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 will liven up the party (31–40)
The Hottest Summer in the WorldPRINCESS PRINCESS
This is one of the signature songs by PRINCESS PRINCESS, known as pioneers of girls’ bands.
It was first released in July 1987, but didn’t attract much attention at the time.
However, when it was re-released in July 1989, it became a massive hit and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Kaori Kishitani’s husky vocals and the refreshing melody are memorable, capturing the spirit of summer adventures and youthful passion.
Many people probably found themselves humming this tune back in their school days.
If you sing it at karaoke, why not revisit those nostalgic memories and recall a sizzling page from a summer long past?
I am a piano.Takada Mizue
This song, released in 1980 by Southern All Stars with lyrics and music by Keisuke Kuwata, was recorded for an album featuring Yuko Hara on vocals.
At the strong request of Mizue Takada, it was covered later that same year and became a hit.
It’s a track that reaffirms how skilled idol singers were at the time.
threadNakajima Miyuki
A song released in 1998.
It was the theme song for the TBS drama “Seija no Kōshin” (March of the Saints).
Miyuki Nakajima’s songs are in a comfortable key for those in their 50s whose voices have lowered a bit.
It’s perfect for delivering a gentle, heartfelt performance and lifting the mood of the room.
As expected from Miyuki Nakajima, the meaningful lyrics are wonderful.
Regardless of age, it consistently ranks high on karaoke charts.
You’re Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango.Nakahara Meiko
A song released in 1984.
It was also used in a Kanebo summer commercial.
It’s an upbeat big band number with a samba vibe.
The bright Latin rhythm makes it a real crowd-pleaser at karaoke! The nonsensical lyrics are fun to sing.
The song repeats its long, comic-style title, so it’s perfect for everyone to sing along and get hyped.
P.S.I LOVE YOUPINK SAPPHIRE
They made waves by appearing on the legendary late-night show “Yūji Miyake’s Ikasu Band Heaven” and went on to debut just like that.
Their debut song “P.S.
I LOVE YOU” was used as a TV drama’s theme and became a smash hit, shooting straight to No.
2 on the Oricon charts—a true Cinderella band.
Their look, which seemed to fuse cute and cool into one, also drew attention at the time.
Their approachable songs—what you could call rock-pop—are still fun to listen to and share today.
If anyone knows them, it’d be great to sing along together.
Recommended for women in their 50s! Carefully selected classic and popular karaoke hits that get the crowd going (41–50)
Valentine KissKunikyo Sayuri
This is the solo debut song of Sayuri Kokusho, a member of the idol group Onyanko Club, which became a social phenomenon in the 1980s.
She was also famous for the introduction, “Membership number one!” They were idols who felt close and unlike anything anyone had seen before—giving a faint hope of “Maybe I could be an idol too!” But that was the brilliant strategy of the famous producer Yasushi Akimoto.
Even now, every year on February 14, you can still hear her cute singing voice playing somewhere.
Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~Koyanagi Yuki
This is the song Yuki Koyanagi debuted with in 1999, and I think it’s a ballad everyone admires.
Some of you might have listened to this track on repeat, right? Even if you think you’re tone-deaf, songs you’ve listened to a lot tend to stick in your memory, so when you actually sing them, you’ll often find you can surprisingly stay on pitch! So don’t be afraid to give it a try.
The A and B sections sit in a relatively calm range, but the pitch jumps up quickly from the chorus into the C section, so it feels great if you adjust the key to one that’s comfortable for you and sing the English parts too.
The accompaniment is solid, so you should still be able to sing it coolly even if you lower the key.
Overall, there’s no need to belt—sing with a light touch, keeping a head-voice feel in mind, and give it a try.
