Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 60s: classic and popular Japanese hits
A collection of tear-jerking Japanese songs recommended for men in their 60s.
We’ve gathered a wide range of moving tracks from the 1960s and 70s, from youth anthems to love songs.
It’s okay to shed a tear as you remember those nostalgic days.
It’s also okay to listen from a grown-up perspective that’s different from back then.
Let these songs bring you comfort.
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Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 60s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (61–70)
Hello, baby.Azusa Michiyo
This is a song by Michiyo Azusa released in 1963.
Listening to it may make some people feel nostalgic, recalling when their children were still little.
Two films based on this song were released in 1964.
MotherMori Shinichi
It’s a single released by Shinichi Mori in May 1971, and it won the Best Vocal Performance at the Japan Record Awards.
Although there was some trouble between Shinichi Mori and the lyricist, Mr.
Yasunori Kawauchi, I still believe it remains a moving song.
Let’s play a grass whistle.Hamada Mitsuo, Sanjō Eriko
This song was released in 1963 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Teichiku Records and is sung by Mitsuo Hamada and Eriko Sanjo, who were active as film actors.
It was later covered by Ryoko Kuninaka and included on her album Furusato.
Song of the Yoito-makeMiwA Akihiro
It is Akihiro Miwa’s (then Akihiro Maruyama’s) signature song, which drew attention when it was performed on the Norio Kijima Morning Show in 1964, and the record was released in 1965.
In 2012, it was performed at the 63rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The Ferry of TearsMiyako Harumi
This work is characterized by its heartrending vocals and melancholy lyrics, expressing the pain of heartbreak and the sorrow of parting through the image of a ferryboat.
It’s a track that showcases Harumi Miyako’s powerful singing and her distinctive “Harumi-bushi” vocal style.
Released in October 1965, it became a million-seller with 1.55 million copies sold.
It was performed at the 16th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen the same year and was adapted into a film in 1966.
With the universal theme of the end of a romance, the song resonates with many listeners.
Recommended for times when you want to heal the wounds of a broken heart or sink into nostalgic memories.
Song of the DawnKishi Yoko
It was a single released by Yoko Kishi in September 1964, and she won the Vocal Performance Award at the 6th Japan Record Awards.
Kishi also performed this song on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
In 1965, a film based on the song was released, starring Ruriko Asaoka.
The setting sun is crying.Za Supaidāsu
It’s a single released by The Spiders in September 1966.
Originally, it was used as a song within the film “Namida-kun Sayonara,” which was released the same year.
The record sold over 1.2 million copies.
It was later covered by Kannazuki.