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 Fired Up (21–30)
My castle townRumiko Koyanagi
It’s the debut song by Rumiko Koyanagi, often described as “wakon yōsai,” where the elegance of Western music melds with the sentiment of Japanese tradition.
She sings tenderly of scenes that revive fond memories—an old castle town at dusk, the nostalgic view through lattice doors, and a faint love kept quietly in the heart.
Released in April 1971, the piece won the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist and gained widespread popularity in step with JNR’s “Discover Japan” campaign.
It’s also included on the album “My Twelve Songs: A Collection of Japanese Lyric Songs.” This is a perfect tune for savoring at a relaxed pace while reminiscing about days gone by.
Its gentle melody is sure to be comfortable to sing.
Forbidden LoveRyoko Moriyama
It’s a masterpiece that captures a woman’s bittersweet yet passionate feelings—drawn to a beautiful melody that sinks into the heart, and a love that blazes even while knowing it’s forbidden.
Released by Ryoko Moriyama in March 1969, the song became a major hit, topping the Oricon charts for eight consecutive weeks.
That same year, it earned her first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and it’s a piece that has left a lasting impression on many.
When singing it at karaoke, why not fully embody the protagonist depicted in the lyrics and perform it dramatically? It will surely spark nostalgic conversations among those of the same generation, and its beautiful melody will linger in everyone’s hearts across generations.
Songs That Make You Want to Sing! Karaoke Hits That Get Women in Their 70s Excited (31–40)
Tangled HairHibari Misora
This is a gem of a song released in December 1987 as the first work marking the phoenix-like comeback of Hibari Misora, a defining figure of the Showa-era pop scene, after a long period of recuperation.
Against the backdrop of waves surging and receding, the helpless feelings of a woman who does nothing but pray for the happiness of the lover who left her tighten the listener’s chest.
The image of her heart growing ever more emaciated as the seasons turn—so much so that the obi that was double-wrapped in spring becomes triple-wrapped in autumn and still has slack—is truly a breathtaking display of expressive power.
It is said this piece was recorded in one vigorous sweep together with an orchestra, and you can feel Misora’s extraordinary intensity in her vocals.
When you tackle this classic at karaoke, try to sing with a picture in your heart of the heroine’s deep sorrow and her earnest determination to face forward nonetheless.
It will surely resonate deeply with those who listen.
The season the sun gave usBlue triangular ruler
It’s the definitive anthem of youth, capturing countless hearts with its fresh, vibrant vocals and melody! Released by Aoi Sankaku Jōgi in February 1972, this song delivers universal themes—youthful brilliance and bittersweetness, the bonds of friendship—straight to the listener’s heart.
The lyrics convey a resolve to move beyond the poignant ache of young days, to walk toward the future with friends, and to treasure irreplaceable moments—messages that encourage and warm the listener’s heart.
The song enjoyed huge popularity as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Tobidase! Seishun” (“Leap Out! Youth”), and its New Artist Award at the 14th Japan Record Awards that same year stands as a shining achievement.
Sing it together at karaoke, and you’ll spark lively reminiscences from those days and make the time even more enjoyable.
Ecstasy BluesMina Aoe
Mina Aoe, praised as the “Queen of the Blues” and known for her captivating husky voice.
This is her memorable major-debut single! Her sigh-laced singing, which sinks deeply into the listener’s heart, beautifully conveys the lingering aftertaste of a love that is sweet yet somehow tinged with melancholy in the night.
In the lyrics, emotions of rapture, akin to a dreamlike trance, and hazy, “oboro” scenes are painted in shades of blue, inviting listeners into a sensual world.
Released in June 1966, the song sold around 800,000 copies and earned her first appearance on that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The background story—that the lyricist bestowed upon her a stage name taken from the protagonist of a serialized novel—adds further depth to the song’s world.
It’s a track I’d highly recommend when you want to relax, overlay it with your own memories, and immerse yourself in its atmosphere.
Pineapple PrincessMidori Tashiro
How about lending an ear to that bright tune that beckons you to a tropical paradise? As the lively sound of the ukulele begins to flow, it’s as if the sweet-and-tart scent of pineapple gently spreads through your heart.
Listen closely to the singing, and you can picture the scene of the protagonist dancing with joy on a sun-sparkling island.
Sung by Midori Tashiro in 1961, this song is a cover of American singer Annette’s number and was extremely popular in Japan at the time.
Give it a listen, and you may forget the summer heat and feel refreshed.
For older listeners, it will surely bring back happy memories of their youth and brighten their hearts.
Cotton MoodAnri
Doesn’t this timeless song, which breezily heralds the arrival of spring, bring back nostalgic memories of your youth? Released by Anri in April 1981, this piece beautifully captures the season of open blue skies with its light melody and fashionable lyrics.
The upbeat words convey a sense of freedom and the thrill of romance.
It was also used in commercials for Nivea-Kao’s cologne and for Nisshinbo, making it a tune beloved by many.
Its rhythm is so delightful that you’ll naturally want to clap along when the music starts.
How about spending a moment singing it together with fellow seniors and letting cherished memories blossom in conversation?