Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of classic hits you’ll want to sing at karaoke
Among men in their seventies, quite a few probably still have opportunities to go to karaoke and sing, don’t they?
That said, if you’re going to sing, you want to sing well—and when it’s your turn, it can be hard to decide what song to choose.
So in this article, we’ll introduce songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.
We’ve gathered tracks with different “easy-to-sing” points—some featuring gentle, soothing melodies and others that are upbeat and lively—so try finding the ones that feel easiest for you to sing.
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Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of classic karaoke favorites (31–40)
Parting at 22kaguya hime
A delicately rendered farewell to a longtime lover, this is a classic song that almost everyone has hummed at least once.
Released by Kaguya-hime on their 1974 album “Sankaidate no Uta,” it is said to have been written in a single night.
In 1984, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Kinō, Kanabetsu de,” bringing it back into the spotlight.
Accompanied by a gentle melody, the lyrics look back on memories with a lover while gazing toward a new step in life—offering comfort to those who have overcome a turning point in their lives.
Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō
A quintessential enka classic of the Showa era, this song poignantly depicts the bittersweet fate of a man and a woman.
Based on a Kabuki play, the story artfully portrays vivid Edo-period scenery and the complex emotions of the two lovers.
Incorporating elements of Okinawan music and kachāshī, its lively rhythm paired with Hachiro Kasuga’s clear, soaring vocals creates a pleasing resonance.
Released in August 1954, it sold 400,000 copies in just four months and was later covered by many artists, including Mina Aoe and Harumi Miyako.
Evoking warm nostalgia, it’s a perfect piece for recreation—easy to sing together with cheerful handclaps.
It’s okayHikawa Kiyoshi
Life brings various hardships and joys, and Kiyoshi Hikawa delivers a warm, gentle song that embraces them all.
Released in 2019, this work expresses the sadness and feelings of love that everyone experiences through his beautiful vocals.
Like the moon setting and the sun rising, its hopeful message—that tomorrow will surely come—resonates in the heart.
Also included on the album “Shin Enka Meikyoku Collection 9,” this piece is perfect for singing along at recreational gatherings.
Its friendly, singable melody and uplifting lyrics are part of its charm.
Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi
This work fully conveys the appeal of a traditional traveling-swordsman enka.
Its lyrics delicately depict the loneliness, melancholy, and inner conflict of a drifter, and when combined with Kiyoshi Hikawa’s emotionally rich vocals, you can’t help but be drawn in.
The lone-wolf protagonist, sword in hand, is moved by the warmth of the people he meets in post towns and by his feelings for his mother—truly touching.
Released in February 2000, it became the first debut song in history to win the Grand Prize at the 33rd Japan Lyricist Awards.
It was also used in Taisho Pharmaceutical’s Tiovita Drink commercial.
This piece is recommended for older listeners who love enka.
It’s even more enjoyable when everyone claps along while singing.
Tokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirō
A classic song representing 1936 (Showa 11) was born in a work set in Ginza, Kanda, Asakusa, and Shinjuku, portrayed in a pure and light foxtrot style.
Ichiro Fujiyama’s beautiful voice elegantly sings of urban scenes and a love story.
This piece, which vividly brings to mind the bustling districts of Tokyo at the time, became a massive hit, selling 350,000 copies.
It was Fujiyama’s first release after moving to Teichiku, and a film of the same title was later produced, cementing its status as a beloved song that symbolizes the Showa era.
It’s a perfect track for a calm moment or when reminiscing about the past.
Enjoy a heartwarming time discussing what Tokyo was like back then together with older listeners.
Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of classic karaoke favorites (41–50)
Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō
The celebrated song, which beautifully depicts postwar hope and the breath of a new era, was performed by Ichirō Fujiyama and Mitsue Nara as the theme for a film of the same name released in 1949.
Along with the splendor of nature, it warmly portrays young people forging a bright future, like flowers that bloom after enduring a harsh winter.
For those who lived in the years immediately following the war, it is surely a piece filled with memories.
Beloved across generations, it was chosen as No.
1 in NHK’s 1989 program “Songs of the Showa Era: 200 Unforgettable Songs.” Its beautiful melody, infused with elements of classical music, and its heartwarming lyrics are sure to evoke fond recollections of days gone by.
Izakayaitsuki hiroshi, kinomi nana
A man and a woman who meet by fate at an izakaya.
As if to fill the loneliness hidden deep in their hearts, they fall into a love that lasts only one night.
They don’t ask each other’s names or share personal histories—just surrender to the moment’s atmosphere.
This love song, a duet by Hiroshi Itsuki and Nana Kinomi that poignantly portrays the bittersweet feelings of mature lovers, has been cherished since its 1982 release as a karaoke staple thanks to its simple melody and exquisitely divided vocal parts.
Why not sing it with your favorite drink in hand, while basking in memories of youthful romance?