[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get everyone excited. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke.
A collection of classic Showa-era songs that are now loved across generations.
This time, we’re introducing especially lively tracks recommended for people in their 70s.
Focusing on hits from the 1960s to the 1980s, we’ve gathered songs that are popular at karaoke and tunes you’ll find yourself humming along to.
Singing can help relieve stress, and enjoying these songs together with others will make their appeal shine even more.
It’s also nice to savor them on your own while listening closely to the lyrics.
Please enjoy these wonderful, uplifting songs as you look back on memories from those days.
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[Recommended for people in their 70s] Crowd-pleasing songs. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (91–100)
Crossing Amagi PassSayuri Ishikawa
Sayuri Ishikawa’s “Amagi-goe,” a song by a leading performer on the front lines, has been a beloved classic ever since its 1986 release.
Ishikawa’s powerful yet somehow fragile voice perfectly embodies the lyrical world that weaves together passion and melancholy.
Set at Joren Falls in Izu, this piece poignantly portrays a forbidden love, making it a memorable song even for those in their seventies.
It’s also a karaoke staple and perfect for getting everyone excited!
12th graderKazuo Funaki
Kazuo Funaki’s debut single “High School Senior” has etched itself into the hearts of many listeners as an unforgettable memory of youth since its 1963 release.
The lyrics vividly capture the poignant feelings leading up to graduation, and Funaki’s refreshing vocals are inspiring.
The rumba rhythm creates a cheerful atmosphere, making it perfect for livening up karaoke sessions! For those in their 70s, it’s a song that will make you want to sing with energy while reminiscing about your younger days.
Tokyo lights, foreverJiro Niikawa
Jiro Shinkawa’s classic “Tokyo no Hi yo Itsumademo” carries the lingering fragrance of the Showa era into the present.
Released in 1964, the song is like a mirror reflecting its time.
Toshiwo Saeki’s composition and Tetsuro Fujima’s lyrics blend beautifully, capturing listeners’ hearts.
Shinkawa’s moving vocals surely hold a special meaning—along with many memories—for those in their seventies.
It’s also a karaoke favorite, offering a fresh thrill no matter how many times you sing it.
Take your time, savor the moment, and enjoy this song while reminiscing about the Tokyo of days gone by.
Smiling BackCandies
This is a song with a nostalgic, dramatic atmosphere that warmly wraps around your heart.
Released in February 1978, the final single by Candies sparked a huge response, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
With its bright, upbeat melody and lyrics that resonate deeply, the song is perfect for humming along to and for sharing fond memories.
We hope it helps everyone spend a delightful time together, accompanied by feelings of nostalgia.
TokyoTakajin Yashiki
Released in March 1993, this mood-kayō song fuses tearful enka with sophisticated urban pop.
Through Kansai-dialect lyrics, it movingly portrays a romance and breakup with a man she met in Tokyo, along with her complex feelings toward the city.
Takajin Yashiki was an artist who was active mainly in the Kansai region, also serving as a host of the popular program “Sei! Young.” This piece became a hit as requests on cable radio surged, ultimately selling a total of 600,000 copies.
In live performances, he would sometimes change the place name in the chorus to match the concert location, valuing a sense of unity with the audience.
When singing it at karaoke, it’s recommended to sing at an easy, relaxed pace while thinking of your hometown and the special people you’ve met.
Until we meet againKiyohiko Ozaki
Kiyohiko Ozaki’s classic “Mata Au Hi Made” colored the energetic Showa era.
Even decades after its 1971 release, it remains irresistibly captivating.
The lyrics by Yuu Aku engrave the heartrending emotions of two people who choose to part, resonating deeply with listeners.
While it evokes the sentiment of 1971 (Showa 46), it also possesses a timeless universality that speaks to the present.
It’s a karaoke favorite and a highly recommended song passed down across generations—not only beloved by those in their 70s, but by many age groups.
Kawachi Ondo
Kawachi Ondo, one of the folk songs best known from Bon Odori, is said to have formed through a blend and arrangement of indigenous ondo and folk tunes that were sung in the area corresponding to the southeastern part of present-day Osaka Prefecture.
Because it came to be sung primarily as a Bon dance song, it has deep ties to Buddhism and also carries the character of a requiem.
Although Kawachi Ondo was born in a single locality, the 1961 record Teppō-bushi Kawachi Ondo became a million-seller, spreading its name not only throughout Japan but overseas as well.
For older listeners, just hearing the sound might be enough to set their hands moving involuntarily.