Songs that get men in their 90s excited: A roundup of classic karaoke recommendations
Aren’t there many men in their 90s who still love to sing? Many enjoy going to karaoke with family and friends, and quite a few like karaoke activities at care facilities.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that are sure to get men in their 90s excited! Use it to find songs for people in their 90s to sing, and it can also help younger generations choose songs when going to karaoke together with them.
We’ve focused on classic Showa-era hits, so you’ll likely find many songs that are familiar across generations.
Let’s dive right in!
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Songs that get men in their 90s excited: A roundup of recommended karaoke classics (21–30)
Be my bride.Yuzo Kayama
A bright and lively melody wrapped in a breezy Hawaiian atmosphere and romantic lyrics themed around the new beginning of marriage truly resonate with the heart.
Sung in Yuzo Kayama’s characteristically gentle voice, this piece is a lovely song that evokes a hopeful, radiant future.
Released in June 1966 as the title track of the album “Holiday in Hawaii,” it was also adapted into a film of the same name starring Yuzo Kayama that premiered the same year.
Perfect not only for wedding celebrations but also for lifting spirits indoors during the rainy season, its warm, tender vocals and nostalgic memories will gently embrace the hearts of older listeners.
The two are young.Dick Mine
The famous call-and-response of “You.” “What is it?” from the song Futari wa Wakai was released in 1935 as the theme song for the film The Peeked-at Bride and became a major hit as a duet by Dick Mine, a former jazz singer, and Reiko Hoshi, a former Takarazuka Revue dancer.
Beyond being a vocalist, Dick Mine was known as a multitalented figure—guitarist, actor, lyric adapter, and arranger—who also looked after his juniors, including Frank Nagai and James Miki, and is said to have nurtured talents who later became prominent actors, such as Hitoshi Ueki and Makoto Fujita.
As a pioneer of contemporary Japanese entertainment, he can be said to have had a profound influence on later generations.
Waltz of StarlightMasao Sen
Released in 1966 (Showa 41).
Two years later, it gradually caught fire on wired broadcasts across Japan and went on to sell a total of 2.
5 million copies.
Known as Masao Sen’s biggest hit, “Hoshikage no Waltz” (“Waltz of Starlight”) expresses, from a male perspective, the poignant feeling of having to part with a loved one—knowing it’s not what the heart truly wants, yet having no choice.
Its relaxed three-beat waltz rhythm makes it easy to sing, and combined with its popularity, it’s a song that many people can enjoy when doing karaoke in senior care facilities.
Hello from countries around the worldHaruo Minami
Released in March 1967, this heartwarming song by Haruo Minami became a beloved national favorite, selling over three million copies as the theme song for Expo ’70 in Osaka.
Its heartfelt wish for global exchange and peace is gently wrapped in a friendly melody and bright, uplifting vocals.
Expressing human connection through warm smiles and handshakes, the song has continued to be cherished as a bridge linking people across generations.
We believe it will bring back fond memories and offer a wonderful time as seniors enjoy singing it together.
Forever with youYuzo Kayama
A beautiful love song that gently seeps into our hearts, set to a light ballad that carries eternal love and hope for the future.
Featured as the theme song for the films “Young Guy with an Electric Guitar” and “Young Guy in the Alps,” this piece celebrates everlasting love against the backdrop of a sunset, tenderly expressing the sweetness and ache of young romance.
Released in 1965, it became a massive hit, selling over three million copies and receiving a Special Award at the 8th Japan Record Awards.
Yuzo Kayama’s gentle vocals and the beautiful string arrangements are soothing to the soul.
For seniors, it’s a song that will resonate with memories of their youth.
Whether you listen to it quietly on your own or sing it together with family and friends at karaoke, it’s a piece that brings a sense of calm.
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenEigo Kawashima
This is a classic song that portrays the bittersweetness of life that everyone has experienced.
It gently depicts the differences in emotional expression between men and women, resonating with listeners through Eigo Kawashima’s deep insight and warm voice.
Included on the album “Jinrui” (Humanity), the song was also released in 1976 as Kawashima’s solo debut and reached No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Known as the theme song for the sake brand “Kizakura,” it became a major talking point in step with the social mood of the time.
The melody is soft, and its simplicity seeps into the heart.
It’s the perfect song to enjoy at karaoke with someone special.
I hope you’ll savor it slowly, along with your fond memories.
BoyhoodYosui Inoue
In Inoue Yosui’s classic song, a gentle yet resonant melody intertwines with nostalgic lyrics, suffused with reflections on youth.
Idyllic summer scenes and memories alive in the mind are spun into poetic expression, tenderly enveloping those treasured moments we keep safe in our hearts.
Since its release in September 1990, it has continued to be loved as a movie theme and a commercial song, and in 1991 it was also used in a Sony Handycam commercial.
Included on the album “Handsome Boy,” this is a tune you’ll want to hum when everyone gathers together.
Why not spend a heartwarming moment as you share stories and let memories blossom?