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

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.

A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe

A Fine Day for a Journey / Momoe Yamaguchi – with lyrics – high-quality CD audio

The melody spun by Momoe Yamaguchi as a song for a journey filled with nostalgic memories remains a timeless classic that still touches the heart.

Her gentle yet faintly wistful voice carries the courage and resolve to take a new step in life.

With lyrics overflowing with farewells to one’s hometown and family, and with hope and expectation for the future, it’s a song anyone can relate to.

Released in November 1978, this work was created as a campaign song for the then Japanese National Railways and became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.

It is often sung at life’s milestones, such as graduation and weddings, and continues to be loved across generations.

It’s a perfect song to sing together as we look back on our memories in the warm spring air.

Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri

Crossing Amagi Pass

Sayuri Ishikawa’s “Amagi-goe,” a song by a leading performer on the front lines, has been a beloved classic ever since its 1986 release.

Ishikawa’s powerful yet somehow fragile voice perfectly embodies the lyrical world that weaves together passion and melancholy.

Set at Joren Falls in Izu, this piece poignantly portrays a forbidden love, making it a memorable song even for those in their seventies.

It’s also a karaoke staple and perfect for getting everyone excited!

a bright red sunMisora Hibari

Crimson Sun

The song “Makka na Taiyō” (The Crimson Sun), released in 1967, was performed by Hibari Misora together with Jackie Yoshikawa and the Blue Comets.

It was originally created for an album commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hibari Misora’s career, but thanks to strong praise among the staff and the encouragement of Misora’s mother, Kimie Kato, it was released as a single and became a massive hit, selling 1.4 million copies.

The song, which sings of a blazing love lasting only a single summer, has since been covered by many musicians.

Its powerful rhythm is sure to lift the spirits of listeners.

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12th graderFunaki Kazuo

12th grader

Kazuo Funaki’s debut single “High School Senior” has etched itself into the hearts of many listeners as an unforgettable memory of youth since its 1963 release.

The lyrics vividly capture the poignant feelings leading up to graduation, and Funaki’s refreshing vocals are inspiring.

The rumba rhythm creates a cheerful atmosphere, making it perfect for livening up karaoke sessions! For those in their 70s, it’s a song that will make you want to sing with energy while reminiscing about your younger days.

Osaka RhapsodyUminara Senri · Mari

Osaka Rhapsody

Senri and Mari Umino’s “Osaka Rhapsody” has continued to be loved by many listeners since its release in 1976.

With its soothing melody and lyrics that tell the bittersweet love story of a couple strolling through the streets of Osaka, it’s an especially captivating song.

For people in their 70s in particular, it’s a classic that evokes both nostalgia and freshness, reminding them of their youth.

It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke and deliver a truly uplifting time!

Grandfather’s Clock

Nursery rhyme “Grandfather’s Clock”

A classic song that weaves a moving story, it tenderly captures the deep bond between a grandfather and his old clock.

Inspired by a pendulum clock Henry Clay Work encountered at a hotel in England, it was created in 1876.

Its gentle melody and heartwarming lyrics make it irresistibly singable for everyone.

Upon release, the sheet music became a smash hit in the United States, selling one million copies, and after being featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” it gained further attention through a cover by Ken Hirai.

It was adapted into a film in December 2022, drawing renewed interest.

It’s a perfect song for joyful gatherings, evoking warmth and nostalgia through the feelings for a clock that has marked time together.