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[For Women] Attractive Songs That Appeal to Men in Their 40s

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

At karaoke, doesn’t everyone want to pick songs that will win over the people they’re with? And that goes double if it’s someone of the opposite sex! In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that tend to go over well with men in their 40s, aimed at women looking for tracks to sing at karaoke.

It’s important not only whether your partner likes the song, but also whether it matches their generation.

If you’re going to karaoke with a man in his 40s, choosing from the songs listed here is sure to get the party going!

[For Women] Popular, Attractive Songs That Appeal to Men in Their 40s (51–60)

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Ayumi Hamasaki / appears

appearsHamasaki Ayumi

If you came of age in the late 1990s to early 2000s, there’s a good chance you looked up to Ayumi Hamasaki as a role model.

In Japan’s music scene, she ranks first among female solo artists in total CD sales, and with her charismatic presence—including her fashion—she sparked the “Ayu” boom.

Many of her songs feature soaring high tones one after another, which might make some people feel hesitant about singing them.

For those people, we recommend “appears,” released in 1999.

Compared to her other tracks, its melody has fewer wide interval jumps, so even those with lower voices will find it easier to sing at karaoke if they adjust the key.

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Cocco – Soft Scars

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Singer-songwriter Cocco, who was active in the 2000s.

For those in their early to mid-40s, she’s arguably a defining artist of their generation.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Yawaraka na Kizuato (Soft Scars).

It has the feel of straightforward J-pop, similar to what Aimyon represents today.

There’s a falsetto part toward the end of the chorus, but because it’s sung very softly, even those who struggle with high notes should be able to sing it without any trouble.

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globe / 'DEPARTURES' (Starring: Ayaka Miyoshi)

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An iconic song by the group led by Tetsuya Komuro, who dominated the music scene in the 1990s.

Released on January 1, 1996, it became a massive hit, selling over 2.28 million copies in total, and stands as one of the defining hits of the decade.

For those of us who lived through the 1990s in real time, I’m sure we vividly remember hearing this track everywhere in town.

From the intro onward, it features Komuro’s signature sound, and KEIKO’s beautiful voice delivers a melody that will never lose its shine.

If you’re at karaoke with some male friends, have them join in with Komuro’s harmonies and Marc Panther’s rap—it’ll definitely get the crowd going!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a whole lineup of songs that are popular with men in their 40s.

Did you find one you’d like to sing? These are all songs that men in their 40s will be familiar with, so choose one with confidence to win someone’s heart.

Wishing you a wonderful time that lets your charm shine!