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[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.

Recommended for those in their 70s: A collection of nostalgic classics. Youth songs compilation (141–150)

The Sweet LifeGoro Noguchi

This masterpiece, depicting a couple’s cohabitation and eventual parting, was created by the duo of Rofu Yamagami (lyricist) and Kyohei Tsutsumi (composer) and brought to life by the vocals of Goro Noguchi.

Upon its release in October 1974, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart for the first time and went on to sell nearly 500,000 copies.

The work also earned Kyohei Tsutsumi the Composer’s Award at the 16th Japan Record Awards.

Goro Noguchi’s soaring vocals and the rich string arrangements weave a dramatic soundscape that will resonate as perfect BGM for an evening drive.

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Beach of MemoriesThe Wild Ones

The Wild Ones are a Japanese band that helped lead the Group Sounds boom, and their signature song “Omoide no Nagisa” was released in 1966.

The song is filled with the bittersweetness of love and youth, depicting sweet yet poignant memories on a summer seaside, set against the pleasant resonance of a 12-string guitar.

The protagonist’s faint feelings of love and longing for lost time strike a chord with listeners, and its universal appeal is evident in the many cover versions by various artists.

For older listeners, it can naturally evoke memories of the past and allow them to reminisce about once-cherished romances.

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Memories of the Little FingerYukari Ito

Known as one of Yukari Ito’s signature songs, this piece beautifully captures the tender stirrings of youthful love through its delicate vocals and poignant lyrics.

Released in February 1967, it became a major hit, surpassing one million copies sold by the end of the year.

It earned the Vocal Performance Award at the Japan Record Awards that same year and was also performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Its lyrics, which delicately depict both the ache and warmth of love through memories engraved on a little finger, resonate deeply.

When you feel like looking back on precious memories with someone special, give it a listen—it will surely fill you with a gentle nostalgia and warm your heart.

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Love VacationThe Peanuts

Sung by The Peanuts, “Koi no Vacance” is a song released in 1963, characterized by its lively tempo and heartwarming melody.

The lyrics by Tokiko Iwatani vividly depict the sweet moments and romantic memories shared by lovers on vacation.

This track is especially recommended for older listeners who wish to relive the feeling of being in love, as well as for those who want to reflect on their bittersweet memories of the past.

The Peanuts’ vocals and the bright tone of the music recall the beauty of that era and bring a warm glow to the listener’s heart.

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In conclusion

We’ve put together a selection of youthful songs especially for people in their 70s.

Focusing mainly on tracks from the 1960s and 1970s—the era when today’s seventy-somethings likely spent their youth—we chose a variety of songs.

We’re sure many will sound familiar, and perhaps there was one that made you think, “This song brings those days flooding back.” Take this opportunity to listen again to the music of that time and reminisce about your wonderful younger days.