Popular Japanese songs among women in their 50s: recommended classics and staple tracks
If you’re currently in your 50s, songs from the ’80s and ’90s are probably packed with memories of your youth, aren’t they?
And there are likely many tracks from the 2000s that feel familiar and nostalgic as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended songs for women in their 50s, focusing on music from the ’80s through the 2000s.
We’ve carefully chosen only tracks that were popular at the time, so you’re sure to reunite with some old favorites.
We hope you’ll enjoy listening closely—and that this list will also come in handy when choosing songs for karaoke.
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Popular Japanese songs among women in their 50s: Recommended masterpieces and classics (71–80)
Falling in LoveAkiko Kobayashi
This is the debut single by singer-songwriter Akiko Kobayashi, released in August 1985.
It became a major hit, partly because it was chosen as the theme song for the hugely popular TBS drama “Friday Wives III: Falling in Love,” and it won the New Artist Award at the 27th Japan Record Awards that same year.
Given how big a hit it was, as of August 2023 when this article was written, many women in their 50s have likely heard it.
Though it’s a very gentle, heartfelt ballad, the vocal melody doesn’t span a very wide range, so I believe it’s an easy selection to sing even for those who don’t usually sing much.
Please cherish each and every word of the lyrics and take care not to let your delivery become rough.
I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki
A classic that portrays the ache of young love.
Its lyrically rich storytelling, revealing the secrets hidden in the love of two who are too young, stirs the listener’s heart.
Originally included on the 1983 album “Seventeen’s Map,” it was released as a single in 1991.
Yutaka Ozaki’s clear, passionate vocals beautifully capture the pure feelings of youth.
Chosen for a JR Tokai commercial, the song became beloved across generations.
It’s recommended not only for those struggling with love, but also for anyone who feels nostalgic for their youth.
Another charm is its depth—each listen inspires new interpretations.
In conclusion
We’ve rounded up a wide selection of songs recommended for women in their 50s.
Most of these are tracks you likely listened to often in your teens and twenties, so many of them should feel familiar.
Use this article as a guide and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as you listen to these beloved tunes.