Recommended for women in their 50s! A curated selection of classic and popular karaoke hits that will get the crowd going
Women now in their 50s are likely the generation who experienced the golden age of Japan’s music industry in real time, aren’t they?
Back in their school days, many probably went to karaoke all the time and sang the latest hits with enthusiasm, and some may even have formed bands during the band boom era and enjoyed performing live.
But decades have passed since those days, and in the busyness of everyday life, many have drifted away from music.
Even when invited to karaoke now, some may not know what to sing.
So this time, we’ve put together a selection of karaoke songs for women in their 50s—tracks that are sure to get the crowd going, as well as songs that will bring back fond memories of the past.
We hope these picks help you relive and enjoy those wonderful days.
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Recommended for women in their 50s! Carefully selected classic and popular karaoke hits that get the crowd going (81–90)
North WingNakamori Akina
Akina Nakamori’s song, which portrays the resolve and inner conflict of a woman in love, was released in January 1984 and reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
On The Best Ten, it soared to No.
1 on January 19 and went on to hold the top spot for five consecutive weeks, becoming a major hit.
With a clear, transparent voice, it conveys the delicate emotions of a woman departing from Narita Airport for a foreign land.
Though there is anxiety in her decision to leave everything behind and fly off to follow her lover, her determination to move forward while holding onto hope for the future is striking.
The distinctive vocal style later known as the “Akina Vibrato” is also part of its appeal.
It’s the perfect song to sing at karaoke with friends while reminiscing about old times.
presentJITTERINl’ JIN
Not only does it have a light, breezy ska rhythm, but the lyrics are irresistibly nostalgic too.
This was JITTERIN’JINN’s second single, which gained popularity on the legendary TV show “Ika-Ten,” officially titled “Miyake Yūji’s Ikasu Band Tengoku,” and it was released in 1990.
On the surface, it’s a pop tune with crisp, cutting guitar, but in fact it’s a sad breakup song.
The gifts the heroine receives are luxuriously stylish—very bubble era! The trendy London fashion, the guys who’d “mitsu-gu” (shower someone with gifts)…
Enjoy it as you reminisce about those days!
Limit LoversSHOW-YA
A smash hit by the legendary band SHOW-YA, who have continued to lead not only the girls’ rock and band boom, but Japan’s rock and heavy metal scenes as well.
I sometimes see them on TV, and I’m always amazed at how vocalist Keiko Terada hasn’t changed at all! Since this track is pretty intense, it’s better for karaoke with close friends rather than company gatherings… It’s a top recommendation for anyone who can really shout it out loud! By the way, the band name SHOW-YA is actually derived from the draft beer at the izakaya chain Shoya.
Inspector Pepperpinku redii
This is the song that was released in 1976 as Pink Lady’s debut single.
At the time, both the innovative sound and the choreography—especially the move where they spread their legs—became a hot topic, and the song quickly grew popular.
I’d bet a good number of women in their 50s can both sing and dance to it.
Since it has harmony parts, it’s the kind of song that really gets people going at karaoke along with the dance.
Morning Musume’s cover in 2008 helped introduce it to an even wider range of age groups.
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
I like the commercials for Suntory’s canned coffee “BOSS.” Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones plays a comical role every time, yet the story always ends with a touch of poignancy.
Miyuki Nakajima’s song “Jidai” playing as the background music fits the commercial perfectly.
With its gentle lyrics—“Sad things and happy things link together as the times go by”—I think many people can’t help but see their own lives in it.
Released in 1975, the song still reaches our ears so naturally; it truly is a classic.
For those in their 50s, it might take you back to just before your youth—a track full of nostalgia.
Listening to OliviaAnri
This is a song released by Anri in 1978, written and composed by Ami Ozaki.
It’s a gentle, heartbroken ballad that calls for an emotionally expressive performance.
It remains a karaoke favorite to this day, sung by people of all ages.
The “Olivia” in the title refers to the British singer Olivia Newton-John.
Recommended for women in their 50s! Carefully selected classic and popular karaoke songs that will liven up the party (91–100)
Lost roadWatanabe Machiko
It was Machiko Watanabe’s debut single, released in 1977.
Along with “The Day the Seagulls Flew,” which came out the following year, it became one of her signature songs.
The lyrics and music were written by Watanabe herself.
The striking opening line was originally placed in the chorus, but it was rearranged on the advice of a staff member.