[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.
Playlist
| [Recommended for people in their 70s] Classic nostalgic hits: A collection of youth songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Into the DreamInoue Yosui | play_arrow | Yosui Inoue’s classic song “Gentle Singing Voice,” the theme song of the film |
| 2east | Light Blue RainYagami Junko | play_arrow | Junko Yagami’s classic heartbreak song, perfect for a rainy day |
| 3east | Harbor Town No. 13Misora Hibari | play_arrow | Introduction to Misora Hibari's classic song depicting harbor town scenery |
| 4east | Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari | play_arrow | A classic that gently sings of life's joy and flow |
| 5east | A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe | ![]() | A moving work whose classic songs by Momoe Yamaguchi resonate with the heart |
| 6east | era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima: The appeal of soul-stirring masterpieces |
| 7east | That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu | play_arrow | An earnest longing for lost love and youth |
| 8east | I’ve come a long way, when I think about it.Kaientai | play_arrow | A nostalgic classic by Kaientai, Thoughts of Home |
| 9east | Cape TourYamamoto Kōtarō to Uīkuendo | play_arrow | A heartbreak song by Kotaro Yamamoto |
| 10east | Azusa No. 2karyūdō | play_arrow | A heartwarming train song filled with longing for one’s hometown |
| 11east | atonementTeresa Ten | play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the poignant emotions of farewell and love. |
| 12east | Kanda RiverMinami Kōsetsu & Kaguyahime | play_arrow | A classic song depicting the pure cohabitation life of young people |
| 13east | Lonely-for-Company TavernMiyama Hiroshi | play_arrow | Miyama Hiroshi’s heart-wrenching enka debut song |
| 14east | Waltz of StarlightSen Masao | play_arrow | Masao Sen’s soul-stirring farewell song |
| 15east | Tangled HairMisora Hibari | play_arrow | Hibari Misora sings of love and prayer at Shioyasaki. |
| 16east | March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko | play_arrow | Step by step forward, a song of hope, with high spirits |
| 17east | Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi | play_arrow | Singing about bittersweet memories of love in rainy Osaka |
| 18east | A Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurou | play_arrow | Heartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories |
| 19east | Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)kawanaka miyuki | play_arrow | Miyuki Kawanaka’s famous song depicting winter’s white flowers and conjugal love |
| 20east | Tokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirō | play_arrow | A classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.” |
| 21east | When I turn around, the Sea of JapanItsuki Hiroshi | play_arrow | Singing of the loneliness of the Sea of Japan and the shape of life |
| 22east | Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi | play_arrow | Ishida Ayumi’s classic paints the night in Yokohama |
| 23east | I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi | play_arrow | A moving song that portrays deepening love and bonds |
| 24east | a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō | play_arrow | A love song of a wistful spring in a northern port town |
| 25east | Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo | play_arrow | A masterpiece depicting the emotions of men and women that express their innermost feelings |
| 26east | Goodbyeofukōsu | play_arrow | Off Course, the classic song that poignantly sings of a winter farewell |
| 27east | Midnight GuitarSenga Kahoru | play_arrow | Kaoru Senga’s Midnight Guitar |
| 28east | Children Who Don’t Know WarJirōzu | play_arrow | A masterpiece imbued with prayers for peace, a moving experience that transcends generations |
| 29east | The City of Love, SapporoIshihara Yūjirō | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of Sapporo’s scenery and pure love |
| 30east | A café in a student districtGaro | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet memories of youth. |
| 31east | Ballad of the Rainbow and SnowTo wa e mo wa | play_arrow | Be moved by “Ballad of Rainbow and Snow” |
| 32east | Only youAoi Teruhiko | play_arrow | A bittersweet eternal song for a loved one |
| 33east | Memory PillowKosaka Kyoko | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the memories |
| 34east | Season of LovePinkī to Kirāzu | play_arrow | Season of Love, a masterpiece by Tokiko Iwatani, resonates in the heart |
| 35east | A Midsummer IncidentHirayama Miki | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song at the end of summer |
