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

Passionate loveSaijō Hideki

Hidetoshi Saijo - Passionate Love

This song, which portrays the turmoil of passionate love, is known as one of Hideki Saijo’s signature works.

It expresses an intense longing for the other person and the anguish that comes with it, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in May 1974, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon chart and sold over 580,000 copies in total.

It was also used as an insert song in the film “Love and Truth” (Ai to Makoto), and in later years it was covered by various artists.

With its energetic, passionate style, it’s sure to liven up any karaoke session—a song everyone can enjoy singing together, filled with fond nostalgia.

Tokyo Olympic OndoMinami Haruo

Haruo Minami “Tokyo Olympic Ondo” [from ~The Trajectory of Vocal Art: The Complete Works of Haruo Minami~]

As the name suggests, Tokyo Olympic Ondo was the theme song for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and in addition to Haruo Minami, it was performed by prominent singers such as Yukio Hashi, Michiya Mihashi, Kyu Sakamoto, and Saburo Kitajima.

It is said that the association with Haruo Minami became fixed because his version sold the most.

At the time, Minami said, “Japan worked hard and achieved such a remarkable recovery.

The Tokyo Olympics is an opportunity to show that to the world, and I poured my strong desire to make it a success into the song.” For seniors, it may be a track that brings back the feelings of that era.

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Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri

Yukio Hashi & Sayuri Yoshinaga / Itsudemo Yume o (Always Dream)

Because it’s used as an insert song in NHK’s morning drama series “Amachan,” in SoftBank commercials, and in various other contexts, it hardly feels like an old tune.

Of course, for older listeners it’s famous as a duet by Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga.

It even won the Japan Record Award, was performed on the Red and White Song Battle, and inspired a film—what we’d now call a mega-viral hit! Just hearing the intro will bring back fond memories of days gone by.

It’s also a great choice for karaoke with someone special!

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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A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika • Aoi Shirou

Mika Hino & Shiro Aoi - The Love Game Between a Man and a Woman

It’s a classic song about the push-and-pull of romance, released in December 1986.

It was also used in a commercial for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s Takeda Stomach Medicine 21, and its lyrics depicting sweet flirtation between a man and a woman, paired with a captivating melody, won the hearts of many.

With this track, it reached No.

10 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and stayed on the charts for 19 consecutive weeks.

Loved for years thereafter, it has been covered by many artists, including Los Indios and Yoshimi Ashikawa & Shigeru Yazaki.

This work offers the unique fun of a duet and is a timeless tune that older listeners can enjoy as well.

It’s great for singing together with family and friends.

In karaoke, you can enjoy the back-and-forth between male and female parts and sing at your preferred tempo.