Good songs recommended for people in their 60s: classic and popular Japanese tracks
Here are some great Japanese songs I’d recommend for people in their 60s!
Of course, what makes a song “good” can feel different for everyone.There are songs with great lyrics, songs with beautiful melodies, songs with an awesome groove, songs that are just fun to move to, and so on.
In this article, I’ve gathered lots of good songs from a variety of perspectives.
Most of the picks are tracks from the 1970s through the 1980s—the era when many people in their 60s spent their youth—so please give them a listen while reminiscing about those nostalgic memories from your younger days!
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Great songs recommended for people in their 60s: Japanese classics and popular tracks (111–120)
Four Requestschiaki naomi
This is a single released by Naomi Chiaki in April 1970.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly charts and won the Broadcast Music Award at the Japan Record Awards.
It is a classic that has been covered not only in Japan but also by artists in Taiwan and South Korea.
This is goodbye today.Sugawara Yoichi
It’s a single released by Yoichi Sugawara in 1967.
Its initial sales were lackluster, but a newly recorded version in 1969 became a hit, and it was performed on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1970.
It also won the Japan Record Award.
You’re not alone.tenchi mari
A classic by Mari Amachi that blends a nostalgic Showa-era vibe with a comfortable groove.
Released in May 1972, the song topped the Oricon charts for six consecutive weeks and stayed in the top 10 for 12 weeks, becoming a major hit.
With cumulative sales reaching 601,000 copies, it ranked 6th on Oricon’s year-end chart for 1972.
Centered on the importance of love and bonds, the lyrics depict a couple standing close together and resonate with many listeners.
Add it to your karaoke repertoire and it’s sure to make a fun time even livelier.
As time goes bysawada kenji
A signature song by Kenji Sawada that carries a nostalgic, bittersweet atmosphere.
Released in 1975, it was used as an insert song for the TBS drama “Akuma no Youna Aitsu” and became a major hit.
It topped the Oricon weekly chart for five consecutive weeks and sold a total of 916,000 copies, making it Sawada’s best-selling single.
The delicate lyrics woven by Yu Aku and the wistful melody composed by Katsuo Ohno resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a highly recommended track for anyone wishing to bask in memories of their youth or reflect on a cherished relationship.
A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai
This is a single released by Kaientai in December 1973, featuring a message from Tetsuya Takeda to his mother.
It reached No.
10 on the Oricon weekly chart and won the Planning Award at the Japan Record Awards.
The later TV drama “Kora! Nambashiyotto” was based on this song.