Recommended heartbreak songs for women in their 70s. A collection of classic Showa-era breakup masterpieces.
If you’re a woman in your 70s, chances are you listened to a lot of love songs from around the 1970s.
Japanese pop songs released in that era truly include many masterpieces—timeless tracks that still haven’t lost their charm.
In this article, we’ll focus specifically on heartbreak songs and introduce tracks recommended for women in their 70s.
They may help you recall past romantic experiences or bring back the feelings you had back then.
You’ll likely recognize many of these songs, so take this opportunity to listen to them again with fresh ears.
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Breakup songs recommended for women in their 70s. A collection of classic Showa-era breakup masterpieces (31–40)
Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi
A classic song that poignantly and expressively sings of a bittersweet love against the backdrop of rain-soaked Osaka streets.
The feelings conveyed by Ouyang Fei Fei are imbued with the sorrow of a woman searching for her lover as she walks south along Midosuji.
The vivid depictions of ginkgo-lined avenues and sidewalks are memorable, unfolding scenes anyone can picture in their mind.
Released in September 1971, the song topped the Oricon weekly chart for nine consecutive weeks.
It won the New Artist Award at the 13th Japan Record Awards and quickly became a massive hit.
It’s best enjoyed alone on a quiet night.
As you listen, reflecting on memories with someone dear, your heart will gently warm with a sense of nostalgia.
Tangled HairMisora Hibari
As her comeback release, Hibari Misora brought out this celebrated song of profound love and sorrow in December 1987.
Set against the backdrop of the Shioyasaki Lighthouse, it sings of unwavering feelings and prayers for someone who has gone away.
Carried by an elegant melody, it masterfully conveys the complex emotions of a woman heartbroken in love.
Recorded in a single take with a full orchestra, the session showcased Hibari Misora’s unparalleled vocal prowess.
It remains a treasured piece, long beloved by many as a song to be heard alongside cherished memories and landscapes.
Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō
He sings a melancholic song about lost love set in the northern country with Yujiro Ishihara’s distinctive low voice.
As it follows a man searching for his beloved while traveling through Hokkaido cities like Kushiro, Hakodate, and Otaru, it conveys his heartbreaking emotions.
It was also used as an insert song in the drama “Seibu Keisatsu” and was released in August 1987.
For Yujiro Ishihara, it became his first and only single to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts, topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart as well.
As you recall days gone by, try singing it gently and with feeling.
Listening to OliviaAnri
A melody that gently envelops the lingering ache of a bittersweet romance, paired with refined musicianship, resonates deeply in the heart.
The lyrics, which carefully depict a woman healing her delicate emotions after a breakup while listening to Olivia Newton-John’s songs, have struck a chord with many.
With Anri’s clear, translucent vocals giving the piece a sophisticated, urban feel, it was released in November 1978 and included on the album “Anri.” In 2008, it was also featured as an insert song in the Nippon TV drama “Saito-san,” cementing its status as a timeless classic loved across generations.
This warm ballad offers comfort to those trying to recover from the pain of heartbreak and to anyone who has experienced parting with someone dear.
Lingering Snowiruka
Sung by Iruka, this song has been passed down as a classic of spring, a work that seems to seep into the listener’s heart.
Depicting a scene of parting in early spring, it beautifully portrays lingering feelings and the loneliness of growing up.
Written and composed by Shozo Ise and given a rich, weighty arrangement by Masataka Matsutoya, it was released in March 1975 on the album “Iruka no Sekai,” then as a single in November of the same year, reaching No.
4 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a perfect song to spark conversation with older adults.
You’ll likely enjoy a wonderful time sharing nostalgic memories and evocative scenes that resonate in the heart.