Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 60s: classic and popular Japanese hits

Migratory Bird Bearing TearsSuizenji Kiyoko

Migratory Bird Carrying Tears by Kiyoko Suizenji

Known by the nickname “Cheetah,” Kiyoko Suizenji released her debut single in October 1964.

She also performed this song at the 1965 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It was later covered by various artists, including Harumi Miyako and Kiyoshi Hikawa.

Friendanzenchitai

Anzenchitai “Friend”

A song released by Anzen Chitai in October 1986 that gained popularity on the TV show “Yoru no Hit Studio” was used in a Daio Paper commercial.

Featured on the album Anzen Chitai V, it drew strong response, reaching No.

7 on the Oricon chart and peaking at No.

2 on The Best Ten.

Koji Tamaki’s expressively rich vocals poignantly convey the delicate emotional shifts of a relationship transitioning from lovers to friends.

The beautiful melody, unfolding from a wistful piano intro into a grand orchestral arrangement, gently resonates with anyone feeling the loneliness of a changing bond with someone dear.

I want to ride on a cloud.Mayuzumi Jun

I Want to Ride on a Cloud / Nostalgic Kayō (Enka-Pop) [Sound Travel] 2018

This is a single released in June 1969 by Jun Mayuzumi, who is also active as an actress.

It reached No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Mayuzumi performed the song at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and it was later covered by Yoko Nagayama.

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Among people in their 60s, those in the latter half of the decade likely experienced the heyday of folk music.

Many of you may have been particularly struck by Masashi Sada’s lyrics, overflowing with originality and narrative depth.

Of all his songs, the one I especially recommend is Kakashi.

Its range is an average mid1 A# to mid2 F#, and because the pitch movement is fairly steady, it’s easy for anyone to sing.

The melody has an ennui-like mood, so be sure to sing it together and get the vibe going.

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Let’s get married.yoshida takurou

Takuro Yoshida – Let’s Get Married

This is a single released by Takuro Yoshida (then credited as Yoshida Takuro) in January 1972, widely known as a classic wedding song.

It peaked at No.

4 on the Oricon chart.

It was later covered by various artists, including Pedro & Capricious and Rutsuko Honda.

Sometimes like a child without a motherKarumen Maki

Sometimes like a child without a mother... Carmen Maki

This is the debut single released in February 1969 by Carmen Maki, who is half American and half Japanese.

It ranked ninth on the Oricon year-end chart that same year.

With this song, Carmen Maki made her first appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi

Feifei Ouyang / Midosuji in the Rain (Stranger in Midosuji) (1971) Viewing No. 41

A song that dominated the singles charts in 1971.

The voice of Fei Fei Ouyang, a singer from Taiwan, brings color to the streets of Osaka.

Set along a rain-soaked Midosuji, the lyrics portray the pain of heartbreak and unwavering devotion, striking straight to the heart.

The melancholic melody crafted by The Ventures pairs perfectly with Ouyang’s powerful vocals.

It spent nine consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Oricon charts and became a massive hit, selling about 1.36 million copies.

For many, it overlaps with memories of their youth, stirring both nostalgia and bittersweet emotion.

Listen to it on a quiet night, and distant memories are sure to resurface, soothing the soul.