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.

Playlist

Songs that get women in their 80s excited: A roundup of tracks also great for karaoke
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	NoraYuki Kadokura		With a husky singing voice and powerful vocals, they...
2	A Woman’s HarborMiyako Otsuki		It captivates with a wistful melody and lyrics that touch the heart...
3	Rain at JogashimaChō Hōyūki		Set on rainy Jogashima, it sings of the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment…
4	snow camelliaSachiko Kobayashi		“Yukitsubaki” is one of Sachiko Kobayashi’s favorites…
5	A solitary journey through SatsumaKaori Mizumori		An emotionally expressive singing voice and a skillful depiction of Kagoshima’s scenery…
6	From the northern innHarumi Miyako		Lyrics that seem to distill the subtleties of life—and Harumi Miyako…
7	Life won’t give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeEiko Segawa		“Inochi Kurenai” is among Eiko Segawa’s enka songs…
8	The Northernmost RouteKaori Kouzai		An epic depiction of scenery interwoven with a wistful woman’s heart, weav…
9	Woman of the Kiso RoadYuri Harada		“Kisoji no Onna” is one of Yuri Harada’s signature songs...
10	Melancholy HarborToshimi Tagawa		Set in a port town, this song portrays parting and lingering regrets...
11	Jongara Onna-bushiYoko Nagayama		The passionate singing voice and the sound of the Tsugaru shamisen seep into the heart...
12	Jindo MonogatariYoshimi Tendo		Yoshimi Tendo’s “Jindo Monogatari” is about Korea’s Jindo...
13	Two Drifting CloudsMika Jinno		A heartwarming song that weaves together feelings for someone special…
14	Love RadiantHibari Misora		Hibari Misora’s classic song “Ai Sansan” is about life...
15	Asuka River Love SongHiroko Hattori		A classic song that interweaves nostalgic Japanese scenery with feelings of love…
16	Alone on the Iwami roadYuko Nagai		A heart-stirring enka interwoven with bittersweet travel sentiments...
17	Two-person sakeMiyuki Kawanaka		“Futari-zake” is Miyuki Kawanaka’s 1980...
18	Love VacationThe Peanuts		“Romance in the Summer” sung by The Peanuts is…
19	Crossing Amagi PassSayuri Ishikawa		“Amagi-goe” is a 1986 release by Ishikawa…
20	Life is full of ups and downs.Chiyoko Shimakura		Chiyoko Shimakura’s song “Jinsei Iroiro” is about life…
21	Playback Part 2Momoe Yamaguchi		Let’s dance to Showa-era classics and relive nostalgic memories.
22	Ozasiki Song		In the year of the Tokyo Olympics, a smash-hit song became popular.
23	Pineapple PrincessMidori Tashiro		Summary (20 characters): Introduction to a lively, tropical song featuring the bright tones of the ukulele.
24	Kawachi Ondo		Kawachi Ondo is a thriving folk song style from Osaka.
25	Premonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~Saori Minami		Summary (20 characters): Featuring Saori Minami’s gentle vocals, it portrays mature romance and is a song loved across generations.
26	IzakayaHiroshi Itsuki		A masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
27	My heart is stop-motionTomoko Kuwae		A classic song that portrays springtime encounters and the thrill of love
28	atonementTeresa Teng		Teresa Teng’s “Tsugunai” is a breakup…
29	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Capo		A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
30	wheat fieldOyonez		A beloved hit with 900,000 copies sold that portrays rural romance through friendly Tohoku-dialect lyrics.
31	school daysPeggy Hayama		Peggy Hayama is fully Japanese, and her stage name came about from a friend’s remark. Her hit song “Gakusei Jidai” (“Student Days”) was also retitled at her suggestion.
32	Scorpio womanKenichi Mikawa		Summary (20 characters): Kenichi Mikawa’s 1972 song “Sasori-za no Onna” is a track that begins with “No” and sings of a devoted woman’s feelings.
33	Because the moon is so very blueTsutoko Sugawara		The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
34	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanMika Hino / Shiro Aoi		Takeda Pharmaceutical’s commercial song becomes a hit duet classic
35	a bright red sunHibari Misora		Hibari Misora's 'Bright Red Sun' was a huge hit, selling 1.4 million copies.
36	Cotton MoodAnri		Relive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
37	tricolor violetJunko Sakurada		Summary (20 characters): Junko Sakurada’s 1974 release. Gracefully depicts spring scenes and first love, reaching No. 10 on the Oricon chart.
38	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Teng		Teresa Teng’s soul-stirring masterpiece
39	I’m falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s love song depicts the bond between husband and wife.
40	TouchHiromi Iwasaki		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch” was released in March 1985. Its clear, airy vocals and bittersweet melody are captivating, and it’s also beloved as a cheer song for high school baseball.
41	The Splendor of the PrairieAgnes Chan		Amid nature-rich scenery, an echoing name and tears...
42	What a nice bath.The Drifters		A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
43	Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda		A beautiful melody filled with the fragrance of spring and a fresh...
44	the first strong spring windCandies		The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival
45	The Apple SongMichiko Namiki		A gentle tone, as if singing up to the blue sky…
46	teacherMasako Mori		“Sensei” is the debut single of Masako Mori...
47	Tears Flowing EndlesslyRimi Natsukawa		“Nada Sousou” is an Okinawan song sung by Rimi Natsukawa...
48	Come back.Kazuko Matsumura		Kazuko Matsumura’s “Kaette Koi yo” is, 198...
49	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieShizuko Kasagi		Shizuko Kasagi’s “Tokyo Boogie-Woogie” is something that no one…