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 will liven up the party (71–80)
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!
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.
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.
Even when I become an old ladyMoritaka Chisato
Released in June 1992, this is Chisato Moritaka’s 16th single.
When she debuted, she arrived with the catchphrase “Declaration of Non-Talent!” Fittingly for one of her songs, you don’t need any great vocal prowess to sing this one (lol).
Keep it light, breezy, and cute, and you’ll be just fine.
This track was also used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Matta Nashi!” The melody is very simple and easy to sing, and the lyrics are memorable and easy to learn.
It might be fun to compete on scores with friends by doing a one-take on this song!
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!