[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get everyone excited. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke.

Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi

Blue Light Yokohama - Ayumi Ishida

It’s a classic that captures the beautiful scenery of Yokohama’s port town.

Ayumi Ishida’s clear, expansive vocals blend perfectly with the melancholic melody, creating a warm, heart-touching piece.

It eloquently portrays the exotic atmosphere unique to a port city and the quiet moments shared with a lover, making it a nostalgic listen for older audiences as well.

Released in December 1968, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and won the Composer’s Award at the 11th Japan Record Awards.

It was performed three times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and since 2008 it has also been used as the approach melody at Keikyū Line’s Yokohama Station.

It’s perfect for peaceful moments or for enjoying together while reminiscing about fond memories.

Northern SpringSen Masao

Spring in the Northern Country / Masao Sen (with lyrics)

It’s a classic song woven from nostalgic scenery and heartwarming melodies.

You can picture the springtime scenes of the northern country—snowmelt, white birches, and kobushi magnolia blossoms.

The protagonist’s longing for their hometown while living in the city is poignant.

Released in April 1977, it stayed on the hit charts for two and a half years.

For many older listeners, it may be a song full of memories.

Humming the lyrics while recalling your hometown and cherished people is a lovely idea.

It’s also great to listen to with family and friends.

You’ll enjoy a wonderful time wrapped in nostalgia and warmth.

Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko

Mata Au Himade

Kiyohiko Ozaki’s classic “Mata Au Hi Made” colored the energetic Showa era.

Even decades after its 1971 release, it remains irresistibly captivating.

The lyrics by Yuu Aku engrave the heartrending emotions of two people who choose to part, resonating deeply with listeners.

While it evokes the sentiment of 1971 (Showa 46), it also possesses a timeless universality that speaks to the present.

It’s a karaoke favorite and a highly recommended song passed down across generations—not only beloved by those in their 70s, but by many age groups.

Azusa No. 2karyūdō

Azusa Nigo (2015 Remaster)

Woven with care around the image of a train bound for one’s hometown, this song carries profound, relatable emotion alongside the warm, enduring vocals of Hunters.

Released in March 1977, it reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and led to winning the New Artist Award at the 19th Japan Record Awards.

Many artists, including Saya Asakura and Kaori Mizumori, have covered the song.

It’s a heartwarming piece perfectly suited for scenes of gazing at nostalgic landscapes from a gently rolling train window, lost in cherished memories.

Be my bride.Kayama Yūzō

Come Be My Bride / Yuzo Kayama

Yuzo Kayama’s “Oyome ni Oide” is a hit song from 1966 that represents the Showa era.

It blends a nostalgia that transports listeners back in time with the timeless sweet-and-sour feeling of romance.

While the lyrics portray a love swaying between reality and ideals, the song itself is filled with a bright, upbeat melody that’s sure to liven up any karaoke session.

For people in their 70s in particular, it’s a magical tune that brings back a page of their youth.

Infused with Kayama’s vocals and a wish for happiness, this is a classic that’s fun to sing and heartwarming to hear.