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Famous songs we’d like women in their 50s to sing (by age group)

Do you all go to karaoke often?

Maybe you always sing the same songs and it feels a bit stale, or you’re not too familiar with recent hits—there are lots of dilemmas, right?

For those in that situation, especially women in their 50s, we’ve picked out songs that men would love to hear you sing.

We’re mainly featuring the J-pop that was popular during your youth, while also mixing in some recent tracks.

You might find yourself thinking, “Oh right, I used to love this song!”

Feel free to use this as a reference!

By age group: Famous songs you’d like women in their 50s to sing (41–50)

To Marie on Fifth AvenuePedoro & Kapurishasu

This song is one of the signature tracks by Pedro & Capricious, released in 1973, with vocals by Mariko Takahashi, the group’s second lead singer.

The lyrics tell a bittersweet love story about a woman he once lived with, beginning with a restrained, conversational tone.

In the latter half, it showcases one of Mariko Takahashi’s strengths: her soaring upper register and powerful delivery that doesn’t rely on belting.

It might be nice to sing it as if you were the protagonist of this story-like song.

I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko

Kyoko Koizumi – I'm Glad I Met You (Official Video)
I'm glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko

Kyoko Koizumi, an idol who was hugely active from the late ’80s through the ’90s.

Her song “Anata ni Aete Yokatta” was released in 1992, and from around this track she began putting out increasingly original, distinctive songs.

This work emphasizes catchiness, featuring a very singable vocal line throughout.

In particular, the range—mid1 G# to hi B—is quite narrow for a female song, so as long as you adjust the key, it should be easy for singers of any voice type to perform.

City Hunter ~Don’t Let Love Disappear~Kohiruimaki Kahoru

Kohiruimaki Kahoru – City Hunter ~Ai yo Kienaide~ Official Video
City Hunter ~Don't Let Love Disappear~Kohiruimaki Kahoru

Kahoru Kohiruimaki is a female singer renowned for her low-register vocals.

She was an active and popular singer throughout the 1980s and 1990s, known for her stylish, smooth musicality that matched the era.

“City Hunter ~Ai yo Kienaide~” is one of her hit songs.

It’s arranged as a house-influenced pop track, which was quietly gaining popularity at the time, and it stays within a moderate vocal range.

While it carries a slight flavor of Black music, it doesn’t employ techniques like vocal runs or hiccups, so the overall difficulty is relatively low.

SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko

Seiko Matsuda’s hit number, “SWEET MEMORIES.” Haven’t most people sung it at karaoke at least once? This song has a relaxed tempo, making it easy to follow the pitch.

On the other hand, there’s a slightly high long note near the end of the chorus, so proper key adjustment is necessary.

If you set the key based on this long-note section, you won’t run into vocal range issues in any part of the song, so keep that in mind.

Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

An impressive debut song by Takako Matsu, featuring a gentle voice that reflects on memories of youth.

The lyrics capture a fleeting moment with someone precious who shines in past memories, carrying feelings that never fade with time.

Released in March 1997 and used in NTT’s “Exciting New Life Campaign” commercial, the song became a hit, breaking into the top 10 of the Oricon charts.

In 2007, a 10th-anniversary version with new lyrics was produced and included on the album “Cherish You.” It’s a perfect track for quietly thinking of someone dear or for looking back on nostalgic memories as spring arrives.