Band song rankings popular among people in their 60s [2026]
Back in the day, many of you probably played instruments because you admired Western bands.
Even in your 60s, there’s still so much life ahead.
I’d love to help you discover wonderful music.
Don’t dismiss the idea of a band—please read through to the end and check it out.
Playlist
| Band song rankings popular among people in their 60s [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Cactus Flowerchūrippu |  play_arrow | A signature love song by Tulip that portrays parting and rebirth |
| 2 | Mary AnnTHE ALFEE |  play_arrow | THE ALFEE’s first major hit: a classic youth rock anthem |
| 3 | Journey of the Heartchūrippu |  play_arrow | The appeal of Tulip’s 1973 smash hit |
| 4 | Suddenly, SinbadSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | The appeal of Southern All Stars’ classic songs |
| 5 | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A representative song by Southern All Stars with a heartbreak theme |
| 6 | Tears of Magnolia ~acoustic~Sutādasuto☆Rebyū |  play_arrow | Introduction to Stardust Revue’s classic ballads |
| 7 | Street Corner of BetrayalKai Band |  play_arrow | Kai Band's 'Uragiri no Machikado' is easy to sing. |
| 8 | Funky Monkey BabyKyaroru |  play_arrow | Carol’s signature song, a refreshing rock tune |
| 9 | My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A love song about regret toward a loved one and the hope of starting over |
| 10 | Robinsonsupittsu |  play_arrow | A smash-hit classic that captures the bittersweetness of spring |
| 11 | The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth and the gentle kindness of heartbreak |
| 12 | Yoko of the Port, Yokohama, YokosukaDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando |  play_arrow | A richly narrative song that unfolds as if speaking to you... |
| 13 | Please give me wingsakai tori |  play_arrow | A classic song that celebrates youth’s freedom and individuality |
| 14 | Midsummer StrangerTHE ALFEE |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays a bittersweet summer romance |
| 15 | Body and soulDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando |  play_arrow | A deep, rich low-register singing that captivates both body and soul |
| 16 | homelessSera Masanori & Tsuisto |  | You could say that men in their 60s are the generation of rock’s heyday… |
| 17 | Run, Kotaro!Sorutī Shugā |  play_arrow | A masterpiece comedy song with a horse-racing commentary gag motif |
| 18 | That hateful girlKyaroru |  play_arrow | Eikichi Yazawa’s rock band, Carol. Da… |
| 19 | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A wistful love ballad by Southern All Stars |
| 20 | The Drunkard Has ReturnedZa Fōku Kurusedāzu |  play_arrow | A story about the protagonist and God after the protagonist dies in a drunk driving accident |
| 21 | FriendsREBECCA |  play_arrow | A classic youth anthem by REBECCA from the ’80s |
| 22 | Dancing All Nightmonta & burazāzu |  play_arrow | The major debut hit song by Monta & Brothers |
| 23 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | A classic by Spitz, the universal theme of love |
| 24 | Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia |  play_arrow | A message of courage and hope that asks about the meaning of life |
| 25 | ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG |  play_arrow | HOUND DOG’s rock song, Cup Noodles commercial |
| 26 | Slow BalladRC sakuseshon |  play_arrow | RC Succession releases Slow Ballad |
| 27 | TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | A classic in rock history, an anthem of courage and hope |
| 28 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA’s uplifting songs are moving. |
| 29 | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A gem-like ballad filled with warmth and gratitude |
| 30 | Children Who Don’t Know WarJirōzu |  play_arrow | Lyrics by Osamu Kitayama, composed by Jiro Sugita... |
| 31 | Goodbye once moreChekkāzu |  play_arrow | A famous ballad by The Checkers themed around farewell |
| 32 | Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS |  play_arrow | Miho Nakayama’s classic—sing it with care on the high notes. |
| 33 | Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (Going to School Version)Yokohama Ginbae |  play_arrow | The tsuppari and bosozoku that were hugely popular in the 1980s… |
| 34 | Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B |  play_arrow | Hit songs of the ’80s: songs of love and youth |
| 35 | foreignerEGO-WRAPPIN’ |  play_arrow | Recreating Saki Kubota’s songs with original music |
| 36 | Galaxy Express 999Godiego |  play_arrow | The theme song of the well-known anime was chosen for the movie version, and... |
| 37 | The setting sun is crying.Za Supaidāsu |  play_arrow | The Spiders: Goodbye, Namida-kun (Song from the film) |
| 38 | Dance at Nightfurenzu |  play_arrow | Comfortable music for drives after retirement |
| 39 | Your BalladSera Masanori & Tsuisto |  play_arrow | Gaining overwhelming popularity with an authentic rock sound… |
| 40 | Weekend is a soul bandOmoide Yarō A Chīmu |  play_arrow | Omoide Yaro A Team captivates with their diverse musicality |
| 41 | Ah, summer vacation.TUBE |  | Depicting romance through TUBE’s classic summer songs |
| 42 | RaideenYellow Magic Orchestra |  play_arrow | A signature YMO song that became a huge hit |
| 43 | Seaside BoundZa Taigāsu |  | Awa Odori-style rock song by The Tigers |
| 44 | Flower NecklaceZa Taigāsu |  | The Tigers, a Group Sounds band from the Showa era... |
| 45 | That wonderful love once moreZa Fōku Kurusedāzu |  play_arrow | A classic folk song from 1971 |
| 46 | Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN |  play_arrow | As the 23rd single of BEGIN, 20… |
| 47 | GOBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | About the song GO by BUMP OF CHICKEN |
| 48 | Tiger & DragonCRAZY KEN BAND |  play_arrow | A song by Ken Yokoyama that coolly sings about the delinquent image of the Showa era |
