Also great for dementia care! Recommended dance songs for people in their 70s: Let’s dance to those classic hits
Dance is often seen as something for young people, but actually, more and more seniors have been dancing lately.
Dance strengthens the nervous system and helps build muscle strength.
It can also be expected to help prevent dementia, which is great news for older adults!
In this article, we introduce recommended dance songs for people in their 70s.
We’ve focused on well-known classics that many of you will recognize, so find your favorites and give them a try.
Let’s move our bodies with joy and energize both mind and body!
[Also great for dementia care!] Recommended dance songs for people in their 70s. Let’s dance to those classic hits (1–10)
younger boyCandies
This is the fifth single by Candies, a female idol trio that was popular in the 1970s.
It became the group’s first hit and sold a total of 500,000 copies by the time they disbanded in 1978.
In 1975, this song earned them their first appearance on the New Year’s Eve music show Kohaku Uta Gassen.
The song portrays a woman’s complex feelings toward her younger boyfriend—he’s exasperating, yet she loves him.
Scenes like his untied shoelaces and lost gloves depict his clumsiness in a way that she can’t help but find “cute.” If you’ve ever dated someone younger, you may find yourself nodding along in sympathy.
The Apple Murder CaseHiromi Go, Kiki Kirin
Released in June 1978, this song is a duet by Hiromi Go and Kirin Kiki.
It was used as an insert song for the TV drama “Mu Ichizoku” and is characterized by its comical lyrics.
Written by Yu Aku, the lyrics depict the entanglements of love between a man and a woman.
Its popularity is evident from topping The Best Ten for four consecutive weeks.
Paired with an upbeat melody, it’s a tune that even older adults can enjoy humming along to.
It’s also recommended for group sing-alongs during activities at care facilities.
I just can’t stopLinda Yamamoto
Yamamoto Linda’s signature song is a classic that passionately sings of a woman who has fallen in love.
Released in June 1972, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon charts and also won the Composer’s Award at the 14th Japan Record Awards.
It perfectly matched Linda Yamamoto’s sexy image, which drew attention at the time for her midriff-baring look.
She performed it on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and it became an important song that led to later hits such as “Neraiuchi.” It’s a tune that brings back fond, joyful memories for older listeners as well.
If everyone sings and dances together, it’s sure to create a wonderful time full of smiles.
Love VacationThe Peanuts
This is a signature song by The Peanuts that celebrates the sparkle of summer romance.
Released in April 1963, it won the Arrangement Award at the 5th Japan Record Awards that same year and was also performed at the 14th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
With a light, catchy melody, it portrays sweet vacation moments—kisses on the beach and sun-kissed skin.
It’s recommended for seniors who want to reminisce about their younger days.
Dancing All NightMonta & Brothers
Step into the dance hall, and a magical space unfolds before you.
As soon as Monta & Brothers’ signature song was released in April 1980, it topped the Oricon charts for 10 consecutive weeks, earning numerous accolades including the Gold Prize at the 22nd Japan Record Awards.
Their musical journey continued with the albums Act1, Half & Half, and Act3, brimming with diversity and a spirit of challenge.
When you listen to this song, even seniors will recall their youthful days, and their bodies will start moving naturally.
If everyone dances together, it will surely become a wonderful memory.
Cinderella HoneymoonHiromi Iwasaki
Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic song captivates a wide audience, from adults to children.
It features a lively disco sound woven from lyrics by Yū Aku and melodies by Kyōhei Tsutsumi.
The lyrics, which express precious moments with a lover, are sure to leave a deep impression on listeners.
Released in March 2007, the piece has been covered by various artists, and its appeal remains undiminished.
Its approachable style makes it familiar even to older listeners and may evoke fond memories of the past.
It might be nice to hum along while moving your body and having fun.
Casablanca DandyKenji Sawada
Kenji Sawada’s song, released in February 1979, was inspired by the film Casablanca.
The lyrics weave in the complexities of romantic relationships, and Sawada’s delicate yet passionate vocals enhance its appeal.
It caused a major stir in the music scene at the time, including reaching No.
1 on the TV program The Best Ten.
The performance—blending dandyism with chic—will deeply resonate with older listeners.
Why not enjoy it as a song of memories together with your family and friends?