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[Remembering the Pain of Love…] Breakup Songs Recommended for People in Their 60s
Have you ever experienced heartbreak?
Heartbreak is really tough, isn’t it…
I’m sure many people still carry the pain of a love they can’t forget.
In this article, we introduce breakup songs we’d love people in their 60s to listen to.
We’ve selected not only classic, all-time favorite breakup songs, but also love songs you may have listened to in your youth.
Great for listening!
Great for singing at karaoke!
Every track fits the bill.
They’re especially perfect for the colder seasons—autumn and winter—when you long for warmth, so please check them out if you like.
[Remembering the pain of love…] Breakup songs recommended for people in their 60s (1–10)
Lingering Snowdolphin
This song poignantly portrays a heartrending farewell, using unseasonal snow as its motif.
Set on a station platform as spring approaches, the story vividly conveys the lingering attachment of a man who cannot accept the parting.
First performed on the album “The World of Iruka,” recorded in March 1975, and released as a single that November, it became one of Iruka’s signature classics.
It peaked at No.
4 on the Oricon chart, ranked No.
11 for the year, and sold over 800,000 copies.
With Masataka Matsutoya’s rich arrangement paired with Iruka’s gentle vocals, the song beautifully depicts the scene of farewell.
It’s recommended for moments when you want to reminisce about your youth and look back on precious times with someone dear.
MissingToshinobu Kubota
A song that reflects the pain of a heartbreaking breakup is included on Toshinobu Kubota’s first album, “SHAKE IT PARADISE.” It portrays lingering feelings and regrets for a former lover, as well as the struggle to move forward, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in September 1986, this track has long been cherished as one of Kubota’s signature works.
It was also used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “World Pro Wrestling.” This piece is perfect for those trying to overcome the pain of lost love or for anyone wishing to reminisce about a past romance.
With unforgettable lyrics and melody, it just might soothe your heart too.
Parting CityMasayuki Suzuki
A gem of a ballad by Masayuki Suzuki, depicting a heartrending breakup, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement all by Kazumasa Oda.
The transience of a drifting heart, the pure devotion of believing in the words they shared, and the regret for a past that can never be reclaimed.
These soul-tearing emotions are exquisitely conveyed through Suzuki’s rich, velvety voice.
Released in September 1989, the song was featured as an insert track for the drama “LUCKY! Tenshi, Miyako e Iku” and in a Ginza Jewelry Maki commercial, and was later included on the album “Dear Tears.” On a quiet night, when you feel like immersing yourself in memories of someone dear, why not lend your ear to this song?
FriendSafe zone
A song released by Anzen Chitai in October 1986 that gained popularity on the TV show “Yoru no Hit Studio” was used in a Daio Paper commercial.
Featured on the album Anzen Chitai V, it drew strong response, reaching No.
7 on the Oricon chart and peaking at No.
2 on The Best Ten.
Koji Tamaki’s expressively rich vocals poignantly convey the delicate emotional shifts of a relationship transitioning from lovers to friends.
The beautiful melody, unfolding from a wistful piano intro into a grand orchestral arrangement, gently resonates with anyone feeling the loneliness of a changing bond with someone dear.
A Place in the SunShogo Hamada
A heart-stirring ballad that portrays an illicit love affair.
Included on the album “Before the Generation of Love,” Shogo Hamada’s work gently embraces the aching feelings that slumber deep within the heart.
Since its release in March 1981, it has continued to profoundly move countless listeners.
While depicting a love in the form of an extramarital relationship, it conveys, throughout, the loneliness of hiding from prying eyes and the inner conflict of not wanting to ruin the other person’s life, giving it a depth that goes beyond a simple love song.
It is a gem of a track that quietly stands by the hearts of adults who carry the weight of family, work, and life itself.
Cactus FlowerTulip
A poignant love song themed around parting and renewal with a loved one.
Sparked by a small incident one day, the girlfriend storms out of the room; from there, the lyrics delicately depict the scene of the room left behind and the man’s inner feelings.
Gentle lines evoke everyday images—the snowy view from the window, a half-knitted glove, laundry—rising vividly to the mind.
Released in February 1975, this work is cherished by many fans as one of Tulip’s signature songs.
It drew renewed attention as the theme song for the 1993 TV drama “Under One Roof,” making it widely known among younger generations as well.
Its beautiful melody, conveying both the pain of heartbreak and a sense of hope, carries a universal message that resonates with the heart.
It’s the perfect song for looking back on a bygone romance or deepening your feelings for someone special.
Do whatever the hell you want.Kenji Sawada
A love song that strikingly portrays a man trying to keep his pride even as he’s tormented by the premonition of a breakup.
The scene of a lover packing up and leaving in the middle of the night is exquisitely rendered through Yu Aku’s delicate words and Katsuo Ono’s wistful melody.
The conflicting emotions—lingering attachment to the other and a man’s stubborn pride—intertwine, and Kenji Sawada’s sultry vocals shake the soul.
Released in May 1977, the song claimed the No.
1 spot on the Oricon weekly chart for a total of five weeks.
It went on to achieve the remarkable feat of sweeping numerous music awards that year, including the Japan Record Award.
A gem of a masterpiece that resonates deeply with those who have experienced parting with someone precious or who stand at a crossroads in life.