[2026] Recommended karaoke songs for women in their 70s: from enka to Showa-era pop

Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii

Sinbad on the Shore

It’s an exhilarating track that dynamically belts out a burning summer romance by the seaside! This piece is Pink Lady’s fourth single, released in June 1977, and its effervescent melody is so charming it makes your body naturally want to move to the rhythm.

The lyrics, expressing the straightforward feelings of a woman in love, surely resonated with many listeners.

It became their first million-selling record and a massive hit that symbolized the music scene of the time.

In 2005, it was also embraced as the theme song for the TV drama “Adults’ Summer Vacation.” It’s a delightful song that’s sure to liven up karaoke sessions not only with people of the same generation but also with younger folks like your grandchildren.

Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko

Shizuko Kasagi – Tokyo Boogie-Woogie [Music Video]

This classic song by Shizuko Kasagi, a major influence on the Showa-era music scene, stands as a landmark of Japanese pop that brought brightness and vitality to postwar Japan.

Set to the buoyant rhythm of boogie-woogie, it paints a heart-thumping world filled with the joy and hope of youth.

Released by Nippon Columbia in January 1948, it became a record-breaking hit, selling 270,000 copies in its first year.

Its inclusion in the film Drunken Angel helped it win affection across a wide audience.

Etched in people’s hearts alongside memories of the Showa period, this work has the power to evoke nostalgic recollections.

It’s likely to be a treasured song to hum together with older listeners, sharing the happy memories of those days.

Shiretoko Ryojo (Shiretoko Travel Sentiment)Katō Tokiko

Shiretoko Love – Tokiko Kato

Tokiko Kato’s “Shiretoko Ryojo” is a masterpiece that gracefully paints a musical world steeped in the Showa era.

Since its release on November 1, 1970, it has captivated countless listeners.

Set against the grandeur of Shiretoko’s natural scenery, the song portrays a tale of romance, showcasing Kato’s expressive artistry at its finest.

In 2004, the album “Shiretoko Ryojo: The 40th Anniversary” was released, allowing the song to continue being cherished by an even wider range of generations.

With its gentle melody and deeply emotive vocals, it’s a karaoke favorite not only for women in their seventies but for people of all ages!

March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko

Kiyoko Suizenji - “365-Step March” (Official Audio)

It’s a rousing anthem for life that’s still sung today—the kind where you recognize it instantly from the very first phrase and think, “That song!” Sung by Kiyoko Suizenji and released back in 1968, this piece reminds us that happiness isn’t something that falls into our laps; it’s something we seize by moving forward, step by steady step.

Even if there are times when you take three steps forward and two steps back, those experiences will one day make beautiful flowers bloom along your path—gently giving you a push from behind.

Beloved through numerous tie-ins, it was used as the entrance march for the 1969 National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament and as the theme song for the anime Marude Dameo, among others.

When your heart feels a little tired, it’s the kind of song that lifts your spirits naturally when everyone raises their voices together.

Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightFuji Keiko

Keiko Fuji - Keiko’s Dream Opens at Night

Keiko Fuji’s “Keiko no Yume wa Yoru Hiraku” became a timeless smash hit after its 1970 release, topping the Oricon charts for 10 consecutive weeks and ranking third for the year.

This work transcends the enka genre and is loved by a wide range of generations.

Fuji’s emotionally rich vocals evoke a warm sense of nostalgia and empathy in listeners.

It’s a song I especially recommend to women in their 70s.

Why not enjoy this Shōwa-era classic at karaoke with your family and friends?

NoraKadokura Yuki

Nora

Yuki Kadokura’s singing voice brings this masterpiece straight to the heart.

Centered on themes of love, loneliness, and self-acceptance, it beautifully captures the complexity of human relationships and the conflicts within.

The lyrics convey the importance of facing oneself in love.

Released in August 1998, this song has remained one of Kadokura’s signature works, cherished by many.

If you sing it at karaoke, I recommend matching the relaxed tempo while overlaying it with your own life experiences.

If you pour deep emotion into it, it will surely become a wonderful song that resonates with the heart.

A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe

A Fine Day for a Journey / Momoe Yamaguchi – with lyrics – high-quality CD audio

The melody spun by Momoe Yamaguchi as a song for a journey filled with nostalgic memories remains a timeless classic that still touches the heart.

Her gentle yet faintly wistful voice carries the courage and resolve to take a new step in life.

With lyrics overflowing with farewells to one’s hometown and family, and with hope and expectation for the future, it’s a song anyone can relate to.

Released in November 1978, this work was created as a campaign song for the then Japanese National Railways and became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.

It is often sung at life’s milestones, such as graduation and weddings, and continues to be loved across generations.

It’s a perfect song to sing together as we look back on our memories in the warm spring air.