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)
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.
Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko
This was Hiroko Yakushimaru’s debut single and the theme song for the Kadokawa film of the same name starring Yakushimaru.
The lyrics were written by Etsuko Kisugi and the music by Takao Kisugi, who also recorded a version with a different title but the same melody, Yume no Tochuu.
It was originally planned for Kisugi to sing it, but it ended up being sung by Yakushimaru.
Both Yakushimaru’s earnest delivery and Kisugi’s delicate rendition are wonderful in their own ways.
Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki
As a grand anthem casting light on an era without hope, the feelings Miyuki Nakajima delivered to people’s hearts continue to shine.
She wove together a message that resonates deeply, portraying the struggles of unsung heroes buried in everyday life through expressions likening them to stars and celestial bodies.
The powerful rock-infused sound and striking melodic line brilliantly convey a majestic worldview.
Released in July 2000, the song was chosen as the theme for NHK’s “Project X: Challengers,” and it was etched into the memories of many along with the program.
During the 2002 Kōhaku Uta Gassen, it was performed via a live broadcast from the Kurobe Dam, achieving the highest singer-specific rating of the program.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking energy for tomorrow or wishing to cheer on the efforts of those around them.
Equator Girl, Heart-Pounding!Yamashita Kumiko
Released in 1982, this song is striking for its bright, effervescent, distinctly ’80s techno sound and Kumiko Yamashita’s cute, husky voice.
Featured in a Kanebo cosmetics commercial, it became a major hit.
The coined term “Equator Girl” (Sekidō Komachi), which evokes a vibrant modern woman basking in the sun, is quintessential Takashi Matsumoto lyricism.
Composed by Haruomi Hosono, it’s a number by a golden duo now celebrated worldwide.
A pop tune that conveys the high quality and momentum of Japanese pop music of the era.
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.
