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)
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.
Cinderella HoneymoonIwasaki Hiromi
Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic “Cinderella Honeymoon,” frequently used on variety shows and the like, was once treated almost like a comic song, but nowadays it can surely be called a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
The song’s easiest-to-sing point is, above all, the chorus.
While the highest notes appear in the pre-chorus, that high phrase only lasts about three to four seconds, and the chorus itself sits in the mid-to-lower range, making it a song that doesn’t depend on the singer’s vocal range.
Lips, speak passionately of youWatanabe Machiko
Machiko Watanabe is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity for her powerful vocals.
She has left many classic songs, and among them, “Kuchibiru yo, Atsuku Kimi o Katare” is particularly easy to sing.
Because of her strong voice, it may sound difficult at first listen, but there aren’t many intricate pitch fluctuations.
However, there is a brief moment in the chorus where a falsetto appears.
Adjust the key so that you can either sing that part in chest voice or hit the falsetto in the most comfortable key for you.
Lonely Tropical FishWink
WINK, a duo representing 1980s synth-pop.
Their vocals have a pleasantly laid-back quality, and that relaxed vibe earned them a passionate following among certain listeners.
Their song “Lonely Tropical Fish” is their biggest hit.
Because it features high-note phrases, it’s often misunderstood as being difficult to score well at karaoke.
In reality, there aren’t large melodic leaps within each section.
The high parts and mid-range parts are clearly separated, so if you can use mixed voice or falsetto, you shouldn’t have trouble staying on pitch.
Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
After her success as a member of Amin, Takako Okamura also flourished as a singer-songwriter.
She has an exceptionally clear voice and excels at simple vocals that make the most of her tone.
“Yume wo Akiramenaide” is one of her signature songs.
Its range is narrow and there’s not much vibrato, so simply staying on pitch is enough to aim for a high score.
While the scarcity of long tones makes it a bit harder to rack up bonus points with vibrato or falls, the pitch is undeniably easy to follow—so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.