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 (51–60)
Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Teng
Teresa Teng, the Asian diva who conveyed life’s deepest emotions through moving melodies.
This song tells of how meeting a beloved person dramatically changed her life, and of her resolve to devote herself completely.
Set to a gentle, warm major-key arrangement, her clear, translucent voice resonates in the heart.
Released as a single in February 1986 and included on the album “Toki no Nagare ni Mi o Makase,” it won the Grand Prix at the 19th Japan Cable Radio Awards that same year.
With its beautiful, easy-to-remember melody, it’s perfect for everyone to hum along to while sharing fond memories.
TouchHiromi Iwasaki
An anime theme song that captures the bittersweetness of youth was released in March 1985.
It’s a wonderful track featuring Yoshimi Iwasaki’s clear, transparent vocals and a melody that resonates deeply.
The lyrics convey the feelings of a girl in love with her childhood friend, leaving a lasting impression with its sweet, heartrending portrayal of adolescence.
The song drew major attention as the opening theme for the anime Touch and reached No.
12 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It has also become widely used as a cheer song for high school baseball, a staple performed in the stands.
With a melody everyone can hum along to, it’s a perfect choice for karaoke with friends.
A Love Story in GinzaYujiro Ishihara · Junko Makimura
Released in 1961, this song portrays the glittering streets of Ginza alongside a poignant love story between a man and a woman.
The duet by Yujiro Ishihara and Junko Makimura beautifully captures the subtle differences in their emotions, with vocals that resonate deeply with listeners.
Featured as an insert song in the film “Kaze-o-Yobu Otoko: From Town to Town” and followed by a film of the same title the next year, it became a major hit.
As an emblem of Ginza, a monument to the song was erected in 1990.
Blending a man’s powerful feelings with a woman’s sultry sentiments, this emotionally rich piece is perfect for moments when you want to talk about love or look back on cherished memories.
IzakayaHiroshi Itsuki
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.
Songs That Make You Want to Sing! Karaoke Hits That Get Women in Their 70s Excited (61–70)
Flying to IstanbulMayoyo Shōno
A captivating song that beckons you into an exotic world with its dreamy melody and sophisticated, cosmopolitan lyrics.
Released in April 1978, it became one of Maya Shono’s signature works, selling 463,000 copies on the Oricon charts.
Though composer Kyohei Tsutsumi originally wrote it for Goro Noguchi, he decided it would suit a female vocalist better and offered it to Shono.
The arrangement features the Greek folk instrument bouzouki, adding to its exotic atmosphere.
The song portrays a woman setting off on a sentimental journey after a heartbreak, delicately expressing her resolve not to resent her former lover but to accept the experience as a cherished memory.
It’s a perfect choice to sing on a summer night at karaoke, accompanied by your own precious memories.
Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)Miyuki Kawanaka
This is a warm song about the bond between husband and wife, with Miyuki Kawanaka’s emotionally rich vocals resonating deeply.
Using as its motif a plant where two flowers bloom side by side, it sings of the importance of caring for and supporting each other through life.
Combined with her gently enveloping voice, the piece is heartwarming, conveying deep love and connection.
Released in 1998, it became a major hit, with shipments surpassing one million copies.
At the 40th Japan Record Awards, it won both the Excellence Award and the Arrangement Award.
Featured five times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, this song has long been cherished in karaoke as a memorable tune for couples who have spent many years together.
poppy flowerAgnes Chan
Agnes Chan was born in Hong Kong in 1955 and went on to become a breakout singing star in Japan.
Her debut single, Hinageshi no Hana (Poppy Flower), released in 1972, captivated countless listeners with its delicate melody and vocals.
The song’s greatest appeal lies in its lyrics, where faint stirrings of love and a touch of sadness intertwine; the story of divining a lover’s heart with a poppy flower resonated with many.
In particular, the protagonist’s loneliness and lingering feelings are rendered as a beautiful yet sorrowful scene through Agnes’s pure voice.
Even after many years, this song remains an unfading, timeless ode to love, cherished by listeners to this day.
When you feel those soft, unspoken emotions or a gentle ache within, or when you find yourself reminiscing about someone dear, give it a listen.