Recommended love songs for men in their 70s: A collection of nostalgic love songs

Private railway line areaGoro Noguchi

Shitetsu Ensen

Beginning with the scene of waiting at a ticket gate for a lover, this classic song traces shifting emotions along with the changing seasons, rendered with gentle yet powerful vocals by Goro Noguchi.

Weaving the protagonist’s deeply etched memories together with a beautiful melody, the piece vividly captures the bittersweetness of love that anyone living in the city may have experienced.

Released as a single in January 1975, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon chart and garnered numerous honors, including the Grand Prix at the 8th Japan Cable Radio Awards.

It’s a song to listen to slowly and quietly, as you reflect on precious moments with someone you love.

You are my very lifeHiroshi Mizuhara

Kimi Koso Wa Ga Inochi

Hiroshi Mizuhara’s signature song, “Kimi Koso Waga Inochi” (“You Are My Life”).

Released in 1967, this track became a major hit.

It was a powerful comeback piece for Mizuhara, who had stepped away from the spotlight for a time, and it tells a dramatic, emotionally rich story that mirrors the ups and downs of his own life.

As he reexamines a love he thought was lost, he comes to realize that this love is the very reason he lives.

Accompanied by a moving melody that stirs the listener’s heart, Mizuhara’s sweet, low voice shines with both poignancy and strength.

It’s also a song you can enjoy as an anthem that gives you a gentle push forward.

Osaka RhapsodyChisato and Mari Umihara

Osaka Rhapsody

“Osaka Rhapsody” is a song released in 1976 by the manzai duo Unabara Senri & Mari.

Senri Unabara is now widely active as the entertainer Emiko Uenuma, but at the time she performed as a comedy duo with her real older sister and was also involved in music.

The song delicately depicts the subtleties of lovers’ hearts and emotions against the backdrop of the city of Osaka.

Especially for those with ties to Osaka, it may be nice to let the scenes evoke memories of days spent in the city as you listen.

Melancholy TrainMichiya Mihashi

Melancholy Train by Michiya Mihashi

A gem of a classic, woven from a universally memorable melody and a line steeped in nostalgia.

Michiya Mihashi’s expansive vocals—honed through his background in folk songs—richly convey the poignant sorrow of parting from a loved one.

With its universal themes that touch on the subtleties of life and lyrics that resonate deeply, the song invites empathy from many.

Since its 1956 release, it has been a massive hit, selling over 2.

5 million copies, and was even adapted into a film the following year.

It is also a memorable piece that marked his first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

This work is perfect for enjoying together while sharing a sense of connection.

We hope you’ll hum or clap along as you bask in nostalgic memories.

In the Middle of a DreamTakao Kisugi

Yumeno Tochu

A masterpiece that portrays a bittersweet love story of a man and a woman living in the city, themed around parting and reunion.

Released by Takao Kisugi in 1981, the song delicately captures the emotions that intersect amid the hustle and bustle of urban life.

With poetic lyrics by his sister, Etsuko Kisugi, and a nostalgic, urbane melody, the piece achieves a beautiful harmony that resonates deeply with the heart.

The work was released as a single in November 1981 and included on the album “Yume no Tochū,” which came out in December of the same year.

Later, Hiroko Yakushimaru sang it as the theme song for the film “Sailor Suit and Machine Gun,” leading it to become a major hit.

The album “Yume no Tochū” ranked high on the Oricon charts and achieved the impressive result of 11th in annual sales for 1982.

It is a song that gently accompanies those who have experienced a breakup with a lover or who struggle with love amid the clamor of the city.

A Place in the SunShogo Hamada

A Place in the Sun

A heart-stirring ballad that portrays an illicit love affair.

Included on the album “Before the Generation of Love,” Shogo Hamada’s work gently embraces the aching feelings that slumber deep within the heart.

Since its release in March 1981, it has continued to profoundly move countless listeners.

While depicting a love in the form of an extramarital relationship, it conveys, throughout, the loneliness of hiding from prying eyes and the inner conflict of not wanting to ruin the other person’s life, giving it a depth that goes beyond a simple love song.

It is a gem of a track that quietly stands by the hearts of adults who carry the weight of family, work, and life itself.

Heartbreak RestaurantKentaro Shimizu

Heartbreak Restaurant 1976 11/21 Kentaro Shimizu Debut Single

Set in a restaurant portrayed as a place to heal the pain of heartbreak, this story gently envelops a wistful heart.

Released in November 1976 as Kentaro Shimizu’s debut, the song struck a chord with many through its light, catchy melody and deeply affecting lyrics.

Through the perspectives of heartbroken patrons who gather at the restaurant and a protagonist who has yet to experience love, it depicts the universality of love’s joy and sorrow.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart in February 1977 and became a major hit with approximately 647,000 copies sold.

It also won numerous awards, including Best New Artist at the Japan Record Awards that same year.

A gem of a ballad to listen to when you want to soothe the pain of heartbreak or be a source of comfort for someone else.