[For Seniors] Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 70s: A Collection of Nostalgic Spring Tunes

Flower JourneyYumi Matsutoya

Flower Journey 2021 Yumi Matsutoya

With a clear, innocent, girl-like voice, this masterpiece paints the scene of a sudden glimpse of cherry blossoms swirling in an unfamiliar town.

Based on her experience along the Asano River in Kanazawa, Yumi Matsutoya gently expresses a bittersweet yet beautiful spring landscape.

Set to a waltz-like melody in 3/4 time, it exquisitely captures the fleeting nature of falling petals and the wistful feeling of a spring journey.

The song was included on the album “COBALT HOUR” and later used as the B-side to “Ano Hi ni Kaeritai.” It was also featured in the TBS drama “Rouge no Dengon,” becoming a track that has stayed in many listeners’ hearts.

It is a warm piece that brings back memories of springs spent in special places, and one you’ll want to hear by the window while soaking in the gentle spring sunlight.

tricolor violetJunko Sakurada

KENWOOD KX-1100G Three-Colored Violet Junko Sakurada

Let me introduce a song by Junko Sakurada that beautifully captures springtime scenes with her gentle, translucent voice.

Released in February 1974, it features a strikingly pure, idol-like melody.

Through the motif of tricolor violets, it quietly tells of a first love and cherished memories.

The lyrics gracefully express the delicacy and fragility of budding feelings, resonating deeply with listeners.

The song reached No.

10 on the Oricon charts and was widely loved by young people at the time.

It was frequently featured on radio and TV music shows, and for many, it has become a memorable anthem of their youth.

I hope you can spend a heartwarming moment, listening to that nostalgic voice as you bask in the cheerful warmth of spring.

Sleep on my chestPrincess Kaguya

Kaguyahime – Sleep on My Chest (Official Audio)

This gem of a classic sings of deep love for a partner through a melody full of kindness and heartwarming lyrics.

The words, brimming with compassion and warmth, convey the importance of supporting one another.

The gentle lead vocals are layered with the beautiful timbres of cello and violin, creating a soothing piece.

Released as a single in July 1973, it peaked at No.

72 on the Oricon charts and sold approximately 250,000 copies.

It also became well-loved as the theme song for Usuki Pharmaceutical’s “Goto-san Cold Medicine” commercial, earning affection across generations.

Resonating with the feeling of caring for someone dear, this is a track you’ll want to hear in the pleasant breezes of spring.

As you listen to the tender vocals, why not let yourself drift into fond memories?

Whisper of Young LeavesMari Amachi

Mari Amachi ☆ Whisper of Young Leaves

A heartwarming song that depicts the arrival of spring as fresh greenery sprouts.

Koichi Morita’s melody intertwines with Michio Yamagami’s poetic lyrics to gently portray springtime scenes and budding romance.

Mari Amachi’s refreshing, crystalline voice resonates like dewy young leaves.

Released as a single in March 1973, the song became a major hit, topping the Oricon weekly chart for five consecutive weeks.

It was also used as the theme song for the film “What Is Love?” released the same March.

It’s a tune you’ll want to hum along with fond memories of spring.

It’s also recommended for seniors to sing together, clapping in time as they share stories of springs past.

Flowersong

Hana (Flower) — Rentarō Taki (children’s song/school song)

Hana is a song by Rentarō Taki that delicately depicts the warm scenery of spring.

The lyrics, inspired by literature such as Su Shi’s poem Spring Night and The Tale of Genji, are filled with reflections on the fleeting, once-in-a-lifetime beauty found in nature and the emotions it evokes.

Through words that question the irreplaceability of these scenes, the composer’s deep sensibility shines through.

First published in 1900 as part of the song collection Four Seasons, it has long remained beloved.

It’s a perfect piece for springtime cherry-blossom viewing or whenever you wish to feel the changing of the seasons.

Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda

Seiko Matsuda “Red Sweet Pea” (from Seikoland: Budokan Live ’83)

One of Seiko Matsuda’s signature songs, shining brilliantly in the history of Japanese pop.

Her sweet, translucent voice refreshingly captures the budding feelings of love that come with the arrival of spring.

Released in 1982 as her eighth single, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

With lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Yumi Matsutoya, it is a gem of a song.

Set to a gentle, soothing melody, it delicately portrays the joy and anxiety of a girl in love.

A song that quietly keeps you company on a spring drive or during special moments with someone dear.

An eternal classic that evokes the youthful days of the Showa era.

Sakura (Solo)Naotaro Moriyama

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

“Sakura” is a classic song that entrusts cherry blossoms with life’s milestones, farewells, and bonds that never change.

Even as the seasons shift, it is cherished as a song that preserves promises in the heart and cheers on those embarking on new journeys.

Sung with heartfelt emotion by Naotaro Moriyama, the track was released in March 2003 and became a massive hit after being chosen as the theme for the TV program “Sekai Ururun Taizai-ki.

” Though a hit from the Heisei era, it’s likely familiar even to people in their 70s.

Whether you’re facing a life milestone with the coming of spring or experiencing a farewell with someone important, why not turn to this song? It will surely give you the courage to take a new step forward.