[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 people in their 70s: A collection of nostalgic classics. Youth songs (101–110)
Akira’s Zundoko SongAkira Kobayashi
A bright and cheerful love song that portrays youthful romance with a zundoko rhythm.
The lyrics vividly capture scenes of young love, perfectly matched with a lively cha-cha beat.
Released in June 1960, this piece was produced as an insert song for the film “The Harbor Wind Crossing the Sea,” starring Akira Kobayashi, and it impressively sold 300,000 copies.
While based on the prewar “Navy Ditty,” its arrangement is wonderfully infused with the buoyant spirit of the postwar era.
It’s sure to liven up any gathering, from banquets to drinking parties.
The melody, beloved across generations, and the irresistibly singable, playful lyrics will make tonight’s celebration all the more festive.
You are more beautiful than a rose.Akira Fuse
This is a single released in January 1979 that sings about the memories of a wonderful romance.
Woven by Akira Fuse’s clear, expansive vocals, the story vividly depicts the emotional moment of noticing how a cherished person has changed after meeting again for the first time in a while.
The chorus melody is striking, and the gentle, heartwarming tone of the song is truly appealing.
The track was featured in a Kanebo Cosmetics commercial and gained widespread popularity.
It is a classic performed four times on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, first showcased at the 30th Kouhaku.
In 2012, it was also used in a Lotte Fit’s gum commercial.
How about spending some time slowly immersing yourself in the music while flipping through a photo album of memories? It’s a heartwarming song that brings forth a tender feeling of thinking about someone special—highly recommended.
Examinee BluesTomoya Takaishi
A masterful folk song that portrays the agony and inner conflict of exam-takers with humor and irony.
Goro Nakagawa, then a third-year high school student, wrote the lyrics during a remedial class, and Tomoya Takaishi completed the piece by setting them to a lively, country-style melody.
Vividly depicting a day in the life of a student preparing for entrance exams, the song sharply expresses the emptiness of a life consumed by studying.
Released in February 1968, it became a hit with total sales of 900,000 copies.
It still resonates today and is often sung at parties and gatherings with friends.
It can be considered a valuable work that allows people across generations to look back on the exam wars that symbolized Japan’s rapid economic growth era in the Showa period.
Sleep on my chestPrincess Kaguya
This gem of a classic sings of deep love for a partner through a melody full of kindness and heartwarming lyrics.
The words, brimming with compassion and warmth, convey the importance of supporting one another.
The gentle lead vocals are layered with the beautiful timbres of cello and violin, creating a soothing piece.
Released as a single in July 1973, it peaked at No.
72 on the Oricon charts and sold approximately 250,000 copies.
It also became well-loved as the theme song for Usuki Pharmaceutical’s “Goto-san Cold Medicine” commercial, earning affection across generations.
Resonating with the feeling of caring for someone dear, this is a track you’ll want to hear in the pleasant breezes of spring.
As you listen to the tender vocals, why not let yourself drift into fond memories?
The Camellia Sasanqua InnEisaku Okawa
Allow me to introduce a masterpiece of enka that portrays a bittersweet love kept secret in the heart.
EISAKU OKAWA’s single, released in August 1982, is a moving work that overlays his feelings onto the camellia blooming in winter.
The lyrics by Osamu Yoshioka and the melody by Shosuke Ichikawa blend beautifully, delicately expressing the emotions of a man swayed by an unattainable love.
Four months after its release, the song entered the Oricon Top 10 for the first time and became one of Okawa’s signature pieces.
It sold a total of 1.
8 million copies and won the Long Seller Award at the 25th Japan Record Awards in 1983, also marking his first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Its evocative imagery that overlaps with Japan’s beautiful winter scenery, and a voice that holds both ache and warmth, make it a perfect choice for karaoke duets or for humming along while sharing fond memories.
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TouchHiromi Iwasaki
An anime theme song that captures the bittersweetness of youth was released in March 1985.
It’s a wonderful track featuring Yoshimi Iwasaki’s clear, transparent vocals and a melody that resonates deeply.
The lyrics convey the feelings of a girl in love with her childhood friend, leaving a lasting impression with its sweet, heartrending portrayal of adolescence.
The song drew major attention as the opening theme for the anime Touch and reached No.
12 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It has also become widely used as a cheer song for high school baseball, a staple performed in the stands.
With a melody everyone can hum along to, it’s a perfect choice for karaoke with friends.
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.