[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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[For Seniors] Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 80s (1–10)
Flower JourneyYumi Matsutoya
With a clear, innocent, girl-like voice, this masterpiece paints the scene of a sudden glimpse of cherry blossoms swirling in an unfamiliar town.
Based on her experience along the Asano River in Kanazawa, Yumi Matsutoya gently expresses a bittersweet yet beautiful spring landscape.
Set to a waltz-like melody in 3/4 time, it exquisitely captures the fleeting nature of falling petals and the wistful feeling of a spring journey.
The song was included on the album “COBALT HOUR” and later used as the B-side to “Ano Hi ni Kaeritai.” It was also featured in the TBS drama “Rouge no Dengon,” becoming a track that has stayed in many listeners’ hearts.
It is a warm piece that brings back memories of springs spent in special places, and one you’ll want to hear by the window while soaking in the gentle spring sunlight.
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.
spring's dry windShigeru Izumiya
A work that sharply portrays social pressure and loneliness was included on the 1973 album “Light and Shadow” and later released as a single.
Shigeru Izumiya wrote and composed the song, with production by Kazuhiko Kato.
Interweaving the north wind of spring with the hardships of daily life, it delicately expresses the conflict between the self and society.
The power and message of folk music resonated with many artists, leading to covers by numerous musicians, including Anarchy, Keisuke Kuwata, and Masaharu Fukuyama.
I hope you will cherish moments when we share the feelings in our hearts through music.
This work contains many deeply moving words, and those who have rich life experience—especially older listeners—will surely grasp its essence.
[For Seniors] Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 80s (11–20)
Whisper of Young LeavesMari Amachi
A heartwarming song that depicts the arrival of spring as fresh greenery sprouts.
Koichi Morita’s melody intertwines with Michio Yamagami’s poetic lyrics to gently portray springtime scenes and budding romance.
Mari Amachi’s refreshing, crystalline voice resonates like dewy young leaves.
Released as a single in March 1973, the song became a major hit, topping the Oricon weekly chart for five consecutive weeks.
It was also used as the theme song for the film “What Is Love?” released the same March.
It’s a tune you’ll want to hum along with fond memories of spring.
It’s also recommended for seniors to sing together, clapping in time as they share stories of springs past.
Let's get married.Takuro Yoshida
This work is memorable for its translucent, beautiful melody and sweet, poignant vocals.
Released in 1972, the song marked a major turning point in the history of folk music.
Centered on acoustic guitar, its warm sound creates an atmosphere that gently envelops feelings of love.
While poetically depicting springtime scenes, Takuro Yoshida expresses sincerity and pure affection.
Simple yet profound in its message, this classic reached a peak of No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Its heartwarming, gentle tone and tender vocal timbre enrich everyday moments.
It’s a song to savor slowly on a blossoming spring day, reminiscing with those of the same generation as memories come into full bloom.
You are more beautiful than a rose.Akira Fuse
This is a single released in January 1979 that sings about the memories of a wonderful romance.
Woven by Akira Fuse’s clear, expansive vocals, the story vividly depicts the emotional moment of noticing how a cherished person has changed after meeting again for the first time in a while.
The chorus melody is striking, and the gentle, heartwarming tone of the song is truly appealing.
The track was featured in a Kanebo Cosmetics commercial and gained widespread popularity.
It is a classic performed four times on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, first showcased at the 30th Kouhaku.
In 2012, it was also used in a Lotte Fit’s gum commercial.
How about spending some time slowly immersing yourself in the music while flipping through a photo album of memories? It’s a heartwarming song that brings forth a tender feeling of thinking about someone special—highly recommended.
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?