[For Seniors] Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 70s: A Collection of Nostalgic Spring Tunes

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This is a supreme song by Candies that delicately sings of a woman’s bittersweet feelings before parting with someone dear, carried on a melody as fresh as a spring breeze.

Released in February 1978, it reached number one on the Oricon charts and sold over one million copies in total.

Depicting a couple’s breakup through a moving-day scene, it shows the protagonist looking back on their memories, her smile concealing complex emotions beneath.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who have experienced parting with someone important in the springtime.

Song of Springshouka

Mixed Chorus Piece “Spring Song” — Moto Uchida (arranged by Takeshi Yoshinao)

This is a heartwarming song that began airing in March 1937 (Showa 12) on NHK’s Osaka Central Broadcasting Station as a National Song.

Composed by Hajime Uchida with lyrics by Kunizo Kishi, its melody has a familiar warmth that resonated with people’s daily lives at the time.

Across its four verses, the lyrics depict charming scenes: the sweet gaze of a flower seller, the bustle of a market lined with fresh vegetables, the chirping of fledgling birds, and a spring landscape swaying in a gentle breeze.

A record was released by Polydor in July of the same year, followed by a release from Teichiku the next year.

The song has been covered by many artists, including Chieko Baisho and the sisters Saori Yuki and Sachiko Yasuda, and it continues to be beloved as a piece that lets listeners share the joy of spring’s arrival.

It’s a tune you’ll want to hum with family and friends as the season signals the beginning of spring.

Song of MayYakushi: Aoyagi Zengo / Sakkyoku: Mōtsuaruto

Song of May | Japanese lyrics | German lied | Joyful is May, the grasses and trees are budding

Set to a famous piece composed by Mozart, this song features richly expressive Japanese lyrics by the poet Zengo Aoyagi—perfect for the fresh, verdant season of early summer.

Included in an elementary school music textbook in 1947, it has long been loved by many.

The work gently portrays the beauty of spring and the feelings of delight it inspires.

Along with its pleasant melody, it evokes springtime joys sensed through all five senses: the murmur of a brook, the scent of violets, and young leaves swaying in a soft breeze—wrapping listeners in a warm, cheerful mood.

How about singing it together with older adults during a music recreation session? As nostalgic memories blossom into conversation, everyone can savor the arrival of spring to their heart’s content.

Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko

Seiko Matsuda “Red Sweet Pea” (from Seikoland: Budokan Live ’83)

One of Seiko Matsuda’s signature songs, shining brilliantly in the history of Japanese pop.

Her sweet, translucent voice refreshingly captures the budding feelings of love that come with the arrival of spring.

Released in 1982 as her eighth single, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

With lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Yumi Matsutoya, it is a gem of a song.

Set to a gentle, soothing melody, it delicately portrays the joy and anxiety of a girl in love.

A song that quietly keeps you company on a spring drive or during special moments with someone dear.

An eternal classic that evokes the youthful days of the Showa era.

a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō

Red Handkerchief: Yujiro Ishihara

This is a narrative song that gently portrays the spring scenery of Japan’s northern country.

Against a backdrop of blooming acacia flowers, Yujiro Ishihara’s voice, depicting a bittersweet parting in love, leaves a deep, lingering resonance that touches the heart.

Released by Teichiku Records in October 1962, the work created a major buzz at the time.

In January 1964, it was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name starring Yujiro Ishihara, captivating many audiences alongside the movie.

Why not hum along and relive fond memories together? You’re sure to spend a lovely time as you recall days gone by.

Please enjoy a relaxing moment immersed in music under the gentle spring sunshine.

spring thunderfuki no tō

Shunrai / Fuki no Tō (1979) [Lyrics] 2024 [No. 6]

A song by Fuki no Tō themed around the sound of thunder ringing with the arrival of spring.

Through the image of cherry blossom petals suddenly scattered by a storm so fierce that thunder roars, the lyrics deftly portray both the brilliance and the fragility of life.

Created by member Yasuyo Yamaki in response to his mother’s illness, the piece is a deeply moving work that prompts a profound reexamination of life and death.

It is the title track of the single “Shunrai,” released in February 1979, and is also included on the album Jinsei • Haru • Ōdan.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to reflect on life through music.

Beautiful SpringKayama Yūzō

Beautiful Spring [Yuzo Kayama] - The audio is bad.

This song stands out for its light rhythm and refreshing melody that evoke the arrival of spring.

Released by Yuzo Kayama in 1967, it was composed by Kayama himself.

The lyrics, set against the beauty of springtime nature, portray the innocent romance of a young couple, vividly conjuring pure and romantic spring scenes.

It was included on the album “Kayama Yuzo no Subete Vol.

2” and was also released as a single.

Frequently featured on television and radio, it has long been beloved by many.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to feel the beginning of new encounters and love with the coming of spring.

Along with a sense of nostalgia, it’s sure to bring a heartwarming moment.