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

My boyfriend is left-handed.Asaoka Megumi91rank/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 Ikuzo92rank/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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In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu93rank/position

In the Great Sky and on the Vast Earth

This is one of Chiharu Matsuyama’s signature songs, known as an anthem of encouragement for young people.

Its powerful message resounds amid vast natural landscapes, urging listeners to seize their dreams through their own effort and will.

It conveys the resolve to believe in your true self and to live with all your strength, like a wildflower blooming in the fields, even when times are hard—an inspiring classic that gives courage to all who hear it.

Featured on the album “A Song Made for You,” the piece was released in June 1977 and remains enduringly popular.

It has been cherished as an insert song in the drama “The Ugly Duckling” and as a cheer song for high school baseball in Matsuyama’s home of Hokkaido.

With its dramatic melody, powerful vocals, and stirring lyrics, it’s a song to listen to when you’re at a crossroads in life or about to take a new step forward.

As time goes bysawada kenji94rank/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 Seiko95rank/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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