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)
My Blue BirdSakurada Junko
It was Junko Sakurada’s third single, released in August 1973.
It peaked at No.
18 on the Oricon chart and won the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist and the Nippon Kayō Daishō Broadcast Music New Artist Award.
It was later covered by Akiko Isozaki and Morning Musume.
8 ManKatsumi Shigeru
The manga 8 Man by Kazumasa Hirai and Jiro Kuwata was adapted into a TV anime under the title Eightman in 1963, and some people now in their 60s may remember watching it avidly.
The theme song was sung by Shigeru Katsumi.
Good songs recommended for people in their 60s: Classic and popular Japanese hits (31–40)
To Marie on Fifth AvenuePedoro & Kapurishasu
The classic “Gohbangai no Marie e” by Pedro & Capricious, released in 1973.
It’s from the period when Mariko Takahashi was the vocalist, and it’s still a song you often hear on TV today.
The piece sits within a typical female vocal range of mid1 E to high C.
The vocal line is gentle and easy to follow pitch-wise, and while the range itself isn’t difficult, the sustained higher notes from the middle of the chorus onward require a certain level of stamina.
Since the song doesn’t feature much low range, if you’re unsure about sustaining the high notes, try lowering the key by one or two semitones.
Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumi
Rouge no Dengon, a famous song by Yumi Arai released in 1975, is a work that embodies the cheerful vibe of 1970s Japanese pop music, maintaining a bright and gentle tone throughout.
The vocal range is typical of Japanese pop, with a lowest note of mid1 G and a highest note of hi C.
Since the hi C appears twice in the chorus, if you’re not comfortable with falsetto, it’s a good idea to lower the key with this section in mind.
It’s a big hit at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
For people in their 60s, the most popular idol is probably Momoe Yamaguchi.
She left behind many classic songs, and “Ii Hi Tabidachi” is especially recommended as a catchy piece that anyone can sing.
While it’s not an upbeat track, the vocal range sits at mid1F to hiC, which is comfortable for female vocals, so most people can sing it in the original key.
The melody doesn’t have extreme pitch changes either, so try singing it together with your karaoke friends.
Goodbye DayKisugi Takao
Takao Kisugi is a composer who gained popularity for his unique musicality, which blends modern elements into traditional kayōkyoku.
He is also active as a singer-songwriter and has created numerous classic songs.
Among his works, the one I especially recommend for aiming for a high score is Goodbye Day.
This piece is sung within a narrow range—from mid1 B to mid2 E—and has relatively few lyrics, making it very easy to sing.
However, because the lyrics are sparse, long tones appear frequently, so it’s important to choose a key in which your voice can sustain well.
For the most stability, select a key where you can hit the highest notes about one step below your mix voice.
Another SaturdayHamada Shogo
Shogo Hamada’s hit number, Another Saturday.
This work portrays the bittersweet feelings of a man with unrequited love.
While the melody emphasizes a sense of poignancy, it’s set in a major key, which gives it an impression more of delicacy and transience than outright sadness.
The song spans a fairly wide range, from mid1 A# to high E, but thanks to its relaxed tempo at BPM 104 and the gentle rise and fall of the melody, the overall difficulty isn’t high.
It’s actually very singable for men with lower voices who have a certain range.
Using a vocal technique like hiccup on the high notes, as Shogo Hamada does, can make it even easier to sing, so give it a try for reference.