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

atonementTeresa Teng

Atonement

As a superb love song depicting a heartrending farewell, Teresa Teng’s voice resonates deeply with many listeners.

Vividly expressing the feelings of a woman who fears becoming a burden to the one she loves and chooses to abandon her own love for the sake of the other’s happiness, this work was released in January 1984.

It was also included on the album “Tsugunai” and used as a commercial song for YKK AP’s MADO Shop.

Coupled with Teresa Teng’s clear, crystalline vocals, it evokes profound emotion in the hearts of those who listen.

Love takes many forms, but as you recall the times when you searched for what you could do for someone precious to you, take a moment to heal your heart slowly.

Lonely-for-Company TavernHiroshi Miki

Hito Koi Sakaba / Hiroshi Miyama

An enka song that richly portrays the feelings of a woman carrying a heartrending love was released in June 2009 as Hiroshi Miyama’s debut work.

With delicate wording, it weaves in the loneliness of a woman drinking alone at a bar, the sorrow of heartbreak, and her unwavering feelings for her lover.

His warm voice gently resonates with listeners and has the power to evoke deep empathy.

About one year and three months after its release, the song sold 100,000 copies and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to hum along to a song full of memories or leisurely enjoy heartwarming enka.

Forever with youYuzo Kayama

Yuzo Kayama - Kimi to Itsumademo (with lyrics)

A beautiful love song that gently seeps into our hearts, set to a light ballad that carries eternal love and hope for the future.

Featured as the theme song for the films “Young Guy with an Electric Guitar” and “Young Guy in the Alps,” this piece celebrates everlasting love against the backdrop of a sunset, tenderly expressing the sweetness and ache of young romance.

Released in 1965, it became a massive hit, selling over three million copies and receiving a Special Award at the 8th Japan Record Awards.

Yuzo Kayama’s gentle vocals and the beautiful string arrangements are soothing to the soul.

For seniors, it’s a song that will resonate with memories of their youth.

Whether you listen to it quietly on your own or sing it together with family and friends at karaoke, it’s a piece that brings a sense of calm.

Kanda RiverKosetsu Minami & Kaguyahime

Kandagawa / Minami Kosetsu and Kaguyahime (with lyrics)

A gem of a folk song that richly captures the emotions of youthful cohabitation.

Scenes like wearing a red tenugui as a scarf on the way to the public bath, or sketching a lover’s portrait with crayons, gently depict the modest yet warm lives of young people.

Released in September 1973 as a single cut from the July 1973 album “Kaguyahime Third,” the song went on to top the Oricon weekly singles chart for seven consecutive weeks that year, selling 1.

6 million copies and becoming a massive hit.

Please take your time to savor the heartfelt vocals—whether as a nostalgic tune that brings back memories of the era, or as a song that evokes the atmosphere around the Kanda River and Asakusa.

The City of Love, SapporoYujiro Ishihara

Sapporo, City of Love: Yujiro Ishihara

A song by Yujiro Ishihara that gently sings of a woman discovering her first love, set against the iconic scenery of Sapporo.

The depictions of Sapporo—such as the Clock Tower and rows of acacia trees—beautifully intertwine with a pure form of love, leaving listeners deeply moved.

Beloved by many since its release in May 1972, it has sold a total of about 650,000 copies.

The reason it has been cherished for so long likely lies in the lyrical world where memorable places and recollections of romance intersect so beautifully.

When you want to fondly look back on a place dear to your heart, why not slowly immerse yourself in those memories, accompanied by Ishihara’s soulful voice that resonates within?

a red handkerchiefYujiro Ishihara

Red Handkerchief: Yujiro Ishihara

Set against the backdrop of a northern spring, this song tells the story of a bittersweet farewell in love.

Carried by a gentle, lyrical melody, Yujiro Ishihara’s rich vocals vividly portray the lingering feelings of heartbreak.

Released by Teichiku Records in October 1962, the track is also included on the album “Yujiro Ishihara Original 6.” In January 1964, it was used as the theme song for a film of the same name starring Ishihara, captivating the hearts of many alongside the movie.

Even today, it remains a beloved classic that everyone can hum along to and is very popular at karaoke.

With its heartfelt lyrics and approachable melody, it’s the perfect song for singing together and having fun.

A Love Story in GinzaYujiro Ishihara · Junko Makimura

A Love Story in Ginza — Yujiro Ishihara & Junko Makimura [Female Part]

Released in 1961, this song portrays the glittering streets of Ginza alongside a poignant love story between a man and a woman.

The duet by Yujiro Ishihara and Junko Makimura beautifully captures the subtle differences in their emotions, with vocals that resonate deeply with listeners.

Featured as an insert song in the film “Kaze-o-Yobu Otoko: From Town to Town” and followed by a film of the same title the next year, it became a major hit.

As an emblem of Ginza, a monument to the song was erected in 1990.

Blending a man’s powerful feelings with a woman’s sultry sentiments, this emotionally rich piece is perfect for moments when you want to talk about love or look back on cherished memories.