Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 80s: Showa-era classics to perform at karaoke
There are many men in their 80s who love karaoke, aren’t there?
I’m sure you enjoy singing your favorite songs, but there are times when choosing what to sing can be tricky.
So in this article, I’ll introduce some recommended songs to help you pick your karaoke set.
This time, I’ve selected easy-to-sing tracks especially recommended for men in their 80s.
There are plenty of hits from the Showa era, so I hope you’ll find songs you want to try and give them a go!
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Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 80s: Showa-era classics to perform at karaoke (21–30)
You are more beautiful than a rose.Akira Fuse
This is a single released in January 1979 that sings about the memories of a wonderful romance.
Woven by Akira Fuse’s clear, expansive vocals, the story vividly depicts the emotional moment of noticing how a cherished person has changed after meeting again for the first time in a while.
The chorus melody is striking, and the gentle, heartwarming tone of the song is truly appealing.
The track was featured in a Kanebo Cosmetics commercial and gained widespread popularity.
It is a classic performed four times on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, first showcased at the 30th Kouhaku.
In 2012, it was also used in a Lotte Fit’s gum commercial.
How about spending some time slowly immersing yourself in the music while flipping through a photo album of memories? It’s a heartwarming song that brings forth a tender feeling of thinking about someone special—highly recommended.
Traveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
He sings a melancholic song about lost love set in the northern country with Yujiro Ishihara’s distinctive low voice.
As it follows a man searching for his beloved while traveling through Hokkaido cities like Kushiro, Hakodate, and Otaru, it conveys his heartbreaking emotions.
It was also used as an insert song in the drama “Seibu Keisatsu” and was released in August 1987.
For Yujiro Ishihara, it became his first and only single to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts, topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart as well.
As you recall days gone by, try singing it gently and with feeling.
Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 80s: Showa-era classics to perform at karaoke (31–40)
The two are young.Dick Mine
This work gently depicts the radiant romance of the early Showa era.
Through call-and-response exchanges between a man and a woman that echo like a mountain yodel, it conveys the fresh feelings of young lovers.
It subtly portrays the couple’s relationship and the delicate nuances of their emotions, conjuring a refreshing scene and making for a superb song.
Released in 1935, it features a captivating, well-synchronized duet by Dick Mine and Reiko Hoshi.
Sing it together at karaoke, and nostalgic memories will naturally come flooding back.
With its soft atmosphere that brings calm, this heartwarming melody evokes blue skies and a gentle breeze, making it a lovely tune that can put a smile on anyone’s face.
Be my bride.Yuzo Kayama
A bright and lively melody wrapped in a breezy Hawaiian atmosphere and romantic lyrics themed around the new beginning of marriage truly resonate with the heart.
Sung in Yuzo Kayama’s characteristically gentle voice, this piece is a lovely song that evokes a hopeful, radiant future.
Released in June 1966 as the title track of the album “Holiday in Hawaii,” it was also adapted into a film of the same name starring Yuzo Kayama that premiered the same year.
Perfect not only for wedding celebrations but also for lifting spirits indoors during the rainy season, its warm, tender vocals and nostalgic memories will gently embrace the hearts of older listeners.
Let's get married.Takuro Yoshida
This work is memorable for its translucent, beautiful melody and sweet, poignant vocals.
Released in 1972, the song marked a major turning point in the history of folk music.
Centered on acoustic guitar, its warm sound creates an atmosphere that gently envelops feelings of love.
While poetically depicting springtime scenes, Takuro Yoshida expresses sincerity and pure affection.
Simple yet profound in its message, this classic reached a peak of No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Its heartwarming, gentle tone and tender vocal timbre enrich everyday moments.
It’s a song to savor slowly on a blossoming spring day, reminiscing with those of the same generation as memories come into full bloom.
Parting at 22Princess Kaguya
A delicately rendered farewell to a longtime lover, this is a classic song that almost everyone has hummed at least once.
Released by Kaguya-hime on their 1974 album “Sankaidate no Uta,” it is said to have been written in a single night.
In 1984, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Kinō, Kanabetsu de,” bringing it back into the spotlight.
Accompanied by a gentle melody, the lyrics look back on memories with a lover while gazing toward a new step in life—offering comfort to those who have overcome a turning point in their lives.
Oh, sake!Ikuzo Yoshi
As a timeless enka classic that resonates with the heart, this song embodies Yoshikazu Yoshi’s outlook on life and deep emotions.
Released in September 1988, it conveys a man’s loneliness and the subtleties of life through a warm, expressive voice.
The scenes of remembering someone through drinking leave a strong impression, depicting thoughts of loved ones and the past alongside a moving melody.
It garnered numerous accolades, including the Grand Prix at the All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards, and was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen—a true gem of a song.
It’s perfect not only for singing together at karaoke but also for savoring while carefully listening to the lyrics.
Please enjoy it as a cherished piece that evokes empathy for life’s joys and sorrows.