| 36east | Angel’s TemptationMayuzumi Jun | play_arrow | Jun Mayuzumi’s famous song, a tale of youth and heartbreak |
| 37east | Crimson SunMisora Hibari | play_arrow | Hibari Misora’s “Bright Red Sun,” a song of passionate love |
| 38east | ambushMiki Seiko | play_arrow | A classic whose charm lies in the bittersweetness and brightness of love |
| 39east | Across this wide fieldMoriyama Ryoko | play_arrow | Ryoko Moriyama’s classic song: a beautiful singing voice and lyrics that resonate with the heart |
| 40east | Strawberry Statement, Once Morebanban | play_arrow | A smash hit that depicts youthful memories and the changing times |
| 41east | Flower NecklaceZa Taigāsu | play_arrow | The Tigers, Song of the Swan and the Maiden |
| 42east | Blue ChateauJakkī Yoshikawa to Burū Komettsu | play_arrow | The classic hit “Blue Chateau” by a popular band from the 1960s |
| 43east | The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku | play_arrow | Eisaku Ōkawa’s heartrending love song, thoughts on the sasanqua flowers |
| 44east | bridehashida norihiko to kuraimakkusu | play_arrow | A Bride’s Song of Hope and Resolve for Her New Life |
| 45east | North TavernHosokawa Takashi | play_arrow | Takashi Hosokawa’s famous song “Love at the Tavern” |
| 46east | Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki | play_arrow | Masaaki Sakai’s classic song “Saraba Koibito” portrays the sorrow of parting. |
| 47east | Forever with youKayama Yūzō | play_arrow | Yuzo Kayama’s classic song “Forever With You” |
| 48east | blue eyesJakkī Yoshikawa to Burū Komettsu | play_arrow | A classic masterpiece from the dawn of the Group Sounds era depicting a bittersweet love in the northern country |
| 49east | My first loveOgawa Tomoko | play_arrow | Revisiting summer memories with a bittersweet first-love melody |
| 50east | As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira | play_arrow | An iconic song of youth that sings of eternal love |
| 51east | Let’s get married.yoshida takurou | play_arrow | Takuro Yoshida’s signature songs capture the hearts of young people. |
| 52east | youKozaka Akiko | play_arrow | Sixteen-year-old Akiko Kosaka’s youth anthem, a wish for happiness |
| 53east | summer vacationyoshida takurou | play_arrow | Summer memories, a famous song by Takuro Yoshida |
| 54east | The person I fell in love withMiyako Harumi | play_arrow | Harumi Miyako’s classic song of youth, a voice that resonates in the heart |
| 55east | Rumors on the ShoreHirota Mieko | play_arrow | A poignant song standing on the beach at a summer dusk |
| 56east | spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi | play_arrow | Hiromi Iwasaki’s spring classic, a song about a bittersweet love. |
| 57east | school daysPegī Hayama | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of youthful memories: the heart of our student days |
| 58east | Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko | play_arrow | Kiyohiko Ozaki’s classic song “Until the Day We Meet Again.” |
| 59east | The lights of Sakhalin do not go outZa Jenoba | ![]() | The debut song of The Genova, a Russian-folk-style ballad |
| 60east | Ha-ha-haZa Rindo & Rindāzu | play_arrow | A bright pop tune by The Lind & Lindaers |
| 61east | Forget-me-not to youSugawara Yoichi | play_arrow | Bittersweet feelings of farewell imbued in a blue flower |
| 62east | White Winterfuki no tō | play_arrow | The shifting of autumn to winter and the sorrow of heartbreak |
| 63east | My Giftofukōsu | play_arrow | A famous song by Kazumasa Oda that makes you feel the arrival of spring |
| 64east | Longing for RainYashiro Aki | play_arrow | Aki Yashiro’s classic hit “Ame no Bojo” passionately sings of longing in love. |
| 65east | Akira’s Zundoko SongKobayashi Akira | play_arrow | A scene of young love, a youth song with a thumping 'zundoko' rhythm |
| 66east | contrailArai Yumi | play_arrow | Expressing Yumi Arai’s youthful impressions with a clear, translucent singing voice |
| 67east | Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu | play_arrow | The Group Sounds classic “Nagisa no Omoide” (‘Memories of the Shore’) |
| 68east | Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo | ![]() | The scenery of the northern country and the heart-stirring singing voice of Yoshikazu Ikuzō |
| 69east | applausechiaki naomi | ![]() | The masterpiece “Applause” that portrays loss and hope |
| 70east | The two are young.dikku mine | play_arrow | The classic duet by Dick Mine and Reiko Hoshi |
| 71east | Melancholy TrainMitsubishi Michiya | play_arrow | Mitsuo Mihashi’s moving classic, a big hit |
| 72east | The memories are too beautifulYagami Junko | play_arrow | Junko Yagami’s poignant love ballad |
