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 songs that will liven up the party (91–100)
DEAR FRIENDSPERSONZ
In the midst of the band boom, they gained popularity as a group with a slightly different flavor from all-female bands like Princess Princess and SHOW-YA.
Above all, JILL’s earth-shaking vocals were unforgettable, and they blazed through the band scene with a new kind of power rock that wasn’t just about intensity.
Their hit “DEAR FRIENDS,” the theme song for the drama Stepmother, and the album DREAMERS ONLY, which reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts, proved their popularity and true ability to the world.
“DEAR FRIENDS” is a difficult song to sing well, but if you’re from that generation, it’s definitely one you should try.
Rock ‘n’ Roll in a Dumped MoodTOM CAT
TOM★CAT is a band that gained popularity for its highly original sound, blending elements of rock into the unique genre of techno kayō.
They have many classic songs, but among them, the one that stands out as especially popular is “Furarekibun de Rock’n’ Roll,” isn’t it? While the song has an energetic and bright feel, its vocal range is relatively narrow, spanning mid2 C# to hi F.
Since the overall range sits high, those with lower voices will need to lower the key as a premise; however, because the range itself is narrow, there’s ample room to transpose it downward.
I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko
Kyoko Koizumi, an idol who was hugely active from the late ’80s through the ’90s.
Her song “Anata ni Aete Yokatta” was released in 1992, and from around this track she began putting out increasingly original, distinctive songs.
This work emphasizes catchiness, featuring a very singable vocal line throughout.
In particular, the range—mid1 G# to hi B—is quite narrow for a female song, so as long as you adjust the key, it should be easy for singers of any voice type to perform.
BOY MEETS GIRLTRF
TRF, a five-member co-ed dance and vocal group that earned immense popularity with high-quality performances powerful enough to turn any venue into a disco.
Their 7th single, “BOY MEETS GIRL,” which was hastily produced at the request of Coca-Cola, is notable for its driving techno sound.
Because the melody is simple, it’s easy to sing even for people of that generation when choosing it at karaoke.
Featuring an ensemble that epitomizes the TK sound of the 1990s and elevates the mood, it stands as one of TRF’s signature songs.
Cutie HoneyKōda Kumi
If you want a song to get everyone hyped, I recommend Cutie Honey.
It’s known across generations, so it’s a blast to sing at karaoke! Since many people are already familiar with the tune, you can probably breeze through it even if you’re not confident in your pitch.
The chorus does go a bit higher, so try to keep relaxed and avoid forcing your voice.
That said, this is a song where vibe matters more than vocal technique—if you move your body and use hand gestures to the rhythm, the tension naturally eases and it becomes much easier to sing! In fact, for people who aren’t used to karaoke, gestures are surprisingly important.
Standing stiff will almost always make you sing from your throat, so I highly recommend moving your body to the beat.
You’ll have a great time—don’t be shy, give it a try!
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
This is Mika Nakashima’s 10th single overall, released in October 2003.
It was used as the commercial song for Meiji Seika (now Meiji) “boda” and “galbo,” in which Nakashima herself appeared.
It won the Gold Award at the 45th Japan Record Awards, and lyricist Satomi received the Lyrics Award.
It’s a beautifully arranged, very mellow ballad.
When singing this song at karaoke, the important points are to resonate your chest voice firmly in the lower range sections such as the A-melody, and to smoothly switch into falsetto for the high notes in the chorus.
It’s a slightly challenging song to sing, but bring out the allure of a mature woman and sing your heart out to enjoy it!
Message of RougeArai Yumi
Even as the era names shifted from Showa to Heisei to Reiwa, Yumi Matsutoya—known as Yuming—has continued to thrive as one of Japan’s top artists.
Rouge no Dengon is a song from when Yuming was still known as Yumi Arai.
It showcases her talent in turning a classic film and TV trope—“leaving a note on the mirror with lipstick”—into a light, catchy melody.
Since it’s also the opening theme of Studio Ghibli’s smash-hit film Kiki’s Delivery Service, it’s a familiar tune even for young children.
When you sing it at karaoke, enjoy it together across generations!