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!”
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[By age] Famous songs we’d like women in their 50s to sing (31–40)
North WingNakamori Akina
Akina Nakamori’s song, which portrays the resolve and inner conflict of a woman in love, was released in January 1984 and reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
On The Best Ten, it soared to No.
1 on January 19 and went on to hold the top spot for five consecutive weeks, becoming a major hit.
With a clear, transparent voice, it conveys the delicate emotions of a woman departing from Narita Airport for a foreign land.
Though there is anxiety in her decision to leave everything behind and fly off to follow her lover, her determination to move forward while holding onto hope for the future is striking.
The distinctive vocal style later known as the “Akina Vibrato” is also part of its appeal.
It’s the perfect song to sing at karaoke with friends while reminiscing about old times.
Sky Restauranthaifaisetto
Hi-Fi Set was a chorus group that remained active for 20 years starting in 1974.
For a music group of that era, they were quite cutting-edge, producing numerous classics by wielding a style of New Music infused with modern jazz.
Their hit song “Sky Restaurant” is one of those numbers.
Although the high notes stand out a bit, the overall range isn’t particularly wide, so it’s perfectly singable if you find the right key.
Since the song doesn’t require powerful vocals, we recommend adjusting the key so you can sing it with a slightly whispery mixed voice.
foreignerKUBOTA Saki
Saki Kubota’s biggest hit song, “Ihoujin.” Chances are, everyone has sung this piece at least once.
Because the vocal range is fairly wide, many people may feel it’s difficult, but the truth is the vocal line is quite simple.
If the height makes it hard to sing, adjust the key so you can use chest voice—not mixed voice—for the high phrases in the A section and the chorus.
Doing so will also make it much easier to keep your pitch in check.
Hold On MeKohiruimaki Kahoru
Kahoru Kohiruimaki is a female singer who garnered popularity for her strikingly low, cool vocal timbre and soulful singing.
It was an exceptional achievement for a Japanese artist at the time that she was recognized by figures like Maurice White and Prince.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Hold On Me.
While the track carries hints of soul and R&B, the vocal lines themselves contain elements of Showa-era kayōkyoku, making it easier to sing than it might sound at first.
The range isn’t very wide either, so it’s a good choice for women in their 50s with lower voices.
StoryAI
This is the 12th single by AI, a Japanese-American singer-songwriter, released in May 2005.
In addition to being used as the ending theme for Nintendo’s 3DS game “Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure,” it has also been featured as the theme song for several films.
It’s another classic of Heisei-era J-pop, so women in their 50s in Japan have almost certainly heard it.
While the vocal melody and the accompanying lyrics are relatively simple in structure, the most important aspect of performing this song is expressive singing that doesn’t rely on superficial technique.
I strongly recommend studying the lyrics, the specific words used, and the timing between phrases in advance before you sing it.
