Easy-to-sing songs recommended for women in their 80s: a reference for choosing karaoke tracks!
Many people in their 80s probably enjoy karaoke, don’t they?
Still, some may find themselves unsure about which songs to sing.
In this article, we’ll highlight especially easy-to-sing songs recommended for women in their 80s.
We’ve selected gentle, soothing melodies, focusing on Showa-era enka and kayōkyoku, so please use this as a reference when choosing songs.
Once you find a song you’d like to try, listen to it and sing it repeatedly to practice!
Easy-to-sing songs recommended for women in their 80s: Karaoke song selection guide! (1–10)
As I am in love…Junko Akimoto
Junko Akimoto’s signature song “Ai no Mama de…” sings of the miracle of pure love.
Its familiar melody and lyrics that convey the enduring beauty of love, even as we grow older, are especially appealing.
Released on January 23, 2008, the song reached No.
1 twice on the Oricon enka/kayō charts and was the piece Akimoto performed at the 59th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a song we’d especially love to hear from people in their 80s, who have accumulated a wealth of life experience.
How about performing it while leaning close to your cherished partner of the same generation and letting your love resonate?
Across this wide fieldRyoko Moriyama
Set against a vast open field, this folk song celebrates hope, dreams, and free love.
Its clear vocals and breezy melody line are distinctive, giving listeners a sense of liberation and peacefulness.
Released in January 1967, the piece marked an important turning point in Ryoko Moriyama’s musical career.
It was broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta in April 1974 and quickly gained nationwide popularity.
The lyrics, which evoke harmony with nature, are filled with a warmth that soothes the heart.
It’s a song you can sing freely, so relax and enjoy it when you perform it at karaoke.
When the Acacia Rain StopsSachiko Nishida
A classic that represents Showa-era kayōkyoku, this is one of Sachiko Nishida’s popular songs.
The acacia flowers beaten by the rain beautifully express the heartbreak of a lost love.
The melody is calm and unhurried, and the vocal range isn’t wide, making it an easy song to sing at karaoke.
Ever since its release in April 1960, it has been cherished for many years.
Why not sing it slowly at your own pace, imagining the deep emotions embedded in the lyrics? It’s sure to become a wonderful song that resonates in your heart.
Blue Light YokohamaAyumi Ishida
A song with impressively beautiful lyrics that evoke the night view of Yokohama.
Ayumi Ishida’s clear vocals perfectly match the urban, sophisticated arrangement.
It achieved a phenomenal hit, selling one million copies in just ten days after its release in December 1968, and it also won the Japan Record Award for Best Composition.
With lyrics depicting the transience of love against the backdrop of a port city’s nightscape, it must have resonated deeply with people at the time.
Its relaxed tempo makes it easy to sing, so it’s a song I’d especially recommend to those with ties to port cities like Yokohama or Kobe.
first loveTomoko Ogawa
This piece is known as a classic that represents Showa-era kayōkyoku.
It tenderly sings of the fleeting yet beautiful memories of a first love, set to a gentle, soft melody.
Released in January 1969, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It also appeared on that year’s Kohaku Uta Gassen, leaving a deep impression on many people.
The lyrics are filled with expressions that evoke nostalgia and bittersweet emotion.
With its calm tempo and easy-to-sing style, it’s perfect for karaoke—sing it while reminiscing about memories with someone special.
NoraYuki Kadokura
A profound work sung by Yuki Kadokura that centers on love, loneliness, and self-acceptance.
The lyrics portray the difficulty of expressing affection and the importance of being honest with one’s emotions, delivering a powerful message that resonates deeply with listeners.
Released in August 1998, this song is a masterpiece that highlights Kadokura’s delicate, expressive vocals.
It’s a piece I highly recommend to anyone who, while weathering life’s rough seas, wishes to live true to themselves.
Leaving sunny Tosa behindPeggy Hayama
A masterpiece whose Peggy Hayama’s singing voice resonates in the heart.
It beautifully expresses the nostalgia of those who have left their hometown.
The lyrics overflow with love for the scenery and culture of Tosa, and are sure to strike a chord with everyone.
Released in May 1959, it became a huge hit, selling over one million copies in about a year.
It was also used in a film of the same name and gained even more popularity, with Peggy Hayama herself appearing in it.
If you sing it while recalling fond memories and dear people, you’ll feel the song’s charm even more deeply.
Its gentle tempo makes it easy to sing, so give it a try at karaoke.