[For Seniors] A Collection of Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 80s
For those in their 80s looking for songs perfect for spring.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs that are just right for the season.
From the postwar era, we’ve gathered mainly cheerful tunes that lift your spirits.
Some of you may remember hearing them on the radio.
When singing in a group at a senior facility, adding handclaps helps create a sense of unity.
Also, the shoka (school songs) composed in the Meiji and Taisho periods feature beautifully expressive lyrics that vividly evoke springtime scenes.
By all means, try singing them while recalling the landscapes of your hometown.
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Album of MemoriesLyrics by Toshi Masuko / Music by Tetsuma Honda
Evoking a hint of spring, this song gently recounts memories from kindergarten.
It paints scenes from the changing seasons, bringing a sense of nostalgia and warmth to listeners.
Since its release in 1961, it has continued to be loved by many.
It has been featured on TV Asahi’s children’s program “Tobidase! Panpororin” and NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” making it familiar across generations.
It’s also lovely for seniors to hum along with their grandchildren.
A wonderful piece that can be enjoyed across generations while reminiscing about the past.
On the Day of DepartureLyrics by Noboru Kojima / Music by Hiromi Sakamoto
There is a song that many older adults love, often associated with the arrival of spring and graduation season.
Originally created at a junior high school in Saitama Prefecture as a gift to graduating students, it has since become a standard performed at schools across Japan.
With hopeful lyrics and a bright melody, it conveys courage and determination for a new beginning.
It also gained attention when it was used in a commercial featuring SMAP.
It’s a wonderful song that lets you look back on nostalgic memories while feeling hopeful about the future.
Why not listen to it together with older adults as an opportunity to reflect on life’s milestones?
Cotton HandkerchiefHiromi Ohta
Let me introduce a heartwarming song that brings back nostalgic memories.
It tells a poignant story of a long-distance romance between a man setting off from the countryside to the big city and a woman who stays in their hometown.
The lyrics alternate between the man’s and the woman’s perspectives—a groundbreaking technique for its time.
Released in 1975, it became a signature song for Hiromi Ohta, who made her first appearance at the 26th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen that same year.
The woman’s longing for an unchanging heart rather than material gifts is especially memorable.
How about humming along with older listeners and sharing stories of youthful days? You’re sure to have a wonderful time.
The arrival of springRumiko Koyanagi
This song, which evokes the arrival of spring, is captivating for Rumiko Koyanagi’s clear, translucent singing voice.
It begins with a scene of walking along the seaside with a lover, and the lyrics depicting warm interactions with family are deeply moving.
Released in February 1973, it was a popular hit that reached No.
4 on the Oricon charts.
Its gentle melody and richly scenic lyrics are sure to stir up nostalgic memories.
How about spending a spring afternoon listening by the window and reflecting on memories with someone precious? It will surely be a heartwarming, wonderful time.
Words of FarewellKaientai
Do you have any nostalgic melodies that make you feel the warmth of spring sunshine the moment you hear them? Kaientai’s classic “Okuru Kotoba” is a heartwarming piece filled with messages perfect for graduation season.
Its lyrics about the sorrow of parting, the courage to trust others, and the depth of love truly resonate.
Released in November 1979, the song also became well-known as the theme for the popular TV drama “Mr.
Kinpachi in Class 3-B.” Singing it together with older adults might spark lively conversations about fond memories.
Consider incorporating it into recreational activities at your facility.
Like the flow of a riverHibari Misora
Let me introduce a masterpiece that represents the world of Japanese popular ballads.
This song is captivating for its metaphor that likens life to the flow of a river.
It sings, over a beautiful melody, of calmly accepting the many events that life brings.
Another hallmark is that many of the lyrics resonate with older adults in their daily lives.
Released in January 1989, it became a major hit.
It is also known as the final work of Hibari Misora and has come to symbolize her life.
It’s a perfect song to sing together with seniors and to share nostalgic memories.
the first strong spring windCandies
With its nostalgic melody, this song that heralds the arrival of spring likely remains in the hearts of many older listeners as a signature work by Candies.
Released in March 1976, it is characterized by a fresh, bright atmosphere reminiscent of a spring breeze.
Its lively rhythm and spirited vocals convey the feeling of a new season beginning.
The song expresses the excitement of new encounters and hopes that come with spring, warmly enveloping those who listen.
It’s perfect for humming along together at a day service, too.
Enjoy a pleasant moment as you bask in the spring sunshine and reminisce about fond memories.