[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] Songs that get the crowd going. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (11–20)
Parting at 22Princess Kaguya
A delicately rendered farewell to a longtime lover, this is a classic song that almost everyone has hummed at least once.
Released by Kaguya-hime on their 1974 album “Sankaidate no Uta,” it is said to have been written in a single night.
In 1984, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Kinō, Kanabetsu de,” bringing it back into the spotlight.
Accompanied by a gentle melody, the lyrics look back on memories with a lover while gazing toward a new step in life—offering comfort to those who have overcome a turning point in their lives.
Tokyo CachitoFrank Nagai
It’s a classic of mood kayō that has continued to be loved as a Showa-era masterpiece.
Set against the backdrop of nights in Akasaka, the song portrays the bittersweetness of adult love with an urban sensibility.
Frank Nagai’s alluring low voice richly conveys the feelings of a man troubled by love.
Released in October 1960, the single featured “Arcade Blues” on the B-side.
As a leading presence in the mood kayō boom of the time, it was cherished by many.
It’s a song I’d recommend as a fun karaoke pick to sing with friends, along with fond memories.
IzakayaHiroshi Itsuki
Set in an izakaya, this song delicately portrays the subtle emotions of lonely men and women.
Yu Aku’s woven lyrics and Katsuo Ono’s soul-stirring melody blend beautifully, evoking a mature worldview steeped in the atmosphere of the Showa era.
The distinctive voices of Hiroshi Itsuki and Nana Kinomi gently envelop a scene where loneliness and warmth intertwine.
Released in October 1982, this work has continued to be loved as one of Hiroshi Itsuki’s signature songs.
A new duet version with Fuyumi Sakamoto was produced in October 2017.
With lyrics that touch on the nuances of life and a familiar, accessible melody, it’s a wonderful choice for everyone to enjoy singing at karaoke.
Lonely-for-Company TavernHiroshi Miyama
Hiroshi Miyama’s “Hitokoi Sakaba” has continued to resonate with many people’s hearts since its release as his debut single in June 2009.
The lyrics are sprinkled with episodes full of deep human warmth, creating a cinematic world.
In September 2010, its popularity took tangible shape when single sales impressively surpassed 100,000 copies, earning it a Gold Disc certification.
This work is truly one of Hiroshi Miyama’s signature songs—a classic beloved not only by people in their 70s but across a wide range of generations.
Traveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
He sings a melancholic song about lost love set in the northern country with Yujiro Ishihara’s distinctive low voice.
As it follows a man searching for his beloved while traveling through Hokkaido cities like Kushiro, Hakodate, and Otaru, it conveys his heartbreaking emotions.
It was also used as an insert song in the drama “Seibu Keisatsu” and was released in August 1987.
For Yujiro Ishihara, it became his first and only single to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts, topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart as well.
As you recall days gone by, try singing it gently and with feeling.
A Dangerous PairKenji Sawada
Kenji Sawada’s sultry vocals beautifully capture both the heat of passion and the ache of parting.
Released in April 1973, this song by Sawada—affectionately known as “Julie”—became his first No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and was a massive hit, selling 651,000 copies.
It also achieved the remarkable feat of winning the top prize at both the Japan Record Awards and the Japan Kayō Awards.
Paired with Sawada’s captivating voice, it’s a track that resonates deeply with listeners.
Why not hum along as you look back on memories with someone special?
Recommended for people in their 70s: Uplifting songs. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (21–30)
A street corner where stars fallToshi Itō and Happy & Blue
Set to a bossa nova rhythm, this gentle song captures a quiet night shared by lovers.
Under a star-filled urban sky, it portrays the couple’s warm moments with delicate words.
Though simple, the melody is deeply moving, and the fresh vocals that highlight the choral parts leave a strong impression.
Released in 1977, the piece garnered high acclaim, competing in the 6th Tokyo Music Festival’s domestic contest and winning both the Vocal Performance Award and the Special Excellence Award at the inaugural Osaka Popular Music Festival.
As a mood kayō that showcases choral singing, it’s recommended for older listeners who wish to spend a relaxed time through song.
With the group’s harmonies, it’s a track that lets you sink into memories of your younger days.