Recommended cheer songs for people in their 90s: a collection of timeless tracks that support life
For people in their 90s, many likely enjoy enka and popular songs that represent the Showa era.
In this article, we’ll focus on uplifting anthems among those songs and introduce some recommended picks.
There are many wonderful tracks about life that can serve as a source of strength.
If you’re reading this, please consider recommending the songs we introduce to the 90-year-olds close to you.
They may well rekindle the passion and vitality of their younger days!
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Recommended motivational songs for people in their 90s: A collection of timeless tracks that support life (1–10)
March of 365 StepsKiyoko Suizenji
Doesn’t the cheerful singing of “365-Step March” linger in your ears so much that you can’t help but hum along? It’s Kiyoko Suizenji’s big hit released in 1969.
Don’t you feel encouraged to face forward—cherishing each small step every day without being defeated by difficulties? Even as we grow older, we want to spend our days feeling the joy of life in the everyday.
It’s great as background music for exercise, and we also recommend singing it together while reminiscing and sharing stories.
There's always tomorrowKyu Sakamoto
Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ashita ga Aru Sa” delivers an uplifting message that urges us to take on challenges without fearing failure, striking a chord in the heart.
Released in 1963, the song was used in a Coca-Cola Japan commercial in 2000 and became a social phenomenon.
The Tortoise Matsumoto-led band Ulfuls’ cover was also a major hit, making it a classic that resonates across generations.
It’s a pep song that gives you courage when you’re at a crossroads in life.
Sing it with someone important to you, and let it be the spark to help you face forward and start walking.
With youKen Tsumura Taeko Yoshioka
Ken Tsumura and Taeko Yoshioka’s “With You” is a classic that portrays the sweetness and heartache of love, as well as the resolve to face life’s hardships together.
Since its release in 1954, it has continued to be cherished by many.
The lyrics, expressing the bond between lovers and a strong will to support one another, are sure to resonate with listeners.
Deeply reflecting the Showa era, this song will likely evoke memories of youth for older generations.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who has walked hand in hand through life with their partner.
Recommended inspirational songs for people in their 90s: A collection of timeless tracks that support life (11–20)
SaraiYuzo Kayama & Shinji Tanimura
Kayama Yuzo and Tanemura Shinji’s duet “Sarai” is a masterpiece imbued with the bittersweet feelings of those who have left their hometowns.
When I hear its melody, waves of nostalgia and affection for dear ones well up inside me.
It’s no wonder the song has been cherished by so many for so long since its release in November 1992.
Beloved as the theme song for 24-Hour TV, the two singers’ voices have kindled a light of hope in listeners’ hearts.
When you stand at a crossroads in life, having “Sarai” by your side can be truly reassuring.
I believe it’s a song that people in their nineties can also deeply relate to.
Why not spend a moment reflecting on your life, accompanied by its heartwarming vocals?
The Sun of the DowntownChieko Baisho
Chieko Baishō’s “Shitamachi no Taiyō” is the theme song for the film of the same name, released in 1963.
It’s a classic that likens the warm-hearted spirit of Tokyo’s old downtown neighborhoods to the sun, vividly portraying the joys and sorrows of the people who live there.
Together with the film directed by Yōji Yamada, it became a major hit and solidified Baishō’s status as a singer.
Its friendly, Showa-era lyrics and melody have not faded with time.
It’s the perfect song for looking back on youthful memories.
The crown of glory shines upon you.Hisao Ito
Eikō wa Kimi ni Kagayaku, first sung by Hisao Ito, was released in 1948 as the song for the National High School Baseball Championship.
The lyricist, Daisuke Kaga, is said to have written the words with a passionate love for baseball, drawing on his own experience of giving up his dream due to injury.
The song conveys the importance of continuing to pursue one’s dreams and serves as a cheer for all young people who take on challenges.
It’s a wonderful fight song that helps people in their 90s recall their youth and find encouragement for living in the present.
Why not listen to it with someone special and reminisce about those days?
Song of the DawnYoko Kishi
Yoko Kishi’s signature song, “Yoake no Uta” (Song of Dawn).
More than half a century after its 1964 release, it continues to be cherished as a moving classic.
With Tokiko Iwatani’s beautiful lyrics set to Tak Izumi’s melody, it gives you the courage to overcome life’s hardships and face new hope.
Praised for its vocal performance at the Japan Record Awards and featured in a film of the same name, the song was a major topic at the time.
Why not listen during that happy moment when you greet the morning sun? It’s a song that can support you at life’s important moments.