmopolitan love song |
| 24 | Equator Girl: Dokki!Yamashita Kumiko |  play_arrow | Kumiko Yamashita’s 1982 hit song “Equator Girl Dokki” |
| 25 | curseYamazaki Hako |  play_arrow | A scary masterpiece themed around curses: “Curse” |
| 26 | Orie’s SongYamazaki Hako |  play_arrow | A moving enka song with lyrics by Hiroyuki Itsuki, sung by Hako Yamasaki. |
| 27 | The morning I had forgottenYamamoto Junko |  play_arrow | A song that gently portrays the youth of a red bird |
| 28 | I want to go back to that dayMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yuming's signature song, a Showa-era autumn tune |
| 29 | Surf Paradise, Ski ParadiseMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yuming’s classic winter song, heartwarming music |
| 30 | My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s classic Christmas song |
| 31 | Departing AutumnMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A classic from the young Yumi Matsutoya that delicately depicts an autumn scene |
| 32 | The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Depicting the heartrending feelings of a girl on the verge of parting |
| 33 | Message of RougeMatsutoya Yumi |  play_arrow | A classic song about standing up to infidelity and celebrating women's strength |
| 34 | Across this wide fieldMoriyama Ryoko |  play_arrow | A gentle song, Moriyama Ryoko’s debut, loved by people of all ages |
| 35 | Fly-day ChinatownYasuha |  play_arrow | Yasuha’s classic hit is popular for its exotic atmosphere and captivating lyrics. |
| 36 | When the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misato |  play_arrow | Misato Watanabe’s classic that depicts a springtime send-off |
| 37 | Mysterious Peach PieTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | Mariya Takeuchi’s hit song “Peach Pie” |
| 38 | stationTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | The city, which is experiencing a global revival boom... |
| 39 | December RainArai Yumi |  play_arrow | A poignant song about winter loneliness and heartbreak |
| 40 | If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi |  play_arrow | This song, still loved today as a classic from the Showa era... |
| 41 | Graduation PhotoArai Yumi |  play_arrow | A song of youthful bittersweetness and memories |
| 42 | Late Summer (A Season for One)Arai Yumi |  play_arrow | The end of love layered over the seasons’ scenery |