[For men in their 70s] A collection of easy-to-sing songs even for people who are tone-deaf
Men in their 70s likely grew up listening to enka and kayōkyoku in childhood, and folk music and rock ’n’ roll in their youth, didn’t they?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs recommended for men in their 70s who experienced that whirlwind music scene in real time.
Rather than simply listing famous tunes, we’ve selected tracks that are easy to sing even for those who struggle with pitch.
We’ve also included professional vocal insights, so be sure to read to the end!
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[For men in their 70s] A collection of easy-to-sing songs even for the tone-deaf (21–30)
Waltz of StarlightSen Masao
Enka singer Masao Sen has produced many hit songs with his catchy enka style.
I imagine many men in their 70s frequently listened to his music when they were in their 20s and 30s.
Among Sen’s songs, one I especially recommend is Hoshikage no Waltz.
Within the enka genre, this piece is very easy to sing.
While it doesn’t lack kobushi (melismatic embellishments), the difficulty of the kobushi is low, making it an enka song that’s easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.
Summer MemoriesSakushi: Ema Akiko / Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao
This is a beloved song that weaves nostalgic memories set in Oze.
Written by Shoko Ema with music by Yoshinao Nakada, it is a beautiful Japanese art song that delicately portrays scenes of nature and brings us the dreams and hopes lost after the war.
Since its first broadcast on NHK Radio in June 1949, its gentle melody and heartwarming lyrics have left a deep impression on many listeners.
It was sung by Ichiro Fujiyama in 1954 and featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1962, making it cherished across generations.
Rooted in Japan’s musical culture for many years, it was selected in 2006 for the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ “100 Best Japanese Songs.” Humming its melody, imbued with love for abundant nature, brings nostalgic landscapes to mind.
Shall we bask together in the pleasant memories of summer?
What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu
This is a song that celebrates the charms of hot spring resorts, beloved from the Showa-era hit TV program “It’s 8 o’clock! Everybody, Gather Round!” The original version, sung by the Duke Aces, was themed around hot spring areas in Gunma Prefecture, and The Drifters covered it on the B-side of their debut single.
The lyrics were adapted to feature hot spring resorts across Japan—such as Noboribetsu and Kusatsu—expressing fondness for onsen through a lively rhythm and call-and-response shouts.
The song was used as the ending theme for both “It’s 8 o’clock! Everybody, Gather Round!” and “Drifters’ Big Laughter,” and it also appeared in a 1969 film.
Humming it together with older adults while reminiscing about hot spring trips can make for a heartwarming moment.
If you fall in loveHashi Yukio
Alongside Kazuo Funaki and Teruhiko Saigō, Yukio Hashi was an enka singer beloved by many as one of the “Gosanke” (the Big Three).
Many men in their 70s probably heard his songs often when they were teenagers.
Among Hashi’s works, a particularly easy one to sing that I recommend is Koi o Suru Nara (If You Fall in Love).
Compared to his other songs, this piece shows relatively little of enka’s distinctive flavor; if anything, it leans more toward rock.
As a result, the advanced enka technique of kobushi (melismatic ornamentation) doesn’t appear much.
If you want a simple, rock-tinged enka song to sing, give this track a try.
The two are young.dikku mine
The famous call-and-response of “You.” “What is it?” from the song Futari wa Wakai was released in 1935 as the theme song for the film The Peeked-at Bride and became a major hit as a duet by Dick Mine, a former jazz singer, and Reiko Hoshi, a former Takarazuka Revue dancer.
Beyond being a vocalist, Dick Mine was known as a multitalented figure—guitarist, actor, lyric adapter, and arranger—who also looked after his juniors, including Frank Nagai and James Miki, and is said to have nurtured talents who later became prominent actors, such as Hitoshi Ueki and Makoto Fujita.
As a pioneer of contemporary Japanese entertainment, he can be said to have had a profound influence on later generations.
