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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.

Recommended for women in their 50s! Carefully selected classic and popular karaoke hits that get the crowd going (41–50)

Sentimental JourneyMatsumoto Iyo

Matsumoto Iyo, who is currently active as a TV personality, enjoyed tremendous popularity during her idol days.

Many people probably have a strong impression of her song “Sentimental Journey,” right? In fact, this piece is more geared toward men, boasting a fairly low and wide vocal range of mid1 A to hi A#.

However, for women in their 60s, the lower notes are easier to produce, so those who naturally have higher voices will likely find it quite easy to sing.

My RevolutionWatanabe Misato

Misato Watanabe My Revolution - Studio Live at 19
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.

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.

Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA

Aino Katachi feat. HIDE GReeeeN (from Heisei Budokan LIFE IS GOING ON AND ON Live Ver.)
Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA

The 2018 collaboration between GReeeeN’s HIDE and MISIA, “Ai no Katachi feat.

HIDE (GReeeeN).” As a song that rivals “Aitakute Ima” and “Everything” in popularity, many women in their 50s are likely familiar with it.

This piece is arranged within a slightly narrower vocal range of mid1 A to mid2 F, making it easier to sing even for those who struggle with high notes.

However, the average pitch is mid1 G#, which is low for a women’s song, and the final big chorus features high phrases close to mixed voice.

Keep these two points in mind when singing.

You’re Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango.Nakahara Meiko

You’re Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango / Japan’s Great Song Preservation Squad (Showa-era Kayō Band)
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.