[Recommended for people in their 70s] Classic nostalgic hits: A collection of youth songs
If you’re in your 70s, there’s a good chance you have a deep attachment to songs from the 1960s and 70s.
The music you listened to in your youth stays in your heart, and once you hear it, you can’t help but hum along.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of youth songs we’d love people in their 70s to hear.
We’ve chosen a variety of tracks, mainly from the 60s and 70s, so take your time listening as you look back on memories from those days.
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Recommended for people in their 70s: Beloved nostalgic hits. A collection of youth songs (21–30)
a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō
Set in a northern port town, this classic song of bittersweet love is brought to life by Yujiro Ishihara’s deep, resonant voice.
Against the backdrop of spring in the north, it vividly portrays acacia blossoms in bloom and the poignant parting of lovers.
Released in October 1962, the piece—written by Shiro Hagiwara and composed by Kenroku Uehara—was issued as a single commemorating the 30th anniversary of Teichiku and garnered a major response.
Expressing memories with a loved one and moments of farewell in a tender, embracing vocal style, this song is perfect for times when you want to bask in nostalgia.
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo
This work carefully portrays how, when people can’t put the feelings they’ve locked away into words, men express their emotions through alcohol and women through tears.
It’s said that Eigo Kawashima composed the song at the age of 18 after observing people’s behavior.
Included on the album “Jinrui” (Humanity) and released in 1976, the piece was used in a Kizakura commercial and reached No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s a wonderful song you’ll want to hear again and again—highly recommended for humming along with friends or listening to while reminiscing about fond memories.
Goodbyeofukōsu
A classic ballad that intertwines the emotions of two people sensing a breakup with an atmosphere that evokes the coming of winter.
Known as a signature work by the popular band Off Course, it was released as a single in December 1979.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart at the time, and was also used as the theme for the TBS drama “Gekiai: Sangatsu made no…” and in a Daihatsu commercial.
The sorrow of a love nearing its end is beautifully wrapped in Kazumasa Oda’s clear, translucent vocals.
Despite the sad lyrics, listening to it somehow calms the heart and brings a sense of peace, doesn’t it? It might be lovely to sip some warm tea and let conversation blossom with bittersweet memories of youth.
Midnight GuitarSenga Kahoru
Kaoru Chiga is an artist who left a new mark on the Japanese music scene with her debut single “Midnight Guitar,” released in 1969.
The song explores a profound theme: entrusting the feelings of lost love and the accompanying loneliness to a night-long guitar performance.
Kaoru Chiga’s expressive delivery and the melody have remained beloved to this day, listened to by people across generations.
In particular, for seniors who spent their youth during that era, it is a deeply moving song that brings back memories of the time.
Her music is perfect for quiet, long nights, and ideal for those who wish to reminisce about the past and soothe their hearts.
Children Who Don’t Know WarJirōzu
Jiro’s was a Japanese folk duo active in the 1970s.
“Children Who Don’t Know War” is a song that delicately portrays the feelings of a generation born into a time of peace.
Since its 1971 release, it has resonated with many people and become a beloved song across generations.
Its message—expressing a wish for peace and conveying the pure impressions of a generation that has not known war—has not faded with time.
The track is also known for its distinctive mixing, with different vocals coming from the left and right speakers, offering listeners a fresh and surprising experience.
Please give it a listen.
A café in a student districtGaro
A heartwarming song that brings back nostalgic memories from my student days.
Wrapped in Garo’s gentle vocals, the days I spent with a former lover come vividly back to life.
Those youthful times of sipping coffee at a café and enjoying casual conversations—this song is filled with those sweet and bittersweet memories.
Released in June 1972, it became a massive hit, topping the Oricon charts for seven consecutive weeks the following year.
In 1980, it was also used in a commercial for “Gohan Desu yo!” and has been loved by people of all ages.
It’s a perfect song for when you want to bask in nostalgia or look back on moments with someone special.
The City of Love, SapporoIshihara Yūjirō
A song by Yujiro Ishihara that gently sings of a woman discovering her first love, set against the iconic scenery of Sapporo.
The depictions of Sapporo—such as the Clock Tower and rows of acacia trees—beautifully intertwine with a pure form of love, leaving listeners deeply moved.
Beloved by many since its release in May 1972, it has sold a total of about 650,000 copies.
The reason it has been cherished for so long likely lies in the lyrical world where memorable places and recollections of romance intersect so beautifully.
When you want to fondly look back on a place dear to your heart, why not slowly immerse yourself in those memories, accompanied by Ishihara’s soulful voice that resonates within?