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

Season of LovePinkī to Kirāzu

Pinky and the Killers — The Season of Love (with lyrics)

This song is distinguished by a bossa nova rhythm that heralds the start of summer.

Riding on a melody that captures the joy of new love, it’s become a classic summer tune brimming with lightness and nostalgia.

The fresh vocals and performance by Pinky & The Killers gently wrap youthful memories in warmth.

Released in July 1968, the song spent 17 consecutive weeks at number one on the Oricon charts.

It was also featured in the 2009 film Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, making it beloved across generations.

On a hot summer day, why not hum along with older adults while reminiscing in a cool room? You can also expand the fun by doing light exercises or clapping along to the beat.

Love VacationZa Pīnattsu

Love Vacation – Sung by The Peanuts [With Lyrics] (Including Harmony Chorus)

A refreshing love story unfolding by the summer seaside resonates in the heart with a light, buoyant rhythm.

With a swinging feel that incorporates jazz’s four-beat, it’s a song everyone can enjoy together with handclaps.

Its lovely lyrics and melody bring back nostalgic memories of youth.

The beautiful harmonies of The Peanuts gently wrap the sweet moments by the shore.

Released in April 1963 and performed at that year’s 14th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, the piece was also used as the campaign song for Toray’s summer wear “Vacance Look.” It’s a gentle, singable number, perfect for recreational activities at care facilities.

Since it’s a melody everyone knows, simply clapping along or swaying to the beat is more than enough to enjoy it.

A street corner where stars fallSatoi Ito to Happī & Burū

Starlit Street Corner / Satoshi Ito and Happy & Blue: With Lyrics

Set to a bossa nova rhythm, this gentle song captures a quiet night shared by lovers.

Under a star-filled urban sky, it portrays the couple’s warm moments with delicate words.

Though simple, the melody is deeply moving, and the fresh vocals that highlight the choral parts leave a strong impression.

Released in 1977, the piece garnered high acclaim, competing in the 6th Tokyo Music Festival’s domestic contest and winning both the Vocal Performance Award and the Special Excellence Award at the inaugural Osaka Popular Music Festival.

As a mood kayō that showcases choral singing, it’s recommended for older listeners who wish to spend a relaxed time through song.

With the group’s harmonies, it’s a track that lets you sink into memories of your younger days.

Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi

Blue Light Yokohama - Ayumi Ishida

This classic song, which beautifully depicts the nightscape of the port city of Yokohama, captivates with its urbane, sophisticated sound, a melody line influenced by chanson, and emotionally rich lyrics tinged with melancholy.

Ayumi Ishida’s clear, transparent voice superbly conveys the bittersweetness of love shining under the city’s neon lights.

Released in December 1968, the work achieved an astonishing sales record of over one million copies in just ten days.

It won the Japan Record Award for Composition and also enjoyed great popularity in Korea.

It’s a lovely choice in connection with Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Day on June 2.

A gem cherished by older listeners along with nostalgic memories.

If you hum it together during a karaoke recreation, conversation is sure to flow naturally.

Northern SpringSen Masao

Spring in the Northern Country / Masao Sen (with lyrics)

It’s a classic song woven from nostalgic scenery and heartwarming melodies.

You can picture the springtime scenes of the northern country—snowmelt, white birches, and kobushi magnolia blossoms.

The protagonist’s longing for their hometown while living in the city is poignant.

Released in April 1977, it stayed on the hit charts for two and a half years.

For many older listeners, it may be a song full of memories.

Humming the lyrics while recalling your hometown and cherished people is a lovely idea.

It’s also great to listen to with family and friends.

You’ll enjoy a wonderful time wrapped in nostalgia and warmth.

My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko

My Heart Is Stop-Motion – Tomoko Kuwae

This song captures the thrilling moment of a new encounter that makes the heart dance with the arrival of spring.

Tomoko Kuwae’s clear, translucent voice gently wraps the flutter of a love sparked by a chance meeting in an elevator.

The piece beautifully portrays the feeling of one’s heart being set free as the seasons shift from the end of winter to spring.

Released in 1979, it became well-loved as a commercial song for POLA cosmetics and ranked 12th on the Oricon charts.

In 2013, a bossa nova–style arrangement was also released, revealing a new charm.

It’s a highly recommended track for older listeners who wish to spend a heartwarming moment wrapped in fond memories.

Dancing All Nightmonta & burazāzu

Dancing All Night

Released in 1980, the single “Dancing All Night” was the major-label debut of Monta & Brothers, a group that dominated the music scene of the time.

A massive hit, the song spent ten consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart and continues to be loved by many listeners in their seventies today.

Swaying comfortably to its rhythm while reminiscing—that is precisely the charm of “Dancing All Night.” If you’re looking to fire up a karaoke session, this is the song I highly recommend!