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!

Playlist

Recommended cheer songs for people in their 90s: a collection of timeless tracks that support life
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Years of Joy and SorrowAkira Wakayama		Akira Wakayama’s “Years of Joy and Sorrow” is ...
2	Happiness is here.Yoshiko Otsu		Yoshiko Otsu’s “Koko ni Sachi Ari” is a woman’s...
3	Ah, life has its tearsKotaro Satomi, Tadashi Yokouchi		“Aa, Jinsei ni Namida Ari” reflects the many facets of life...
4	The river flows.Miki Nakasone		Miki Nakasone’s “The River Flows” makes the listener…
5	It’s morning; feel energized!Mutsuriku Shibata, Ryoko Fujiwara		“Asa da Genki de” is by Mutsuriku Shibata and Ryoko Fujiwara…
6	Tree-Lined Road of LifeDick Mine		Dick Mine’s “Jinsei no Namikimichi” (“The Tree-Lined Road of Life”) is...
7	Over the hillIchiro Fujiyama		Over the Hills is a rich song performed by Mr. Ichiro Fujiyama...
8	March of 365 StepsKiyoko Suizenji		When you listen to '365-Step March'...
9	There’s always tomorrowKyu Sakamoto		Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ashita ga Aru Sa” says, “Don’t be afraid of setbacks…”
10	With youKen Tsumura, Taeko Yoshioka		Ken Tsumura and Taeko Yoshioka’s “Together With You…”
11	SaraiYuzo Kayama & Shinji Tanimura		A duet song by Yuzo Kayama and Shinji Tanimura...
12	The Sun of the DowntownChieko Baisho		Chieko Baisho’s “Downtown Sun” is a 196...
13	The crown of glory shines upon you.Hisao Ito		Mr. Hisao Itoh was the first to sing “The Crown of Glory Is Yours”…
14	Song of the DawnYoko Kishi		Yoko Kishi’s signature song, “Song of Dawn.” 19…
15	fast track to successMidori Hatakeyama		Midori Hatakeyama’s “Shusse Kaidō” is a test of life...
16	Flowers will bloom.		A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster
17	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsKyu Sakamoto		A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
18	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieShizuko Kasagi		Kasagi, who had a major influence on the music scene of the Showa era...
19	school daysPeggy Hayama		Peggy Hayama is fully Japanese, and her stage name came about from a friend’s remark. Her hit song “Gakusei Jidai” (“Student Days”) was also retitled at her suggestion.
20	spring’s dry windShigeru Izumiya		Summary (20 characters): Shigeru Izumiya’s “Light and Shadow” is a folk song depicting conflict with society and a classic covered by many artists.
21	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Capo		A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
22	It’s okayKiyoshi Hikawa		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
23	Tsugaru Strait Winter SceneSayuri Ishikawa		A famous song by Sayuri Ishikawa that portrays parting and feelings in the northern country.
24	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
25	SaraiYuzo Kayama		A heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
26	GraduationChiharu Matsuyama		Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
27	Blue MountainsIchiro Fujiyama		A classic youth song that portrays postwar hope
28	Ah, Ueno StationHachirō Izawa		Tokyo Station Melody: Hope in Life and the Journey
29	cherry blossomNaotaro Moriyama		A song of cherry blossoms portrays the transience of life.
30	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
31	Like the flow of a riverHibari Misora		A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life
32	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi		An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones
33	On the Day of DepartureLyrics by Noboru Kojima / Music by Hiromi Sakamoto		Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.