Recommended love songs for women in their 70s: A collection of nostalgic love songs

You're not alone.Mari Amachi

Mari Amachi – You’re Not Alone

When you come across a nostalgic song, you can’t help but feel tears welling up, can you? Wrapped in Mari Amachi’s gentle, warm voice, this is a track that lets you feel heartfelt love.

Released in May 1972, it was a massive hit, topping the Oricon charts for six consecutive weeks.

It sold 601,000 copies and ranked sixth on the year-end chart.

She also appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen for three consecutive years.

It’s wonderful to listen to while snuggling up with someone, or to enjoy quietly on your own while thinking of someone special.

Either way, you’re sure to spend a heartwarming, lovely time.

Two-person sakeMiyuki Kawanaka

Two-person sake

A timeless, heartwarming classic by Miyuki Kawanaka that gently seeps into the soul.

The lyrics, which sing of a married couple’s love, pair exquisitely with the mellow enka melody.

Released in 1980, this song became a major hit and a turning point in Kawanaka’s career.

She performed it multiple times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and it has been cherished by many for decades.

It’s a perfect choice when you want to feel the bond with someone special or relax and enjoy music at an easy pace.

It might also be nice to listen to it with older loved ones and reminisce together.

Forbidden LoveRyoko Moriyama

Forbidden Love

Ryoko Moriyama’s works capture people’s hearts with deep emotion and evocative lyrics.

This piece is a classic that poignantly sings of a woman consumed by a forbidden love.

Many will relate to her racing through the night, driven solely by the desire to see the one she loves.

Released in March 1969, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts and garnered major attention, including a performance at the 20th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s recommended for those who want to reminisce about youthful romance or feel the beauty of pure love.

You’ll surely be captivated by the memorable lyrics and Moriyama’s clear, transparent voice.

Crimson SunHibari Misora

Crimson Sun

A classic song that passionately depicts the midsummer sea.

With Hibari Misora’s overwhelming vocal prowess, it magnificently expresses both the joy and the bittersweetness of love.

Released in May 1967, the song has since been covered by many artists and continues to be beloved across generations.

It’s perfect for listening while strolling along the summer shoreline or when you want to reflect on a past romance.

When you overlay it with your own experiences, it’s sure to become a song that resonates in your heart.

It will likely evoke a sense of nostalgia for older listeners as well.

White is the color of lovers.Betsy & Chris

White Is the Color of Lovers – Betsy & Chris

“Shiroi Iro wa Koibito no Iro” (White Is the Color of Lovers) is a song released by Betsy & Chris in October 1969, and it became a major hit, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

Through images of white petals, blue skies, and sunset hues, it deftly conveys the pure love of two people and the memories of youth, stirring warm emotions in listeners.

The song has garnered wide support not only in Japan but also overseas, where it has been covered by various artists, and it continues to be included in numerous compilation albums.

It’s a highly recommended track for those who have found a life partner or who fondly recall a love from the past.

RomanceHiromi Iwasaki

Romance

Romance, with Hiromi Iwasaki’s sweet voice weaving together heartbreak and passion, is a timeless masterpiece that will surely resonate with listeners of all ages.

Nearly half a century after its 1975 release, its unfading lyrics and melody—paired with her overwhelming vocal power—express a pure, straightforward love for someone special.

Kyōhei Tsutsumi’s stylish arrangement also matches Iwasaki’s vocals beautifully.

It’s wonderful to savor alone while reminiscing, and it’s also highly recommended to sing your heart out with friends at karaoke.

A Summer Day in LoveMari Amachi

Mari Amachi - A Summer Day in Love (Single Version)

Among the summer songs sung by the national idol Mari Amachi, this piece is one of the first masterpieces that comes to mind.

It portrays the sweet, fluttering scenes of first love—waiting for someone you like on the tennis court—and just listening makes your heart skip a beat.

Released in July 1973, the song spent six consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

Beyond her adorable appearance singing in white tennis wear on that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, her crystal-clear voice and breezy melody evoke the very essence of youth in summer.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to let your heart drift back to days gone by.