Recommended Cheer-Up Songs for People in Their 70s: A Collection of Uplifting Tunes

No matter how old we get, there are times when we feel down or want to push ourselves but just can’t, right? At times like these, many people—across generations—find strength by listening to music.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of uplifting songs especially recommended for people in their 70s.

We’ve gathered motivational tracks from the 1960s through the 1980s that can give you energy and courage.

Be sure to listen while reading the lyrics, and regain the power to move forward again!

Playlist

Recommended Cheer-Up Songs for People in Their 70s: A Collection of Uplifting Tunes
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s masterpiece, a song about the importance of living
2	Flowers ~Flowers for everyone’s heart~Sakushi sakkyoku: Kina Shoukichi		A timeless peace anthem that makes flowers bloom in the heart
3	Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi’s songs that stay close to the heart at life’s milestones
4	applausechiaki naomi		A breathtaking masterpiece rich in storytelling that sings of sorrow
5	The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi		The Blue Triangle Ruler's smash hit song “The Season Given by the Sun”
6	As long as the sun is in the skyNishikino Akira		Nishikino Asa’s signature work that sings of eternal love and hope
7	As time goes bysawada kenji		The nostalgic theme song from a drama starring Kenji Sawada
8	I’ve come a long way, when I think about it.Kaientai		A nostalgic classic by Kaientai, Thoughts of Home
9	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s “Jidai” is loved by people for its universal message.
10	You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko		You can gain courage from Akiko Wada’s classic song
11	In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s classic song, an anthem of determination to seize happiness by one’s own strength
12	Ah, life has its tearsSatomi Kôtarô, Yokouchi Masashi		The theme song of Mito Komon is a cheer song.
13	It’s okayHikawa Kiyoshi		A warm, hope-filled song by Kiyoshi Hikawa
14	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		A classic Showa-era song of nostalgia and strength
15	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		A famous song by Kyu Sakamoto that sings about the importance of diligence and having dreams
16	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song brings courage to the heart
17	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya’s signature song “Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter”
18	Into the DreamInoue Yosui		Inoue Yosui’s classic Showa-era songs are loved by multiple generations
19	You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira		Akira Fuse’s classic song that sings of romantic feelings toward a woman
20	soft; gentle; pliantMisora Hibari		A famous song by Hibari Misora that sang about the spirit of judo
21	Words of FarewellKaientai		A warm, signature song born from heartbreak
22	To the Sun in the Palm of Your Handyokoyama daisuke		A warm message that expresses the preciousness of life
23	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		Shizuko Kasagi invigorated postwar Japan with boogie-woogie.
24	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo		Da Capo's famous song is loved across generations.
25	March “Patriotism”Saitō Ushimatsu		A heavy, robust march for the navy, featuring a compelling, majestic melody.
26	SaraiKayama Yūzō		A timeless song that brings back nostalgic memories
27	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		The importance of keeping on moving forward without stopping
28	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Ue o Muite Arukou is a classic song loved around the world.
29	Song of the Greater East Asia Decisive Battlekaigun gungakutai		A nationally popular concert band march from wartime
30	On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi		A graduation song that originated in Saitama Prefecture is loved across the country
31	Traveler,Kayama Yūzō		An anthem cheering on travelers who move forward while thinking of their hometown
32	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		A gem of a song that sings of the strength to live and of hope
33	SubaruTanimura Shinji		A grand ballad by Shinji Tanimura
34	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		A powerful cheer song that gives you the courage to chase your dreams
35	Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō		Introduction to nostalgic enka masterpieces of Ueno Station
36	school daysPegī Hayama		Peggy Hayama is a Japanese singer of the song 'Gakusei Jidai' (Student Days).
37	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		Hikawa Kiyoshi’s debut song is very popular
38	Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko		The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
39	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s youth song, a moving theme song
40	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		Eigo Kawashima’s classic song that depicts the pathos of life
41	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		A masterpiece by Ichirō Toba that movingly sings of the brotherly love of fishermen.
42	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		It is a hymn to the unsung heroes.
43	Song of DepartureKamijō Tsunehiko & Rokumonsen		A collaboration song by Tsunehiko Kamijō and Rokumonsen. The hopeful lyrics are distinctive. A big hit.
44	I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo		A young man's story of leaving the countryside for Tokyo, a city he has long admired
45	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu		A classic by Kyu Sakamoto: a song of peace enjoyed with handclaps and body movements
46	Beautiful SundayTanaka Seiji		A song by Seiji Tanaka that sings about the joy of Sunday
47	YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki		Hideki Saijo’s “Y.M.C.A.” became a big hit.
48	A city sandwich board manTsuruta Koji		A classic song that portrays the lives of people who lived through the difficult postwar era
49	Hello from countries around the worldMinami Haruo		Connecting with the world through Haruo Minami’s Expo theme song
50	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones
51	GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring ballad
52	Across this wide fieldMoriyama Ryoko		Portraying love and healing in Ryoko Moriyama’s signature songs
53	A Man Who Summons StormsIshihara Yūjirō		The representative song of Yujiro Ishihara and the strength to face difficulties
54	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		Ichiro Fujiyama's 'Aoi Sanmyaku' is a representative song of the Showa era.
55	Please give me wingsakai tori		Akai Tori’s “Give Me Wings” gives hope
56	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		An uplifting song that gives courage and hope at life’s milestones
57	Let’s say farewell to tearsMorita Kensaku		The bittersweetness of youth and a forward-looking spirit
58	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio, Yoshinaga Sayuri		A song that conveys the importance of continuing to hold on to your dreams