| 73east | Traveler,Kayama Yūzō | play_arrow | An encouraging song for travelers who long for their hometown, a classic overflowing with kindness. |
| 74east | Temptation of the Spring BreezeKoizumi Kyoko | play_arrow | A spring tale of a girl waiting for love |
| 75east | Cotton MoodAnri | play_arrow | Relive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs |
| 76east | Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri | play_arrow | A nostalgic classic is loved across generations. |
| 77east | spring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru | play_arrow | A moving song that portrays social pressure and loneliness |
| 78east | Examinee BluesTakaishi Tomoya | play_arrow | A folk song depicting the struggles of exam-takers |
| 79east | BoyhoodInoue Yosui | play_arrow | A nostalgic song brings back memories of my childhood. |
| 80east | Love VacationZa Pīnattsu | play_arrow | The heartwarming 1960s love song “Vacation of Love” |
| 81east | Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō | play_arrow | Tokyo Station Melody: Hope in Life and the Journey |
| 82east | Premonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~Minami Saori | play_arrow | Syoko Minami’s gentle singing voice gracefully portrays mature romance. |
| 83east | Red high heelsŌta Hiromi | play_arrow | A story of a girl swaying between urban dreams and reality |
| 84east | Listening to OliviaAnri | play_arrow | A heartwarming classic song that heals the pain of a broken heart |
| 85east | Ringo OiwakeMisora Hibari | play_arrow | Scenes of Tsugaru, a classic song by Hibari Misora |
| 86east | 12th graderFunaki Kazuo | play_arrow | A classic song about a youthful parting, and one of Kazuo Funaki’s signature hits. |
| 87east | Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko | play_arrow | The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song |
| 88east | Please give me wingsakai tori | play_arrow | A classic song that celebrates youth’s freedom and individuality |
| 89east | Smiling Backkyandīzu | ![]() | Candies’ final masterpiece, brimming with nostalgia |
| 90east | Tokyo CachitoFuranku Nagai | ![]() | Timeless hits that color Akasaka’s night: songs of mature love |
| 91east | Memories of the Little FingerItō Yukari | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the youthful love of Yukari Ito |
| 92east | The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi | play_arrow | A classic that portrays the emotions and hopes of youth |
| 93east | Aoba Castle Love Songsatou muneyuki | play_arrow | A masterpiece by Muneyuki Sato, a famous song that colors Sendai |
| 94east | The sea for just the two of usKayama Yūzō | play_arrow | Yuzo Kayama’s classic summer song, coloring the memories of youth |
| 95east | A Midsummer IncidentHirayama Miki | play_arrow | A bittersweet journey of love, a classic summer song |
| 96east | A world without youZa Bībāzu | play_arrow | The Beavers’ heartbreak rock song |
| 97east | With the setting sunZa Wairudowanzu | play_arrow | Refreshing Blue Sky Group Sounds Classic |
| 98east | Tokyoyashiki takajin | play_arrow | An enka ballad that sings of love and heartbreak in Kansai dialect |
| 99east | Journey of the Heartchūrippu | play_arrow | A classic song that captures the bittersweet emotions of departure. |
| 100east | Farewell in MayInoue Yosui | play_arrow | Inoue Yosui’s lyrically moving songs that resonate with the heart |
| 101east | Goodbye once moreOzaki Kiyohiko | play_arrow | Kiyohiko Ozaki’s 1971 ballad |
| 102east | The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of graduation memories in the spring season. |
| 103east | My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays springtime encounters and the thrill of love |
| 104east | As time goes bysawada kenji | play_arrow | A gentle love ballad that embraces a lonely heart |
| 105east | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s heartbreaking breakup ballad, a moving masterpiece |
| 106east | I love youOzaki Yutaka | play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s heartrending youth love song |
| 107east | Winter LightningArisu | play_arrow | Alice’s classic song, singing of winter scenery |
| 108east | Shadows of Youthchūrippu | play_arrow | Heartwarming love songs and moving stories |
| 109east | On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi | play_arrow | Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring. |
| 110east | SubaruTanimura Shinji | play_arrow | Shinji Tanimura’s moving masterpiece, with a grand sense of the cosmos |
| 111east | Tunnel HeavenZa Dainamaitsu | play_arrow | A youthful rock song from the 1960s Group Sounds scene |
| 112east | Let’s go, Shake!Terauchi Takeshi & Banīzu | play_arrow | Group Sounds, the representative works of Takeshi Terauchi and the Bunnys |
