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! A curated selection of classic and popular karaoke hits that get the crowd going (21–30)
Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Oginome Yōko
This is a song that was a massive hit in the ’80s.
The Eurobeat vibe felt fresh at the time, and everyone sang and danced to it.
She was affectionately called “Oginome-chan” and was popular as an idol, but the success of this song brought out a different kind of charm.
Wouldn’t you say her image change from idol was a huge success? But the story of this hit didn’t end there! In 2017, the dance club of Mikata High School used it in a contest medley, sparking a revival hit that captured public attention.
The mature allure of “Dancing Hero” was wonderful, wasn’t it?
Imitation GoldYamaguchi Momoe
This song was released by Momoe Yamaguchi in 1977, with lyrics by Yoko Aki and music composed by the husband-and-wife duo Ryudo Uzaki and Yoko Aki.
The slow intro of the song feels reminiscent of ‘Minato no Yoko, Yokohama, Yokosuka.’ Although the lyrics are quite mature, she was only 18 years old when she sang this song.
Recommended for women in their 50s! A curated selection of classic and popular karaoke hits that will liven up the party (31–40)
The Refrain Is ScreamingMatsutōya Yumi
Released in 1988 as a track on the album “Delight Slight Light KISS,” this song became a hit, and many women in their 50s who listened to it during their office lady days may find it nostalgic.
Among Matsutoya Yumi’s songs, it’s one that seems like everyone would sing but actually doesn’t, so I recommend it.
Pink sighTakahashi Mariko
A song released in 1984.
It was used in a jewelry commercial.
The sexy lyrics would probably be sung casually nowadays.
You can recognize the song just from the intro, right? Since Hideaki Tokunaga and Akina Nakamori have also covered it, it’s known across generations and is a song that can really liven up a karaoke session.
My RevolutionWatanabe Misato
Here is Misato Watanabe’s fourth single, released in 1986.
The composer is Tetsuya Komuro.
This song made Misato Watanabe instantly famous, and it also marked a turning point for Tetsuya Komuro as a songwriter.
Masao Ōmura’s arrangement is excellent as well; the bold key changes around the chorus are striking, making it an energetic, youthfully vibrant song that gives you a boost.
HikariImai Miki
Speaking of Miki Imai, many women in their 50s have been listening to her in real time and absolutely love her, and I imagine many have made her songs karaoke staples.
Among them, this particular song was featured in the TV drama “Kasōken no Onna” (Woman of the Crime Lab), so it’s well known across a wide range of age groups and comes highly recommended.
Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken
Originally a song by Southern All Stars, it was released in 1982.
That same year, Naoko Ken covered it, and it became a big hit.
Her languid singing style fit the song perfectly, making it a masterpiece on par with the Southern All Stars’ version.
It’s hard to decide which version to sing at karaoke, isn’t it?