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Nostalgic Days of Youth: A Collection of Western Music Recommended for Men in Their 70s [2026]

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

As of the mid-2020s, most people in their seventies spent their youth in the tumultuous 1960s, a time when various cultures blossomed.

From the perspective of Western music, it was an era marked by many historic events, such as the world-famous rock band The Beatles visiting Japan in 1966.

Focusing on Western hits that were also popular in Japan during the 1960s, this article compiles classic songs especially recommended for men in their seventies.

Feel free to use it as a reference for your driving playlist or your karaoke repertoire!

[Nostalgic Days of Youth] A Collection of Western Music Recommended for Men in Their 70s [2026] (31–40)

Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō

[With Large Lyrics] Blue Mountain Range [Recreation]

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.

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SherryThe Four Seasons

The Four Seasons – Sherry (Official Audio)

SherryThe Four Seasons

Released in 1962 by the American pop rock group The Four Seasons, this song is a timeless classic about youthful love.

Featuring a melodic sound and distinctive falsetto, it soared to No.

1 on the Billboard pop chart just four weeks after its release and also topped the R&B chart, becoming a massive hit.

Included on the album “Sherry & 11 Others,” this track evokes memories of youth, offering a sense of nostalgia while retaining a charm that hasn’t faded with time.

It’s perfect for a drive or as background music to share special moments with someone important—give it a listen and enjoy.

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Louisiana MamaGene Pitney

GENE PITNEY – Louisiana Mama

Louisiana MamaGene Pitney

The single released by Gene Pitney in 1961 is an appealing work with a passionate, catchy melody and melodramatic lyrics.

The story conveys the feelings of a protagonist who has fallen for a beautiful woman from Louisiana and is eagerly awaiting their reunion.

While it wasn’t a massive hit, it did gain popularity—reaching No.

4 on the charts in Canada—and drew enough attention to be released in Japan as well.

It’s a perfect song for a drive date.

It’s a classic that I especially hope those who spent their youth in the 1960s, now in their seventies, will listen to.

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In conclusion

While the focus here was on hits from the 1960s, even now—well into the mid-2020s—you can’t help but hum along, and many of the songs sound familiar from somewhere, don’t they? The classic Western hits that remain in the memories of people now in their 70s are the kind of works that will be talked about forever.

Use this playlist as a reference and have fun singing karaoke or going for a drive with friends of the same generation!