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[For Seniors in Their 80s] Recommended Summer Songs: From Enka and School Songs to Folk Songs
In this article, we introduce recommended summer songs for people in their 80s! When it comes to summer songs, pieces that depict the sea and the sun are a given, but love songs that express passionate romance are also popular.
This time, among those classic summer tunes, we’ve picked a wide range of nostalgic songs that will be familiar to people in their 80s—from Showa-era hits and kayōkyoku to even shōka and folk songs.
Some of these tracks are loved across generations, so use this article as a guide to enjoy listening to and singing summer songs together with people in their 80s!
[For Seniors in Their 80s] Recommended Summer Songs: From Enka and Shoka to Folk Songs (1–10)
That girl and IYukio Hashi
It’s a lively, heart‑thumping tune by Yukio Hashi that captures the feeling of summer’s arrival.
Just listening to it conjures up vivid scenes of the bustling summers of that era.
The bright melody conveys the beaming smiles of young people and the heat of excitement as they enjoyed the swim dance that was popular at the time.
Released in June 1965, this was Hashi’s 68th single.
It became a major hit, selling 710,000 copies in less than two months, and he performed it on that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It was even adapted into a film and used in a swimsuit commercial that aired in households across the country.
For older listeners, it likely brings back the thrill of those summers along with fond memories.
If everyone hums along together, smiles will come naturally and conversation is sure to flow.
Beach of MemoriesThe Wild Ones
Let me introduce a song whose sparkling 12-string guitar tone resonates in the heart like the gentle surf at summer’s end.
When you listen to it, it brings back those bittersweet summer memories of youth, doesn’t it? You can almost picture the protagonist of the lyrics alone on the beach, quietly reflecting on a love that has passed.
It’s a little wistful, yet it leaves you with a warm feeling.
The fresh harmonies of The Wild Ones are wonderful, too! This piece was released in November 1966 as their debut single, and it became a classic loved by many, selling over a million copies.
The B-side featured a song called “Your Baby.” It also served as the theme song for the film “Omoide no Nagisa” and for the TV drama “Shitetsu Ensen 97 Bunsho.” Why not give it a listen on a summer day to cool off, or when you want to sink into cherished memories? It’s sure to bring you a moment of peace.
Tears That Vanished into the SandYukari Ito
It leaves you with a somewhat wistful melody that feels like a breeze from Italy, doesn’t it? It’s as if the pain of lost love were gently hidden in the sand, waiting for the waves to carry it away.
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Yukari Ito’s delicate voice paints just such a scene.
As you listen, memories of those summer days may suddenly come back to you.
This piece is lovingly included on Yukari Ito’s classic 1965 album “Yukari of San Remo.” Her experience competing in the Sanremo Music Festival in 1965 and winning a prize with “Koizuru Hitomi” led to the creation of this masterpiece.
It’s a wonderful song that lets you savor canzone in Japanese.
On a summer evening, when you feel like reflecting a little, why not listen to this song? Its nostalgic resonance will surely wrap gently around your heart.
I hope you are keeping well in the summer heat.Candies
This is a fresh and friendly song themed around the classic summer greeting “shochu mimai.” It gently portrays seaside scenes, sunlight, and the bittersweet feelings of a girl in love, vividly evoking the landscapes of summer in Japan.
Released by Candies in June 1977 as a single, it is also known as a commercial song for Suntory Oolong Tea.
With its lively rhythm, bright melody, and clear, transparent harmonies, the piece is easy and fun to hum along to.
It’s perfect as a seasonal greeting or a conversation starter for reminiscing, and it offers a heartwarming time—singing together with older listeners and looking back fondly on the past.
Memories of a Summer DayTeruko Hino
It’s a classic masterfully sung by Teruko Hino, the “Hawaiian Queen.” On a winter beach bathed in moonlight, memories of a passionate summer kiss suddenly return to the heart—you can almost see the scene unfold.
It’s bittersweet yet somehow warm, a song whose afterglow you can bask in.
Her clear voice gently seeps into the listener’s heart.
Released in January 1965, it first appeared as the B-side of a single, but its excellence brought it back as the A-side, and it went on to be loved by more than a million people.
Many will remember Hino’s first appearance at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen with this very song.
It’s also included on albums such as “Memories of a Summer Day.” On a slightly chilly day, when you want to linger by the window with a warm drink and sink into beautiful memories, this song will surely stay close to your heart.
It’s also lovely to hum along with family or friends and let your thoughts drift to days gone by.
18 Years Old Under the SunNana Kinomi
Let me introduce a song that brings back the sparkle of those days, brimming with youth and energy.
Sung by Nana Kinomi, this track centers on the radiant teenage years at eighteen, and its bright, breezy melody is irresistibly charming! Just listening to it makes your heart dance, as if the excitement of that time comes rushing back.
Released in March 1963, it stands as one of Nana Kinomi’s notable early works.
Its pop sound, infused with Western rhythms, brought a fresh breeze to the music scene of the time.
While many know Nana Kinomi from her duet “Izakaya” with Hiroshi Itsuki, here you can enjoy a different side—her youthful, vibrant voice.
Why not hum along together while sharing fun memories of summers spent under the sun? It’s sure to fill the moment with wonderful smiles! Let the nostalgic melody carry you as you savor the memories of those days.
Pineapple PrincessMidori Tashiro
How about lending an ear to that bright tune that beckons you to a tropical paradise? As the lively sound of the ukulele begins to flow, it’s as if the sweet-and-tart scent of pineapple gently spreads through your heart.
Listen closely to the singing, and you can picture the scene of the protagonist dancing with joy on a sun-sparkling island.
Sung by Midori Tashiro in 1961, this song is a cover of American singer Annette’s number and was extremely popular in Japan at the time.
Give it a listen, and you may forget the summer heat and feel refreshed.
For older listeners, it will surely bring back happy memories of their youth and brighten their hearts.