Sing-Along Hits! Karaoke Songs That Get Women in Their 70s Excited
Do you folks in your 70s like karaoke?
Of course, it’s a different story if you’re already a karaoke enthusiast who goes regularly, but for those who find themselves unsure what to sing when relatives get together and go to karaoke, this article introduces karaoke songs that are sure to be a hit with women in their 70s.
We’ve focused mainly on songs that were hits when people in their 70s were in their 20s.
If you’re from a younger generation and are going to karaoke with someone in their 70s and want to sing something that will liven things up, use this as a reference and pick some of the hit songs from back in the day!
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Songs That Make You Want to Sing! Karaoke Hits That Get Women in Their 70s Excited (71–80)
Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda
This is a classic song by Seiko Matsuda, distinguished by its beautiful melody, filled with the scent of spring, and her fresh, radiant vocals.
The lyrics wonderfully balance innocent first love with a hint of mature romance, and are sprinkled with seasonal imagery such as a spring-colored train and April rain.
Written by Takashi Matsumoto and composed by Yumi Matsutoya, this gem was released in January 1982.
It was also used in a commercial for Fujifilm’s skincare brand Astalift, which drew attention for featuring Miyuki Nakajima.
It’s a song best enjoyed on a calm spring day by the window, inviting a warm, heartwarming moment along with fond memories.
Tokyo Boogie-WoogieShizuko Kasagi
This classic song by Shizuko Kasagi, a major influence on the Showa-era music scene, stands as a landmark of Japanese pop that brought brightness and vitality to postwar Japan.
Set to the buoyant rhythm of boogie-woogie, it paints a heart-thumping world filled with the joy and hope of youth.
Released by Nippon Columbia in January 1948, it became a record-breaking hit, selling 270,000 copies in its first year.
Its inclusion in the film Drunken Angel helped it win affection across a wide audience.
Etched in people’s hearts alongside memories of the Showa period, this work has the power to evoke nostalgic recollections.
It’s likely to be a treasured song to hum together with older listeners, sharing the happy memories of those days.
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi Sakamoto
This song portrays the poignant feelings of heartbreak, with graceful cherry blossoms drifting in a dreamlike dance.
As the petals fall, Fuyumi Sakamoto’s voice tenderly sings of unforgettable memories, resonating deeply in the heart.
Released in February 1994, the piece beautifully expresses a woman’s powerful emotions through the motif of cherry blossoms.
While the protagonist looks back on a past love, she also possesses the strength to move forward.
I hope you’ll listen beneath the cherry trees, with a gentle sense of nostalgia.
Perhaps you, too, have memories that return with the blossoms.
Why not spend a heartwarming moment with Fuyumi Sakamoto in the spring sunshine?
Come, spring.Yumi Matsutoya
Created as the theme song for an NHK morning drama, this piece is a gentle, hope-filled song.
Through springlike scenes such as winter daphne and sudden showers, it poignantly sings of parting from a loved one and the wish to meet again.
Yumi Matsutoya’s warm voice resonates deeply in the heart, stirring fond memories.
Released in October 1994, the song topped the Oricon chart and became a major hit, selling over 1.
16 million copies.
It’s a perfect song to sing together with seniors while sharing nostalgic stories.
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi
The melody spun by Momoe Yamaguchi as a song for a journey filled with nostalgic memories remains a timeless classic that still touches the heart.
Her gentle yet faintly wistful voice carries the courage and resolve to take a new step in life.
With lyrics overflowing with farewells to one’s hometown and family, and with hope and expectation for the future, it’s a song anyone can relate to.
Released in November 1978, this work was created as a campaign song for the then Japanese National Railways and became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.
It is often sung at life’s milestones, such as graduation and weddings, and continues to be loved across generations.
It’s a perfect song to sing together as we look back on our memories in the warm spring air.
Mischief of the spring breezeMomoe Yamaguchi
This is a song with a melody that pleasantly evokes the warmth of spring and captivates with its delicate emotional expression.
As you’re beckoned by the gentle spring breeze, feelings of loneliness, wistfulness, and regret resonate in your heart.
Released in March 1974, it became Momoe Yamaguchi’s fourth single.
The song won the New Artist Award at the 16th Japan Record Awards and is cherished as one of Yamaguchi’s signature pieces.
It’s perfect for humming along with older adults and reminiscing about fond memories.
In the season when you can feel spring’s arrival, it offers a warm, cheerful time accompanied by handclaps.
Ladybug SambaCherish
Let me introduce a lovely song that captures the arrival of spring.
Its bright, buoyant rhythm and lyrics depicting tiny creatures celebrating a wedding are especially memorable.
Released in July 1973, it was a major hit, reaching No.
5 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It has long been cherished as a classic wedding song.
For many older listeners, it may also bring back fond memories.
It’s perfect when you want to savor the cheerful atmosphere of spring or lift your spirits.
If everyone sings and dances together, it’s sure to become a wonderful time filled with smiles.