[2025] Recommended Karaoke Songs for Women in Their 70s: From Enka to Showa-Era Kayōkyoku
For women in their seventies, songs from the 1960s through the 1980s are likely especially familiar.
Enka and Showa-era pop songs that colored this period still linger in the heart today.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended songs for women in their seventies to sing at karaoke.
We’ve chosen well-known tracks across generations, so they’ll be enjoyable not only with peers but also with people of many different ages.
Use this as a guide when picking songs for your next karaoke session.
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[2025] Recommended karaoke songs for women in their 70s: From enka to Showa-era kayōkyoku (61–70)
love songAki Yashiro
Aki Yashiro’s “Koi-uta” is a classic noted for its powerful vocals.
The song employs a style similar to the Kawachi Ondo, incorporating kobushi while flipping the voice.
Many people may find this style intimidating, but if you carefully adjust the key to the point where the voice naturally flips, it tends to be easier to sing than standard kobushi.
Although the vocal line is generally strong throughout, there are no notable long sustained notes except at the end of the chorus, so even those who struggle with breath control should be able to sing it without difficulty.
Life won't give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeEiko Segawa
Eiko Segawa’s signature song “Inochi Kurenai,” which conveys the enduring appeal of enka, captured people’s hearts after its 1986 release and sold a total of 1.
7 million copies.
At the core of its impact are lyrics that portray a couple’s journey—happy yet sometimes harsh.
This piece, while evoking nostalgia especially among women in their 70s, still resonates freshly today.
Sing it at karaoke, and you can convey the importance of family bonds not only to your peers but also to younger listeners.
Ozasiki SongKazuko Matsuo and the Mahina Stars
A gem of a classic in which a nostalgic, quintessentially Japanese melody blends beautifully with the sprightly Dodonpa rhythm.
Released in 1964 by Kazuko Matsuo with Hiroshi Wada and the Mahina Stars, it became a massive hit, selling over 1.
5 million copies that same year.
Set in Kyoto’s Pontocho district, this highly narrative song portrays a fleeting romance between a geisha and a married man, expressing pure love and poignant resignation with exquisite sensitivity.
It was adapted into a film by Shochiku in February 1965 and won support across generations.
It’s a tune everyone can enjoy together—humming along, clapping in time with the rhythm.
Its catchy melody sticks in your head, making you want to sing along.
The arrival of springRumiko Koyanagi
This song, which evokes the arrival of spring, is captivating for Rumiko Koyanagi’s clear, translucent singing voice.
It begins with a scene of walking along the seaside with a lover, and the lyrics depicting warm interactions with family are deeply moving.
Released in February 1973, it was a popular hit that reached No.
4 on the Oricon charts.
Its gentle melody and richly scenic lyrics are sure to stir up nostalgic memories.
How about spending a spring afternoon listening by the window and reflecting on memories with someone precious? It will surely be a heartwarming, wonderful time.
Dance with sorrowTeresa Teng
With lyrics by Toyohisa Araki and music by Takashi Miki—a golden duo—“Kanashimi to Odorasete” is a single released by Teresa Teng in 1991.
It’s a masterpiece from the later period of her career, unveiled near the end of her life.
The mellow sound that straddles enka and kayōkyoku, though a product of the early Heisei era, is something I’d love younger listeners interested in Showa-era pop to hear.
While the chorus reaches slightly higher notes, the melody unfolds straightforwardly and the overall range isn’t that wide, so it’s very comfortable to sing at karaoke.
lover; mistress; extramarital partnerTeresa Teng
Teresa Teng has many songs with adult themes, and among them the classic “Lover” is especially known for its mature, bittersweet character.
As one of her signature works, it’s still frequently sung at karaoke today.
While the song features a richly expressive vocal line, its range is surprisingly narrow, staying mostly in the mid or mid-high register.
The development of the melody is also typical of kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), making it a very singable piece, especially for those of a certain age.
Love RadiantHibari Misora
Hibari Misora’s “Ai San San” was released in 1986 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of her singing career.
With its rich emotional expression that seems to reflect the singer’s inner feelings, this work captivates listeners’ hearts.
Its enduring appeal across generations lies in its universal lyrics, which depict life’s joys and sorrows and the importance of love.
It will particularly resonate with women in their seventies.
Sing it at karaoke, and you’re sure to move everyone around you.
Enjoy a delightful time accompanied by Hibari Misora’s deep, soulful voice.