[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 Anthems from Their Youth (141–150)
Wake UpZaitsu Kazuo
Kazuo Zaitsu, who also served as the vocalist for the band Tulip active in the 1970s, made his solo debut in 1978.
His second single, Wake Up, released the following year, became a major hit, partly because it was featured in a Seiko commercial at the time.
It’s a song where Zaitsu’s kindness and warmth come through in every lyric.
For those in their 60s, some of you may have daughters or sons who are getting married.
This song makes a wonderful gift for such an occasion.
Try listening to it with feelings that may be different from those you had back then.
Boy in the back alleyHamada Shogo
This song, which is also Shogo Hamada’s debut single, was released in 1976.
It’s a coming-of-age song that sings about his memories from ages 16 to 22 spent in Yokohama, and just the intro alone is enough to fire up Hamada’s fans.
Reissued singles were released in 1989 and 2005.
When singing it at karaoke, it’s really cool if you can nail the part where the chorus jumps up an octave.
It should be a lot of fun if everyone claps along and gets into it together.
My Blue BirdSakurada Junko
This was the third single by Junko Sakurada—an idol widely known by her nickname Junpei—who was active across a wide range of fields, including singing and acting.
In addition to winning the two top newcomer titles of the time, the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist and the Japan Kayō Award’s Broadcast Music Newcomer Prize, the song swept numerous other newcomer awards.
Its catchy phrases you can’t forget after a single listen and her cute vocals make it easy to see why fans were so enthusiastic back then.
Younger listeners can enjoy a worldview different from today’s J-pop, while those in their 60s will find their memories from that era revived—a standout number in idol history.
[2026 Edition] Songs Loved by People in Their 60s: Classic Anthems from Their Youth (151–160)
YOUNG MANSaijō Hideki
“YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)” is a nationally beloved hit released by Hideki Saijo in 1978.
Even today, it gets crowds at pro sports games dancing and singing together, turning the entire venue into one big celebration! True to the title “YOUNG MAN,” the song centers on bright, energetic youth, with lyrics that spark vitality and motivation.
The dance where you form the letters Y-M-C-A with your arms became a sensation, making it a pop song enjoyed by people of all ages.
The Scent of CyclamenFuse Akira
“The Scent of Cyclamen” is a song where poignancy and beauty coexist.
Since its release in 1975, it has continued to be loved by many.
Its greatest appeal lies in Akira Fuse’s sweet, clear voice and the fragile melody woven by the guitar.
When the chorus arrives, his powerful vocals send a shiver through the heart and evoke a certain nostalgia.
It’s also a karaoke staple, known for demanding expressive singing, which makes the sense of fulfillment exceptional when performed well.
An immortal classic cherished by listeners across generations, it continues to comfort many hearts even today.