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[Nostalgic 60s] A Collection of Classic Western Music Recommended for Women in Their 70s [2025]

When we think of the music culture of the 1960s—the era when people now in their 70s spent their youth—we recall historic moments and timeless music: the Beatles’ visit to Japan, the hippie boom, and of course a wealth of oldies hits that gave rise to legendary songs, bands, and artists.

Beyond international chart-toppers, there were also Western songs that achieved success in Japan through unique, Japan-only single releases—digging into those later is fascinating as well.

In this article, we introduce hit songs and classic tracks from 1960s Western music, curated especially for women who are now in their 70s.

Please enjoy these beloved anthems of youth that can bring back memories the moment you hear them!

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[Nostalgic 60s] A Collection of Classic Western Music Recommended for Women in Their 70s [2025]
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1eastIrresistiblementSylvie VartanIn 1968, the French songstress Sylvie V...
2eastI Will Follow HimPeggy MarchPublished in 1963, this work is Peggy Ma...
3eastA Lover’s ConcertoSarah VaughanA bittersweet feeling of love, arranged from a classical masterpiece...
4eastPoupée De Cire, Poupée De Son (The Dreaming Chanson Doll)France GallLegendary French singer France Gall…
5eastYou Can’t Hurry Love (Love Can’t Be Rushed)The SupremesThe soul group that epitomized the 1960s, The…
6eastDo Wah DiddyManfred MannReleased in July 1964, a pop and cha—
7eastI Only Want to Be with You (A Date Just for the Two of Us)Dusty SpringfieldA leading figure of the British music scene in the 1960s…
8eastThe End of the World (At the Edge of the World)Brenda LeeAn American singer born in 1944, wh…
9eastWill You Love Me TomorrowCarole KingIn 1960, Ms. Carole King composed…
10eastPretty Little Baby (Cute Baby)Connie FrancisConnie Francis released in 1962...
11eastThe End of the WorldSkeeter DavisIf you've ever gone through a breakup with a lover, you can't help but feel a pang in your chest...
12eastMemories, Memories (Lovely Memory)Joanie SommersMusic spanning jazz, pop, vocals, and more...
13eastThe Girl from Ipanema (Ipanema no Musume)Astrud Gilberto and Stan GetzAstrud Gilberto and Stan Ge...
14eastThese Boots Are Made For Walkin’ (You Heartless Thing)Nancy SinatraKnown in Japan by the title “Nikui Anata,” this song is…
15eastBus StopThe HolliesA leading figure in the British music scene of the 1960s…
16north_eastLove Is Blue (Love is Mizu-iro)VickyVicky Leandros is Greek…
17south_eastDowntown (Love’s Downtown)Petula ClarkEven on lonely days, Petula Clar…
18eastSummer HolidayCliff Richard & The Shadows“Summer Holiday” is a cre...
19eastCalifornia Dreamin’ (Dreams of California)The Mamas & The PapasThe Mamas & the Papas were the ca... of the 1960s
20eastBe My Baby (My Baby)The RonettesPiercing Ronnie Spector’s heart…
21eastGuiltyBarbra StreisandThe power of love and the duo’s vocals are captivating.
22eastSuspicious MindsElvis PresleyAn unforgettable, catchy melody that stirs the soul...
23eastStrawberry Fields ForeverThe BeatlesA British rock b… that epitomized the 1960s
24eastUnchained MelodyThe Righteous BrothersBlue-eyed soul that represents America...
25eastSweet CarolineNeil DiamondA romantic classic that sings of eternal love. Who…
26eastAll Along The WatchtowerThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceKnown as a cover of Bob Dylan’s classic…
27eastFist CityLoretta LynnReleased in April 1968, it reached the Billboard...
28east(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural WomanAretha FranklinAretha Fran..., known as the “Queen of Soul,”
29eastA Hard Day’s NightThe Beatles『A Hard Day’s Night』…