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

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!

Playlist

Nostalgic Days of Youth: A Collection of Western Music Recommended for Men in Their 70s [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	(I Can’t Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones		The history of the Rolling Stones’ classic song “Satisfaction”
2	Super BadJames Brown		James Brown's signature songs are still loved today
3	I Want To Hold Your Hand (I Want to Hug You)The Beatles		The Beatles’ classic “I Want to Hold Your Hand”
4	Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin		A masterpiece released in 1970, themed on Norse mythology
5	The Sound of SilenceSimon&Garfunkel		The history of Simon & Garfunkel’s signature songs
6	Your SongElton John		Elton John’s love-filled classic song
7	California Dreamin’The Mamas & The Papas		Introduction to The Mamas & the Papas’ classic songs
8	Bohemian RhapsodyQueen		A masterpiece that fuses Queen’s rock and opera
9	Blowin’ In The WindBob Dylan		Dylan’s classic, a wish for freedom and peace
10	ImagineJohn Lennon		A global hit song imbued with a wish for peace
11	WaterlooABBA		The representative song with which ABBA won Eurovision in 1974
12	My GirlThe Temptations		A famous ballad by The Temptations
13	One-Way Ticket to the Blues (Koi no Katamichi Kippu)Neil Sedaka		Neil Sedaka's heartbreak song
14	Shining StarEarth, Wind & Fire		Earth, Wind & Fire’s massive hit song
15	Happy TogetherThe Turtles		The Turtles’ signature song is loved
16	Can’t Help Falling in Love (I Can’t Help But Fall in Love)Elvis Presley		Presley’s classic of love, cherished around the world
17	Downtown (Love’s Downtown)Petula Clark		Petula Clark’s 1964 hit song
18	Rhythm of the Rain (Sad Rain Sound)The Cascades		A classic heartbreak ballad themed around the sound of rain
19	Close To YouCarpenters		A classic by a brother-sister duo, expressing love poetically
20	Oh, Pretty Woman (Oh, Pretty Woman)Roy Orbison		Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' is an immortal classic.
21	SEPTEMBEREarth, Wind & Fire		Thrilling masterpieces, the joy of moving your body
22	Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu		A classic Group Sounds song that portrays summer youth
23	Hello,Mr.MonkeyArabesque		A classic that makes your heart dance with its lively rhythm.
24	Surfin’ USAThe Beach Boys		The Beach Boys sparked a surfing boom.
25	Wonderful TonightEric Clapton		Eric Clapton’s love song
26	Tina CharlesDisco Feveer		A classic 1970s disco song that's fun to dance to
27	Sweet CarolineNeil Diamond		Neil Diamond's timeless love classic
28	And I Love You SoDon McLean		A song that brings hope to life through love
29	Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers		A classic ballad by the Righteous Brothers that sings of love
30	Save the Last Dance for Me (Last Dance wa Watashi ni)The Drifters		A classic ballad that portrays trust and bonds with a loved one
31	So Much in Love (Nagisa no Chikai)The Tymes		Romantic song, the bittersweetness and affection of summer love
32	My WayFrank Sinatra		Frank Sinatra's vocal prowess and career
33	A Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurou		Heartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
34	Parting at 22kaze		The Wind’s debut song, cherished as a timeless anthem of youth
35	GuiltyBarbra Streisand		The power of love and the duo’s vocals are captivating.
36	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		A masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
37	SherryThe Four Seasons		Nostalgic classic songs of the Four Seasons
38	Louisiana MamaGene Pitney		Introduction to Gene Pitney's 1961 single