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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.
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[Remembering the pain of love…] Breakup songs recommended for people in their 60s (1–10)
Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG
Released in 1982 by HOUND DOG, this song resonated with many as a ballad about the end of a romance.
Carried by a powerful rock sound, it conveys the protagonist’s regret and lingering feelings.
The lyrics depicting a breakup are brought to life by Yasuhira Otomo’s emotionally rich vocals.
Put out by Sony Music, this track gently envelops the pain of heartbreak, turning unhealed wounds into cherished memories.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a quiet night, together with the memory of a love you still can’t forget.
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.
Listening to OliviaAnri
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.
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.
And then I'm at a lossYoshiyuki Osawa
This eternal heartbreak song that captures the very moment of parting strikes the heart through Yoshiyuki Osawa’s husky voice.
The complex emotions and helplessness after a lover leaves the room are portrayed with delicate nuance.
Natsuo Giniro’s poetic lyrics blend beautifully with the sophisticated melody that incorporates elements of R&B.
Released in September 1984 and peaking at No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart, the track was included on the album “CONFUSION” and also drew attention as a commercial song for Nissin Cup Noodles.
In 2023, a newly arranged version was used as the ending theme for the film “And Then I Drifted Away,” starring Taisuke Fujigaya, bringing the song to a new generation.
It’s a piece that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced parting with someone dear.
Goodbye once moreThe Checkers
A gem-like ballad that gently weaves the pain of parting, set against a scene of lights drifting beyond the window and ice clinking in a glass.
Among The Checkers’ band sound, it’s a masterpiece that delicately portrays the feelings of a grown-up love.
Fumiya Fujii’s poignantly resonant vocals and Naoyuki Fujii’s beautiful melodies tenderly enfold the end of a love that still lingers with regret.
Upon its release in November 1990, the song reached No.
7 on the Oricon charts, and it was also included on the album “THE CHECKERS THE BEST,” soothing the hearts of many listeners.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear with the arrival of spring.
Why not listen alone on a quiet night and immerse yourself in cherished memories?
I Love you,SAYONARAThe Checkers
A gemlike ballad where wistfulness and warmth melt together.
Because they love each other, a man and woman choose to part for the other’s happiness—their deep affection seeps into the heart alongside an unforgettable saxophone melody.
Released by The Checkers in March 1987, the song quickly became famous as a SEIKO commercial tune.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly chart and captured the No.
1 spot on The Best Ten.
This piece offers comfort to anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.
The image of a man who deliberately says “I hate you” to initiate the breakup reveals a tender compassion at the heart of this gentle song.