A wonderful youth song

[2026 Edition] Songs Loved by People in Their 60s: Classic Hits from Their Youth

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
Bassist and radio listenerkappamaki
A Kyoto-based bassist who loves radio and ska punk. I mostly inhabit the ani-radio scene, but I’m not a professional. I’m a bit unusual in that I’ve built up my anison knowledge through ani-radio. My love of ska punk centers on Japanese bands. I’ve also worked as a staffer at a music studio. I’m always running around in circles every day.

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!

[2026 Edition] Songs Loved by People in Their 60s: Classic Anthems from Their Youth (151–160)

The Scent of CyclamenFuse Akira

The Scent of Cyclamen

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.

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UFOpinku redii

UFO - Pink Lady

UFOpinku redii

Pink Lady, the Showa-era idols whose very existence became a social phenomenon.

Among the peak of their popularity, they released “UFO” in 1978—there isn’t a single person in their 60s who doesn’t know it, right? Just listening to “UFO” can instantly transport you back to your youthful days! And it’s not only for those in their 60s—since it’s a universally known mega-hit, it’s sure to light up a karaoke session with mixed generations.

If you’ve got the choreography down pat, don’t be shy—get up and dance to delight everyone!

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