A love song that reminds those in their 60s of a forgotten romance
Back when you were in love, you probably had a love song you always listened to.
In this article, we introduce love songs recommended for people in their 60s.
We’ve gathered love songs that were hits during your youth—ones that still tug at the heart even today.
As you listen, we hope you’ll recall those treasure-like memories.
And if you’re in love right now, these songs will surely work great as cheers of support! Remember the days when you could think of nothing but the one you loved, and go have a wonderful romance.
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[60s] Love Songs That Remind You of Forgotten Love (51–60)
Slow motionAkina Nakamori
A gem of a love song that portrays a fateful encounter on the beach as if time itself had stopped.
Its delicate lyrics and harmonious melody leave a striking impression, letting the protagonist’s pounding heartbeat seep into the listener’s own.
Released in May 1982 as Akina Nakamori’s debut single and included on the album “Prologue
It’s a track perfect for the season of refreshing spring breezes, and anyone who has ever felt the thrill of budding romance is sure to relate.
Why not surrender to the pleasant early-summer wind and bask in those bittersweet memories?
I'm falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto
A gem of a love song by Fuyumi Sakamoto that gently portrays a rekindled romance blossoming between a long-married couple.
The serene melody and her emotive vocals weave a harmony that deeply resonates with listeners.
With warm, tender strokes, it depicts the precious affection found in everyday moments and gratitude for the many years overcome together.
Released in January 2009 as the coupling track to “Pirates of Asia,” the song also became beloved as the theme for Sanwa Shurui’s Mugi Shochu iichiko commercial.
It is included on the album “Love Songs ~ Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru ~,” and has earned support from a wide range of generations.
A recommended track for anyone wishing to rediscover the value of time spent with someone dear.
stationMariya Takeuchi
A song by Mariya Takeuchi that tells a poignant story of unexpectedly reuniting with a former lover at a station at dusk.
The pain and nostalgia of a past romance seep into the heart, carried by her clear, translucent voice.
Originally written in 1986 as the theme song for the film “Goodbye Mama” and provided to Akina Nakamori, it was self-covered by Mariya Takeuchi the following year.
Rearranged by her husband Tatsuro Yamashita, the piece blossomed into an elegant sound centered on piano and strings.
Its universal narrative, themed around the breakup and reunion that many experience in love, gently stirs the listener’s memories.
It is a gem of a song best enjoyed in the quiet mood of twilight, as you reflect on cherished memories with someone dear.
I'm sorryMariko Takahashi
A song depicting a heartrending farewell and lingering regret, released in May 1996 by Mariko Takahashi as the theme for Tuesday Suspense Theater.
With a clear, translucent voice, it poignantly conveys the feelings of a woman who has hurt someone precious and committed an irreparable mistake.
The portrayal of regret over romantic missteps, the plea for forgiveness, and the earnest love for someone dear is deeply moving.
It is a piece that offers profound empathy to those struggling with relationships or who have experienced a painful parting.
A masterpiece that everyone who has known heartbreak or separation should hear.
Love songs for people in their 60s that rekindle forgotten romances (61–70)
Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis
This is a signature classic by Ann Lewis, where overwhelming vocal power meets an urban rock sound.
Released in October 1984, it was used as the opening theme for the TV Asahi drama “Triangle Blue.” Set to a sophisticated melody, it portrays a bittersweet love for a younger man from a modern woman’s perspective.
The emotions of a woman wavering between straightforward affection and complex feelings are brilliantly conveyed through Ann Lewis’s powerful vocals.
Riding the karaoke boom of the time, the song became popular and sold a total of 296,000 copies; it remains beloved by many to this day.
It’s a perfect choice when you want to express both the ache and the passion of love—or when you want to energize a venue with a powerful vocal performance.
The memories are too beautifulJunko Yagami
Junko Yagami’s major-label debut song, which sings of a love forever out of reach, framed within beautiful memories.
A superb ballad where a sophisticated bossa nova-tinged melody intertwines with her lustrous vocals.
With lyrics that poignantly and beautifully depict a lost love, and a transparent, elegant sound, it can be considered the very essence of classic New Music.
Released in January 1978, it reached No.
25 on the Oricon chart.
It was also included on the album “Omoide wa Utsukushisugite” and selected as the theme song for Nippon Broadcasting’s “Cocky Pop.” This work is a timeless classic that gently accompanies hearts feeling the sorrow of parting with a loved one and the nostalgia for a past that can never return.
Recommended for those moments when you want to surrender to a soothing melody and immerse yourself in memories of days gone by.
Midnight Door ~ Stay with MeMiki Matsubara
The bittersweetness of the night that resonates with her lustrous singing voice invites you into the world of urban mood music.
Miki Matsubara’s debut single is a gem that sets lingering feelings for a former lover to a disco-style rhythm.
Its appeal lies in the sophisticated atmosphere woven by an urban sound that evokes adult romance and polished English phrases.
Released in November 1979 and included on the album “POCKET PARK,” the track became a major hit, reaching No.
28 on the Oricon charts.
It’s recommended for moments when you want to immerse yourself in precious memories while picturing a city nightscape like a scene from a film.
It’s also cherished as an adult love song that can be sung with a smooth, mellow mood.