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)
Purple TownYagami Junko
This was Junko Yagami’s ninth single in total, released in July 1980.
It was used as the commercial song for Japan Airlines/JALPAK’s “I LOVE NEW YORK Campaign” that same year, and became a major hit, peaking at No.
2 on the Oricon charts and selling a cumulative 600,000 copies.
Incidentally, the title “Purple Town” is said to have been written with the streets of New York at dawn as its motif.
While the song powerfully portrays that lively, bustling dawn scene, the vocal melody is very easy to sing and remember.
So please try singing it as powerfully as she does!
Serves you right, you furious girl.GO-BANG’S
Hearing “Zamaa Kankan Musume” brings to mind “Ginza Kankan Musume.” It’s a film starring Shizuko Kasagi and Mineko Takamine, and its theme song of the same name was a huge hit.
The movie is a very entertaining story about a woman who becomes a singer by a twist of fate.
GO-BANG’S carried that same fun vibe straight into this song.
The comedic intro is sure to liven up any karaoke gathering.
If you’re not confident in your karaoke skills, just ride this song’s momentum and belt it out!
Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko
If you were a woman who spent your youth back then, you probably tried the so-called “Seiko-chan cut” at least once.
Its silhouette even resembled Darth Vader from the blockbuster Star Wars, and some comedians jokingly called it the “Darth Vader cut,” remember? One of Seiko’s early smash hits, Akai Sweet Pea, is such a classic that you can’t help but sing it at karaoke.
The theme of “falling in love with someone older” was so pure it made young people blush at the time.
With a chorus that feels great to sing in English, it’s a nostalgic tune by Seiko Matsuda.
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!
Lingering Snowiruka
It’s a classic song that represents 1970s folk music.
Although it’s a cover of a piece originally sung by the folk group Kaguyahime, her version became a huge hit and is still sung today.
The simple, unadorned lyrics are highly relatable, and above all, her voice and delivery fit the song perfectly.
There are many songs that depict the drama of leaving a small country station to head for Tokyo, but among them, Nagori Yuki is exceptional—if you listen with your eyes closed, vivid images come to life.
Girl ANakamori Akina
Akina Nakamori’s second single, released in July 1982.
It became a hot topic amid the delinquent youth boom at the time.
Nakamori’s rich, low-register vocals are striking, and it’s a song that would feel natural even when sung by a woman in her 50s.
The vocal melody doesn’t span a wide range, making it easy to sing.
This piece is a pivotal track that marked a turning point in Nakamori’s career.
Its lyrics, dealing with anti-establishment themes, resonated powerfully with the youth of the era.
It’s a perfect pick when you want to liven up a karaoke session or indulge in nostalgia.
Don’t worry about any mismatch between the lyrics and your actual age—just have fun with it!
StoryAI
This is the 12th single by AI, a Japanese-American singer-songwriter, released in May 2005.
In addition to being used as the ending theme for Nintendo’s 3DS game “Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure,” it has also been featured as the theme song for several films.
It’s another classic of Heisei-era J-pop, so women in their 50s in Japan have almost certainly heard it.
While the vocal melody and the accompanying lyrics are relatively simple in structure, the most important aspect of performing this song is expressive singing that doesn’t rely on superficial technique.
I strongly recommend studying the lyrics, the specific words used, and the timing between phrases in advance before you sing it.