[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] Nostalgic classics: A collection of youth songs (91–100)
The Drunkard Has ReturnedThe Folk Crusaders
With a high-pitched voice and humor-laden musical expression, a fantastical story unfolds that shuttles between heaven and earth.
While satirically conveying the dangers of drunk driving, its innovative musicality—woven with nods to the Beatles, the Heart Sutra, and even Beethoven—is captivating.
Released by The Folk Crusaders in December 1967, the song became the first million-seller in Oricon chart history and was even adapted into a Toei film.
Far from sounding like a track born to fill out an album, this masterpiece combines experimental sound with social consciousness, making it a recommended tune for those who want to savor life’s subtleties along with a good laugh.
The Days of Rainbows and SneakersTulip
It is a classic song that leaves a strong impression with its delicate portrayal of youthful love and transience.
The scene of two people embracing in rain-soaked sweatshirts and the tender sentiment of cherishing a pair of sneakers are depicted with gentle warmth.
The lyrics symbolically express the disconnect between a man and a woman, a sudden farewell, and the immaturity of not yet being able to become an adult, all imbued with the bittersweet ache of youth.
Released in 1979 by Tulip, the song drew attention on TV programs such as The Best Ten and Yoru no Hit Studio, gaining popularity as a piece in which folk and pop are beautifully harmonized.
Kazuo Zaitsu’s warm vocals and the beautiful melody will surely comfort those who wish to heal the pain of heartbreak or look back on their cherished memories.
One day, suddenlyToi et Moi
A gem of a love song woven by the crystal-clear unison of a man and a woman.
The graceful melody spun by Towa Tei et Moi delicately depicts, with subtle touches, the feelings of two young people shifting from friendship to love.
Paired with its quietly emotive tone, it becomes an outstanding piece suffused with urban lyricism.
Released in 1969, it reached No.
4 on the weekly Oricon chart and became a springboard for many of their signature songs.
Gently singing of emotions blooming from the depths of the heart, it’s a track I can recommend to anyone experiencing the first stirrings of love.
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.
Blue MountainsIchiro Fujiyama
Released in 1949 as a duet by Ichirō Fujiyama and Mitsue Nara, this celebrated song symbolizes Japan’s postwar recovery and hope.
The lyrics, written by Yaso Saijō, overlay the dreams and aspirations of young people onto images of beautiful mountains, while the music was composed by Ryōichi Hattori.
Accompanied by fresh, vibrant vocals, it conveys expectations for a new era, like flowers blooming after a harsh winter.
It was also used as the theme song for a film released the same year based on a work by Yōjirō Ishizaka, and in 1989 it was ranked No.
1 on NHK’s “200 Songs of the Shōwa Era that Remain in Our Hearts.” This piece is a song that, while evoking fond memories, allows older listeners to reminisce together about the topics of that time.
applauseNaomi Chiaki
Naomi Chiaki’s “Kassai” (Applause) was released in 1972 and won that year’s Japan Record Award.
On the surface, the song depicts a radiant figure on stage, but in reality it expresses profound sorrow and a sense of loss after losing a loved one.
Its appeal lies in Naomi Chiaki’s distinctive voice—at times passionate, at times gentle—that resonates deeply with listeners.
In particular, the interplay between the joy on stage and the grief in private life captivates the audience.
Through this song, older listeners may be reminded of the passions of their youth and the sorrow and lost love they have experienced in life.
Farewell in MayYosui Inoue
As we welcome this refreshing season, let me introduce a piece in which Yosui Inoue’s lyrical melodies resonate deeply.
The gentle tunes and lyrics interwoven with landscapes carry a crispness that feels like the air in May—perfect for the season of fresh green.
Delicately depicting the scenery as spring shifts into early summer, the tender vocals evoke nostalgic memories—wedding scenes, stars in the night sky, and more.
Released in March 1993, this song was included on the album “UNDER THE SUN,” which came out the same year.
It was also used in a Kirin Beer commercial, making it a memorable track for many.
Why not savor the calm flow of time and share stories sparked by music together with older adults? It’s a lovely song that promises a heartwarming moment.