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

When you hear “spring songs recommended for people in their 70s,” what tunes come to mind?

These days, many spring songs are about cherry blossoms, but back in the 1970s and 1980s, spring-themed songs that portrayed a variety of emotions set against the season drew a lot of attention.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of spring songs that feel familiar to those in their 70s.

Listening to warm spring songs seems like a lovely way to spend a pleasant time.

Each song depicts different emotions and stories, so be sure to take your time listening while reading the lyrics.

Playlist

[For Seniors] Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 70s: A Collection of Nostalgic Spring Tunes
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1eastFlowersongThe Sumida River is a celebrated masterpiece representing the Meiji era.
2eastSpring has come.Monbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)A heartwarming Ministry of Education shoka depicting the arrival of spring
3eastSpring StreamMonbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)Along with the gentle murmur of calm waters, a rustic, tender…
4eastMoon over the Ruined CastleLyrics by Bansui Doi / Music by Rentarō TakiThe famous song that reflects on Japan’s beautiful spring dates back to the Meiji era…
5eastOn the Day of DepartureLyrics by Noboru Kojima / Music by Hiromi SakamotoGraduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
6eastkoinobori (carp streamers)Monbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)Koinobori, a song wishing for children's growth
7eastAh, Ueno StationHachirō IzawaTokyo Station Melody: Hope in Life and the Journey
8eastThe Highland Train GoesAtsurō OkamotoThe travel sentiment of a highland train, a song that resonates in the heart
9eastHas the plum blossomed?Hibari MisoraHibari Misora’s short songs capture the spirit of Japan.
10eastTokyo RhapsodyIchiro FujiyamaA classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.”
11eastParting at 22windThe Wind’s debut song, cherished as a timeless anthem of youth
12eastMarch of 365 StepsKiyoko SuizenjiA beloved song of encouragement in life for many years, co...
13eastA hill with a view of the harborAiko HiranoA timeless classic steeped in the melancholy of a port town, gently singing of a tender heart in love.
14eastSpring somewhereLyrics by Muneharu Momota / Music by Shin KusakawaThe charm and emotion of the spring classic “Soushunfu (Early Spring Ode)”
15eastA Letter Waiting for SpringTakuro YoshidaHeartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
16eastTemptation of the Spring BreezeKyoko KoizumiA 1983 hit by Kyoko Koizumi, elegantly portraying a young girl's faint love as she awaits the arrival of spring.
17easttea pickingMonbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)Japanese masterpieces that reflect the seasons and everyday life
18eastLadybug SambaCherishLet me introduce a lovely song that makes you feel the arrival of spring…
19eastera; age; time; periodMiyuki NakajimaMiyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
20eastCome, spring.Yumi MatsutoyaThis song, filled with nostalgia and hope, is an era...
21eastSpring Has ComeLilyA heartwarming song by Lily that sings of the arrival of spring
22easthometownsongSing about the scenery of my hometown and my feelings for my family
23eastWhat a nice bath.The DriftersA nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
24eastIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsKyu SakamotoA heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
25eastHappy HinamatsuriLyrics: Hachirō Satō / Music: Koyo Kawamura“Ureshii Hinamatsuri,” released in 1936, is a heartwarming Hinamatsuri classic beloved by all generations.
26eastAlbum of MemoriesLyrics by Toshi Masuko / Music by Tetsuma HondaThis track, which evokes a sense of spring approaching, is a kindergar...
27eastAizen BridgeMomoe YamaguchiThe feeling of not wanting to be bound by the institution of marriage...
28eastLike a flower, like a birdHiromi GoThe scene, beautifully depicting the arrival of spring, is exquisitely rendered...
29eastAlways keep your dreamsYukio Hashi / Sayuri Yoshinaga“Itsudemo Yume o” is a famous song by Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga that is used in various contexts.
30eastMy GiftOf courseA famous song by Kazumasa Oda that makes you feel the arrival of spring
31eastJourney of the HeartTulipA classic song that captures the bittersweet emotions of departure.
32eastPremonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~Saori MinamiSummary (20 characters): Featuring Saori Minami’s gentle vocals, it portrays mature romance and is a song loved across generations.
33eastLet’s get married.Takuro YoshidaTakuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic
34eastMy Pure LadyAmi OzakiA 1977 song by Ami Ozaki. A classic rendered in a springlike bossa nova style, gently portraying the tender feelings of first love.
35eastCotton MoodAnriRelive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
36eastFlower JourneyYumi MatsutoyaWith an innocent, girl-like, translucent singing voice, ...
37easttricolor violetJunko SakuradaSummary (20 characters): Junko Sakurada’s 1974 release. Gracefully depicts spring scenes and first love, reaching No. 10 on the Oricon chart.
38eastSleep on my chestPrincess KaguyaA 1973 hit that sings of love for a sweetheart with gentle melody and lyrics. It’s also well-loved as a commercial jingle.
39eastWhisper of Young LeavesMari AmachiA heartwarming song that depicts the arrival of spring as fresh green leaves begin to bud...
40eastFlowersong“Hana” is a school song by Rentarō Taki that evokes the warmth of spring...
41eastRed Sweet PeaSeiko MatsudaSeiko Matsuda’s signature song, which shines brilliantly in the history of kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) ...
42eastSakura (Solo)Naotaro Moriyama“Sakura” accompanies life’s milestones, farewells, and then etern…
