Uplifting songs recommended for people in their 60s: classic and popular Japanese hits

A special feature on lively Japanese songs recommended for people in their 60s.

These are all timeless classics that will have you humming along before you know it!

Why not play them while doing housework or during your free time to brighten your days?

These songs are sure to get everyone excited!

Playlist

Uplifting songs recommended for people in their 60s: classic and popular Japanese hits
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	ChampionArisu		A Shōwa-era classic that depicts the glory and downfall of a boxer
2	Minna no UtaSazan Ōrusutāzu		A heartwarming classic by Southern All Stars
3	Bang, bang, bangZa Supaidāsu		Many covers of Hiroshi Kamayatsu's signature songs
4	I love you, I love you, I love you.Za Kānabītsu		A smash hit that covered a song by The Zombies
5	Ultra SoulB’z		A signature song by B’z that gives courage and hope
6	Love will winKAN		A 1990s classic that delivers a message of love and hope
7	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		Signature songs of The Blue Hearts, whose universal themes are loved across generations
8	A Dangerous Pairsawada kenji		Kenji Sawada’s classic hit from 1973, a song about parting with an older woman.
9	Runnerbakufū suranpu		Bakufu Slump’s signature rock number
10	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s masterpiece, a song that gives you the courage to live
11	This is my way of life.PUFFY		A signature song by PUFFY, featuring powerful and positive lyrics
12	Don’t give upZARD		Sakai Izumi’s cheer song, ZARD’s first million-seller
13	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A youthful rock song by Sukima Switch
14	A long nightMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s classic, a rock-style, passionate love song
15	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko		The appeal of the opening theme song of Evangelion
16	Crimson SunMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s representative song of 1967
17	Until today and from tomorrowyoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s classic, released in 1971
18	Chanchanko ~KANREKI 60~Pikotarō		A catchy song by Piko Taro celebrating a 60th birthday (kanreki)
19	Burn, you fine womantsuisuto		Introducing classic rock band masterpieces for people in their 60s
20	Dream GuideYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Yume Saki Annainin” is easy to sing.
21	Ruby RingTerao Akira		Akira Terao's “Ruby no Yubiwa” is easy to sing.
22	Let’s go anywhereYamazaki Yui		Bridgestone commercial song included in textbooks
23	Love me to the bone.Jō Takuya		Takeya Jo’s 1966 hit song
24	Kusokurae-bushiOkabayashi Nobuyasu		Nobuyasu Okabayashi's satirical song is banned from release
25	Scat at DawnYuki Saori		Yukih Saori’s scat song
26	The Maiden with Flaxen HairVillage Singers		The Village Singers’ 1968 single
27	ULTRA SEVENji ekōzu		Ultra Seven, a popular work broadcast in 1967
28	Small snackPurple Shadows		A single by Purple Shadows was adapted into a film.
29	Tunnel HeavenZa Dainamaitsu		A youthful rock song from the 1960s Group Sounds scene
30	Please, God!Za Tenputāzu		The Tempters’ famous song, Koigokoro and Inori
31	What you wantZa Hapuningusu Fo		An experimental masterpiece single of Group Sounds
32	A world without youZa Bībāzu		The Beavers’ heartbreak rock song
33	Blind BirdZa Moppusu		The Mops’ pioneering psychedelic debut
34	Ha-ha-haZa Rindo & Rindāzu		A bright pop tune by The Lind & Lindaers
35	With the setting sunZa Wairudowanzu		Refreshing Blue Sky Group Sounds Classic
36	blue eyesJakkī Yoshikawa to Burū Komettsu		A classic masterpiece from the dawn of the Group Sounds era depicting a bittersweet love in the northern country
37	Let’s go, Shake!Terauchi Takeshi & Banīzu		Group Sounds, the representative works of Takeshi Terauchi and the Bunnys
38	The lights of Sakhalin do not go outZa Jenoba		The debut song of The Genova, a Russian-folk-style ballad
39	No-No BoyZa Supaidāsu		Hiroshi Kamayatsu’s British beat-infused rock masterpiece
40	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A cheer song by The Elephant Kashimashi
41	SOMEDAYSano Motoharu		Motoharu Sano’s signature work depicting the brilliance and end of youth
42	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A cheering song celebrating Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s departure
43	In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA		A gemlike melody portraying the strength to overcome dreams and setbacks
44	lipsGLAY		GLAY’s exhilarating rock number tops the Oricon chart for the first time
45	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T		A hit song by Tetsuya Komuro and Masatoshi Hamada sells 2.13 million copies
46	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		HOUND DOG’s signature work: powerful rock of love and dreams
47	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		A classic in rock history, an anthem of courage and hope
48	The rattlesnake is comingTonneruzu		Thanks to Tunnels (Tunnels no Minasan no Okage desu)
49	Go for it!Urufuruzu		An uplifting, encouraging song by Ulfuls
50	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
51	A Tearful RequestChekkāzu		The Checkers’ heartbreak song sets a record with a massive hit
52	WON’T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzu		A cheer song with an Awa Odori motif. Achieved million-seller status.
53	Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia		Released in 1984, a major hit that reached No. 5 on the Oricon chart
54	Sneaker BluesKondō Masahiko		Sneaker Blues: A Love Breakup
55	Pink sighTakahashi Mariko		A classic by Mariko Takahashi that portrays love with a lover in a fantastical way
56	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		A powerful song that likens unnoticed people to stars
57	Roppongi HeartbreakAn Ruisu		Ann Lewis’s signature song: a bittersweet love for a younger man
58	Sexual Violet No. 1Kuwana Masahiro		A 70s rock-style love song
59	Tetsujin 28-goDuke Aces		Opening theme song of Tetsujin 28-go
60	Children Who Don’t Know WarJirōzu		Jiros’ signature song, released in 1971
61	Leap into the blue sky!Pinkī to Kirāzu		Drama theme song by Pinky & Killers
62	SenbonzakuraWagakki Band		A big hit from the fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and rock
63	In the pouring rainWada Akiko		Wada Akiko’s second single in 1969
64	Attack No. 1Ōsugi Kumiko		Attack No. 1 opening theme song
65	Punch, punch, punch with Godzilla and Jet JaguarShimon Masato		Theme Song of Godzilla vs. Megalon
66	Beautiful YokohamaHirayama Miki		Miki Hirayama’s debut song “Yokohama Song”
67	Being young is wonderful.Maki Michiru		Maki Michiru’s 1966 single
68	Gamera’s Songhibari jidō gasshōdan		Gamera vs. Gyaos movie theme song
69	Return of Ultramandan jiro		Ultraman began broadcasting in 1971
70	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		Kenichi Mikawa's 1972 hit song
71	The Drunkard Has ReturnedZa Fōku Kurusedāzu		Big hit folk song
72	Atsu-to-odoroku TamegorōHana Hajime to Kureēji Kyattsu		Hana Hajime’s gag turned into a comic song
73	Gamera MarchDaiei Jidou Gasshoudan		Theme Song of Gamera vs. the Space Monster Viras
74	Black Cat TangoMinagawa Osamu		Osamu Minagawa’s smash-hit cover of a children’s song
75	Defeat HedorahMARI Keiko & Hanī Naitsu & Mūndoroppusu		The Bizarre Single from Godzilla’s Debut
76	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		A local song about hot springs
77	The person I fell in love withMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s representative song from 1968. Performed at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
78	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s classic has been covered by many people.