Lively songs recommended for people in their 80s: A collection of nostalgic enka and kayōkyoku
Some of you may have opportunities to enjoy music with people in their 80s among your family or acquaintances but feel at a loss because you don’t know which songs are popular.
In this article, we’ll focus on songs that are especially exciting among those familiar to people in their 80s.
We’ve selected mainly Showa-era kayōkyoku and enka, with an emphasis on up-tempo and cheerful tunes.
Please use this article as a reference and enjoy music together with people in their 80s to create a wonderful time.
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Lively songs recommended for people in their 80s: A collection of nostalgic enka and kayōkyoku (71–80)
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.
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.
Blue MountainsIchiro Fujiyama
“Blue Mountain Range” is a classic Showa-era song that sings of a deep yearning for life’s journey and a poignant awareness of changing times.
The voices of Ichiro Fujiyama and Mitsue Nara make the song shine with the strength of a vividly towering mountain range.
Loved across generations since its 1949 release, the song took first place on an NHK program in 1989, and both Fujiyama and composer Ryoichi Hattori received the People’s Honor Award, securing its place in Japanese music history.
It is a masterpiece that has accompanied people through many milestones in life.
Why not sing it together while sharing your own memories?
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Yokohama TwilightHiroshi Itsuki
Hiroshi Itsuki’s “Yokohama Twilight” is a song that beautifully captures the pain of heartbreak and parting against the backdrop of an evening in Yokohama.
Even though many years have passed since its 1971 release, it retains an unfading charm and remains a hit beloved by generations.
It won awards such as the Japan Record Award, and the pose he struck while singing it on Fuji TV’s music program “Night Hit Studio” also drew attention.
For those who have experienced a breakup, many will find themselves moved by the feelings woven into this song.
Why not savor this classic from the Showa era and sing it together with everyone?
In conclusion
Among the kayōkyoku and enka that colored the Showa era, we focused especially on up-tempo songs and those with a bright atmosphere.
If you’re in your 80s, there were probably many tunes you know well.
Using this article as a guide, we hope you’ll find songs to enjoy listening to and singing together with people in their 80s, and spend a wonderful time together.