[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.
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[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get the crowd going. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (51–60)
Into the DreamInoue Yosui
A timeless song with a gentle voice that resonates in the heart, this single by Yosui Inoue was released in 1973 as the theme song for the film After School.
The piece is memorable for its subtle portrayal of scenes of searching in everyday life.
Its warm musicality tenderly embraces the act of seeking something in life, which is part of its appeal.
Known as the first of his songs to enter the Oricon charts’ top 20 as a theatrical release theme song, it also gained recognition as a JR East commercial song, comforting many listeners over the years.
It’s a recommended track for when you want to enjoy music at a relaxed pace, along with a sense of nostalgia.
Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko
Totoko Sugawara, known for her distinctive, wistful vibrato, was called the Queen of Elegy and is also famous as the very first singer to perform on NHK’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen, which everyone knows.
She moved to Tokyo at the age of nine for an audition, where her talent blossomed, and together with her father, the composer Akira Mutsu, she released numerous masterpieces.
Her signature song, “Tsuki ga Tottemo Aoi Kara” (Because the Moon Is So Very Blue), became a million-selling hit in an era when the music market was much smaller than it is today, making her a household name across Japan.
For many seniors, it’s a song right at the heart of their youthful days, so it could be a great choice for recreational activities or background music in senior care facilities.
Run, Kotaro!Sorutī Shugā
A masterpiece packed with humor and satire, modeled after a live horse race broadcast.
Released in July 1970, Salty Sugar’s work began as a joke about a chronically late band member and blossomed into superb popular entertainment.
The production weaves in race-style narration, horse names that parody popular buzzwords of the time, and even an impersonation of Governor Minobe, resulting in uproarious comedy.
It was adapted into a Toho-distributed film in February 1971, starring Shunji Fujimura.
The song sold around one million copies and won the New Artist Award at the 12th Japan Record Awards.
It’s a perfect pick to liven up parties and drinking gatherings with friends.
youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran
The classic song that colored the Showa era, “Seishun Jidai” (Youthful Days), was released in 1976 by Koichi Morita and Top Gallant.
Written by lyricist Yuu Aku and composed by Koichi Morita, the track left a lasting mark on the music scene, becoming a million-seller within six months of its release.
Its appeal lies in lyrics that capture the bittersweetness and poignancy of youth.
Each listen stirs a deep sense of nostalgia and longing from the recesses of the listener’s memory, resonating profoundly.
It also enjoys unwavering popularity as a karaoke staple.
It’s especially recommended for those in their 70s.
Among nostalgic hits, “Seishun Jidai” has a singular power to move the heart—why not belt it out at karaoke?
MaybeKobayashi Sachiko & Miki Katsuhiko
The harmony woven by the two singers resonates deeply in the heart—this is the definitive enka masterpiece.
The acclaimed album “Moshikashite,” which revives a song originally released in 1984, is imbued with aching longing and a powerful wish.
It beautifully portrays a heart where affection for another and lingering anxieties are intermingled, and the stirring melody further elevates those feelings.
This work was also performed at the 35th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, capturing the hearts of many viewers.
It’s a gem that listeners of all ages—from seniors to entire families—can enjoy, and we’d be delighted if you chose it as a cherished song for your precious memories.