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[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get everyone excited. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke.
A collection of classic Showa-era songs that are now loved across generations.
This time, we’re introducing especially lively tracks recommended for people in their 70s.
Focusing on hits from the 1960s to the 1980s, we’ve gathered songs that are popular at karaoke and tunes you’ll find yourself humming along to.
Singing can help relieve stress, and enjoying these songs together with others will make their appeal shine even more.
It’s also nice to savor them on your own while listening closely to the lyrics.
Please enjoy these wonderful, uplifting songs as you look back on memories from those days.
[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get the crowd going. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (1–10)
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
An anime theme song that captures the bittersweetness of youth was released in March 1985.
It’s a wonderful track featuring Yoshimi Iwasaki’s clear, transparent vocals and a melody that resonates deeply.
The lyrics convey the feelings of a girl in love with her childhood friend, leaving a lasting impression with its sweet, heartrending portrayal of adolescence.
The song drew major attention as the opening theme for the anime Touch and reached No.
12 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It has also become widely used as a cheer song for high school baseball, a staple performed in the stands.
With a melody everyone can hum along to, it’s a perfect choice for karaoke with friends.
Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo
A masterpiece that sings of hope shining through the bitter cold, its bittersweet sense of life’s melancholy resonates deeply.
Yoshikazu Ikuzō’s vocals, tinged with sorrow yet brimming with strength, seep into the depths of the heart.
Released in 1986, it won the Gold Prize at the Japan Record Awards.
That same year, it appeared on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen and topped the Oricon charts—a work cherished by many.
Masterfully intertwining northern landscapes with the stirrings of love, this song was also used in regional tourism promotions and winter campaigns.
For many, it remains a treasured song of memories.
Why not spend a quiet moment listening to its heartwarming voice?
As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira
Released in 1971, this song is known as one of Akira Nishikino’s signature works.
Its passionate lyrics, vowing eternal love—loving you as long as the sun is in the sky—strike a chord in the heart.
It was a popular hit, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart and selling 308,000 copies.
The song was also performed at the 22nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1971, solidifying Nishikino’s status as an idol.
Sing it at a karaoke gathering, and memories of youthful days are sure to come flooding back.
I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi
A gem by Fuyumi Sakamoto that gently sings of a deepening bond with a loved one.
Also known as the CM song for Sanwa Shurui’s barley shochu iichiko, it conveys the newfound affection that can blossom between longtime spouses through a calm, soothing melody.
From everyday moments—the morning light, the breathing of someone sleeping by your side—the lyrics unfold tender feelings toward a cherished person, enhanced by a voice that pierces the heart.
Released in January 2009 as the coupling track to “Asia no Kaizoku,” it was included that October on the album “Love Songs ~ Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru ~,” garnering widespread media attention.
It’s a wonderful song to hum together as a couple or to sing with thoughts of someone dear.
A beautiful piece that lets you feel love growing deeper with time.
Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten
Teresa Teng, the Asian diva who conveyed life’s deepest emotions through moving melodies.
This song tells of how meeting a beloved person dramatically changed her life, and of her resolve to devote herself completely.
Set to a gentle, warm major-key arrangement, her clear, translucent voice resonates in the heart.
Released as a single in February 1986 and included on the album “Toki no Nagare ni Mi o Makase,” it won the Grand Prix at the 19th Japan Cable Radio Awards that same year.
With its beautiful, easy-to-remember melody, it’s perfect for everyone to hum along to while sharing fond memories.
Traveler,Kayama Yūzō
It’s a heartwarming classic woven with words that gently accompany each person’s life, a song that sinks deep into the heart.
While evoking memories of one’s hometown, it stands out as an anthem cheering on travelers who keep walking forward, its lyrics brimming with tenderness and strength.
Yuzo Kayama’s clear, translucent voice blends beautifully with the harmonies of The Launchers, creating superb balance.
The piece was released to the world as the B-side to the single “Gazing at the Night Sky” in October 1966, and was also used as an insert song in the film “Let’s Go! Wakadaisho.” In May 2010, a duet version with Ryoko Moriyama was included on the album “50 Years of Wakadaisho!” It’s highly recommended for those standing at a crossroads in life or wishing to reflect on cherished memories.
The Flower Girl of TokyoHaruo Oka
This is a classic song that portrays the touching figure of a young woman selling flowers on a spring night, on a street corner in Tokyo just after the war.
The hint of melancholy that drifts within its cheerful vocals deeply resonates with listeners.
Released in June 1946, the single “Tokyo no Hanauri Musume” (The Flower-Selling Girl of Tokyo) has long been cherished as a signature piece by Haruo Oka.
Issued by King Records at the time, it became a song of hope for people during the postwar reconstruction era.
The friendly melody crafted by Gento Uehara is pleasant to the ear and remains timeless even today.
It’s perfect for March, when the first signs of spring can be felt—listen to it while reminiscing about your youthful days.
Humming along to its nostalgic rhythm naturally brings smiles and creates a heartwarming moment.
There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu
A classic packed with the sweet and sour essence of youth.
This Kyū Sakamoto song celebrates the importance of holding on to hope for tomorrow without fearing heartbreak or failure.
Since its 1963 release, it has remained beloved across generations.
In 2000, it was featured in a Coca-Cola Japan commercial, sparking a social phenomenon.
It’s guaranteed to liven up the room when everyone sings it at karaoke! A perfect track for when you want to keep looking forward.
Forever with youKayama Yūzō
A beautiful love song that gently seeps into our hearts, set to a light ballad that carries eternal love and hope for the future.
Featured as the theme song for the films “Young Guy with an Electric Guitar” and “Young Guy in the Alps,” this piece celebrates everlasting love against the backdrop of a sunset, tenderly expressing the sweetness and ache of young romance.
Released in 1965, it became a massive hit, selling over three million copies and receiving a Special Award at the 8th Japan Record Awards.
Yuzo Kayama’s gentle vocals and the beautiful string arrangements are soothing to the soul.
For seniors, it’s a song that will resonate with memories of their youth.
Whether you listen to it quietly on your own or sing it together with family and friends at karaoke, it’s a piece that brings a sense of calm.
Brother ShipsToba Ichirō
This is a masterpiece of enka that powerfully expresses the deep bond among fisherman brothers and their devotion to family.
Tetsurō Funamura’s grand melody blends with Tetsurō Hoshino’s moving lyrics, while Ichirō Toba’s rugged vocals bring out the work’s full appeal.
Because Ichirō Toba himself has real-life fishing experience, the pride and spirit of men of the sea come through vividly.
Released in August 1982, the song sold over 290,000 copies on the Oricon charts and won the Newcomer Award at the 16th All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards.
It has also been performed seven times on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen, earning strong support from enka fans.
With its relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing and highly recommended for karaoke that stirs the heart.