Energizing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A roundup of nostalgic power tracks
When you think of uplifting songs recommended for people in their 70s, what tunes come to mind?
From classic enka to Showa-era pop hits, there are countless power songs from around the 1970s that fill you with energy when you listen to them.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of especially uplifting songs recommended for men in their 70s.
We hope you’ll enjoy the songs even more by reading the lyrics as you listen.
We’d be happy if this serves as a reference not only for those in their 70s looking for songs to enjoy themselves, but also for younger generations searching for popular songs among people in their 70s.
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Energizing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of nostalgic power songs (11–20)
Beautiful SundaySeiji Tanaka
Seiji Tanaka’s “Beautiful Sunday” is an uplifting classic released in March 1976.
It became a huge hit across Japan and was even included in middle and elementary school music textbooks.
Set to a bright, refreshing melody, the song celebrates the joy of a breezy Sunday.
Its positive, cheerful tune lifts the listener’s spirits and makes you want to spend a wonderful day.
It’s a song we especially recommend to people in their seventies who feel nostalgic yet want to keep looking forward as they walk through life.
Always keep your dreamsYukio Hashi, Sayuri Yoshinaga
Itsudemo Yume o (Always Carry a Dream), released by Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga in September 1962, is a duet that sings of the importance of holding on to your dreams no matter what difficulties you face.
The song continues to be loved by many to this day.
It won the Japan Record Award and was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name, achieving an astonishing total of 2.
6 million copies sold at the time.
It is a timeless masterpiece that inspires hope and courage—sure to bring back fond memories of youthful days and lift the spirits of those in their seventies.
Hello from countries around the worldHaruo Minami
A classic song that sings of the Japanese spirit.
Released in 1967, this piece drew attention as the theme song for Expo ’70 in Osaka.
Haruo Minami’s cheerful smile and beautiful voice left a strong impression, and the single became a massive hit, selling 1.
4 million copies.
The song is notable for its lyrics that celebrate bonds among people around the world and sing of hope for the future.
It was also used as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, making it beloved across generations.
When everyone raises their voices together to sing it, it’s sure to fill you with energy.
Ah, there are tears in life.Kotaro Satomi, Tadashi Yokouchi
A classic from the Showa era filled with nostalgia and hope.
Released in 1973, it has been beloved as the theme song for the long-running period drama Mito Komon.
The powerful vocals of Kotaro Satomi and Tadashi Yokouchi brilliantly express the joys and hardships of life.
Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics that trace life’s ups and downs.
The majestic arrangement, woven from traditional Japanese instruments and brass, evokes the very rise and fall of life itself.
Re-recorded many times alongside the drama, this piece continues to be cherished across generations.
It’s a song that gives you courage when you reach life’s turning points or when your heart feels uncertain.
There's always tomorrowKyu Sakamoto
Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ashita ga Aru sa” is a song that celebrates the importance of keeping your head up and moving forward without fearing failure.
It comically portrays the bashful, hesitant feelings of wanting to approach a woman you often see but not being able to do it well, set to a catchy, sing-along melody.
Loved for decades since its 1963 release, the song returned to the spotlight in 2000 when it was used in a Coca-Cola GEORGIA commercial.
Although the lyrics depict things not going smoothly, the positive message—“there’s always tomorrow”—lifts your spirits.
Give it a listen when you need a boost and draw energy for the day ahead.
It's Tough Being a ManKiyoshi Atsumi
Atsumi Kiyoshi’s “Otoko wa Tsurai yo” is a classic song that celebrates a man who overcomes life’s hardships with strong will.
Written as the theme for the film series that began in 1969, it has remained beloved by many ever since.
Atsumi’s warm voice gently wraps the pain and sorrow that everyone experiences in life.
Listening to “Otoko wa Tsurai yo” can make you feel that, no matter how hard things get, you can keep your hope and move forward.
It’s the perfect song for times when you’re weary of life or need a bit of courage.
Energizing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of nostalgic power songs (21–30)
Beach of MemoriesThe Wild Ones
Let me introduce a song whose sparkling 12-string guitar tone resonates in the heart like the gentle surf at summer’s end.
When you listen to it, it brings back those bittersweet summer memories of youth, doesn’t it? You can almost picture the protagonist of the lyrics alone on the beach, quietly reflecting on a love that has passed.
It’s a little wistful, yet it leaves you with a warm feeling.
The fresh harmonies of The Wild Ones are wonderful, too! This piece was released in November 1966 as their debut single, and it became a classic loved by many, selling over a million copies.
The B-side featured a song called “Your Baby.” It also served as the theme song for the film “Omoide no Nagisa” and for the TV drama “Shitetsu Ensen 97 Bunsho.” Why not give it a listen on a summer day to cool off, or when you want to sink into cherished memories? It’s sure to bring you a moment of peace.