[Recommended for people in their 70s] Classic nostalgic hits: A collection of youth songs
If you’re in your 70s, there’s a good chance you have a deep attachment to songs from the 1960s and 70s.
The music you listened to in your youth stays in your heart, and once you hear it, you can’t help but hum along.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of youth songs we’d love people in their 70s to hear.
We’ve chosen a variety of tracks, mainly from the 60s and 70s, so take your time listening as you look back on memories from those days.
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Recommended for those in their 70s: A collection of nostalgic classics. Youth songs (71–80)
school daysPeggy Hayama
Set against the backdrop of a mission school filled with memories, this heartwarming classic by Peggy Hayama gently weaves a sweet page of youth.
Scenes of the beloved campus are beautifully depicted—the prayers in the chapel, the library with falling autumn leaves, and memories on the tennis courts.
Her tender, embracing voice and the melody that resonates in the heart create a perfect harmony.
Released by King Records in 1964 and performed on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1965, the song became a major hit, achieving million-seller status.
A monument bearing the song’s lyrics was erected in front of Aoyama Gakuin’s chapel, and it continues to be cherished by many to this day.
Hum a few lines when friends gather, and stories of joyful school days are sure to bloom.
Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Teng
Teresa Teng, the Asian diva who conveyed life’s deepest emotions through moving melodies.
This song tells of how meeting a beloved person dramatically changed her life, and of her resolve to devote herself completely.
Set to a gentle, warm major-key arrangement, her clear, translucent voice resonates in the heart.
Released as a single in February 1986 and included on the album “Toki no Nagare ni Mi o Makase,” it won the Grand Prix at the 19th Japan Cable Radio Awards that same year.
With its beautiful, easy-to-remember melody, it’s perfect for everyone to hum along to while sharing fond memories.
A Love Story in GinzaYujiro Ishihara · Junko Makimura
Released in 1961, this song portrays the glittering streets of Ginza alongside a poignant love story between a man and a woman.
The duet by Yujiro Ishihara and Junko Makimura beautifully captures the subtle differences in their emotions, with vocals that resonate deeply with listeners.
Featured as an insert song in the film “Kaze-o-Yobu Otoko: From Town to Town” and followed by a film of the same title the next year, it became a major hit.
As an emblem of Ginza, a monument to the song was erected in 1990.
Blending a man’s powerful feelings with a woman’s sultry sentiments, this emotionally rich piece is perfect for moments when you want to talk about love or look back on cherished memories.
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Snow CountryIkuzo Yoshi
A masterpiece that sings of hope shining through the bitter cold, its bittersweet sense of life’s melancholy resonates deeply.
Yoshikazu Ikuzō’s vocals, tinged with sorrow yet brimming with strength, seep into the depths of the heart.
Released in 1986, it won the Gold Prize at the Japan Record Awards.
That same year, it appeared on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen and topped the Oricon charts—a work cherished by many.
Masterfully intertwining northern landscapes with the stirrings of love, this song was also used in regional tourism promotions and winter campaigns.
For many, it remains a treasured song of memories.
Why not spend a quiet moment listening to its heartwarming voice?
Please give me wingsRed bird
A moving classic that sings of young people’s pure desire for freedom and the wish to live true to oneself.
The beautiful harmonies by Akai Tori are striking, and the blend of lyrics by Mito Yamagami and melody by Kunihiko Murai is superb.
Released in February 1971 as the B-side to “Takeda no Komoriuta,” it was also included on the album Takeda no Komoriuta released in July of the same year.
Since 1997, it has been used as a cheer song for Japan’s national soccer team and was also chosen as the theme song for the film Whisper of the Heart.
This song teaches the importance of holding onto dreams and hopes from childhood while continuing to move toward them.
It’s a recommended track for when you want to release pent-up feelings or take a new step forward.
A Midsummer IncidentMiki Hirayama
A bittersweet love story woven with a gentle, husky singing voice.
It’s a masterpiece that vividly captures the emotions of a man and woman traveling by car on a midsummer night.
Jun Hashimoto’s bold lyrics and Kyohei Tsutsumi’s funky sound are a perfect match, while Miki Hirayama’s vocal prowess further elevates the song’s appeal.
Released in May 1971, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon charts.
A remake in 1999 breathed new life into the track when it was used as the ending theme for the film Adrenaline Drive.
With its distinctly American groove and striking string arrangements, this song is perfect as BGM for driving scenes or for sinking into the bittersweet memories of summer.
brideNorihiko Hashida and Climax
Released in 1971, this work tells the story of a bride who boards a night train to begin a new life.
It sings of her union with the one she loves and the resolve that comes with it.
Carried by Norihiko Hashida’s rich vocals, the bride’s wedding dress packed into a small bag and a bouquet of wild chrysanthemums are portrayed symbolically, stirring both hope and apprehension for the life ahead.
Released on January 10, 1971, it created a major sensation, including an appearance at the 22nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.