[2026 Edition] Songs Loved by People in Their 60s: Classic Hits from Their Youth
For people now in their 60s, their youth was around the 1970s, right?
The music you listened to in your teens and twenties still resonates in your heart today, wrapped in memories.
In this article, we’ve compiled songs that colored the youth of those in their 60s—classics from the era when many Showa pop and folk masterpieces were born.
We hope it helps you reminisce alongside your memories of those days, and also serves as a guide for choosing karaoke songs to enjoy with your peers.
Of course, it’s also recommended for younger generations interested in Showa-era music!
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[2026 Edition] Songs Loved by People in Their 60s: Classic Hits from Their Youth (41–50)
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
While many celebrities make occasional TV appearances after retiring and treat us to familiar faces, Momoe Yamaguchi’s decisiveness is in a class of its own—perhaps that’s part of why she’s a truly legendary singer.
When it comes to Momoe’s songs, the team of Yoko Aki and Ryudo Uzaki usually comes to mind, but this song, “Ii Hi Tabidachi” (A Fine Day for a Journey), was actually written by the late Shinji Tanimura.
It’s been used in so many TV commercials that it feels like it’s always been ringing in our ears.
It was released in 1978, but I think it still really resonates with young people today!
Suddenly, SinbadSazan Ōrusutāzu
The 2018 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen was truly a magnificent show that will certainly go down in the program’s history.
Fans will surely remember that it was the year Southern All Stars, celebrating their 40th anniversary, brought the house down with a special stage that transcended the Red and White teams.
The performance of “Katte ni Sindbad” after “Kibō no Wadachi” was overwhelming, and Yuming’s smile was especially memorable.
A song released in 1978 continuing to be sung across generations—there’s nothing ordinary about that.
Even among Southern’s catalog packed with hits, this is still the one for me!
Nice to meet you, melancholy.Gō Hiromi
Gently singing of the complexities of love, “Yoroshiku Aishū” stands out among Hiromi Go’s many songs.
Released in September 1974, it became familiar as the theme song for the drama “Chotto Shiawase.” It expresses the heartache of love through a tender melody and Go’s sweet vocals.
Its theme—that time spent apart deepens love—resonates with distant memories and speaks to the heart.
The lyrical portrayal of a man and woman missing each other’s feelings evokes empathy in many and ensures the song’s lasting affection.
Even today, it remains a timeless classic that touches the heart when sung at karaoke.
applausechiaki naomi
Naomi Chiaki, who gained popularity for her rich vocals and beauty, delivered a masterpiece with “Kassai” (“Applause”).
It was released in 1972 as her 13th single.
The song depicts a scene in which the protagonist sings on stage while thinking of a lover who has passed away.
The situation is easy to picture, and the protagonist’s pain is palpable.
It is a gem that resonates not only with those who have faced the same situation but also with those who, over time, have experienced something similar.
A love song that stays close to the heart is something we’ll want to cherish forever.
Sugarcane fieldMoriyama Ryoko
Sugarcane Field is a song composed by Naohiko Terashima, inspired by his visit to Okinawa.
It portrays the sorrow of a young girl who lost her father in the war.
Those in their 60s may remember the 1972 reversion of Okinawa to Japan.
With the heightened interest at the time, this song was often sung in the Utagoe movement and at singing cafes.
It’s a nostalgic masterpiece that revives sadness when you hear it, yet is a song that should continue to be passed down.
Why not take this opportunity to listen to it once more?
