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

Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō

[With Large Lyrics] Blue Mountain Range [Recreation]

The celebrated song, which beautifully depicts postwar hope and the breath of a new era, was performed by Ichirō Fujiyama and Mitsue Nara as the theme for a film of the same name released in 1949.

Along with the splendor of nature, it warmly portrays young people forging a bright future, like flowers that bloom after enduring a harsh winter.

For those who lived in the years immediately following the war, it is surely a piece filled with memories.

Beloved across generations, it was chosen as No.

1 in NHK’s 1989 program “Songs of the Showa Era: 200 Unforgettable Songs.” Its beautiful melody, infused with elements of classical music, and its heartwarming lyrics are sure to evoke fond recollections of days gone by.

CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Cheers

This is one of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s signature works, carrying a warm message of blessing to celebrate new beginnings.

Loved by many as an anthem cheering on those stepping onto life’s big stage, it’s a heartwarming piano folk ballad that gently stands by you and gives you the courage to move forward.

Released in September 1980, the song was born from the feeling of congratulating a friend on their wedding, then re-recorded in 1988 and became a major hit.

It also became familiar as the theme song for Kirin Lager Beer commercials in the 1990s.

It’s a powerful song of encouragement that stays close when you or your friends are at life’s milestones or starting anew, and when you need a lift yourself.

Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō

Ah, Ueno Station — Hachiro Izawa

Since its release in May 1964, Hachiro Izawa’s emotionally rich song depicting Ueno Station—which welcomed many young people through group employment—has been a source of comfort for those living away from their hometowns.

As the terminus of the Tohoku Main Line, Ueno Station has watched over young people coming to Tokyo with dreams and hopes in their hearts.

This work embodies both thoughts of family and expectations for a new life.

In 2003, a monument to the song was erected in front of Ueno Station’s Hirokoji Exit, and since 2013 it has also been used as the departure melody.

Why not sing along and indulge in fond memories together? Conversations with those who remember that era are sure to flow naturally.

May you enjoy a heartwarming moment in the gentle warmth of spring.

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!

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.