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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Recommended great songs for people in their 60s. Classic and popular Japanese songs (21–30)
Run, Kotaro!Sorutī Shugā
This is Salty Sugar’s second single, released in July 1970.
It topped the Oricon weekly chart and won the New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards.
Incidentally, there really was a racehorse named Kotaro.
Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi
If there’s one signature song by Fifi Ouyang, it’s this one! Released in 1971, it spent nine consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became a massive hit, selling about 1.36 million copies.
Set against the rain-soaked streets of Osaka, the lyrics poignantly portray the pain of heartbreak and a woman’s longing for her lover.
Combined with Ouyang’s powerful vocals, the song resonates deeply with listeners.
It has been covered by numerous artists and remains a popular karaoke choice today.
It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to relive their youth while savoring the nostalgic Showa-era vibe.
A Midsummer IncidentHirayama Miki
This was Miki Hirayama’s second single, released in May 1971, and it could be called a local song for Aburatsubo.
It was composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi and won the Composer’s Award at the Japan Record Awards.
It was later used as the ending theme for Adrenaline Drive.
Tears of the SunAnzai Maria
“Namida no Taiyo” (Tears of the Sun) was originally a single by Emy Jackson and The Smashmen, released in April 1965.
A cover version by Maria Anzai was released in July 1973 and won the Newcomer Award at the Japan Record Awards.
No reply needed.Arai Yumi
This was Yumi Arai’s (now Yumi Matsutoya) debut single, released in May 1972 and produced by Hiroshi Kamayatsu.
It didn’t sell very well, so it seems to fetch high prices on the secondhand market.
A CD single edition was released in 1989.
Morning of PartingPedoro & Kapurishasu
It was the major-label debut single by Pedro & Capricious, released in October 1971.
The original song is Udo Jürgens’s “Was ich dir sagen will” (Japanese title: “Yuubae no Futari”).
It reached number one on the Oricon charts.
Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki
A solo debut song by Masakazu Sakai that paints a poignant tale of parting.
Released in May 1971, it beautifully blends Kyohei Tsutsumi’s graceful melody with Osamu Kitayama’s deeply affecting lyrics.
It expresses the inner conflict and loneliness of a man who chooses to part ways, resonating with many listeners.
This masterpiece has been covered by numerous artists, including Saori Minami, Junko Sakurada, and Toyokazu Minami.
When you want to reflect on memories of your youth or farewells with someone dear, give it a listen.
Sakai’s richly expressive vocals are sure to touch your heart.