Also great for dementia care! Recommended dance songs for people in their 70s: Let’s dance to those classic hits

Festival MamboHibari Misora

Festival Mambo

A lively song that exuberantly celebrates the Edo spirit’s love of festivals.

Released in August 1952, it is one of Hibari Misora’s signature numbers.

Incorporating the globally popular mambo rhythm of the time and blending it with the atmosphere of Japanese festivals, the piece forged a new musical style.

It features an up-tempo feel with a distinctive structure that slows down at the end.

Released when she was 15, the song widely showcased Hibari Misora’s talent.

It expresses the bustle of festivals, the joy of the people, and even the loneliness that follows when the festivities end.

Singing it together with older adults can spark fond memories and make for a lively, enjoyable time.

Playback Part 2Momoe Yamaguchi

Showa Dance Hisai (Playback Take 2) Choreography: Yoko Iida

Let’s move our bodies along with nostalgic memories to the timeless hits of the Showa era.

The single released by Momoe Yamaguchi in May 1978 is a masterpiece with lyrics by Yoko Aki and music by Ryudo Uzaki.

With its innovative structure and emotionally rich vocals, this work reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts and sold over 500,000 copies.

Its warmth that resonates with listeners’ hearts and its light, buoyant melody are especially appealing.

It’s a song you can enjoy dancing to with a smile, whether in the living room or at a senior community salon.

Move at your own pace to the naturally uplifting rhythm.

It’s a tune that sparks conversations full of fond memories and helps you spend a wonderful time.

Hello,Mr.MonkeyArabesque

Nostalgic Melodies and Kayōkyoku Dance from Age 60: Hello Mr. Monkey / Arabesque

With its bright, catchy melody and lively rhythm, this is a song that makes you want to start moving.

Included on the acclaimed album “Friday Night” and released in 1977, it blends nostalgia with freshness.

The beautiful harmonies of Arabesque’s three members and the instantly singable melody line are especially memorable.

Featuring a clean Eurodisco sound, it’s perfect for enjoying with light, bouncy steps.

Its appeal lies in the freedom to move your body—swing your arms to the beat, go for a walk, and just have fun.

Highly recommended as a song to enjoy moving to the pleasant rhythm together with older adults.

Tina CharlesDisco Feveer

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A nostalgic disco track from the 1970s, featuring a light, irresistible groove and strikingly beautiful strings.

Tina Charles’s powerful, lustrous vocals lift the mood with brightness and joy.

Included on the 1976 album “Dance Little Lady,” which was loved around the world, this song became a hit across many European countries.

Its familiar melody and glamorous arrangement make it easy to dance to.

Even while seated, you can enjoy clapping along or tapping out steps, and it’s perfect for older adults to dance together in a circle.

It’s a tune that creates a wonderful time filled with natural smiles when everyone enjoys it together.

SEPTEMBEREarth, Wind & Fire

“September” Exercise DISCO – Refresh yourself with disco music!

Released in 1978, this track is perfect when you’re in the mood to move and have fun.

Buoyant guitar lines and a comfortable groove naturally get your hands clapping and feet tapping.

Its blend of soul, funk, jazz, and R&B is quintessential Earth, Wind & Fire.

Featured in films like Night at the Museum and Intimacy, it’s a beloved classic that has captivated many.

It’s no surprise it earned Gold certification from the RIAA—its timeless appeal is undeniable.

Highly recommended not only when you want to get your body moving, but also when you need a lift for your spirits.

Why not enjoy a wonderful musical moment by moving to the rhythm?

Tankō-bushi (Coal Miner's Song)folk song

Tanko Bushi – With Guide [Let’s All Dance! Bon Odori]

Let us introduce a traditional Japanese folk song that has been passed down since the Meiji era.

Born in the Chikuho region of Fukuoka Prefecture, this piece vividly and expressively portrays scenes of work in the coal mines.

With its lively rhythm and familiar melody, it has a pleasant feel that naturally makes your body want to move.

Starting in the early Showa period, it spread nationwide through radio broadcasts and became an essential classic for summer Bon Odori festivals.

In August 2024, BEGIN created a new arrangement that fuses Brazilian rhythms with Japanese Bon Odori, further evolving it into an even more danceable song.

It’s a wonderful piece that allows you to move your body comfortably while reminiscing with older adults.

You can enjoy it while seated, so why not refresh both mind and body by keeping time at your own pace?

Young manHideki Saijo

[Senior Exercise] Exercise Dance to Hideki Saijo’s “Y.M.C.A.” #caregiving #dance #exercise #exerciseDance #agingIssue #health #stretching #physicalTherapist #workout

This is a single released in February 1979, featuring an appealingly bright and positive message.

Its simple choreography, enjoyable for everyone, incorporates wrist movements that are effective for maintaining motor function.

The song spent nine consecutive weeks at No.

1 on TBS’s music program “The Best Ten,” and in 1980 it was selected as the entrance march for the 52nd National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

Widely loved as one of Hideki Saijo’s signature songs, it offers a wonderful opportunity to refresh both mind and body by moving along to a melody everyone knows.

It’s a work that becomes even more enjoyable when shared with friends.