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[Karaoke] Recommended Songs for Men in Their 80s: A Collection of Showa-Era Classics You’ll Want to Belt Out

Some of you may have chances to enjoy karaoke with people in their 80s—whether at family or relatives’ gatherings, or as recreation at a care facility.

In those situations, many might wonder, “What songs should I sing?” In this article, we’ll introduce songs popular among men in their 80s to help anyone who’s unsure about song selection.

We hope this will be useful not only for finding songs that people in their 80s will enjoy singing, but also as a reference for younger generations who will be singing together.

Now, let’s take a look at the recommended songs!

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[Karaoke] Recommended Songs for Men in Their 80s: A Collection of Showa-Era Classics You’ll Want to Belt Out
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1eastSōemonchō BluesKatsuji Heiwa and the Dark HorseUnder the name Heiwa Katsuji and the Dark Horse in 1972...
2eastNorthern fishing groundsSaburō Kitajima…the harsh lives and feelings of the fishermen working in the northern seas…
3eastMelancholy TrainMichiya MihashiIt is one of the iconic songs of the Showa era. With the one you love...
4easta red handkerchiefYujiro IshiharaA bittersweet… set against the spring of a northern country, when acacia flowers bloom.
5eastNagaragawa ElegyHiroshi Itsuki“Nagaragawa Enka” is truly the five... that symbolize the Showa era...
6eastParting Cedar (Farewell Cedar)Kasuga HachirōA poignant account of a man’s feelings as he leaves his hometown...
7east12th graderKazuo FunakiA classic of youth kayō that represents the Showa era. Student...
8eastBrother ShipsIchiro TobaA classic song that sings of the strong hearts of fishermen. 19...
9eastOh, sake!Ikuzo YoshiIkuzo Yoshi’s “Sake yo” expresses both the joys and sorrows of life...
10eastWoman’s PathShirō Miyako and the Pinkara TrioMiya Shirō and the Pinkara Trio’s “Onna no Michi”...
11eastI’m appearing under my former name.Akira Kobayashi“I’m Appearing Under My Old Name” is Akira Kobayashi’s…
12eastYagiri no Watashi (Yagiri Ferry)Takashi HosokawaTakashi Hosokawa’s “Yagiri no Watashi” is a love...
13eastLonely-for-Company TavernHiroshi MiyamaA classic enka song brimming with melancholy. Released in June 2009…
14eastThe Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo OkaStill beloved by many as a classic from the Showa era...
15eastdraft (cold air seeping through gaps)Ryotaro SugiAs a masterpiece representing the Showa era, it has touched the hearts of many people...
16eastYou are my very lifeHiroshi MizuharaA masterpiece that sings of a heartrending love story. 1967…
17eastThe Camellia Sasanqua InnEisaku OkawaEisaku Okawa’s signature song, “Sazanka no Yado,” is ...
18eastDream-Chasing SakeJiro AtsumiJiro Atsumi’s famous song “Yumeoi-zake” is about the sorrow of a broken heart...
19eastA Love Story in GinzaYujiro Ishihara · Junko MakimuraA duet by Yujiro Ishihara and Junko Makimura...
20eastA life full of scarsKoji TsurutaKoji Tsuruta’s signature song, “A Life Full of Wounds.”…
21eastTraveler,Yuzo KayamaAn anthem cheering on travelers who look ahead while remembering their hometown. A masterpiece in which Yuzo Kayama’s clear, transparent voice deeply resonates with the heart.
22eastThat girl and IYukio Hashi
That girl and IYukio Hashi
Summary (20 characters): Yuko Hashi’s 1965 smash hit. Vividly conveys summer scenes and the excitement of the swim dance.
23eastTokyo RhapsodyIchiro FujiyamaA classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.”
24eastTraveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
Traveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land
25eastWords of FarewellKaientaiA masterful song that sings life lessons based on Tetsuya Takeda’s heartbreak experience. Theme song of Kinpachi-sensei.
26eastWinter LightningAliceA signature 1977 release by Alice. A classic that fuses folk and rock, it reached No. 2 on the Oricon chart.
27eastBeach of MemoriesThe Wild OnesSummary (20 characters): A GS signature song depicting the refreshing tone of a 12-string guitar and memories by the seaside.
28eastIt was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Hiroshi Uchiyamada and the Cool FiveAs a milestone of mood kayō (Japanese mood music), it has captured the hearts of many people…
29eastsummer vacationTakuro YoshidaA classic by Takuro Yoshida. A song that paints nostalgic summer vacation memories with a gentle melody.
