Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing for men in their 70s: Enka and nostalgic Showa-era pop
In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive list of karaoke songs perfect for men in their 70s.
Focusing on tracks from the 1960s to the 1980s that they likely listened to in their youth, we’ve gathered many classic enka and Showa-era pop songs.
If you’re in your 70s, you’ll probably know every song here—and each one may bring back a variety of memories.
We hope this article helps you choose songs for your next karaoke session.
Reminisce about the old days and have a great time singing with friends of the same generation!
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[For Men in Their 70s] Karaoke Songs You’ll Want to Sing: Enka and Nostalgic Showa-Era Kayōkyoku (71–80)
You shouldn’t, but you do.Toshi Itō and Happy & Blue
A classic that sings of the bittersweet love of the Showa era.
Released in June 1979, it is a signature song by Toshii Ito and Happy & Blue.
It became a long-selling hit through 1980 and won the Wired Music Award at the 12th Japan Cable Radio Awards.
On TBS’s “The Best Ten,” it stayed in the Top 10 for 11 consecutive weeks.
The lyrics, which depict the pain of heartbreak and feelings of self-denial, resonated with many listeners.
When singing it at karaoke, let yourself flow with the relaxed tempo and pour your innermost feelings into your performance.
A Man's LifeSaburō Kitajima
A heartfelt, powerful song that reexamines the joys and sorrows of life and celebrates living with sincerity.
It carefully weaves together a half-life spent overcoming hardships and trials while valuing duty and truth.
Released by Saburo Kitajima in January 2011, this work conveys the sentiments of his more than 50-year career in show business with a mature vocal performance that deeply resonates with listeners.
While honoring the traditional flavor of enka, the song features contemporary arrangements that give it a profoundly moving quality that sinks into the heart.
It is a gem of a masterpiece to listen to when you stand at a crossroads in life or want to savor your gratitude toward someone important.
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.
Song of Seeing Spring OffGoro Noguchi
This is a famed song by Goro Noguchi that gently expresses delicate emotions in a springtime love story.
With an elegant voice, it tenderly embraces the bittersweet feelings of young people parting as the warm spring weather arrives.
Its beautiful melody and lyrical words resonate deeply in our hearts.
Released in December 1978, the song carefully portrays a poignant love story.
It’s a piece you can sing together with older adults, sharing memories while reflecting on farewells and new encounters with those dear to you.
Our JourneyMasatoshi Nakamura
Masatoshi Nakamura’s signature work, steeped in nostalgic memories of sunlight filtering through the trees.
Kei Ogura spun a beautiful tale tracing dreams and adventures, layered with a clear, transparent singing voice.
Released in October 1975, this song was used as the theme for a drama of the same name and peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon chart.
It stayed on the charts for 45 weeks and achieved a brilliant 870,000 copies sold.
This piece feels as if the memories of youth are your own story.
Sing it leisurely at karaoke, and you’ll be immersed in a gemlike melody that resonates across time and in lyrics that gently illuminate life’s journey.
A perfect song for calm, companionable moments with friends.
SaraiYuzo Kayama
This is a heartwarming classic that brings back nostalgic memories.
It delicately portrays the feelings of people who leave their hometowns to chase their dreams, and was created by Yuzo Kayama and Shinji Tanimura in November 1992 as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “24-Hour Television.” Its title derives from a Persian word meaning a desert oasis or a staging post, and the soothing melody—like a spiritual homeland—leaves a lasting impression.
The piece was composed based on messages of love sent in by viewers from across the country, and even after more than 30 years, it remains deeply etched in many hearts.
It’s a recommended song for times when you want to quietly bask in memories or connect heart-to-heart with someone special.
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?