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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.

Playlist

Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of classic hits you’ll want to sing at karaoke
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1YosakuSaburō Kitajima“Yosaku” reflects the labor that Japanese people have long cherished…
2Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenEigo KawashimaEigo Kawashima’s signature song evokes the melancholy of life with alcohol and…
3to youFrank NagaiFrank Nagai's captivating low bass voice is about to...
412th graderKazuo FunakiKazuo Funaki’s masterpieces of youth kayō (youth-themed popular songs) that resonate with young people’s hearts...
5A solitary journey to MichinokuJoji YamamotoThe song known as a classic of enka originated in the Tohoku region…
6Gardenia blossomTetsuya WatariThis work, known as one of Tetsuya Watari’s signature songs. The re…
7freezing rainAkio KayamaThis, which is Akio Kayama’s debut single...
8I’m appearing under my former name.Akira KobayashiOne of Akira Kobayashi’s signature songs, released in 1975…
9Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongKiyoshi HikawaHikawa Kiyoshi’s presence envelops you in nostalgia and warmth…
10Beach of MemoriesThe Wild Ones“Omoi de no Nagisa” is The Wild Ones’ signature...
11The Camellia Sasanqua InnEisaku OkawaA portrayal of the feelings of a man and woman consumed by a forbidden love…
12Traveler of the NorthYujiro IshiharaThe 1987 re-... which recorded sales of 1.25 million copies
13Oh, sake!Ikuzo Yoshi“Sake” entrusts the various emotions of life to alcohol...
14City LightsMasaaki SakaiA depiction of loneliness, solitude, and the warmth of love set in Sakai...
15Scorpio womanKenichi MikawaKenichi Mikawa’s songs embody straightforward love and a cold-blooded…
16BoyhoodYosui InoueA Heisei-era hit that will surely be sung for generations to come…
17Traveler,Yuzo KayamaA song of encouragement to a young traveler crossing the late-autumn grasslands…
18Dream-Chasing SakeJiro AtsumiThis song, known as one of Jiro Atsumi’s signature works, is a...
19Until we meet againKiyohiko OzakiKiyohiko Ozaki’s 1971 song is deeply...
20Sūdara-bushiHitoshi UekiDays of things like drinking too much, gambling failures, and heartbreak...
21Winter LightningAliceA signature 1977 release by Alice. A classic that fuses folk and rock, it reached No. 2 on the Oricon chart.
22Swim, Taiyaki-kunMasato ShimonMasato Shimon’s fun song about fish-shaped candy
23Look up at the stars in the nightKyu SakamotoSummary (20 characters): A song about the night sky. Sung by Kyu Sakamoto, it’s a classic that encourages people facing hardships.
24my dadPrincess KaguyaA heartwarming portrayal of a father within the family…
25TSUNAMISouthern All StarsKeisuke Kuwata’s heartbreaking breakup ballad, a moving masterpiece
26Beach of MemoriesThe Wild OnesSummary (20 characters): A GS signature song depicting the refreshing tone of a 12-string guitar and memories by the seaside.
27There’s always tomorrowKyu SakamotoKyu Sakamoto’s uplifting classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou”
28America BridgeYutaka YamakawaSet against the Ebisu Minami Bridge in Tokyo, amidst the hustle and bustle of the city...
29loveChiharu MatsuyamaA 20-character summary: A ballad by Chiharu Matsuyama. With acoustic guitar and a clear, transparent voice, it’s a classic that expresses yearning and love.
30Kiyoshi’s Soran BushiKiyoshi HikawaArrangement of a Hokkaido folk song, a famous hit by Kiyoshi Hikawa
31Let’s get married.Takuro YoshidaTakuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic
32Cape ErimoShinichi MoriShinichi Mori’s masterpiece, whose depiction of springtime in the northern provinces resonates deeply in the heart...
33Parting at 22Princess KaguyaA classic song that depicts a breakup with a lover and a fresh new start
34Forever with youYuzo KayamaYuzo Kayama’s love song, a masterpiece that resonates in the hearts of youth
35A Love Story in GinzaYujiro Ishihara · Junko MakimuraSummary (20 characters): Released in 1961. A blockbuster duet song depicting a poignant romance between a man and a woman set in Ginza.
36Brother ShipsIchiro TobaSummary (20 characters): A classic enka depicting the bond of fisherman brothers. Toba Ichiro’s deep, rugged vocals are compelling.
37Tokyo CachitoFrank Nagai
Tokyo CachitoFrank Nagai
Summary (20 characters): A Showa-era classic by Nagai Frank. Set against the nights of Akasaka, it portrays the bittersweetness of adult love with an urban touch.
38IzakayaHiroshi ItsukiA masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
39Snow CountryIkuzo Yoshi
Snow CountryIkuzo Yoshi
The scenery of the northern country and the heart-stirring singing voice of Yoshikazu Ikuzō
40festivalSaburō KitajimaA masterpiece that powerfully sings of Japanese festival culture
41Azusa No. 2hunterA heartwarming train song filled with longing for one’s hometown
42Forget-me-not to youYoichi SugawaraBittersweet feelings of farewell imbued in a blue flower
43Private railway line areaGoro NoguchiA classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of love, expressing Goro Noguchi’s emotions.
44The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo OkaOkada Haruo's classic that uplifted postwar Japan
45Otomi-sanKasuga HachirōClassic songs that colored the Showa era: bittersweet love songs of men and women
46It’s okayKiyoshi HikawaKiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
47Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiKiyoshi HikawaA moving classic that captures the allure of enka
48The Highland Train GoesAtsurō OkamotoThe travel sentiment of a highland train, a song that resonates in the heart
49Tokyo RhapsodyIchiro FujiyamaA classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.”
50What a nice bath.The DriftersA nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
51If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsKyu SakamotoA heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
52Blue MountainsIchiro FujiyamaA masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
53A Letter Waiting for SpringTakuro YoshidaHeartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
54IzakayaHiroshi Itsuki, Nana KinomiA man and a woman who had a fateful encounter at an izakaya. Heart…
55Stray KokirikoShohei NariyoInspired by Toyama Prefecture’s folk song “Kokiriko-bushi,” it was born...
56youthKoichi Morita and Top GallantKoichi Morita and Top Gallant’s “Seishun Jidai” (Youthful Days) is...
57Waltz of StarlightMasao Sen“Waltz of Starlight” is a poignant tale of two people who choose to part ways...
58North TavernTakashi HosokawaIn lyrics that carefully capture the delicate nuances of emotion...