nostalgic song; golden oldie
Refers to a song, especially a pop song from the past, that evokes nostalgia. Often used in media and everyday conversation about music from the Showa or early Heisei eras.
See also: 懐かしのメロディ
I like singing nostalgic old songs at karaoke.
This program features golden oldies every week.
All-katakana variant, often used in casual or promotional contexts.
A shortening of 懐かしのメロディー, “nostalgic melodies.” The abbreviated form became established in broadcasting and popular entertainment in the 1950s.