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

Forever with youKayama Yūzō

Yuzo Kayama - Kimi to Itsumademo (with lyrics)

A beautiful love song that gently seeps into our hearts, set to a light ballad that carries eternal love and hope for the future.

Featured as the theme song for the films “Young Guy with an Electric Guitar” and “Young Guy in the Alps,” this piece celebrates everlasting love against the backdrop of a sunset, tenderly expressing the sweetness and ache of young romance.

Released in 1965, it became a massive hit, selling over three million copies and receiving a Special Award at the 8th Japan Record Awards.

Yuzo Kayama’s gentle vocals and the beautiful string arrangements are soothing to the soul.

For seniors, it’s a song that will resonate with memories of their youth.

Whether you listen to it quietly on your own or sing it together with family and friends at karaoke, it’s a piece that brings a sense of calm.

Brother ShipsToba Ichirō

Brother Ship - Ichiro Toba

This is a masterpiece of enka that powerfully expresses the deep bond among fisherman brothers and their devotion to family.

Tetsurō Funamura’s grand melody blends with Tetsurō Hoshino’s moving lyrics, while Ichirō Toba’s rugged vocals bring out the work’s full appeal.

Because Ichirō Toba himself has real-life fishing experience, the pride and spirit of men of the sea come through vividly.

Released in August 1982, the song sold over 290,000 copies on the Oricon charts and won the Newcomer Award at the 16th All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards.

It has also been performed seven times on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen, earning strong support from enka fans.

With its relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing and highly recommended for karaoke that stirs the heart.

There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu

Ashita Ga Arusa

A classic packed with the sweet and sour essence of youth.

This Kyū Sakamoto song celebrates the importance of holding on to hope for tomorrow without fearing heartbreak or failure.

Since its 1963 release, it has remained beloved across generations.

In 2000, it was featured in a Coca-Cola Japan commercial, sparking a social phenomenon.

It’s guaranteed to liven up the room when everyone sings it at karaoke! A perfect track for when you want to keep looking forward.

A Love Story in GinzaYūjirō Ishihara · Junko Makimura

A Love Story in Ginza — Yujiro Ishihara & Junko Makimura [Female Part]

Released in 1961, this song portrays the glittering streets of Ginza alongside a poignant love story between a man and a woman.

The duet by Yujiro Ishihara and Junko Makimura beautifully captures the subtle differences in their emotions, with vocals that resonate deeply with listeners.

Featured as an insert song in the film “Kaze-o-Yobu Otoko: From Town to Town” and followed by a film of the same title the next year, it became a major hit.

As an emblem of Ginza, a monument to the song was erected in 1990.

Blending a man’s powerful feelings with a woman’s sultry sentiments, this emotionally rich piece is perfect for moments when you want to talk about love or look back on cherished memories.

A Dangerous Pairsawada kenji

A Dangerous Pair

Kenji Sawada’s sultry vocals beautifully capture both the heat of passion and the ache of parting.

Released in April 1973, this song by Sawada—affectionately known as “Julie”—became his first No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart and was a massive hit, selling 651,000 copies.

It also achieved the remarkable feat of winning the top prize at both the Japan Record Awards and the Japan Kayō Awards.

Paired with Sawada’s captivating voice, it’s a track that resonates deeply with listeners.

Why not hum along as you look back on memories with someone special?

Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo

Sake yo: Yoshi Ikuzo

As a timeless enka classic that resonates with the heart, this song embodies Yoshikazu Yoshi’s outlook on life and deep emotions.

Released in September 1988, it conveys a man’s loneliness and the subtleties of life through a warm, expressive voice.

The scenes of remembering someone through drinking leave a strong impression, depicting thoughts of loved ones and the past alongside a moving melody.

It garnered numerous accolades, including the Grand Prix at the All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards, and was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen—a true gem of a song.

It’s perfect not only for singing together at karaoke but also for savoring while carefully listening to the lyrics.

Please enjoy it as a cherished piece that evokes empathy for life’s joys and sorrows.

a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō

Red Handkerchief: Yujiro Ishihara

Set against the backdrop of a northern spring, this song tells the story of a bittersweet farewell in love.

Carried by a gentle, lyrical melody, Yujiro Ishihara’s rich vocals vividly portray the lingering feelings of heartbreak.

Released by Teichiku Records in October 1962, the track is also included on the album “Yujiro Ishihara Original 6.” In January 1964, it was used as the theme song for a film of the same name starring Ishihara, captivating the hearts of many alongside the movie.

Even today, it remains a beloved classic that everyone can hum along to and is very popular at karaoke.

With its heartfelt lyrics and approachable melody, it’s the perfect song for singing together and having fun.