[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get everyone excited. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke.
A collection of classic Showa-era songs that are now loved across generations.
This time, we’re introducing especially lively tracks recommended for people in their 70s.
Focusing on hits from the 1960s to the 1980s, we’ve gathered songs that are popular at karaoke and tunes you’ll find yourself humming along to.
Singing can help relieve stress, and enjoying these songs together with others will make their appeal shine even more.
It’s also nice to savor them on your own while listening closely to the lyrics.
Please enjoy these wonderful, uplifting songs as you look back on memories from those days.
- [Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that really move you. Beloved classic Japanese hits of the past.
- Sing-Along Hits! Karaoke Songs That Get Women in Their 70s Excited
- [For Seniors] Popular Karaoke Songs That Everyone Can Enjoy Together
- [Recommended for people in their 70s] Classic nostalgic hits: A collection of youth songs
- [For Seniors] Songs Everyone Can Sing Together! A Roundup of Recommended Crowd-Pleasers
- Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing for men in their 70s: Enka and nostalgic Showa-era pop
- [For women in their 70s] A collection of songs that are easy to sing even for people who are tone-deaf
- Easy-to-sing songs recommended for women in their 70s: A collection of classic hits perfect for karaoke
- [Karaoke] Songs That Get Men in Their 70s Fired Up! A Collection of Nostalgic Japanese Hits [2026]
- Lively songs recommended for people in their 80s: A collection of nostalgic enka and kayōkyoku
- Recommended Cheer-Up Songs for People in Their 70s: A Collection of Uplifting Tunes
- Songs that get women in their 80s excited: A roundup of tracks also great for karaoke
- Energizing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A roundup of nostalgic power tracks
[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get the crowd going. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (41–50)
The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi
It’s the definitive anthem of youth, capturing countless hearts with its fresh, vibrant vocals and melody! Released by Aoi Sankaku Jōgi in February 1972, this song delivers universal themes—youthful brilliance and bittersweetness, the bonds of friendship—straight to the listener’s heart.
The lyrics convey a resolve to move beyond the poignant ache of young days, to walk toward the future with friends, and to treasure irreplaceable moments—messages that encourage and warm the listener’s heart.
The song enjoyed huge popularity as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Tobidase! Seishun” (“Leap Out! Youth”), and its New Artist Award at the 14th Japan Record Awards that same year stands as a shining achievement.
Sing it together at karaoke, and you’ll spark lively reminiscences from those days and make the time even more enjoyable.
[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get the crowd going. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (51–60)
poppy flowerAgunesu Chan
A timeless classic whose pure vocals and fragile floral imagery leave a deep imprint on the heart.
Released in 1972, this song became Agnes Chan’s debut hit.
Through the image of a woman on a hill using poppy flowers to tell her fortune in love, it delicately portrays the sorrow of parting and the hope for the future.
Agnes Chan’s distinctive singing style is memorable, and she performed the song at the 24th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1973.
Its gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics make it perfect for moments of reminiscing or for softly humming together with someone special.
Okay, that’s it.Ueki Hitoshi
Set to a lively rhythm, the lyrics deftly portray the ironies and missteps of life.
Released in July 1962, the song was included as the B-side to “The Irresponsible One,” the theme song for the film The Irresponsible Era of Japan from the same year.
It’s a track brimming with the charm of Hitoshi Ueki, a trailblazer who fused comedy and music.
Why not try singing it the next time you enjoy karaoke with friends? It’s sure to bring back fond memories and create a fun time for everyone.
I love youOzaki Yutaka
This is a masterpiece that resonates in many hearts as a pinnacle of bittersweet love songs.
Included on the debut album “Seventeen’s Map” and released as a single in 1991, it poignantly sings of a forbidden love between a young man and woman.
The piano ballad that Yutaka Ozaki crafted at the age of seventeen continues to captivate listeners.
Numerous artists, including Hikaru Utada and Koji Tamaki, have covered the song, and it has been featured as the image song for the film “Hot Road” as well as in JR Tokai’s “Fight! Express” commercials.
It’s a perfect track for spending a quiet moment immersed in music and reminiscing.
How about a heartwarming karaoke time accompanied by its gentle melody?
MaybeKobayashi Sachiko & Miki Katsuhiko
The harmony woven by the two singers resonates deeply in the heart—this is the definitive enka masterpiece.
The acclaimed album “Moshikashite,” which revives a song originally released in 1984, is imbued with aching longing and a powerful wish.
It beautifully portrays a heart where affection for another and lingering anxieties are intermingled, and the stirring melody further elevates those feelings.
This work was also performed at the 35th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, capturing the hearts of many viewers.
It’s a gem that listeners of all ages—from seniors to entire families—can enjoy, and we’d be delighted if you chose it as a cherished song for your precious memories.
Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko
A gem of a melody that gently sings of the joys and hardships of life.
Its lustrous vocals warmly embrace the strength to live, forged by overcoming struggles and difficulties.
Once you hear it, it resonates in your heart—a work brimming with hope.
Released by Chiyoko Shimakura in 1987, this song became a major springboard for her appearance in the 1988 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen after achieving 30 consecutive appearances.
This memorable piece also features lyrics that beautifully align with the life experiences of older adults.
Humming it together at events like Respect-for-the-Aged Day gatherings can create a heartwarming moment to share.
Soran Bushimin’yō
The work songs that Hokkaido fishermen used to sing between tasks are now loved by many as some of Japan’s representative folk songs.
Their powerful calls and lively rhythms are brimming with energy that makes your heart leap, and they have a lasting charm that stays with you.
Over the years, new allure has been added by numerous singers, including Fuyumi Sakamoto, Yoshimi Tendo, and Takio Ito.
Sayuri Ishikawa also presented her own arrangement on her 2019 album “Tami.” These songs are perfect for moments when you can sing along together—chatting with family and friends, or at community events where people gather and connect.
They’re sure to offer a heartwarming time, wrapped in a sense of nostalgia.