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)
Pure Love RhapsodyTakeuchi Mariya
A single released by Mariya Takeuchi in May 1994.
It has a relatively slow tempo, the pitch isn’t too high, and the lyrics are easy to remember.
Since it was also used as a TV drama theme song when it came out, it’s a sure hit to sing at karaoke with people a bit older than you!
FriendsREBECCA
Released in 1985, REBECCA’s fourth single.
They reunited in 2015, and they even made their first appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen with this song! The tickets for the reunion live show sold out immediately, leading to additional performances.
They’re a band that has only grown more captivating with age.
Just hearing the intro fills you with warm nostalgia.
If you imitate NOKKO’s voice and dance while singing, this song is guaranteed to get everyone even more excited.
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.
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.
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?
