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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!

Playlist

A roundup of uplifting songs recommended for women in their 70s
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1eastLips, speak passionately of youWatanabe Machiko
Lips, speak passionately of youWatanabe Machikoplay_arrow
Machiko Watanabe’s cheering song that brings out femininity
2eastA Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Songs that accompany the milestones of Momoe Yamaguchi’s life
3eastPRIDEImai Miki
PRIDEImai Mikiplay_arrow
Miki Imai’s signature song was a big hit
4eastTears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimiplay_arrow
A healing song in the Okinawan language, Rimi Natsukawa’s classic
5north_eastPassionate loveSaijō Hideki
Passionate loveSaijō Hidekiplay_arrow
Hideto Saijo’s signature love-themed song
6south_eastLook up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu
Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
A famous song by Kyu Sakamoto that sings about the importance of diligence and having dreams
7north_eastI’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi
I'm falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumiplay_arrow
Fuyumi Sakamoto’s signature song, reminiscing about a past love
8south_eastera; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song of hope and courage
9eastYour eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao
Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takaoplay_arrow
Express Takao Horiuchi’s classic song, “Koisuru Hitomi,” with 10,000 volts
10eastI just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda
I just can’t stopYamamoto Rindaplay_arrow
Linda Yamamoto’s Love Songs: Emotional Expression and Freedom
11eastKiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi
Kiyoshi's Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshiplay_arrow
A Song of Hope in the Face of Hardship
12eastLove RadiantMisora Hibari
Love RadiantMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Ai Sansan is a masterpiece that sings of the joys and sorrows of life.
13eastHymn to LoveKoshiji Fubuki
Hymn to LoveKoshiji Fubukiplay_arrow
A love song of French origin sung by Koshiji Fubuki
14eastLove VacationZa Pīnattsu
Love VacationZa Pīnattsuplay_arrow
Summer Love Song of The Peanuts
15eastA Smile in Returnkyandīzu
A Smile in Returnkyandīzuplay_arrow
A Song of Parting and New Beginnings by Candies
16eastLet yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten
Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Tenplay_arrow
A famous song by Teresa Teng, covered by many artists
17eastYou’re not alone.tenchi mari
You're not alone.tenchi mariplay_arrow
A classic song that celebrates the importance of love and bonds
18eastAs I am in love…Akimoto Junko
As I am in love…Akimoto Junkoplay_arrow
A song by Junko Akimoto about love and life
19eastSong of LifeTakeuchi Mariya
Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece that expresses the bonds of life
20eastBecause I’m in love.Shimakura Chiyoko
Because I'm in love.Shimakura Chiyokoplay_arrow
A classic love song that portrays memories and bonds with a beloved person
21eastIt’s okayHikawa Kiyoshi
It's okayHikawa Kiyoshiplay_arrow
Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
22eastHas the plum blossomed?Misora Hibari
Has the plum blossomed?Misora Hibariplay_arrow
Hibari Misora’s short songs capture the spirit of Japan.
23eastPineapple Princesstashiro midori
Pineapple Princesstashiro midoriplay_arrow
A sweet tone that soothes the heart with tropical melodies
24eastapplausechiaki naomi
applausechiaki naomiplay_arrow
A breathtaking masterpiece rich in storytelling that sings of sorrow
25eastShiretoko Ryojo (Shiretoko Travel Sentiment)Katō Tokiko
Shiretoko Ryojo (Shiretoko Travel Sentiment)Katō Tokikoplay_arrow
A masterpiece depicting the nature of Shiretoko and the human spirit
26eastHello,Mr.MonkeyArabesque
Hello,Mr.MonkeyArabesqueplay_arrow
A classic that makes your heart dance with its lively rhythm.
27eastPlayback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe
Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Let’s dance to Showa-era classics and relive nostalgic memories.
28eastKiyoshi’s Soran BushiHikawa Kiyoshi
Kiyoshi's Soran BushiHikawa Kiyoshiplay_arrow
Arrangement of a Hokkaido folk song, a famous hit by Kiyoshi Hikawa
29eastLife is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko
Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyokoplay_arrow
An inspiring work that sings of life's joy and hope
30eastFlowers will bloom.
Flowers will bloom.play_arrow
A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster
31eastschool daysPegī Hayama
school daysPegī Hayamaplay_arrow
Peggy Hayama is a Japanese singer of the song 'Gakusei Jidai' (Student Days).
32eastAlways keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri
Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuriplay_arrow
A nostalgic classic is loved across generations.
33eastHanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi
Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshiplay_arrow
Kiyoshi Hikawa: popular among younger generations for his enka
34eastBecause the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko
Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totokoplay_arrow
The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
35eastScorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi
Scorpio womanMikawa Ken'ichiplay_arrow
“Scorpio Woman” is a song about a woman who refuses to accept a breakup.
36easta bright red sunMisora Hibari
a bright red sunMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Hibari Misora's 'Bright Red Sun' was a huge hit, selling 1.4 million copies.
37eastHello, baby.Azusa Michiyo
Hello, baby.Azusa Michiyoplay_arrow
A hit classic that sings of a mother's love and a newborn
38eastSwim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato
Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masatoplay_arrow
Masato Shimon’s fun song about fish-shaped candy
39eastThe Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō
The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurōplay_arrow
The travel sentiment of a highland train, a song that resonates in the heart
40eastThe Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chan
The Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chanplay_arrow
A song of memories about nature and departure
41eastWhat a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu
What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzuplay_arrow
A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
42eastLike a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo
Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpoplay_arrow
A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
43eastLadybug Sambacherisshu
Ladybug Sambacherisshuplay_arrow
Spring songs brighten and uplift people's hearts.
44eastRed Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko
Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
A bittersweet love story of a girl and the light of spring
45eastMarch of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko
March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyokoplay_arrow
An encouraging song that gives you the courage to move forward
46eastBlue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō
Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
A masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
47eastprotagonistsadamasashi
protagonistsadamasashiplay_arrow
Masashi Sada’s Life Cheer Song
48eastInto the DreamInoue Yosui
Into the DreamInoue Yosuiplay_arrow
Inoue Yosui’s signature songs, searching for an inner alternate world
49eastThe Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko
The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumikoplay_arrow
A local song depicting Rumiko Koyanagi’s feelings as a bride
50eastTokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko
Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizukoplay_arrow
The classic boogie-woogie by Shizuko Kasagi