A roundup of uplifting songs recommended for women in their 70s
When you want to lift your spirits, what kind of songs do you like to listen to?
Of course, straightforward motivational anthems are great, but many people also feel energized by nostalgic tunes—songs about love and dreams that bring back memories of their youth, or hit songs they listened to when they were younger.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are especially uplifting for women in their 70s.
We’ve selected a wide range of tracks, from songs around the 1950s to those from the 2000s, so please take this opportunity to give them another listen.
Let’s enjoy music and stay cheerful and energetic together!
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Energizing Songs Recommended for Women in Their 70s (1–10)
Look up at the stars in the nightKyu Sakamoto
A song that celebrates diligence and the importance of holding on to your dreams.
“Look Up at the Stars at Night” (Miagete Goran Yoru no Hoshi o) is Kyu Sakamoto’s smash hit released in 1963, originally created as a number for the musical of the same name.
Based on the story of a struggling student who works by day and attends an evening high school, the piece became an anthem symbolizing young people’s hopes and won the Composer’s Prize at the 5th Japan Record Awards.
Frequently included in middle and high school music textbooks, it’s a beloved song across generations.
Its lyrics, which pray for happiness while gazing up at a shimmering starry sky, express the irreplaceable joys one feels at various moments in life.
For those in their seventies, it may be the perfect uplifting song that brings back memories of youth and gives a boost of encouragement.
era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima
A song by Miyuki Nakajima released in 1975, woven with hope and courage to overcome deep sorrow.
That same year, it won the Grand Prix at both the Yamaha Popular Song Contest and the World Popular Song Festival, and earned high praise by ranking near the top of the Oricon charts.
In 2007, it was selected as one of the “100 Best Songs of Japan,” and in 2010 it was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s 50th anniversary drama.
Offering gentle words that stay close to those in grief, it conveys a message of encouragement and support—assuring that a day will come when we can look back on the past with a smile.
It is a masterpiece we hope everyone who has gone through difficult times will listen to.
I just can’t stopLinda Yamamoto
One of Linda Yamamoto’s signature songs, “Dōnimo Tomaranai” (“I Just Can’t Stop”), portrays a passionate summer night and sings of the exhilaration and intense emotions that come with falling in love.
It conveys the importance of diversity in romance, freedom of choice, and expressing one’s feelings honestly, giving listeners the courage to fully enjoy the moment.
Released in June 1972, it won the Composer’s Prize at the 14th Japan Record Awards, and was performed at the 23rd and 42nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Even if you’re usually reserved, this song makes you want to let your body and heart run free—singing and dancing along.
For those in their seventies, it may bring back memories of youth and offer hints for enjoying the present.
Energizing Songs Recommended for Women in Their 70s (11–20)
Kiyoshi's Zundoko SongKiyoshi Hikawa
A song that portrays the spirit of facing life’s hardships and a deep love for family.
Through the image of a flower blooming proudly against wind and rain, it layers life and love, depicting a protagonist who, even when confronted with difficulties, never loses hope for the future and keeps moving forward, dreaming of the day they can bring honor back to their hometown.
Released as a single on February 6, 2002, it was included together with “Sōrenfu.” It is also beloved as a Bon Odori staple.
One of Kiyoshi Hikawa’s signature songs, it’s recommended when you need a boost of energy or want to indulge in nostalgic memories.
Love RadiantHibari Misora
Hibari Misora’s “Ai Sansan” is a gem of a masterpiece that profoundly sings of life’s joys and sorrows and the importance of love.
Although its sales didn’t take off when it was released in 1986, over time it resonated with many people and became a long-running hit.
The lyrics portray the happiness of tears that come from receiving and releasing love, and the way we cherish and hold past memories close to our hearts, stirring the listener’s emotions.
Misora’s overwhelming vocal prowess richly expresses the full range of human feeling—joy, anger, sorrow, and delight—and will especially resonate with female listeners.
Immerse yourself in the lyrical world that reflects life’s subtleties, and try listening while layering it with your own memories.
Hymn to LoveKoshiji Fubuki
Koshiji Fubuki’s songs, known for lyrics that convey deep affection and passion, depict the strength of the bond with a loved one and a devotion to love itself.
The original song is by French chanson singer Édith Piaf.
In Japan, with lyrics adapted by Tokiko Iwatani, it was performed by Koshiji in 1952 as an insert song in the Nichigeki Chanson Show “Song of Paris,” and it became beloved.
This piece is often sung at wedding receptions and has been covered by many artists.
Moreover, this song launched Tokiko Iwatani’s career as a lyricist, paving the way for numerous later hits.
As I am in love…Junko Akimoto
Junko Akimoto’s songs, which sing of the joy of living and the preciousness of love, are wrapped in a gentle, warm atmosphere.
Released in January 2008, this work was her third single.
The lyrics, which view the encounter with a loved one as a miracle and celebrate the beauty of treasuring that moment, resonate deeply with listeners.
Akimoto’s powerful yet tender vocals further enhance the song’s appeal.
In July 2008, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Enka/Kayō chart.
She also made her first appearance on the year-end Kōhaku Uta Gassen, drawing major attention.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to cherish time with someone you love.