Karaoke songs in Western music that are easy for women in their 50s to sing. World classics and recommended popular songs.

Running Back To YouVanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams – Running Back To You

This is a karaoke song by Vanessa Williams, elevated by authentic vocal work and a floaty track that solidify its presence.

Her artistry is approachable for women in their 30s, and the outstanding melody line makes it easy to sing even for those who are tone-deaf.

WhateverEn Vogue

En Vogue – Whatever (Official Music Video)

This is an uplifting song by the artist En Vogue, offering a smooth, melodious sound with straightforward rhythm-and-blues expression that lingers in the ear.

Its refreshing feel makes it a recommended, easy-to-sing choice at karaoke for women in their 40s.

I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi

Fuyumi Sakamoto – I'm Falling in Love with You Again

This is a song that tenderly captures a woman’s feelings.

It was originally released by Billy BanBan in 2007, and when Fuyumi Sakamoto released a cover in 2009, it became a hit.

It’s also well known as the theme song for the barley shochu iichiko commercials.

Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko

Fall in Love - Koibito ni Ochite by Akiko Kobayashi

Released in 1985, it was also used as the theme song for the drama “To the Wives on Friday III: Falling in Love.” It sings of a woman’s heartbreak over an affair.

While today it might draw criticism from various quarters, at the time it was considered a pure love song.

Nancy of Summer ColorsHayami Yū

Yu Hayami — Nancy in Summer Colors

It became a big hit in 1983 as the image song for a Coca-Cola commercial featuring the artist.

With its refreshing, summery, upbeat rhythm, it’s a song everyone—young and old—can get into together with call-and-response.

It was also recently used as a parody version in a mobile phone company commercial.

As I am in love…Akimoto Junko

As It Is Love... Junko Akimoto

Released in 2008, it became a huge hit, topping the Oricon Weekly Chart—the first time in 22 years for a female enka singer—and she performed it at the following year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

With its grand melody, it’s guaranteed to feel great to sing at karaoke.

Rolling in the DeepAdele

Adele – Rolling in the Deep (Official Music Video)

Adele is a singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom.

This song won three awards at the Grammys.

The following year, Adele was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire by Prince Charles.

Her songs Someone Like You and Skyfall are also recommended.