Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of classic hits you’ll want to sing at karaoke
Among men in their seventies, quite a few probably still have opportunities to go to karaoke and sing, don’t they?
That said, if you’re going to sing, you want to sing well—and when it’s your turn, it can be hard to decide what song to choose.
So in this article, we’ll introduce songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.
We’ve gathered tracks with different “easy-to-sing” points—some featuring gentle, soothing melodies and others that are upbeat and lively—so try finding the ones that feel easiest for you to sing.
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Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of classic karaoke favorites (41–50)
What a nice bath.The Drifters
This is a song that celebrates the charms of hot spring resorts, beloved from the Showa-era hit TV program “It’s 8 o’clock! Everybody, Gather Round!” The original version, sung by the Duke Aces, was themed around hot spring areas in Gunma Prefecture, and The Drifters covered it on the B-side of their debut single.
The lyrics were adapted to feature hot spring resorts across Japan—such as Noboribetsu and Kusatsu—expressing fondness for onsen through a lively rhythm and call-and-response shouts.
The song was used as the ending theme for both “It’s 8 o’clock! Everybody, Gather Round!” and “Drifters’ Big Laughter,” and it also appeared in a 1969 film.
Humming it together with older adults while reminiscing about hot spring trips can make for a heartwarming moment.
Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of classic karaoke favorites (51–60)
If you're happy and you know it, clap your handsKyu Sakamoto
Its charm lies in the way you can enjoy it by expressing a heartwarming classic through full-body movement.
It’s a song that lets you share the joy of connecting with others along with a simple, familiar melody.
Released by Kyu Sakamoto in 1964, it became one of his signature songs alongside “Ue o Muite Arukou” (“Sukiyaki”).
Based on an American folk song, Toshito Kimura wrote the Japanese lyrics with wishes for peace and friendship.
A heartwarming experience in the Philippines inspired the creation of this song, and it is said to have spread through activities at the YMCA.
It has been widely used in films and commercials and has long been cherished in educational settings.
Why not enjoy clapping and body movements together with seniors and let the conversation blossom with fond memories?
Blue MountainsIchiro Fujiyama
The celebrated song, which beautifully depicts postwar hope and the breath of a new era, was performed by Ichirō Fujiyama and Mitsue Nara as the theme for a film of the same name released in 1949.
Along with the splendor of nature, it warmly portrays young people forging a bright future, like flowers that bloom after enduring a harsh winter.
For those who lived in the years immediately following the war, it is surely a piece filled with memories.
Beloved across generations, it was chosen as No.
1 in NHK’s 1989 program “Songs of the Showa Era: 200 Unforgettable Songs.” Its beautiful melody, infused with elements of classical music, and its heartwarming lyrics are sure to evoke fond recollections of days gone by.
A Letter Waiting for SpringTakuro Yoshida
This is a gem of a melody by Takuro Yoshida, warmly depicting a heartfelt exchange through letters that gently convey the feelings and memories of a man and a woman.
The image of two people far apart, drawing close to each other through their letters, carries a nostalgic sentiment that many have felt.
Accompanied by a calm guitar tone, the feelings of a couple trying to connect while awaiting the arrival of spring leave a lingering resonance.
Released in October 1979, it reached No.
52 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was also included on the album “ONLY YOU 〜since coming For Life〜,” and has long been loved by many.
It’s a perfect song for those moments when you want to relax and enjoy music while looking back on memories with someone special.
IzakayaHiroshi Itsuki, Nana Kinomi
A man and a woman who meet by fate at an izakaya.
As if to fill the loneliness hidden deep in their hearts, they fall into a love that lasts only one night.
They don’t ask each other’s names or share personal histories—just surrender to the moment’s atmosphere.
This love song, a duet by Hiroshi Itsuki and Nana Kinomi that poignantly portrays the bittersweet feelings of mature lovers, has been cherished since its 1982 release as a karaoke staple thanks to its simple melody and exquisitely divided vocal parts.
Why not sing it with your favorite drink in hand, while basking in memories of youthful romance?
Stray KokirikoShohei Nariyo
Born from the motif of Toyama Prefecture’s folk song “Kokiriko-bushi,” Hagure Kokiriko delicately portrays the feelings of lingering attachment while yearning for news and rumors against the backdrop of Mount Tateyama, as well as the image of a woman singing in the snowy hot spring town of Etchū.
The burning emotions of nineteen and twenty, and the unforgettable memories of a precious spring, are gently expressed as two people rhythmically clap chikuzudake (bamboo clappers) together.
Released as a single on November 21, 1999, it earned a Platinum Gold Disc and won the 41st Japan Record Awards Composition Prize and the 32nd Japan Cable Radio Awards Composition Prize.
A celebrated classic, it’s the perfect song for moments of quiet reflection on days gone by.
Carried by Shohei Naruse’s rich vocals, it will quietly accompany your heart as you stand at a turning point in life.
youthKoichi Morita and Top Gallant
Koichi Morita and Top Gallant’s “Seishun Jidai” (The Days of Youth) is a classic that portrays the inner conflicts of youth on the verge of graduation.
Set to a gentle melody, the lyrics beautifully capture the complex emotions we felt in our teenage years.
It was a massive hit—appearing on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1977 and selling a million copies just six months after its release.
With many cover versions by different artists, it continues to be loved across generations.
Its singable melody makes it perfect for reminiscing about your own youth.
When you find yourself at a turning point in life, why not take the song’s message to heart?