[Remembering the Pain of Love…] Breakup Songs Recommended for People in Their 60s

Have you ever experienced heartbreak?

Heartbreak is really tough, isn’t it…

I’m sure many people still carry the pain of a love they can’t forget.

In this article, we introduce breakup songs we’d love people in their 60s to listen to.

We’ve selected not only classic, all-time favorite breakup songs, but also love songs you may have listened to in your youth.

Great for listening!

Great for singing at karaoke!

Every track fits the bill.

They’re especially perfect for the colder seasons—autumn and winter—when you long for warmth, so please check them out if you like.

Playlist

[Remembering the Pain of Love…] Breakup Songs Recommended for People in Their 60s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	MissingKubota Toshinobu		The Appeal and Impact of Toshinobu Kubota’s Heartbreak Songs
2	Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG		A rock ballad singing about the pain of heartbreak
3	Bye For NowT-BOLAN		A hopeful anthem for overcoming breakups, resonating with the heart.
4	Mary AnnTHE ALFEE		THE ALFEE’s first major hit: a classic youth rock anthem
5	While listening to a distant train whistleArisu		A classic song by Alice. An attitude of moving forward after overcoming heartbreak.
6	Lingering Snowiruka		An out-of-season snowfall paints a scene of farewell
7	I Love you,SAYONARAChekkāzu		The Checkers’ farewell song, love and poignancy
8	Goodbye once moreChekkāzu		A famous ballad by The Checkers themed around farewell
9	Cactus Flowerchūrippu		A signature love song by Tulip that portrays parting and rebirth
10	If we ever meet in the city somedayNakamura Masatoshi		A Breakup with an Old Lover and a Wish to Meet Again
11	Let’s start from goodbyeSano Motoharu		A poignant breakup song by Motoharu Sano
12	The memories are too beautifulYagami Junko		Junko Yagami’s poignant love ballad
13	I love you more than anyone.Furuchi Toko		A classic song that portrays the bittersweet emotions of people in love
14	And then I’m at a lossŌsawa Yoshiyuki		Heartbreak songs, loved by both old and new generations
15	Friendanzenchitai		A masterpiece depicting romance by Anzen Chitai
16	Goodbye once moreOzaki Kiyohiko		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s 1971 ballad
17	AloneMayo Okamoto		A ballad that sings of a woman’s complex feelings after her lover was taken by her friend
18	Lonely Way of the WindSugiyama Kiyotaka		A masterpiece whose memories of parting sustain the heart
19	Listening to OliviaAnri		Anri’s classic ballad that heals the pain of heartbreak
20	I can’t stop this sadnessAnri		The heartrending feelings of a woman whose boyfriend was taken by her best friend
21	I Want to See You ~Missing You~Matsuda Seiko		A love ballad about heartbreak and reunion
22	Eyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s heartrending heartbreak song
23	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji		A masterpiece that depicts the premonition of parting and a man's pride
24	A Place in the SunHamada Shogo		A ballad by Shogo Hamada depicting an extramarital affair
25	Heartbreak RestaurantShimizu Kentarō		Heartwarming masterpieces that heal a broken heart, moving songs that inspire deep emotion
26	Darkening RoomArai Yumi		A masterpiece by Yumi Arai that captures the poignancy of parting
27	Parting CitySuzuki Masayuki		Masayuki Suzuki’s finest ballads
28	I’m sorryTakahashi Mariko		Mari Takahashi’s classic song depicting parting and regret
29	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		Every Little Thing heartbreak songs have a high relatability
30	Lingering Snowkaguya hime		A beloved classic that has long been cherished for its portrayal of a springtime parting
31	MPurinsesu Purinsesu		A moving song about lingering feelings for an ex-lover
32	ShipwreckNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s heartbreak songs heal the pain of the heart
33	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		Hideto Tokunaga's heartbreak ballad song
34	First loveMurashita Kōzō		A classic song by Kozo Murashita that portrays the bittersweetness of first love
35	MoonlightKuwana Masahiro		A signature song by Masahiro Kuwana that sings of the heartache of heartbreak and parting
36	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s signature song about taking heartbreak positively
37	Love is overOuyou Hi		A heartbreak song about an older woman deciding to break up with her younger lover
38	Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi’s classic songs offer gentle comfort to the heart
39	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		Hanahana’s signature song about staying true to love while accepting a farewell
40	Silent EveKarashima Midori		The wistful emotions of a winter Christmas heartbreak song
41	In the Middle of a DreamKisugi Takao		A lyrical love song that portrays parting and reunion
42	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		A disco-style song that portrays heartbreak and friendship
43	Good-bye, My LoveAn Ruisu		Ann Lewis’s first hit breakup song