[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: Uplifting songs. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (111–120)
Okay, that's it.Hitoshi Ueki
Set to a lively rhythm, the lyrics deftly portray the ironies and missteps of life.
Released in July 1962, the song was included as the B-side to “The Irresponsible One,” the theme song for the film The Irresponsible Era of Japan from the same year.
It’s a track brimming with the charm of Hitoshi Ueki, a trailblazer who fused comedy and music.
Why not try singing it the next time you enjoy karaoke with friends? It’s sure to bring back fond memories and create a fun time for everyone.
Recommended for people in their 70s: Uplifting songs. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (121–130)
Passionate loveHideki Saijo
This song, which portrays the turmoil of passionate love, is known as one of Hideki Saijo’s signature works.
It expresses an intense longing for the other person and the anguish that comes with it, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in May 1974, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart and sold over 580,000 copies in total.
It was also used as an insert song in the film “Love and Truth” (Ai to Makoto), and in later years it was covered by various artists.
With its energetic, passionate style, it’s sure to liven up any karaoke session—a song everyone can enjoy singing together, filled with fond nostalgia.
The Splendor of the PrairieAgnes Chan
Amidst nature’s rich scenery, a name echoes and the wind’s sound brings tears.
While listening to the babbling of a brook, this moving song by Agnes Chan celebrates moments spent in a meadow scented with lotus blossoms.
As wild strawberries are picked, pure thoughts of a dearly loved one far away blend beautifully with her clear, translucent voice.
Released in 1973, the song became a major hit with sales exceeding one million copies, and it was chosen as the entrance march for the spring National High School Baseball Invitational in 1974.
As a springtime song that evokes the beauty of nature and the season of new journeys, it’s a perfect nostalgic tune to hum together with older listeners.
Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Capo
A timeless song with a simple, gentle warmth brings a refreshing breath of spring that makes you want to hum along.
In words anyone can understand, it conveys the importance of living naturally, like flowers blooming in the fields.
Da Capo released this heart-touching piece in July 1983.
Beloved as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Naked General’s Travelogue,” its lyrics inspired many by giving courage to face life’s challenges.
Since 1992, the song has also been included in elementary school music textbooks, and it continues to be sung across generations.
Please enjoy this piece—one that evokes fond memories and the calm arrival of spring—together with older adults.
Happy HinamatsuriLyrics: Hachirō Satō / Music: Koyo Kawamura
There’s a heartwarming song that enhances the festive mood of Hinamatsuri.
“Ureshii Hinamatsuri” is beloved by a wide range of generations, from children to older adults.
Created by Hachiro Sato and Koyo Kawamura, it has been sung for many years since its release in 1936.
Its charm lies in lyrics that gently depict the scenes and joy of the Doll Festival, paired with a bright and lively melody.
It’s also a song you often hear on TV and radio every March.
How about humming it together with older family members at Hinamatsuri events or during family gatherings? It will surely bring back fond memories.
March of 365 StepsKiyoko Suizenji
This song has long been loved as an anthem of encouragement in life, carrying the message that taking one step at a time is important.
Since its release in November 1968, it has continued to resonate with many people.
Born during Japan’s period of rapid economic growth, the song is characterized by its cheerful melody and positive lyrics.
It has been used in films, TV commercials, anime, and many other contexts, and has been cherished by people of all ages.
How about humming along with older adults while being enveloped by Ms.
Suizenji’s warm singing voice? It will surely bring back fond memories and give you a boost of energy.
Like the flow of a riverHibari Misora
Let me introduce a masterpiece that represents the world of Japanese popular ballads.
This song is captivating for its metaphor that likens life to the flow of a river.
It sings, over a beautiful melody, of calmly accepting the many events that life brings.
Another hallmark is that many of the lyrics resonate with older adults in their daily lives.
Released in January 1989, it became a major hit.
It is also known as the final work of Hibari Misora and has come to symbolize her life.
It’s a perfect song to sing together with seniors and to share nostalgic memories.