Songs I want men in their 70s to sing: a roundup of tracks I'd like to hear at karaoke
When you go to karaoke, do you ever feel hesitant to sing only the songs you personally want, but also find yourself unsure what else to choose? In times like that, why not try songs that the people around you would love to hear? In this article, we’re introducing a selection of songs we’d love men in their 70s to sing—all in one go.
We focused mainly on well-known tracks that many people are likely familiar with.
There are plenty of songs that are especially cool when sung by men in their 70s, so please use this as a reference!
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Songs I want men in their 70s to sing: A roundup of tracks I’d like to hear at karaoke (31–40)
MaybeSachiko Kobayashi & Katsuhiko Miki
The harmony woven by the two singers resonates deeply in the heart—this is the definitive enka masterpiece.
The acclaimed album “Moshikashite,” which revives a song originally released in 1984, is imbued with aching longing and a powerful wish.
It beautifully portrays a heart where affection for another and lingering anxieties are intermingled, and the stirring melody further elevates those feelings.
This work was also performed at the 35th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, capturing the hearts of many viewers.
It’s a gem that listeners of all ages—from seniors to entire families—can enjoy, and we’d be delighted if you chose it as a cherished song for your precious memories.
Aoba Castle Love SongMuneyuki Sato
A lyric song that poetically celebrates the beautiful scenery of Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture.
Known as the City of Trees, Sendai’s natural beauty and tender feelings of love are artfully interwoven into the lyrics, and Muneyuki Sato’s clear, transparent voice resonates deeply.
Released as his debut in May 1978, the song reached No.
3 on the Oricon charts and ranked 31st on the year-end chart, making it a popular hit.
It has become a representative song of Sendai, even being used as the departure melody at JR Senseki Line’s Sendai Station.
With its gentle melody and evocative lyrics, this piece is perfect for leisurely enjoyment while reminiscing.
It’s a wonderful song that can evoke fond memories and invite older listeners to hum along.
As long as the sun is in the skyAkira Nishikino
This song, distinguished by its bright and refreshing melody, is a signature work by Dan Nishikino that sings of eternal love and hope.
Released in 1971, it became a major hit, reaching No.
3 on the weekly Oricon charts, and was also performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Its central message—“Let’s keep looking forward and walking ahead”—offers wonderful encouragement that resonates particularly with older adults.
Filled with nostalgia, it’s also perfect for recreational activities that get people moving in an enjoyable way.
It’s a song that everyone can sing together to feel energized and share a truly delightful time.
The two are young.Dick Mine
This work gently depicts the radiant romance of the early Showa era.
Through call-and-response exchanges between a man and a woman that echo like a mountain yodel, it conveys the fresh feelings of young lovers.
It subtly portrays the couple’s relationship and the delicate nuances of their emotions, conjuring a refreshing scene and making for a superb song.
Released in 1935, it features a captivating, well-synchronized duet by Dick Mine and Reiko Hoshi.
Sing it together at karaoke, and nostalgic memories will naturally come flooding back.
With its soft atmosphere that brings calm, this heartwarming melody evokes blue skies and a gentle breeze, making it a lovely tune that can put a smile on anyone’s face.
Yokohama TwilightHiroshi Itsuki
Let me introduce a classic song perfectly suited to Yokohama Port Opening Day.
This elegant piece, which beautifully portrays the atmosphere and scenes of a port town, was released by Hiroshi Itsuki in March 1971.
The lyrics were written by Yoko Yamaguchi and the music composed by Masaaki Hirao.
With its distinctive rhythm and lyrics that string together evocative nouns, it resonates deeply with listeners.
The song tenderly tells a bittersweet love story set in a port town, garnered a huge response, and reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
It was also performed at Hiroshi Itsuki’s first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen and has become one of his signature songs.
It’s a great choice for karaoke recreation—easy to sing in a gentle tone—and is likely to spark conversations filled with Yokohama memories.
Songs I want men in their 70s to sing: A curated list of karaoke tracks (41–50)
YosakuSaburō Kitajima
This song celebrates the quiet life of a mountain village and the kindness of its people.
Its powerful melody and heartwarming story, which express Japan’s traditional values and an honest way of living, have moved many listeners.
Saburo Kitajima’s warmly human vocals leave an even deeper impression of that world.
Released in March 1978, the song has remained beloved across generations.
It’s a perfect piece for everyone to hum together during music time at care facilities or to liven up seasonal events.
Tokyo Olympic OndoHaruo Minami
As the name suggests, Tokyo Olympic Ondo was the theme song for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and in addition to Haruo Minami, it was performed by prominent singers such as Yukio Hashi, Michiya Mihashi, Kyu Sakamoto, and Saburo Kitajima.
It is said that the association with Haruo Minami became fixed because his version sold the most.
At the time, Minami said, “Japan worked hard and achieved such a remarkable recovery.
The Tokyo Olympics is an opportunity to show that to the world, and I poured my strong desire to make it a success into the song.” For seniors, it may be a track that brings back the feelings of that era.