Good songs recommended for people in their 60s: classic and popular Japanese tracks

The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi

The season the sun gave us

A classic song that celebrates the radiance of youth and the bonds of friendship.

Released in February 1972, it became a massive hit, surpassing one million copies sold.

It was chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV youth drama “Tobidase! Seishun” (Leap Out! Youth) and won the New Artist Award at the 14th Japan Record Awards that same year.

The group also performed at the 23rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The crystal-clear harmonies of Aoi Sankaku Jōgi blend beautifully with Tak Izumi’s sophisticated composition, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

Even for those carrying pain or loneliness, its powerful message—let’s face forward and keep walking together with our friends—continues to resonate with many people today.

A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi - Good Day to Set Out on a Journey

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.

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age; the age range typical for adolescence or a particular stage in lifeYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi - Toshigoro

It was the debut single of Momoe Yamaguchi, who was part of the so-called “Hana no Chūsan Trio,” and it was released in May 1973.

Its highest position on the Oricon chart was 37.

Note that there is a film titled “Toshigoro” in which Yamaguchi appeared, but this song is not used in that film.

First loveMurashita Kōzō

Kozo Murashita “Hatsukoi” Music Video

Kozo Murashita was a singer-songwriter who gained popularity for his highly original musical style that mixed New Music and folk songs.

Many men in their 60s were likely captivated by his melodic sensibility, which conveyed smoothness even within a kayōkyoku-like flow.

His song “Hatsukoi” is his biggest hit number.

Although its range is narrow, from mid1 F to mid2 G#, the chorus requires singing the high notes on the “tsu” consonant, so lowering the key by one step from your optimal key will likely give you the most stable pitch.

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Another SaturdayHamada Shogo

Another Saturday (We are still on the road.)

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.

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Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia

Issei Fubi Sepia “Dear Sir/Madam, From Above the Road” [Official]

This track, distinguished by lively festival-like drums and flutes, weaves in themes that deeply reflect on the meaning of life and personal values through scenes of nature.

While questioning the purpose of living and our reason for being, it delivers a powerful message of courage and hope in the face of hardship.

Released in June 1984 as the debut single of Ikkyo Fubi Sepia, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon charts.

It was also used in commercials for SUZUKI’s scooter “Love THREE” and Kirin Beer’s “Kirin Shochu Tanrei Straight,” gaining popularity across a wide audience.

It’s a song that gives you the strength to face forward and keep walking when you’re at a crossroads in life, feeling lost or anxious.

Please go ahead as you are.Maruyama Keiko

Please go ahead as you are.

A bossa nova-style masterpiece by Keiko Maruyama that sings of everlasting, unchanging love.

Its delicately drawn emotional expression, woven with metaphors, is deeply moving.

Included on the album “Tasogare Memory,” released in July 1976, the song reached No.

5 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a major hit, selling over 800,000 copies.

With its relaxed tempo and easy-to-remember melody, it’s a joy to sing while savoring a romantic atmosphere.