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

IzakayaHiroshi Itsuki

Izakaya – Hiroshi Itsuki x Nana Kinomi [1982] #Izakaya #HiroshiItsuki #NanaKinomi

Set in an izakaya, this song delicately portrays the subtle emotions of lonely men and women.

Yu Aku’s woven lyrics and Katsuo Ono’s soul-stirring melody blend beautifully, evoking a mature worldview steeped in the atmosphere of the Showa era.

The distinctive voices of Hiroshi Itsuki and Nana Kinomi gently envelop a scene where loneliness and warmth intertwine.

Released in October 1982, this work has continued to be loved as one of Hiroshi Itsuki’s signature songs.

A new duet version with Fuyumi Sakamoto was produced in October 2017.

With lyrics that touch on the nuances of life and a familiar, accessible melody, it’s a wonderful choice for everyone to enjoy singing at karaoke.

A Doll's HouseMieko Hirota

A Doll's House

A quintessential love song that symbolizes the Showa era, this is Mieko Hirota’s signature track, released in July 1969.

While harboring deep affection for her partner, the song portrays a woman who has lost sight of herself.

The protagonist likens herself to a doll and expresses her resolve to overcome lost love and rediscover who she is.

It topped the Oricon chart for three consecutive weeks and earned the Vocal Performance Award at the 11th Japan Record Awards.

Her powerful yet delicate voice beautifully conveys the song’s melodic and lyrical world.

Many artists across genres, including Megumi Asaoka and Hideaki Tokunaga, have covered it.

It’s a song that resonates when facing a farewell with someone dear or taking a step into a new chapter of life.

Rainy MidosujiOuyang Feifei

Stranger In Midoosuji

A gem of a love song set on Osaka’s iconic Midosuji, portraying a bittersweet romance drenched in rain amid the bustle of the city.

Fifi Ouyang’s powerful yet delicate vocals vividly capture the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.

Released in September 1971, the song spent nine consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Oricon chart and won the New Artist Award at the 13th Japan Record Awards the same year.

With Japanese lyrics by Haruo Hayashi set to an instrumental originally released by the American rock band The Ventures, this piece perfectly blends a rock-tinged rhythm with a wistful melody.

Why not revisit cherished memories and savor this timeless classic that resonates deep in the heart?

A Night's DreamKosetsu Minami

A Night's Dream

The gem of a masterpiece “Yume Ichiyo” was born after Kousetsu Minami heard his wife playing Beethoven’s “Tempest” on the piano.

A fleeting yet beautiful scene of a brief love affair is vividly portrayed through Yohko Aki’s lyrically rich lyrics and Kousetsu Minami’s gentle, deeply expressive melody.

While realistically conveying the delicate nuances of a woman’s complex emotions, the song is suffused with a warmth that quietly seeps into the listener’s heart.

Upon its release in 1978, it was featured in a Shiseido campaign and took the era by storm.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who seek solace in Kousetsu Minami’s voice or wish to revisit the bittersweet moments of life.

Melancholy CasablancaHiromi Go

Hiromi Go : 1982 : Casablanca of Melancholy

Hiromi Go’s classic “Casablanca of Melancholy” is a gem of a ballad that poignantly sings of heartbreak.

Set to a beautiful melody, the lyrics delicately portray sweet memories of a youthful romance and a powerful desire to win her back.

Released in 1982, the song climbed high on the Oricon charts and became a massive hit, even being featured in a Suntory commercial.

It was also included on an album released the same year, showcasing Go’s talents as a master of ballads.

Try listening to it quietly at dusk—you may find the image of a cherished person rising before your eyes.

My boyfriend is left-handed.Megumi Asaoka

My boyfriend is left-handed.

Megumi Asaoka’s 1973 hit “My Boyfriend Is Left-Handed” is a song that blends nostalgia with freshness.

Her distinctive vocal tone gently conveys tender feelings for a lover.

The way the protagonist carefully notices each action of her left-handed partner clearly expresses how deeply she loves him.

It’s a classic that will make you want to listen while thinking of someone dear—a song I especially recommend to those in their 70s.

Love VacationThe Peanuts

Love Vacation – Sung by The Peanuts [With Lyrics] (Including Harmony Chorus)

A refreshing love story unfolding by the summer seaside resonates in the heart with a light, buoyant rhythm.

With a swinging feel that incorporates jazz’s four-beat, it’s a song everyone can enjoy together with handclaps.

Its lovely lyrics and melody bring back nostalgic memories of youth.

The beautiful harmonies of The Peanuts gently wrap the sweet moments by the shore.

Released in April 1963 and performed at that year’s 14th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, the piece was also used as the campaign song for Toray’s summer wear “Vacance Look.” It’s a gentle, singable number, perfect for recreational activities at care facilities.

Since it’s a melody everyone knows, simply clapping along or swaying to the beat is more than enough to enjoy it.