Love songs that resonate with women in their 60s: gem-like romance tunes that revive memories of youth.

Message of RougeYumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya – Rouge no Dengon (Yumi Matsutoya Concert Tour The Universe Library 2016-2017)

Rouge no Dengon, a famous song by Yumi Arai released in 1975, is a work that embodies the cheerful vibe of 1970s Japanese pop music, maintaining a bright and gentle tone throughout.

The vocal range is typical of Japanese pop, with a lowest note of mid1 G and a highest note of hi C.

Since the hi C appears twice in the chorus, if you’re not comfortable with falsetto, it’s a good idea to lower the key with this section in mind.

It’s a big hit at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

One day, suddenlyToi et Moi

One day, suddenly

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.

Listening to OliviaAnri

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]

A melody that gently envelops the lingering ache of a bittersweet romance, paired with refined musicianship, resonates deeply in the heart.

The lyrics, which carefully depict a woman healing her delicate emotions after a breakup while listening to Olivia Newton-John’s songs, have struck a chord with many.

With Anri’s clear, translucent vocals giving the piece a sophisticated, urban feel, it was released in November 1978 and included on the album “Anri.” In 2008, it was also featured as an insert song in the Nippon TV drama “Saito-san,” cementing its status as a timeless classic loved across generations.

This warm ballad offers comfort to those trying to recover from the pain of heartbreak and to anyone who has experienced parting with someone dear.

A Doll's HouseMieko Hirota

A Doll's House

A quintessential love song that symbolizes the Showa era, this is Mieko Hirota’s signature track, released in July 1969.

While harboring deep affection for her partner, the song portrays a woman who has lost sight of herself.

The protagonist likens herself to a doll and expresses her resolve to overcome lost love and rediscover who she is.

It topped the Oricon chart for three consecutive weeks and earned the Vocal Performance Award at the 11th Japan Record Awards.

Her powerful yet delicate voice beautifully conveys the song’s melodic and lyrical world.

Many artists across genres, including Megumi Asaoka and Hideaki Tokunaga, have covered it.

It’s a song that resonates when facing a farewell with someone dear or taking a step into a new chapter of life.

I love you more than anyone.Toko Furuuchi

I love you more than anyone.

When someone treats you gently, your heart aches; when they’re cold, you feel like crying.

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This classic by Toko Furuuchi delicately portrays the feelings of everyone in love.

Capturing both the uncontrollable emotions toward a partner and the conflicts and contradictions that come with romance, the song was released in May 1996.

Used as an insert song for the drama “Watch Out for Us,” it was also included as a remixed version on the album “Hourglass.” Since then, it has been covered by numerous artists, including Sowelu, Hideaki Tokunaga, and JUJU.

If you’ve ever struggled with love, scenes from your own experience will surely come to mind.

It’s the perfect song to listen to quietly on your own or when you want to think about someone special.

Kanda RiverPrincess Kaguya

Kandagawa (Single Version)

This song, with lyrics that delicately depict the days of young people rich in happiness despite poverty, touches the heart and stands as one of Kaguyahime’s signature works.

Released in September 1973, it became a massive hit, selling 1.

6 million copies.

Its portrayal of pure love and the struggle against societal constraints is masterful, conveying the feelings of the youth of that era.

The everyday scenes described in the lyrics also exude warmth.

It’s a song that evokes fond memories and a sense of connection with someone dear.

Flying to IstanbulMayoyo Shōno

Flying to Istanbul

A captivating song that beckons you into an exotic world with its dreamy melody and sophisticated, cosmopolitan lyrics.

Released in April 1978, it became one of Maya Shono’s signature works, selling 463,000 copies on the Oricon charts.

Though composer Kyohei Tsutsumi originally wrote it for Goro Noguchi, he decided it would suit a female vocalist better and offered it to Shono.

The arrangement features the Greek folk instrument bouzouki, adding to its exotic atmosphere.

The song portrays a woman setting off on a sentimental journey after a heartbreak, delicately expressing her resolve not to resent her former lover but to accept the experience as a cherished memory.

It’s a perfect choice to sing on a summer night at karaoke, accompanied by your own precious memories.