Easy-to-sing songs recommended for women in their 70s: A collection of classic hits perfect for karaoke

Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie

Harunanoni

Yoshie Kashiwabara, a female idol who colored the 1980s and took the era by storm.

Among her songs, this one—written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima—is a masterpiece that portrays a fleeting schoolgirl’s love, themed around the bittersweet graduation season.

The lyrics, which link the graduation ceremony with a faint longing for a male classmate, skillfully put into words the delicate psychology of adolescent girls.

The depiction interweaving the arrival of spring with the sadness of parting is truly moving.

Released in 1983, the song ranked high on the Oricon charts, performed well on “The Best Ten,” and even marked her first appearance on “Kōhaku Uta Gassen.” Why not sing it at a class reunion or when meeting old friends, reminiscing about those days?

A Love Story in GinzaYūjirō Ishihara · Junko Makimura

A Love Story in Ginza — Yujiro Ishihara & Junko Makimura [Female Part]

Released in 1961, this song portrays the glittering streets of Ginza alongside a poignant love story between a man and a woman.

The duet by Yujiro Ishihara and Junko Makimura beautifully captures the subtle differences in their emotions, with vocals that resonate deeply with listeners.

Featured as an insert song in the film “Kaze-o-Yobu Otoko: From Town to Town” and followed by a film of the same title the next year, it became a major hit.

As an emblem of Ginza, a monument to the song was erected in 1990.

Blending a man’s powerful feelings with a woman’s sultry sentiments, this emotionally rich piece is perfect for moments when you want to talk about love or look back on cherished memories.

Love is overŌyō Fifi

Love Is Over

“Love Is Over” is one of Fifi Ouyang’s signature songs, portraying the feelings of a woman who bids a bittersweet farewell to her lover.

Wishing for the other’s happiness while enduring the pain of parting—and still finding the courage to move forward—its theme, a quintessential love ballad, resonates deeply with listeners.

First released in 1979 as the B-side to “Uwasa no Disco Queen,” it gradually gained popularity and was re-released in 1980 as the A-side.

Try singing it while reminiscing about the sweet and tangy memories of past romance.