30eastThere’s always tomorrowKyu SakamotoKyu Sakamoto’s uplifting classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou”
31eastloveChiharu MatsuyamaA 20-character summary: A ballad by Chiharu Matsuyama. With acoustic guitar and a clear, transparent voice, it’s a classic that expresses yearning and love.
32eastDream PlayTomio UmezawaUmezawa Tomio’s debut single. Released in 1982, it reached No. 8 on the Oricon chart and sold over 500,000 copies.
33eastBecoming a Thousand WindsMasafumi AkikawaAkikawa Masafumi’s ballad, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
34eastYou, my beloved.Hisao ItoAs one of the iconic songs representing Showa-era kayōkyoku, Hisao Itō’s...
35eastI wanted to see you.Haruo OkaA 1955 release by Haruo Oka. A signature song of the sailor (madrosu) genre, it became a classic that gave hope to postwar Japan.
36eastWaltz of StarlightMasao SenMasao Sen's classic 'Hoshikage no Waltz,' a song that sings of the melancholy of parting
37eastCape ErimoShinichi MoriShinichi Mori’s masterpiece, whose depiction of springtime in the northern provinces resonates deeply in the heart...
38eastForever with youYuzo KayamaYuzo Kayama’s love song, a masterpiece that resonates in the hearts of youth
39eastI love youYutaka OzakiA poignant love song by Yutaka Ozaki. It’s a piano ballad about a forbidden love, and many artists have covered it.
40eastBe my bride.Yuzo KayamaMusic of hope delivered with a gentle singing voice
41eastOtomi-sanKasuga HachirōClassic songs that colored the Showa era: bittersweet love songs of men and women
42eastLife is like a Naniwa-bushi (a melodramatic ballad).Takashi HosokawaA masterpiece with a rōkyoku motif, expressing the subtleties of life
43eastMail boat to the small islandKoichi AokiEvocative scenes that stir nostalgia, like the lighthouse cape or the shade of orange trees…
44eastMy GiftOf courseA famous song by Kazumasa Oda that makes you feel the arrival of spring
45eastLet’s get married.Takuro YoshidaTakuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic
46eastYou are more beautiful than a rose.Akira FuseSummary (20 characters): Akira Fuse’s 1979 single. A classic that gently sings of the emotions of a nostalgic encounter.
47eastspring’s dry windShigeru IzumiyaSummary (20 characters): Shigeru Izumiya’s “Light and Shadow” is a folk song depicting conflict with society and a classic covered by many artists.
48eastParting at 22Princess KaguyaA classic song that depicts a breakup with a lover and a fresh new start
49eastIzakayaHiroshi ItsukiA masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
50eastSake, Tears, Men, and WomenEigo KawashimaEigo Kawashima’s classic song that depicts the pathos of life
51eastTokyo CachitoFrank Nagai
Tokyo CachitoFrank Nagai
Summary (20 characters): A Showa-era classic by Nagai Frank. Set against the nights of Akasaka, it portrays the bittersweetness of adult love with an urban touch.
52eastSnow CountryIkuzo Yoshi
Snow CountryIkuzo Yoshi
The scenery of the northern country and the heart-stirring singing voice of Yoshikazu Ikuzō
53eastfestivalSaburō KitajimaA masterpiece that powerfully sings of Japanese festival culture
54eastNorth TavernTakashi HosokawaA fleeting moment of love born in a northern tavern, a moving masterpiece
55eastwheat fieldOyonezA beloved hit with 900,000 copies sold that portrays rural romance through friendly Tohoku-dialect lyrics.
56eastA Letter Waiting for SpringTakuro YoshidaHeartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
57eastWhat a nice bath.The DriftersA nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
58eastSaraiYuzo KayamaA heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
59eastIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsKyu SakamotoA heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
60eastGraduationChiharu MatsuyamaChiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
61eastAh, Ueno StationHachirō IzawaA classic song that sings of Ueno Station and longing for one’s hometown
62eastBlue MountainsIchiro FujiyamaA classic youth song that portrays postwar hope
63eastAnd, KobeHiroshi Uchiyamada and the Cool FiveReleased under the name Hiroshi Uchiyamada and Cool Five…
64eastNorthern SpringMasao SenHokoku no Haru (Spring in the Northern Country) is Masao Sen’s music career...
65eastYanagase BluesKenichi MikawaKenichi Mikawa’s “Yanagase Blues” is a Showa-era...
66eastOkuhida BojoTatsu TetsuyaTetsuya Ryutetsu’s “Okuhida Bojo” is from a traveler’s perspective…
67eastOtaru no hito yoMasayoshi Tsuruoka and Tokyo Romantica“Otaru no Hito yo” is by Masayoshi Tsuruoka and Tokyo Roman...