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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
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1eastSake, Tears, Men, and WomenEigo KawashimaWhile creating it as we watched the ways men and women lived in the Showa era…
2eastWine Red HeartSafe zoneIt became a huge hit upon its release in 1983 and...
3eastLove Song AnthologyTakao HoriuchiMy thoughts poured out for the lover who suddenly vanished…
4eastTSUNAMISouthern All StarsFeaturing a nostalgic melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart…
5eastBus StopKoji TairaReleased in September 1972, it topped the Oricon charts...
6eastBoyhoodYosui InoueA Heisei-era hit that will surely be sung for generations to come…
7eastIn the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthChiharu MatsuyamaKnown as a folk classic, this work features expansive...
8eastParting at 22windKaze’s debut song is a masterpiece that depicts the romance between a man and a woman…
9eastNambu Cicada ChorusKohei FukudaA heartwarming song that evokes the landscapes of Iwate Prefecture. Fuku…
10eastUntil we meet againKiyohiko OzakiThe signature song of Kiyohiko Ozaki, famed as a farewell tune…
11eastAs time goes byKenji SawadaOne of Kenji Sawada, known as Julie,’s signature songs is…
12eastLost in MemoriesCho Yong-pilCho Yong-pil, a singer who represents Asia...
13eastPlease understand.Akira InabaA debut song that became a massive hit, touching the heart…
14eastRainy MidosujiOuyang FeifeiSpeaking of Feifei Ouyang’s signature works, it’s set in Osaka…
15eastLove You, TokyoAkira Kurosawa & Los PrimosAgainst the backdrop of Tokyo’s nightscape, the bittersweet pain of heartbreak and the beginning of a new…
16eastFreeze my heartIwao TakayamaA masterpiece that weaves a heartrending love story. Released in 1992, it...
17eastJourney of the HeartTulip“A Journey of the Heart” is about harboring deep affection while, for the future…
18eastCity LightsMasaaki SakaiConveying the protagonist’s loneliness-racked emotions through the city’s...
19eastDream PlayTomio UmezawaUmezawa Tomio’s 1982 debut sing…
20eastSubaruShinji TanimuraIt can also be taken as an anthem of support for those who pursue their dreams…
21eastfestivalSaburō KitajimaPowerfully singing of the scenes and emotions of traditional Japanese festivals…
22eastLook 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.
23eastmy dadPrincess KaguyaA heartwarming portrayal of a father within the family…
24easthomeYusaku KiyamaHiroshi Kiyama, who gently wove a father’s tender love into song…
25eastWords of FarewellKaientaiA masterful song that sings life lessons based on Tetsuya Takeda’s heartbreak experience. Theme song of Kinpachi-sensei.
26eastSanguisorba officinalis (Great burnet)Masato SugimotoA heartwarming song filled with Masato Sugimoto’s love for his late mother. Released in 2007, it also earned a spot at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
27eastWinter LightningAliceA signature 1977 release by Alice. A classic that fuses folk and rock, it reached No. 2 on the Oricon chart.
28eastBeach of MemoriesThe Wild OnesSummary (20 characters): A GS signature song depicting the refreshing tone of a 12-string guitar and memories by the seaside.
29eastIt was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Hiroshi Uchiyamada and the Cool FiveAs a milestone of mood kayō (Japanese mood music), it has captured the hearts of many people…
30eastI love youYutaka OzakiA poignant love song by Yutaka Ozaki. It’s a piano ballad about a forbidden love, and many artists have covered it.
31eastAmerica BridgeYutaka YamakawaSet against the Ebisu Minami Bridge in Tokyo, amidst the hustle and bustle of the city...
32eastloveChiharu 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.
33eastKiyoshi’s Soran BushiKiyoshi HikawaArrangement of a Hokkaido folk song, a famous hit by Kiyoshi Hikawa
34eastThe City of Love, SapporoYujiro IshiharaA signature song by Yujiro Ishihara set against the Sapporo Clock Tower. Released in 1972, it sold 650,000 copies and helped promote the appeal of the Sapporo Olympics.
35eastBecoming a Thousand WindsMasafumi AkikawaAkikawa Masafumi’s ballad, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
36eastMaybeSachiko Kobayashi & Katsuhiko MikiSummary (20 characters): A classic album reviving 1984 enka for today. It carries bittersweet love and strong longing.
37eastAoba Castle Love SongMuneyuki SatoA masterpiece by Muneyuki Sato, a famous song that colors Sendai
38eastAs long as the sun is in the skyAkira NishikinoAn iconic song of hope that looks forward and moves ahead, with bright lyrics that lift your spirits.
39eastThe two are young.Dick MineA classic 1935 hit depicting romance in early Showa Japan. A heartwarming duet between a man and a woman that captures the innocence of young lovers.
40eastYokohama TwilightHiroshi ItsukiThe famous song by Hiroshi Itsuki that depicts Yokohama
41eastYosakuSaburō KitajimaA moving song that sings of rural landscapes and the warmth of its people
42eastTokyo Olympic OndoHaruo MinamiThe Tokyo Olympic Ondo is a symbol of the Games.
