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 get the crowd going (121–130)
Summer MissSakakibara Ikue
A major hit released in July 1978 as Ikue Sakakibara’s seventh single.
On TBS’s “The Best Ten,” it debuted at No.
10, peaked at No.
5, and stayed on the chart for six consecutive weeks, showing how popular it was at the time.
Set against a refreshing summer seaside, the lyrics depicting youthful romance and the lively melody are a perfect match.
The song vividly captures the fun of days at the beach and the exhilaration of a season in love, evoking listeners’ own summer memories.
It’s also ideal for karaoke with friends—singing it together while reminiscing about youthful days will surely make for wonderful memories.
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
This was Yoshimi Iwasaki’s 20th single, released in March 1985.
It was produced as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Touch,” based on the original work by Mitsuru Adachi, and thanks to the synergy with the popularity of both the manga and the anime, it became a major hit that won a Gold Disc that same year.
Incidentally, the B-side track, “Kimi ga Inakereba,” was used as the ending theme for the same anime.
It’s an upbeat, lively song, and the vocal melody stays within a range that most people can sing comfortably, so feel free to pick it for karaoke and have fun.
Be sure to emphasize the contrast between the crisply articulated sections like the chorus and the more legato sections elsewhere.
Kiss me right nowLINDBERG
Everything was glitzy in the ’80s and ’90s.
On TV, so-called “trendy dramas” were at their peak.
Among them, the Monday 9 p.m.
slot—“Getsuku”—was special and produced numerous classics.
This song, “Kiss Me Right Away,” was the theme for the drama “You’re the One I Love Most in the World,” and together with the show’s popularity, it became a mega-hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts and becoming one of LINDBERG’s signature tracks.
The lyrics, which feel like they bare a woman’s true feelings, are refreshing, and vocalist Ms.
Watase’s Kansai dialect sounded delightfully playful.
If you want to hype up the mood, this is a go-to track you’ll think, “Start with this one!”
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
This song, Good Day for a Journey, was Momoe Yamaguchi’s first attempt at a piece by Shinji Tanimura after scoring hit after hit with the duo Ryudo Uzaki and Yoko Aki.
In an era without Twitter and the like, it became a huge talking point—by today’s standards, you could call it a mega-hit.
The song was even used in a SoftBank commercial in the Heisei era, so it doesn’t feel all that old.
The lyrics evoke a slightly lonely woman traveling alone—“someone is waiting for me”—perfectly matching Momoe Yamaguchi’s image.
It’s especially recommended for people with lower voices.
Perhaps Momoe Yamaguchi is also the ideal image of a woman for many in their 50s.
Recommended for women in their 50s! Carefully selected classic and popular karaoke songs that will liven up the party (131–140)
Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri
When it comes to enka, many people might picture it as music that older folks tend to listen to.
Even so, this song by Sayuri Ishikawa, which remains in the hearts of people across Japan, was released in 1977 and became a million-seller.
The song, which sings of the Tsugaru Strait in winter, paints such vivid scenes that the landscape seems to unfold before your eyes just by following the lyrics.
Its memorable intro is instantly recognizable at karaoke, and even if you start singing alone, it’s so popular that it often turns into a full-on group sing-along by the end.
Deceived by a guy like HiroshiMizue Takada
Mizue Takada is an idol singer who gained popularity in the late 1970s with her calm vocals.
Thanks to her musical style, many of her songs are easy to sing, but the one I especially recommend is “Sonna Hiroshi ni Damasarete.” It features a vibe somewhat close to surf music, yet the vocal line itself has gently contained pitch movement, making it very easy to sing.
There are quite a few long tones, but since they fade out, you should be able to sing them without needing much lung capacity.
Swaying feelingsZARD
ZARD was a music unit that ended its activities following the sudden passing of vocalist Izumi Sakai.
Their 8th single, “Yureru Omoi,” used in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat commercial, became a million-seller and is widely known as one of ZARD’s signature songs.
The gentle vocals and clear, transparent ensemble offer a soothing experience just by listening.
It’s a refreshing pop tune that we especially hope people in their 50s—the generation that grew up with it—will sing at karaoke.
