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

Love songs that sing of people’s romances have always been popular, and many timeless classics that define their eras have been born.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of love songs especially recommended for women in their 70s.

We’ve focused mainly on tracks from the 1960s and 1970s, so those in their 70s will likely recognize many of them.

This is useful not only for people in their 70s who want recommendations, but also for younger readers looking for love songs that are popular among those in their 70s.

We hope you’ll find a song that brings back memories of your younger days.

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Recommended love songs for women in their 70s: A collection of nostalgic love songs
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1Silhouette RomanceJunko Ohashi"Silhouette Romance" is Junko Ohashi's...
2ambushHitomi IshikawaLyrics and composition by Yumi Arai, arrangement by Masataka Matsutoya...
3Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa TengTeresa Teng, hailed as the diva of Asia, ...
4Premonition of Spring — I’ve been mellow —Saori MinamiSaori Minami’s classic song “A Sign of Spring — I’ve …”
5I’m falling in love with you againFuyumi SakamotoThe way feelings for a loved one deepen over time...
6As I am in love…Junko AkimotoJunko Akimoto’s songs about “love” are, regardless of age…
7Listening to OliviaAnriListening to 'Olivia' is the loneliness of heartbreak...
8My heart is stop-motionTomoko KuwaeTomoko Kuwae’s “My Heart Is Stop Mo…”
9Love MemoryShigeru Matsuzaki“Love Memory” carries the profound depth of Shigeru Matsuzaki’s...
10Scat at DawnSaori YukiDawn's Scat is by Saori Yuki...
11white guitarCherishCherish’s “Shiroi Guitar” is a love of the Showa era…
12hopeYoko KishiIn Yoko Kishi’s “Hope,” one can overcome the pain of heartbreak and…
13Miracle of LoveHide and RosannaThe sweet, loving singing of Hide and Rozan seeps into the heart...
14As long as the sun is in the skyAkira NishikinoA classic that likens eternal love to the sun. Nishikino A...
15You’re not alone.Mari AmachiWhen I come across a nostalgic song, tears well up before I know it...
16Two-person sakeMiyuki KawanakaMiyuki Kawanaka wraps you in nostalgia and warmth...
17Forbidden LoveRyoko MoriyamaRyoko Moriyama’s works are imbued with deep emotion and a rich, lingering flavor…
18Crimson SunHibari MisoraA famous song that passionately depicts the midsummer sea. Hibari Misora...
19White is the color of lovers.Betsy & Chris“White Is the Color of Lovers” is by Betsy & Chris...
20RomanceHiromi IwasakiWith Hiromi Iwasaki’s sweet singing voice, a mix of wistfulness and passion is...
21A Summer Day in LoveMari AmachiA national idol, Mari Amachi, singing a summer song...
22My first loveTomoko OgawaA classic by Tomoko Ogawa. It portrays the sweet bittersweetness of first love and the fleeting feelings for someone you can no longer meet.
23Tangled HairHibari MisoraHibari Misora sings of love and prayer at Shioyasaki.
24Tears That Vanished into the SandYukari ItoSomehow tinged with a faint sadness, as if you can feel the breeze of Italy...
25Memories of a Summer DayTeruko HinoSung by Teruko Hino, the “Queen of Hawaiian.”
26MaybeSachiko Kobayashi & Katsuhiko MikiSummary (20 characters): A classic album reviving 1984 enka for today. It carries bittersweet love and strong longing.
27The Path of Starlit ShadowsNaomi ChiakiThe moist, lingering harmony and graceful melody touch the heart…
28Season of LovePinky and the KillersA classic bossa nova standard for summer
29The two are young.Dick MineA classic 1935 hit depicting romance in early Showa Japan. A heartwarming duet between a man and a woman that captures the innocence of young lovers.
30The world is for the two of us.Naomi SaraSinging about the happy times spent with a loved one, Sara…
31Crossing Amagi PassSayuri IshikawaA forbidden love set at Amagi Pass on the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture...
32Ladybug SambaCherishSpring songs brighten and uplift people's hearts.
33Longing for RainAki YashiroAki Yashiro’s classic hit “Ame no Bojo” passionately sings of longing in love.
34A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanMika Hino / Shiro AoiTakeda Pharmaceutical’s commercial song becomes a hit duet classic
35Blue Light YokohamaAyumi IshidaAs a masterpiece that beautifully depicts the night view of the port city of Yokohama, …
36Journey of the HeartTulipA classic song that captures the bittersweet emotions of departure.
37Premonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~Saori MinamiSummary (20 characters): Featuring Saori Minami’s gentle vocals, it portrays mature romance and is a song loved across generations.
38My Pure LadyAmi OzakiA 1977 song by Ami Ozaki. A classic rendered in a springlike bossa nova style, gently portraying the tender feelings of first love.
39Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)Miyuki KawanakaA heartwarming classic that sings of the love and bond between a married couple.
40Cotton MoodAnriRelive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
41tricolor violetJunko SakuradaSummary (20 characters): Junko Sakurada’s 1974 release. Gracefully depicts spring scenes and first love, reaching No. 10 on the Oricon chart.
42a bright red sunHibari MisoraA classic hit by Hibari Misora depicting a summer romance
43atonementTeresa TengA masterpiece that portrays the poignant emotions of farewell and love.
44Lonely-for-Company TavernHiroshi MikiSummary (20 characters): Hiroshi Miyama's debut song. An enka that richly portrays the sorrow of a broken heart. Certified Gold Disc.
45Forever with youYuzo KayamaYuzo Kayama’s love song, a masterpiece that resonates in the hearts of youth
46Kanda RiverKosetsu Minami & KaguyahimeA classic song depicting the pure cohabitation life of young people
47The City of Love, SapporoYujiro IshiharaA famous song by Yujiro Ishihara that portrays the scenery of Sapporo and first love. Its lyrics, where memories and love intersect, have continued to be cherished by many people.
48a red handkerchiefYujiro IshiharaSpring in the northern country, a masterpiece that resonates in Yujiro Ishihara’s heart
49A Love Story in GinzaYujiro Ishihara · Junko MakimuraSummary (20 characters): Released in 1961. A blockbuster duet song depicting a poignant romance between a man and a woman set in Ginza.
50IzakayaHiroshi ItsukiA masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
51A Doll’s HouseMieko HirotaMieko Hirota's Gemlike Love Songs
52Rainy MidosujiOuyang FeifeiA bittersweet love song set in Osaka
53A Night’s DreamKosetsu MinamiThe be... that Kosetsu Minami’s wife was playing on the piano
54Melancholy CasablancaHiromi GoHiromi Go’s famous song “Aishū no Casablanca” (Casablanca of Melancholy)…
55My boyfriend is left-handed.Megumi AsaokaMegumi Asaoka’s 1973 hit song “Wa…”.
56Love VacationThe PeanutsSummer seaside romance, memories of youth
57Eyes Are DiamondSeiko MatsudaIt’s as if the bittersweet feeling before the end of a romance…
58wheat fieldOyonezA beloved hit with 900,000 copies sold that portrays rural romance through friendly Tohoku-dialect lyrics.
59Northern SpringMasao SenA masterpiece that gently conveys northern landscapes and feelings for one’s hometown with a warm, tender vocal.
60poppy flowerAgnes ChanUsing a single flower blooming on the hill, I will do a love fortune-telling...
61A Letter Waiting for SpringTakuro YoshidaHeartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
62Temptation of the Spring BreezeKyoko KoizumiA 1983 hit by Kyoko Koizumi, elegantly portraying a young girl's faint love as she awaits the arrival of spring.
63A hill with a view of the harborAiko HiranoA timeless classic steeped in the melancholy of a port town, gently singing of a tender heart in love.
64The last spring breakYumi MatsutoyaA beautiful ballad by Yumi Matsutoya from 1979. A masterpiece that richly portrays the milestone of spring and graduation with deep emotion.
65Forget-me-not to youYoichi SugawaraBeloved for many years as a masterpiece of Japanese lyrical songs…
66Parting at 22windThe Wind’s debut song, cherished as a timeless anthem of youth
67Across this wide fieldRyoko MoriyamaHealing masterpieces sung by Ryoko Moriyama, with her refreshing voice
68wintering swallowMasako MoriMasako Mori’s gem of a ballad, brimming with emotion
69Lingering SnowdolphinSpring farewell song, a masterpiece by Iruka
70spring hazeHiromi IwasakiSummary (20 characters): A 1979 classic depicting cherry blossoms and a bittersweet love, sung with Hiromi Iwasaki’s translucent voice.
71Come, spring.Yumi MatsutoyaA celebrated song of spring, a masterpiece by Yumi Matsutoya
72Red Sweet PeaSeiko MatsudaA beautiful melody filled with the fragrance of spring and a fresh...
73Mischief of the spring breezeMomoe YamaguchiSummary (20 characters): Theme song of Momoe Yamaguchi’s 1974 classic “The Izu Dancer.” A gentle piece expressing the stirrings of spring love.
74The memories are too beautifulJunko YagamiJunko Yagami’s classic: memories of a bittersweet love
75Red high heelsHiromi OhtaA poignant song portraying the conflict between dreams and reality in the city, featuring Hiromi Ohta’s translucent, pure voice.
76The Color of WinterMomoe YamaguchiMomoe Yamaguchi’s pure-love ballad that sings of a heartrending romance
77Flying to IstanbulMayoyo ShōnoA classic of exotic breakup songs
78Cotton HandkerchiefHiromi OhtaA bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories
79A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi
An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones
80Mysterious Peach PieMariya TakeuchiThe sweet, bittersweet singing voice of Mariya Takeuchi leaves a lasting impression...
81Last Night’s SecretTomoko OgawaTomoko Ogawa’s 1968 debut single, “Yu…”