Lovely karaoke song

Recommended for women in their 50s! A curated selection of classic and popular karaoke hits that will get the crowd going

Accompanist / Piano Instructoryuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
Music producer, composer, vocal coach, keyboard playerKei Takahata
From around 1995 to 2000, he built experience as a composer and producer at a major label, then moved to the United States. In Los Angeles, he studied vocalization and singing under top voice trainer Elizabeth Sabine, mastering the so-called Hollywood vocal method she advocated. After returning to Japan, he trained and produced a variety of singers, earning high praise for his direction that maximized the appeal of both the songs and the vocalists. In a collaboration video with Guild’s vocalist ryuichi, he handled keyboard performance, vocal direction, and sound production. (Passed away in 2025)

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.

Recommended for women in their 50s! Carefully selected classic and popular karaoke songs that will liven up the party (131–140)

Marilyn in 1986Honda Minako

Minako Honda – Marilyn in 1986

Marilyn in 1986Honda Minako

There’s no point in talking about what-ifs, but if Minako Honda were still with us today, she would surely be thrilling us as one of Japan’s leading divas and as one of the country’s top musical theater stars.

“Marilyn in 1986,” with its flamboyant costumes and seductive choreography, also became a hot topic and is a song I recommend to anyone feeling down.

Centered on a woman who “transforms like a butterfly in the night city,” the captivating lyrics were penned by the genius Yasushi Akimoto.

The chorus is one you’ll want to belt out with all your might!

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Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi

Ayumi Nakamura – Broken-Winged Angel

Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi

When asked “Which female singer comes to mind with a husky voice?”, who do you think of? Rock fans might mention Yuki Katsuragi’s powerful vocals, while younger people might pick AiNA THE END from BiSH.

If you’re in your 50s, Ayumi Nakamura probably pops into your head first.

I still remember the shock of hearing Broken Wings for the first time.

I felt that the “bittersweetness and helplessness of youth” expressed in the lyrics could only be conveyed with that husky voice.

I’m sure some of you even danced to it at school sports days or festivals.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing along to, together with those memories.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of karaoke songs that are perfect for women in their 50s to get the crowd going.

I’m sure there were some memorable tunes you used to listen to or sing during your youth.

It’s wonderful to look back on those nostalgic memories and sing the songs from your younger days, isn’t it? The songs we featured are all classics and popular hits, so they’re sure to liven up the room across different generations! Please use this as a reference.