| 49 | LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A smash hit by DREAMS COME TRUE |
| 50 | Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A disco-style song that portrays heartbreak and friendship |
| 51 | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | DREAMS COME TRUE, moving forward even if we fail |
| 52 | The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | DREAMS COME TRUE’s famous song “Mirai Yosouzu II” |
| 53 | A Snowy ChristmasDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | Resonating in the heart along with the snow dancing in the winter night sky, DRE… |
| 54 | A café in a student districtGARO |  play_arrow | The three albums by GARO released in 1972… |
| 55 | SOUL LOVEGLAY |  play_arrow | A love song that learns about life through a spring encounter |
| 56 | lipsGLAY |  play_arrow | GLAY’s exhilarating rock number tops the Oricon chart for the first time |
| 57 | ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG |  play_arrow | An encouraging song that pushes you forward toward your dreams |
| 58 | GIFTMr.Children |  play_arrow | An inspiring Olympic-themed piano piece |
| 59 | MPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | A heartrending heartbreak, Kyoko Tomita’s signature song |
| 60 | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS had a massive hit with the theme song for Your Name. |
| 61 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI's "RPG" is a song with a positive message |
| 62 | Bye For NowT-BOLAN |  play_arrow | A hopeful anthem for overcoming breakups, resonating with the heart. |
| 63 | Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE |  play_arrow | Sing THE ALFEE’s signature song “Hoshizora no Distance” |
| 64 | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | Signature songs of The Blue Hearts, whose universal themes are loved across generations |
| 65 | Island SongTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | Okinawa’s classic song “Shima Uta,” simple with a low register |
| 66 | SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | Love Song of The Yellow Monkey |
| 67 | loadTHE toraburyū |  play_arrow | THE Toraidar’s signature song, a classic that depicts the journey of life |
| 68 | Embracing SummerTUBE |  play_arrow | A huge hit summer song by TUBE that expresses a wistful love |
| 69 | If only I had held you tighterWANDS |  play_arrow | WANDS’s first million-selling hit song |
| 70 | Smitten with youYellow Magic Orchestra |  play_arrow | A smash hit by YMO that depicts the feelings of summer love |
| 71 | Summer Soulcero |  play_arrow | Songs that stay close to the heart, an anthem that cheers you on in life. |
| 72 | At a café I don’t go to oftennever young beach |  play_arrow | A Showa-style pop band adds color to everyday life. |
| 73 | A bright futurenever young beach |  play_arrow | Fusion of Showa-era kayōkyoku and tropical rock |
| 74 | Joyfulikimonogakari |  play_arrow | An upbeat song by Ikimono-gakari |
| 75 | Gather the Windhappiiendo |  play_arrow | Included in Happy End’s classic album “Kazemachi Roman” |
| 76 | It’s fine.Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | Wulfuls' cheer song |
| 77 | Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love |
| 78 | There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu |  play_arrow | In days filled with worries and inner conflict, I face forward and live… |
| 79 | Minna no UtaSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic by Southern All Stars |
| 80 | Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Singing of memories and hope in a classic by Southern All Stars |
| 81 | Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A message song of hope and rebirth themed around cherry blossoms |
| 82 | Sing, sky of JapanSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A summery new song by Southern All Stars |
| 83 | Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A signature ballad by Southern that depicts the pain of heartbreak |
| 84 | So sad I can’t bear itZa Fōku Kurusedāzu |  play_arrow | “Kanashikute Yarikirenai” is The Folk... |
| 85 | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | A ballad that portrays the feelings of recovering from heartbreak and moving forward |
| 86 | Sally the WitchSuri Gureisesu, Sonoda Ken’ichi to Dekishī Kingusu |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of Sally the Witch |
| 87 | I Love you,SAYONARAChekkāzu |  play_arrow | The Checkers’ farewell song, love and poignancy |
| 88 | A Scandal with That GirlChekkāzu |  play_arrow | A summer-like pop rock by The Checkers |
| 89 | Stardust StageChekkāzu |  play_arrow | A classic hit by The Checkers: a love song themed around stars |
| 90 | A Tearful RequestChekkāzu |  play_arrow | The Checkers’ hype tracks |
| 91 | WON’T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzu |  play_arrow | A cheer song with an Awa Odori motif. Achieved million-seller status. |
| 92 | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the wistfulness of winter |
| 93 | SenbonzakuraWagakki Band |  play_arrow | A big hit from the fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and rock |
| 94 | That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando |  play_arrow | A smash-hit cheer song about not giving up |
| 95 | Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai |  play_arrow | With a love for white rice, pouring my soul into fiery rock |
| 96 | RUNNERbakufū suranpu |  play_arrow | A track-and-field-themed anthem cheering on youth who keep on running |
| 97 | HERO (The time to become a hero is now)Kai Band |  play_arrow | This song was released in December 1978, … |
| 98 | ENDLESS SUMMER NUDEMagokoro Burazāzu |  play_arrow | Magokoro Brothers’ summer love song from 1997 |
| 99 | Forever and everZa Sabeji |  | The Savage's debut single |
| 100 | White Coral Reefzū nī vū |  | A bittersweet summer love ballad with a tropical ambiance |