[For Seniors] Recommended Karaoke Songs for Women in Their 80s
Everyone has songs that bring back memories of their youth.
You might even have a go-to karaoke song that’s become your signature over the course of your life.
This time, we’re introducing recommended karaoke songs for women in their 80s.
They range from tunes from their younger days to timeless classics that people of all ages still know today.
It’s known that singing can lower cortisol, the stress hormone.
It also helps build lung capacity—singing is actually great for your health.
Try singing the karaoke songs we introduce here with the older adults around you!
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[For Seniors] Recommended Karaoke Songs for Women in Their 80s (1–10)
Station of the Sea BreezeTomomi Tanimoto
Tomomi Tanimoto’s song resonates with nostalgic memories and poignant farewells.
Set against the backdrop of a train station, this sentimental piece portrays lingering feelings for a love that has passed and a wish to meet again.
Released in May 2007, the song won broad support among enka fans.
Tanimoto’s emotionally rich vocals beautifully convey the sorrow of parting and the trembling of the heart.
Carried by a gentle melody, scenes of the station, the sea breeze, and rugosa rose blossoms are depicted with striking beauty, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
It’s a song you might find yourself humming when you want to look back on memories with someone dear.
atonementTeresa Teng
Teresa Teng’s “Tsugunai” is a masterpiece that deeply resonates with anyone who has experienced a breakup.
The lyrics convey the lonely feelings of a woman spending time alone by the window, immersed in memories of the one she loves.
Yet, alongside her heartbreaking longing for him, there is also a wish not to be forgotten.
The beautiful melody by Takashi Miki and the emotionally rich lyrics by Toyohisa Araki are a perfect match, and since its release in 1984, the song has continued to be loved by many.
“Tsugunai,” which marked her re-debut in Japan, became a massive hit with over 1.
5 million copies sold and won the Japan Cable Music Award that same year.
It helped propel Teresa Teng once again to star status across Asia.
This is a song that stays close to the heart in many moments of life—try singing it together with someone special.
As long as life lastsYoshimi Tendo
Yoshimi Tendo’s “Inochi no Kagiri” powerfully portrays women’s ways of life and their radiant destinies.
Toyohisa Araki’s lyrics and Hideo Mizumori’s composition delve deeply into the joys and beauty of a woman’s life, as well as the strength to overcome hardships.
Released in January 2006, it received high acclaim on the Oricon charts.
Listening to it at life’s turning points or in moving scenes inspires the courage to face forward and keep living.
It’s a song I especially hope people in their 80s will hear, to feel both the weight of life and the hope within it.
[For Seniors] Recommended Karaoke Songs for Women in Their 80s (11–20)
Crossing Amagi PassSayuri Ishikawa
“Amagi-goe” is one of Sayuri Ishikawa’s signature songs, released in 1986.
Its lyrics portray a fleeting, bittersweet love story between a man and a woman, weaving together deep affection and complex human relationships that resonate deeply with listeners.
Ishikawa’s powerful vocals intertwine with the beautiful nature of Mount Amagi, further enhancing the song’s narrative world.
It’s also a popular karaoke choice across generations, so be sure to sing it together with everyone.
Tangled HairHibari Misora
Hibari Misora’s “Midaregami” is a masterpiece created by two titans of the music world: lyrics by Tetsurō Hoshino and music by Tōru Funamura.
Its deeply emotional, wistful lyrics resonate with the heart.
Set in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, the song delicately portrays feelings of love and parting, evoking the shifts of life and the weight of living.
Since its release in 1987, it has remained beloved by many and is one of Hibari Misora’s signature songs.
It might be nice to listen to it alone on a quiet night—lost in memories, it could become a chance to reflect on your life.
Two-person sakeMiyuki Kawanaka
“Futari-zake,” sung by Miyuki Kawanaka, is a classic released in March 1980 that celebrates the love between a married couple and is one of Kawanaka’s signature songs.
The lyrics, told from a male perspective, depict the happiness and comfort of overcoming everyday hardships and challenges together with a loved one, resonating with many listeners.
The melody also touches the heart, conveying the depth of the bond between spouses who support each other through life’s trials.
It’s an especially recommended karaoke choice for people in their 80s.
Why not sing it together with your spouse or someone special? You may rediscover the strength of the bond you’ve built while walking through life side by side.
Kumano KodoKaori Mizumori
Kaori Mizumori’s signature song “Kumano Kodo” is a moving enka number released on April 5, 2006.
The poetic lyrics by Ryutaro Kinoshita and the beautiful melody composed by Tetsuya Gen weave a soundscape that deeply stirs listeners’ hearts.
It skillfully portrays the emotions of a woman traveling alone, delicately threading together nuances of longing, lingering attachment, and an awakening to strength—the subtleties of life itself.
The song was also performed at that year’s NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, moving many people.
It is a masterpiece that I highly recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life and wishing to reflect on themselves.
As you listen to Mizumori’s voice, try to envision the journey of your own life.