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.

Playlist

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