A roundup of uplifting songs recommended for women in their 70s
When you want to lift your spirits, what kind of songs do you like to listen to?
Of course, straightforward motivational anthems are great, but many people also feel energized by nostalgic tunes—songs about love and dreams that bring back memories of their youth, or hit songs they listened to when they were younger.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are especially uplifting for women in their 70s.
We’ve selected a wide range of tracks, from songs around the 1950s to those from the 2000s, so please take this opportunity to give them another listen.
Let’s enjoy music and stay cheerful and energetic together!
Energizing Songs Recommended for Women in Their 70s (1–10)
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
Momoe Yamaguchi’s songs, wrapped in a warm and gentle voice, resonate deeply in the heart.
Released in November 1978 as a campaign song for Japanese National Railways, it captured the hearts of many.
With lyrics by Shinji Tanimura, the piece carries a rich depth, interweaving anticipation and anxiety for a new departure with reflections on the past.
More than just a travel-themed song, it has continued to be cherished as a piece that accompanies life’s milestones.
Listening to it when taking a new step—such as at graduations or weddings—may give you courage.
How about listening to this memorable song and talking about the life that lies ahead?
PRIDEImai Miki
A signature song by Miki Imai that powerfully celebrates a woman’s unwavering love.
Born from her collaboration with Tomoyasu Hotei, this classic has continued to touch many hearts since its release in November 1996.
It was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Doc,” quickly becoming a major hit.
It topped the Oricon singles chart and became a million seller with over 1.6 million copies sold.
The lyrics, filled with the strength and tenderness of a woman in love, feel like an anthem for life.
It’s also a popular choice for karaoke, making it wonderful to sing together with everyone.
Lips, speak passionately of youWatanabe Machiko
Machiko Watanabe’s seventh single is a song like a pep talk, portraying the power hidden within women and the importance of self-expression.
Its light, powerful yet glossy sound highlights femininity.
Released in January 1980 and featured in a Kanebo Cosmetics commercial, the track became a major hit, selling 426,000 copies.
It was also included on the album “Libra” and has been loved by women of many generations.
Though Watanabe rarely sang bright love songs, she was delighted to express her true self with this one.
As you think of that special someone, it might be nice to savor the joy of living—sometimes with a bit of savvy resilience.
I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi
This signature song by Fuyumi Sakamoto, which powerfully conveys a woman’s sorrow and strength, is filled with aching emotion.
It reflects on a past love and portrays the feelings for that person welling up again, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in January 2009, the song reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It was also broadcast as a featured “Shinyabin no Uta” on NHK Radio 1’s Late Night Radio.
For older listeners, it may prompt memories of youthful romance.
Revisiting those heartfelt memories together could make for a wonderful, enjoyable time.
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
A song by Miyuki Nakajima released in 1975, woven with hope and courage to overcome deep sorrow.
That same year, it won the Grand Prix at both the Yamaha Popular Song Contest and the World Popular Song Festival, and earned high praise by ranking near the top of the Oricon charts.
In 2007, it was selected as one of the “100 Best Songs of Japan,” and in 2010 it was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s 50th anniversary drama.
Offering gentle words that stay close to those in grief, it conveys a message of encouragement and support—assuring that a day will come when we can look back on the past with a smile.
It is a masterpiece we hope everyone who has gone through difficult times will listen to.
I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda
One of Linda Yamamoto’s signature songs, “Dōnimo Tomaranai” (“I Just Can’t Stop”), portrays a passionate summer night and sings of the exhilaration and intense emotions that come with falling in love.
It conveys the importance of diversity in romance, freedom of choice, and expressing one’s feelings honestly, giving listeners the courage to fully enjoy the moment.
Released in June 1972, it won the Composer’s Prize at the 14th Japan Record Awards, and was performed at the 23rd and 42nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Even if you’re usually reserved, this song makes you want to let your body and heart run free—singing and dancing along.
For those in their seventies, it may bring back memories of youth and offer hints for enjoying the present.
Love RadiantMisora Hibari
Hibari Misora’s “Ai Sansan” is a gem of a masterpiece that profoundly sings of life’s joys and sorrows and the importance of love.
Although its sales didn’t take off when it was released in 1986, over time it resonated with many people and became a long-running hit.
The lyrics portray the happiness of tears that come from receiving and releasing love, and the way we cherish and hold past memories close to our hearts, stirring the listener’s emotions.
Misora’s overwhelming vocal prowess richly expresses the full range of human feeling—joy, anger, sorrow, and delight—and will especially resonate with female listeners.
Immerse yourself in the lyrical world that reflects life’s subtleties, and try listening while layering it with your own memories.