Popularity Ranking of Songs by Generation: 60s [2026]

Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao92rank/position

Your Eyes Are 10,000 Volts — Takao Horiuchi

This is a solo single by Takao Horiuchi, a former member of Alice, a popular New Music group from the Showa era, released in August 1978.

It was used as the fall campaign song for Shiseido cosmetics that same year and became a massive hit, selling over 900,000 copies.

Since it was frequently played in commercials at the time, many of you may find it familiar.

The song portrays a vivid, passionate love—being instantly captivated by someone encountered on a street scented with fragrant orange osmanthus.

Its romantic worldview is enchanting, describing the shock of the sparkle in their eyes and likening them to the last angel to have descended to earth.

With a simple, catchy vocal melody, it’s easy to sing along to—so please enjoy belting out the chorus together with everyone.

My boyfriend is left-handed.Asaoka Megumi93rank/position

My boyfriend is left-handed.

Through Megumi Asaoka’s singing voice, her tender affection for her left-handed boyfriend gently comes through.

The song delicately portrays the feelings of a woman who loves those special parts of him as seen in his small gestures and actions.

Released in 1973, this track reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts and elevated Megumi Asaoka to a top idol representing the 1970s.

By focusing on the individuality of being left-handed, it sings of the depth of loving someone and the beauty of mutually embracing each other’s differences.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to relive the bittersweet memories of youth and feel anew the bond with someone dear.

Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo94rank/position

Oh, sake!

Men in their 60s are the generation that experienced the dawn of kayōkyoku, rock, and folk music, and they can also be said to be very familiar with enka.

In particular, many have deep knowledge of modern enka, which differs from those based on traditional folk songs.

The song I recommend is Yosh Ikuzo’s “Sake yo.” As an enka piece, it is very easy to sing, with no kobushi that require complex pitch ornamentations.

The vocal range is also not wide—mid1 C# to mid2 F—so even men in their 60s, an age when projecting the voice can become difficult, should be able to sing it comfortably.

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As time goes bysawada kenji95rank/position

As time goes by

A gem of a ballad that depicts the wounded hearts of lonely men and women, gently wrapped in tender love.

The poignant lyrics about men and women burdened with exhausted hearts strike deep, and when combined with Kenji Sawada’s sultry vocals, they evoke profound emotion.

Released as an insert song for the drama “Akuma no Youna Aitsu,” which premiered in August 1975, this work became a major hit, topping the Oricon chart for five consecutive weeks.

The fusion of Yu Aku’s masterful lyrics and Katsuo Ohno’s lyrical melody produced a treasured classic that quietly stays by your side when you feel weary of life or uncertain about a relationship with someone dear.

The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko96rank/position

The Wind Rises

Seiko Matsuda has many famous songs.

While “Kaze Tachinu” is a somewhat lesser-known track, it’s perfect for aiming for a high score at karaoke.

Its relaxed tempo and a vocal line without intricate pitch fluctuations are appealing; although the melody is relatively high, anyone can sing it easily with the right key adjustment.

If there’s one point to watch out for, it’s the pre-chorus (the B section).

Because it features a high phrase with a relatively wide upward pitch movement, you’ll need to consciously track the pitch carefully.

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Speak not of lifeyoshida takurou97rank/position

Don’t Talk About Life — Takuro Yoshida

Takuro Yoshida is a pioneering Japanese singer-songwriter who has garnered strong support from many fans.

For people in their 60s, he’s a spot-on artist, and I think everyone has heard his songs at least once.

Among the many classic tracks he’s created, the one I especially recommend is “Jinsei o Katarazu” (“Without Speaking of Life”).

It has a rock flavor, but the vocal range is quite narrow, making it very easy to sing.

It’s a song that actually sounds better if you deliberately put some power into your voice, so give it a try.

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Forever with youKayama Yūzō98rank/position

Yuzo Kayama – Forever With You

When it comes to summer songs, many of them evoke clear skies, don’t they? The one I’d like to introduce is “Kimi to Itsumademo.” This song was created by Yuzo Kayama and is well known for having won the Japan Record Award and for being used as a movie theme song.

Its lyrics depict a love song set against a summer twilight, portraying the deep love and bond between a man and a woman.

Be sure to listen to it at dusk and let yourself drift into the mood.

Since it has been sung for many years, you can also enjoy comparing performances from its original era to more recent renditions.

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