Tear-Jerking Songs Recommended for Women in Their 80s: A Collection of Heart-Stirring Masterpieces
If you’re a woman in your 80s, you probably have many unforgettable classic songs from the Showa era.
In this article, we’ll spotlight especially moving songs from among those classics and introduce our top recommendations.
From songs about heartbreak to ones that portray the straightforward love women carry, we think you’ll find tracks that draw you in and bring you to tears.
Be sure to read the lyrics and listen while feeling the stories and emotions woven into each song.
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Tearjerker songs recommended for women in their 80s: A collection of moving classics (21–30)
Premonition of PartingTeresa Teng
She has produced numerous masterpieces, and among them, “A Premonition of Parting” is one of her most well-known works.
Although the chorus sits mostly in the mid-to-high range, the pitch movement is very gentle, so even if it feels high, you may find it surprisingly easy to sing.
If you still find the height challenging, don’t hesitate to lower the key.
This song has a narrow vocal range, so even if you lower the key, you won’t struggle with the low parts.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
mamaAyaka Hirahara
A gem-like ballad that sings of a mother’s deep love for her child.
Set to a gentle, resonant melody, it portrays a mother warmly watching over her child’s growth.
Her concern from afar and her heartfelt support for her child’s dreams are conveyed through Ayaka Hirahara’s clear, crystalline voice.
This piece was included on the album “ODYSSEY,” released in February 2004, and was also used as the theme song for TV Asahi’s “Great Mother Story.” In honor of Mother’s Day, why not hum along with older family members? You might also enjoy spending a moment immersed in cherished memories while looking through family photos.
It’s a heartwarming song that naturally stirs feelings of gratitude toward mothers.
Tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 80s: A collection of moving masterpieces (31–40)
Lingering Snowdolphin
Sung by Iruka, this song has been passed down as a classic of spring, a work that seems to seep into the listener’s heart.
Depicting a scene of parting in early spring, it beautifully portrays lingering feelings and the loneliness of growing up.
Written and composed by Shozo Ise and given a rich, weighty arrangement by Masataka Matsutoya, it was released in March 1975 on the album “Iruka no Sekai,” then as a single in November of the same year, reaching No.
4 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a perfect song to spark conversation with older adults.
You’ll likely enjoy a wonderful time sharing nostalgic memories and evocative scenes that resonate in the heart.
Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Capo
A timeless song with a simple, gentle warmth brings a refreshing breath of spring that makes you want to hum along.
In words anyone can understand, it conveys the importance of living naturally, like flowers blooming in the fields.
Da Capo released this heart-touching piece in July 1983.
Beloved as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Naked General’s Travelogue,” its lyrics inspired many by giving courage to face life’s challenges.
Since 1992, the song has also been included in elementary school music textbooks, and it continues to be sung across generations.
Please enjoy this piece—one that evokes fond memories and the calm arrival of spring—together with older adults.
spring hazeHiromi Iwasaki
With a beautiful singing voice reminiscent of Showa-era idols, she performed a classic that resonates in the hearts of older listeners.
Against a backdrop of cherry blossoms in half bloom, the song delicately portrays the bittersweet love of a young couple.
It carefully expresses the feelings of a woman determined to pursue love despite her father’s opposition.
Hiromi Iwasaki’s clear, transparent vocals vividly capture a fleeting spring moment with cherry blossoms in bloom.
Released in February 1979, this work was beloved by many, even making its first appearance in the Top Ten on TBS’s “The Best Ten.” Even today, it remains a much-loved song brimming with the atmosphere of spring’s arrival.
It’s especially recommended to listen to during cherry blossom season together with older adults—letting them reminisce about the past while feeling the coming of spring.
Come, spring.Yumi Matsutoya
The celebrated song that gently sings of the arrival of spring was released in 1994 by Yumi Matsutoya and became a major topic as the theme song for an NHK morning drama series.
Its sweet, wistful vocals and lyrics filled with feelings for a loved one deeply resonate with many listeners.
Elegantly portraying spring scenes—such as the scent of daphne and sudden showers—it beautifully expresses nostalgic memories and the hope of reunion.
After its release, the song topped the Oricon weekly chart and became a massive hit, selling over 1.
16 million copies.
It was also used for the Huis Ten Bosch Tulip Festival and in commercials for the Yomiuri Shimbun, making it familiar to an even wider audience.
Its gentle melody and heartwarming lyrics are perfect for sparking conversations about memories with older adults.
Please enjoy a richly satisfying moment together while feeling the arrival of spring.
GraduationChiharu Matsuyama
With a gentle singing voice that warmly watches over new chapters in life, this spring melody has echoed across Hokkaido.
Chiharu Matsuyama’s beautiful ballad invites us to look back on our youthful days while filling us with hope for the future.
The soulful guitar tones and clear, soaring vocals are sure to bring back many memories.
Released in 1979, the song was created as the theme for STV’s program “Graduation at Kushiro High School.” It was also included on the album Seishun (Youth) and continues to be cherished as a classic folk song.
Why not spend a heartwarming time reminiscing together with older adults, letting nostalgic stories blossom?