| 113east | No-No BoyZa Supaidāsu | ![]() | Hiroshi Kamayatsu’s British beat-infused rock masterpiece |
| 114east | The Song of KemekoZa Dātsu | ![]() | A classic youth song depicting a first love for a chemistry girl |
| 115east | Spring Has Comeririi | play_arrow | A heartwarming song by Lily that sings of the arrival of spring |
| 116east | Lingering Snowiruka | play_arrow | Spring partings, bittersweet memories of youth |
| 117east | The Drunkard Has ReturnedZa Fōku Kurusedāzu | play_arrow | A musical tale that travels between heaven and earth |
| 118east | Cactus Flowerchūrippu | play_arrow | A signature love song by Tulip that portrays parting and rebirth |
| 119east | The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth and the gentle kindness of heartbreak |
| 120east | Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten | play_arrow | Teresa Teng’s soul-stirring masterpiece |
| 121east | One day, suddenlyToa e moa | play_arrow | A love song that portrays the feelings of shifting from friendship to romance |
| 122east | Sky Restauranthaifaisetto | play_arrow | A love song depicting a reunion and a farewell with a lover |
| 123east | If we ever meet in the city somedayNakamura Masatoshi | play_arrow | A Breakup with an Old Lover and a Wish to Meet Again |
| 124east | Northern SpringSen Masao | play_arrow | Scenes of longing for my hometown and the warmth in my heart |
| 125east | Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi | play_arrow | A bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories |
| 126east | Gatchaman SongShimon Masato | play_arrow | A classic song from the Showa-era anime, singing of the courage to protect world peace. |
| 127east | My Pure LadyOzaki Ami | play_arrow | A classic hit by Ami Ozaki filled with the emotions of spring |
| 128east | The Color of WinterYamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi’s pure-love ballad that sings of a heartrending romance |
| 129east | Cape TourYamamoto Kōtarō to Uīkuendo | play_arrow | A famous song that depicts the poignant romance of a journey, by Kotaro Yamamoto. |
| 130east | The morning I had forgottenYamamoto Junko | play_arrow | A gentle song reflecting the youth of the red bird |
| 131east | The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka | play_arrow | Okada Haruo's classic that uplifted postwar Japan |
| 132east | You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of nostalgic memories of love |
| 133east | Flying to IstanbulShōno Mayoyo | play_arrow | A classic of exotic breakup songs |
| 134east | A Doll’s HouseHirota Mieko | play_arrow | Mieko Hirota’s signature love song |
| 135east | Sexual Violet No. 1Kuwana Masahiro | play_arrow | A 70s rock-style love song |
| 136east | Our FailureMorita Doji | play_arrow | Morita Doji’s masterpiece, a sound that resonates in the heart |
| 137east | Words of FarewellKaientai | play_arrow | “Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds. |
| 138east | A Love Story in GinzaYūjirō Ishihara · Junko Makimura | play_arrow | A poignant love song echoing through the streets of Ginza |
| 139east | Tsugaru Strait Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri | play_arrow | A famous song by Sayuri Ishikawa that portrays parting and feelings in the northern country. |
| 140east | Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō | play_arrow | A classic youth song that portrays postwar hope |
| 141east | The Sweet LifeNoguchi Goro | play_arrow | Goro Noguchi’s famous song, a masterpiece depicting cohabitation and separation |
| 142east | Private railway line areaNoguchi Goro | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of love, expressing Goro Noguchi’s emotions. |
| 143east | Parting at 22kaze | play_arrow | The Wind’s debut song, cherished as a timeless anthem of youth |
| 144east | Sleep on my chestkaguya hime | play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece brimming with romance, a heartwarming melody |
| 145east | Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | A spring song that resonates in the heart: a classic by Momoe Yamaguchi |
| 146east | GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu | play_arrow | Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth |
| 147east | Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi | play_arrow | “Scorpio Woman” is a song about a woman who refuses to accept a breakup. |
| 148east | Song of Seeing Spring OffNoguchi Goro | play_arrow | Goro Noguchi’s classic song about a springtime parting |
| 149east | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi | play_arrow | Yoshimi Iwasaki’s youth song, a moving theme song |


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