43eastMy GiftOf courseA famous song by Kazumasa Oda that makes you feel the arrival of spring
44eastNorthern fishing groundsSaburō KitajimaA masterpiece that portrays the pride and way of life of northern fishermen.
45eastLet’s get married.Takuro YoshidaTakuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic
46eastAkira’s Zundoko SongAkira KobayashiA scene of young love, a youth song with a thumping 'zundoko' rhythm
47eastYou are more beautiful than a rose.Akira FuseSummary (20 characters): Akira Fuse’s 1979 single. A classic that gently sings of the emotions of a nostalgic encounter.
48eastCape ErimoShinichi MoriShinichi Mori’s masterpiece, whose depiction of springtime in the northern provinces resonates deeply in the heart...
49eastspring’s dry windShigeru IzumiyaSummary (20 characters): Shigeru Izumiya’s “Light and Shadow” is a folk song depicting conflict with society and a classic covered by many artists.
50eastMarilyn Monroe No ReturnAkiyuki NosakaA moving masterpiece that quietly speaks of life's impermanence
51eastParting at 22Princess KaguyaA classic song that depicts a breakup with a lover and a fresh new start
52eastLonely-for-Company TavernHiroshi MikiSummary (20 characters): Hiroshi Miyama's debut song. An enka that richly portrays the sorrow of a broken heart. Certified Gold Disc.
53eastInto the DreamYosui InoueA classic 1973 song by Yosui Inoue. It served as the theme song for the film “After School,” and is notable for its imagery of searching and its warm, inviting music.
54eastForever with youYuzo KayamaYuzo Kayama’s love song, a masterpiece that resonates in the hearts of youth
55eastTraveler,Yuzo KayamaAn anthem cheering on travelers who look ahead while remembering their hometown. A masterpiece in which Yuzo Kayama’s clear, transparent voice deeply resonates with the heart.
56eastKanda RiverKosetsu Minami & KaguyahimeA classic song depicting the pure cohabitation life of young people
57eastOh, sake!Ikuzo YoshiIkuzo Yoshi’s masterpiece: an enka song that profoundly portrays life
58eastThe Camellia Sasanqua InnEisaku OkawaSummary (20 characters): A 1982 single by Eisaku Ōkawa. A masterpiece of enka that overlays feelings onto winter sasanqua flowers, expressing unrequited love.
59eastA 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.
60eastBrother ShipsIchiro TobaSummary (20 characters): A classic enka depicting the bond of fisherman brothers. Toba Ichiro’s deep, rugged vocals are compelling.
61eastTokyo 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.
62eastIzakayaHiroshi ItsukiA masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
63eastTraveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
Traveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land
64eastfreezing rainAkio KayamaA timeless classic whose poignant enka resonates with the heart
65eastAzusa No. 2hunterA heartwarming train song filled with longing for one’s hometown
66eastMelancholy TrainMichiya MihashiMitsuo Mihashi’s moving classic, a big hit
67eastWaltz of StarlightMasao SenMasao Sen’s poignant classic, a love song that resonates with the heart
68eastThe Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo OkaOkada Haruo's classic that uplifted postwar Japan
69eastOtomi-sanKasuga HachirōClassic songs that colored the Showa era: bittersweet love songs of men and women
70eastIt’s okayKiyoshi HikawaKiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
71eastHanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiKiyoshi HikawaA moving classic that captures the allure of enka
72east12th graderKazuo FunakiA song of youth, Kazuo Funaki’s famous piece, singing of memories
73eastAs long as the sun is in the skyAkira NishikinoAs a recommended song for a man in his 70s to sing...
74eastAh, Ueno StationHachirō IzawaTokyo Station Melody: Hope in Life and the Journey
75eastA Letter Waiting for SpringTakuro YoshidaHeartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
76eastTokyo RhapsodyIchiro FujiyamaA classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.”
77eastSong of Seeing Spring OffGoro NoguchiA classic that gently sings of springtime farewells, a melody that resonates with the heart
78eastbrideNorihiko Hashida and ClimaxA flower boarding the night train, setting off to be with the one they love…
79eastWhat a nice bath.The DriftersA nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
80eastSaraiYuzo KayamaA heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
81eastIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsKyu SakamotoA heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
82easta red handkerchiefYujiro IshiharaSpring in the northern country, a wistful song resounding through the acacia trees
83eastBlue MountainsIchiro FujiyamaA classic youth song that portrays postwar hope
84eastTokyoTakajin YashikiAn emotional song of love and farewell written in Kansai dialect
85eastGoodbye once moreKiyohiko OzakiKiyohiko Ozaki’s beautiful ballad of love and parting
86eastSexual Violet No. 1Masahiro Kuwana1970s rock sound, adult passion
87eastNorthern SpringMasao SenA classic song that portrays the spring scenery of the northern country and a longing for one’s hometown
88eastSnow CountryIkuzo YoshiIkuzo Yoshi’s signature song “Yukiguni” is set in a snow country...
89eastA solitary journey to MichinokuJoji YamamotoThe grand master of the enka world, Joji Yamamoto, in 1980…
90eastNorth TavernTakashi HosokawaKitazaka-ba (North Tavern) was relea…