[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 (71–80)
ScandalTeresa Teng
Teresa Teng’s songs are full of that quintessential ’80s vibe.
You can especially hear it in the synthesizers and the vocal lines.
This track, “Scandal,” is unusual for a Teresa Teng song in that its vocal line is crafted more like a 1970s idol tune.
It features a melody that leans somewhat toward doo-wop, and in contrast to the sprightly rhythm, the vocal line is characterized by a narrow range and gentle, gradual pitch movement.
Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda
This is a classic song by Seiko Matsuda, distinguished by its beautiful melody, filled with the scent of spring, and her fresh, radiant vocals.
The lyrics wonderfully balance innocent first love with a hint of mature romance, and are sprinkled with seasonal imagery such as a spring-colored train and April rain.
Written by Takashi Matsumoto and composed by Yumi Matsutoya, this gem was released in January 1982.
It was also used in a commercial for Fujifilm’s skincare brand Astalift, which drew attention for featuring Miyuki Nakajima.
It’s a song best enjoyed on a calm spring day by the window, inviting a warm, heartwarming moment along with fond memories.
Woman from KoiwaSanae Sumerazuki, Reika Sumerazuki
Kogetsu Sanae and Kogetsu Reika’s “Koiwa no Onna” is a standout track released in February 2024.
Its passionate melody and powerful vocals leave a strong impression, and the lyrics—depicting the scenery and people of Koiwa—carry a touch of humor.
The song blends wistfulness with nostalgia to create a rich, evocative piece with a charmingly retro feel.
It’s great for karaoke, and older fans of Showa-era kayōkyoku will likely enjoy it as well.
Be sure to give it a listen.
Two-person sakeMiyuki Kawanaka
With lyrics brimming with kindness and a gently reflective melody that sinks into the heart, this song resonates deeply.
Miyuki Kawanaka’s clear voice tenderly weaves the profound bond between husband and wife.
Released in 1980, the piece captured many hearts and became a million-seller.
It has been performed multiple times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen and has been loved for many years.
Why not let yourself relax into its unhurried tempo and sing while recalling warm moments with family and loved ones? It will surely warm your heart.
If you sing it together at karaoke, it will create a wonderful time of shared feeling across generations.
Cotton HandkerchiefHiromi Ohta
Let me introduce a heartwarming song that brings back nostalgic memories.
It tells a poignant story of a long-distance romance between a man setting off from the countryside to the big city and a woman who stays in their hometown.
The lyrics alternate between the man’s and the woman’s perspectives—a groundbreaking technique for its time.
Released in 1975, it became a signature song for Hiromi Ohta, who made her first appearance at the 26th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen that same year.
The woman’s longing for an unchanging heart rather than material gifts is especially memorable.
How about humming along with older listeners and sharing stories of youthful days? You’re sure to have a wonderful time.
Please give me wingsRed bird
The folk song “Tsubasa o Kudasai” by Akai Tori has been a beloved classic since its 1971 release.
Its lyrics, which portray a yearning for freedom and hope, resonate across generations and touch many hearts.
For women in their seventies who feel nostalgic for the past, it can especially bring back a page from their youth.
Like a magic thread that connects time, this song continues to be cherished by people of all ages even today—so why not sing it to your heart’s content at karaoke? Its beautiful melody is sure to resonate deeply with those around you.
school daysPeggy Hayama
A song filled with youthful memories comes back to life in the voice of Peggy Hayama.
Released in 1964, this piece richly portrays student life at a mission school.
Prayers in the chapel, memories with friends, studying in the library, and fleeting first love—nostalgic scenes come vividly to mind.
It was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1965 and went on to become a million-seller.
Beloved as a standard song for graduations and reunions, it may prompt older listeners to reflect on their own school days.
Why not hum along, together with your cherished memories?