43eastA rose has bloomed.Mike MakiThe classic song that sings about roses blooming in a heartwarming garden is 19…
44eastFarewell in MayYosui InoueIntroduce/In this article, we introduce Yosui Inoue’s classic songs that capture the refreshingly pleasant seasons.
45eastThis roadLyrics: Hakushu Kitahara / Music: Kosaku YamadaA masterpiece that expresses the beauty of the four seasons
46eastSong of MayLyrics translation: Zengo Aoyagi / Music: MozartMozart, perfectly suited for the refreshing season of fresh green.
47eastA Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai
A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai
A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude to a mother, along with cherished memories.
48eastThe last spring breakYumi MatsutoyaA beautiful ballad by Yumi Matsutoya from 1979. A masterpiece that richly portrays the milestone of spring and graduation with deep emotion.
49eastForget-me-not to youYoichi SugawaraBeloved for many years as a masterpiece of Japanese lyrical songs…
50eastAcross this wide fieldRyoko MoriyamaHealing masterpieces sung by Ryoko Moriyama, with her refreshing voice
51eastSpring NightOn a spring evening wrapped in silence, the koto’s pure tones...
52eastpoppy flowerAgnes ChanThe feelings of a girl who tells her fortune in love with poppy flowers
53eastSmiling BackCandiesA woman’s heartrending emo… as she faces parting from someone dear
54eastThe Apple SongMichiko NamikiA classic song that lit a beacon of hope in postwar Japan, Namiki…
55eastSong of SpringsongA heartwarming national song that sings of the arrival of spring
56eastA Hazy Moonlit NightsongSpring evening, canola flowers and the setting sun
57eastAzusa No. 2hunterScenes of urban love and parting in a classic spring song
58eastRingo OiwakeHibari MisoraScenes of Tsugaru, a classic song by Hibari Misora
59east12th graderKazuo FunakiA classic song about a youthful parting, and one of Kazuo Funaki’s signature hits.
60eastSong of Seeing Spring OffGoro NoguchiA heartrending rose that delicately portrays the moment spring fades away
61eastFlowers and Sunshine of a Spring Day
Flowers and Sunshine of a Spring Day
The youth and beauty of a loved one fade with time...
62eastdandelionHiromi Ohta
dandelionHiromi Ohta
Sing a bittersweet love that’s like a dandelion
63eastscarecrowMasashi SadaHometown of the Showa era, a masterpiece by Masashi Sada
64eastApple SongMichiko NamikiA classic from 1946 that pines for a beloved apple. It was the first big hit after the war and evokes nostalgic memories for older generations.
65eastSong of the Four SeasonsLyrics and music by: Toyohisa ArakiShowa-era classic: the beauty of the four seasons and love
66eastBlue MountainsIchiro FujiyamaA masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
67eastGraduationChiharu MatsuyamaChiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
68eastEarly Spring OdeLyrics by Kazumasa Yoshimaru / Music by Akira NakataAs a song that depicts the longing for the arrival of spring...
69eastO-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi SakamotoThe graceful cherry blossoms dance dreamily, evoking the ache of a heartbreaking lost love...
70easta red handkerchiefYujiro IshiharaSpring in the northern country, a wistful song resounding through the acacia trees
71eastLike a flower that blooms in the fieldDa CapoEven when blown by the wind or battered by the rain, in the midst of nature…
72eastMy heart is stop-motionTomoko KuwaeLike a stop-motion animation buoyed by a springtime romance...
73eastCotton HandkerchiefHiromi OhtaA bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories
74eastWords of FarewellKaientai“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
75eastA Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi
An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones
76eastThe Flower Girl of TokyoHaruo OkaA classic spring song that reflects postwar hope, like willow buds awakening.
77eastschool daysPeggy HayamaA timeless song that sings of youthful memories, resonating in the heart.
78eastLike the flow of a riverHibari MisoraA masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life
79eastSaraiYuzo KayamaA heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
80eastBeautiful SpringYuzo KayamaA light, lively rhythm and a refreshing feel that evoke the arrival of spring…
81eastThe arrival of springRumiko KoyanagiA heartwarming piece that conjures up a gentle spring landscape...
82eastMischief of the spring breezeMomoe YamaguchiThe four ... released by Momoe Yamaguchi in March 1974
83eastspring hazeHiromi IwasakiAgainst a backdrop of spring scenery, feeling uneasy about my relationship with my lover...
84eastSpring comes from the southKaientaiA heartfelt scene of spring, rich with nature, that you can almost picture before your eyes…
85eastMysterious Peach PieMariya TakeuchiA melody that’s easy on the ears and a catchy song…
86eastIt was spring, wasn’t it?Takuro YoshidaIt's a masterpiece beautifully depicting a spring landscape. Yoshida...
87eastHi-Hi-HiTeruhiko AoiThis song, set to a refreshing melody, welcomes the spring...
88eastspring thunderbutterbur sproutWith the arrival of spring, themed around the resounding sound of thunder…
89eastThe Splendor of the PrairieAgnes ChanAgnes Chan’s signature song “Hinageshi no…”
90eastLingering SnowdolphinThe classic song that symbolizes spring, “Nagori-yuki.” A faint, budding love…
91eastthe first strong spring windCandiesA refreshing, nostalgic tune about the budding love of spring...
92eastNorthern SpringMasao SenLyrics that evoke thoughts of spring in my northern hometown are impressively...
93eastPremonition of Spring — I’ve been mellow —Saori MinamiGently embrace the new shifts in your feelings that come with the arrival of spring…
94eastCape ErimoShinichi MoriOne of Shinichi Mori’s signature songs, with lyrics by Okamoto O...
95eastSpring in its gentle gloryMasamitsu TayamaThis work, titled “Spring Uraraka,” begins while it is still cold…
96eastEven though it’s springYoshie KashiwabaraA melody that evokes the bittersweetness and fragility of spring...