Songs that get women in their 80s excited: A roundup of tracks also great for karaoke
Many younger people who have the chance to enjoy music with women in their 80s may be wondering which songs are popular and get everyone excited.
When it comes to songs familiar to people in their 80s, there are Showa-to-Heisei-era kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) and enka, but it can be hard to know exactly which songs are the most popular.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are sure to be hits with people in their 80s.
We’ve gathered a variety of tunes, from up-tempo numbers to passionate ballads.
Use this article as a guide and enjoy music together with the 80-somethings in your life.
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Songs that will get women in their 80s excited. A roundup of karaoke-friendly tracks (31–40)
Cotton MoodAnri
Doesn’t this timeless song, which breezily heralds the arrival of spring, bring back nostalgic memories of your youth? Released by Anri in April 1981, this piece beautifully captures the season of open blue skies with its light melody and fashionable lyrics.
The upbeat words convey a sense of freedom and the thrill of romance.
It was also used in commercials for Nivea-Kao’s cologne and for Nisshinbo, making it a tune beloved by many.
Its rhythm is so delightful that you’ll naturally want to clap along when the music starts.
How about spending a moment singing it together with fellow seniors and letting cherished memories blossom in conversation?
tricolor violetJunko Sakurada
Let me introduce a song by Junko Sakurada that beautifully captures springtime scenes with her gentle, translucent voice.
Released in February 1974, it features a strikingly pure, idol-like melody.
Through the motif of tricolor violets, it quietly tells of a first love and cherished memories.
The lyrics gracefully express the delicacy and fragility of budding feelings, resonating deeply with listeners.
The song reached No.
10 on the Oricon charts and was widely loved by young people at the time.
It was frequently featured on radio and TV music shows, and for many, it has become a memorable anthem of their youth.
I hope you can spend a heartwarming moment, listening to that nostalgic voice as you bask in the cheerful warmth of spring.
Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Teng
Teresa Teng, the Asian diva who conveyed life’s deepest emotions through moving melodies.
This song tells of how meeting a beloved person dramatically changed her life, and of her resolve to devote herself completely.
Set to a gentle, warm major-key arrangement, her clear, translucent voice resonates in the heart.
Released as a single in February 1986 and included on the album “Toki no Nagare ni Mi o Makase,” it won the Grand Prix at the 19th Japan Cable Radio Awards that same year.
With its beautiful, easy-to-remember melody, it’s perfect for everyone to hum along to while sharing fond memories.
I'm falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto
A gem by Fuyumi Sakamoto that gently sings of a deepening bond with a loved one.
Also known as the CM song for Sanwa Shurui’s barley shochu iichiko, it conveys the newfound affection that can blossom between longtime spouses through a calm, soothing melody.
From everyday moments—the morning light, the breathing of someone sleeping by your side—the lyrics unfold tender feelings toward a cherished person, enhanced by a voice that pierces the heart.
Released in January 2009 as the coupling track to “Asia no Kaizoku,” it was included that October on the album “Love Songs ~ Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru ~,” garnering widespread media attention.
It’s a wonderful song to hum together as a couple or to sing with thoughts of someone dear.
A beautiful piece that lets you feel love growing deeper with time.
TouchHiromi Iwasaki
An anime theme song that captures the bittersweetness of youth was released in March 1985.
It’s a wonderful track featuring Yoshimi Iwasaki’s clear, transparent vocals and a melody that resonates deeply.
The lyrics convey the feelings of a girl in love with her childhood friend, leaving a lasting impression with its sweet, heartrending portrayal of adolescence.
The song drew major attention as the opening theme for the anime Touch and reached No.
12 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It has also become widely used as a cheer song for high school baseball, a staple performed in the stands.
With a melody everyone can hum along to, it’s a perfect choice for karaoke with friends.
Songs that get women in their 80s excited: A curated list of karaoke-friendly tracks (41–50)
The Splendor of the PrairieAgnes Chan
Amidst nature’s rich scenery, a name echoes and the wind’s sound brings tears.
While listening to the babbling of a brook, this moving song by Agnes Chan celebrates moments spent in a meadow scented with lotus blossoms.
As wild strawberries are picked, pure thoughts of a dearly loved one far away blend beautifully with her clear, translucent voice.
Released in 1973, the song became a major hit with sales exceeding one million copies, and it was chosen as the entrance march for the spring National High School Baseball Invitational in 1974.
As a springtime song that evokes the beauty of nature and the season of new journeys, it’s a perfect nostalgic tune to hum together with older listeners.
What a nice bath.The Drifters
This is a song that celebrates the charms of hot spring resorts, beloved from the Showa-era hit TV program “It’s 8 o’clock! Everybody, Gather Round!” The original version, sung by the Duke Aces, was themed around hot spring areas in Gunma Prefecture, and The Drifters covered it on the B-side of their debut single.
The lyrics were adapted to feature hot spring resorts across Japan—such as Noboribetsu and Kusatsu—expressing fondness for onsen through a lively rhythm and call-and-response shouts.
The song was used as the ending theme for both “It’s 8 o’clock! Everybody, Gather Round!” and “Drifters’ Big Laughter,” and it also appeared in a 1969 film.
Humming it together with older adults while reminiscing about hot spring trips can make for a heartwarming moment.