Recommended Christmas songs for people in their 70s: A collection of classic winter hits from the Showa era
When we think of Christmas, it has always been a special season—not only today but also since the Showa era.
Christmas songs have been beloved since those days, and some have become classics that we still hear every year.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of Christmas songs that will be familiar to people in their 70s—from timeless standards to nostalgic masterpieces.
Beyond the melodies, the lyrics—woven with wonderful stories—are also part of the charm.
So please take a look at the lyrics and listen along.
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Recommended Christmas songs for people in their 70s: A collection of classic winter hits from the Showa era (1–10)
A Lonely Christmas SongOzaki Ami
It’s a song that gently embraces the loneliness felt in winter’s chill.
Showcasing Ami Ozaki’s delicate sensibility, this work was released in December 1983.
Carried by an elegant piano melody, it quietly sings of the poignancy of a solitary Christmas.
Included on the album “POINTS,” the track is part of a collection in which Ozaki self-covers songs she originally wrote for other artists.
The lyrics convey the feelings of waiting for someone dear and the faith in keeping promises, themes that older listeners may also find relatable.
It’s a perfect listen for a Christmas night spent in calm and peace.
My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi
This song is known as a classic that colors the Christmas season, with Yumi Matsutoya’s clear, translucent vocals leaving a strong impression.
It was included on the album “SURF & SNOW,” released in December 1980, and was also used as an insert song in the 1987 film “Take Me Out to the Snowland.” It’s familiar and approachable for older listeners as well, and can prompt them to reminisce about their younger days.
Why not look back on your wonderful Christmas memories spent with someone special, together with this song?
Christmas Time in BlueSano Motoharu
This is a Christmas song released by Motoharu Sano in 1985.
The lyrics gently depict Christmas streetscapes and the people within them, leaving a memorable impression.
You can feel the compassion for people in various circumstances.
With the addition of string arrangements, it creates a rich musical world.
It’s a song that suits both spending time with loved ones and spending quiet time alone during the Christmas season.
It may also evoke a sense of nostalgia for older listeners.
Recommended Christmas songs for people in their 70s: A collection of classic winter hits from the Showa era (11–20)
Last Christmas EveYazawa Eikichi
This is a song that makes you want to sing with thoughts of someone special in mind, as you picture snow gently falling.
Released by Eikichi Yazawa in November 1983, this gem blends rock and J-pop.
It reached No.
14 on the Oricon charts and was featured in a commercial for Johnnie Walker Red Label.
Yazawa’s powerful yet wistful vocals vividly revive memories of Christmases past.
For older listeners, it may serve as a trigger for fond reminiscences.
How about listening to it with someone dear on a calm winter night?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeerdōyō
A story about a reindeer protagonist with a red nose who, despite being laughed at by his companions, becomes a big hero on Christmas night.
Its gentle lyrics and melody are especially appealing.
Born in the United States in 1949, this song is beloved by many in Japan as well.
It has even been broadcast on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho,” making it very popular among children! It’s a tune you often hear around town during the Christmas season.
Singing it with older adults might bring back fond memories.
It’s recommended to sing it at a slow tempo.
Silent Nightsanbika
A song loved by people of all ages, this classic piece adds a striking touch to a romantic Christmas night with its beautiful melody.
While it carries the solemn atmosphere characteristic of a hymn, its simple tune and chord progression give it a familiar warmth, making it not only wonderful to listen to but also perfect for enjoying on the piano yourself.
First performed on December 24, 1818, this piece has continued to captivate hearts for over 200 years.
As you play its warm, soul-soothing melody in the depths of winter, why not spend a Christmas that feels a little more special than usual?
Santa Claus the Scatterbraindōyō
A song packed with the fun of Christmas! Its humor-filled lyrics—like Santa being so flustered that he falls down the chimney or suddenly starts dancing—are sure to bring a smile to your face.
It’s been sung on NHK’s children’s programs and is a popular tune often heard in kindergartens and nursery schools.
With its lively rhythm and familiar, easy-to-sing melody, that’s part of its charm.
It’s the perfect track for boosting the Christmas mood or enjoying a great time with the whole family.
It’s bound to become a lovely, memorable song that stays with you along with your Christmas memories.