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 hits that get the crowd going (41–50)
Let’s Go Home ~My Sweet Home~Takeuchi Mariya
A single released from the 1992 album Quiet Life.
Since it was also used as a TV drama theme song and in commercials, many people probably picked it up and learned it naturally.
Its lyrics may resonate even more now than they did back when our days were so busy.
It’s a song you can sing along to while recalling those dramas and commercials—and one that really gets the crowd going.
Boat SongYashiro Aki
One of Aki Yashiro’s signature songs, it was released in May 1979.
It has received numerous awards, including the Gold Prize at the 21st Japan Record Awards and the Broadcast Music Award at the 10th Japan Song Awards.
It’s no exaggeration to call this a treasured masterpiece of Japanese enka and kayōkyoku.
Yashiro’s vocals are truly magnificent—her powerful technique and expressive singing are something anyone can appreciate from the very first listen.
The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeHarada Tomoyo
This song was created as the theme for the Kadokawa film of the same title, released in 1983 and starring Tomoyo Harada, with lyrics and music by Yumi Matsutoya.
It features a stylish, unmistakably Yuming melody that you’ll recognize right away.
It might be a bit challenging for karaoke, but it’s a song I hope you’ll try singing while recalling Tomoyo Harada from that era.
Wedding bellSugar
This song is the debut single by the girl group Sugar, released in 1981.
All three members performed in a self-accompanied style, and the gap between the beautiful harmonies at the beginning and the sarcastic, biting lyrics really resonated with listeners, making it a big hit.
If you sing it at karaoke, it’d be great to harmonize on the opening part if possible.
for you…Takahashi Mariko
Mariko Takahashi has delivered many songs for grown-ups, and she still has many fans today.
This song, released in 1982, is a classic that moved countless people to tears.
Many women also resonated with the lyrics.
From her days with Pedro & Capricious, her magnificent voice captivated listeners.
It’s a song that will be sung for generations.
CHA-CHA-CHAIshii Akemi
Many people must have wondered what the “cha-cha-cha” in the children’s song ‘Omocha no Cha-Cha-Cha’ actually means.
When Akemi Ishii’s ‘CHA-CHA-CHA’ became a huge hit, it popularized the idea that cha-cha-cha is a type of dance music.
The song, colored with English lyrics about a city woman who spends her weekend nights dancing, still exudes the delightful aroma of quality Western pop even today.
And of course, you can’t mention this song without bringing up the drama ‘Danjo Shichinin Natsu Monogatari’ (Seven Men and Women: Summer Story).
We laughed and cried over the twists and turns of the romance between Sanma Akashiya, Shinobu Otake, and the rest.
I’d love to sing this song and get excited talking about the drama all over again.
Hee, hee, hee, hee,EPO
EPO, known for songs like “Saturday Night Is Paradise,” which was used as the ending theme for the TV show “Oretachi Hyokin-zoku.” This 1983 track was featured in a cosmetics brand’s spring 1983 campaign commercial and became a hit.
It’s an upbeat tune that seems perfect for everyone to sing together and get hyped.