For Men in Their 50s: No Worries If You’re Tone-Deaf! A Curated Selection of Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs
Have you ever been invited to karaoke and frozen up because you didn’t know what to sing?Even if you’re hesitant because you think you’re tone-deaf, the right song choice can make it much easier to sing.If you pick songs with gentle melodic ups and downs or a catchy, upbeat tempo, you can sing them comfortably from start to finish.In this article, we introduce plenty of tracks that are easy to try, even if you’re not confident in your singing.When you’re unsure what to choose at karaoke, be sure to use this as a reference!
For men in their 50s: No worries if you’re tone-deaf! A carefully selected list of easy-to-sing karaoke songs (1–10)
Can’t Stop the RomanticNEW!C-C-B
C-C-B’s signature song “Romantic ga Tomaranai” (“Can’t Stop the Romantic”) is their third single, released on January 25, 1985.
As the theme song for the drama “Maido Osawagase Shimasu,” it became a massive hit and stands as a landmark of ’80s pop.
The lyrics were written by Takashi Matsumoto and the music composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi.
The track features a technopop-inspired sound and high-pitched vocals.
If you think you’re tone-deaf, I recommend songs with a good groove and tempo over slow ballads—you can ride the momentum.
This song in particular sits a bit on the higher side of the vocal range, making it perfect for those who consider themselves tone-deaf.
With rhythm and energy, you’ll be absolutely fine, so give it a try.
RunnerNEW!bakufū suranpu
This was the 12th single, released on October 21, 1988.
It was a major hit, peaking at No.
6 on the Oricon chart and selling about 340,000 copies.
It’s known for the vocalist, Mr.
Sunplaza Nakano’s soul-wringing singing and its powerful rock sound, and it’s famous as a song of friendship and farewell imbued with feelings toward bassist Hōjin Egawa, who had decided to leave the band at the time.
Because the song itself is very rock, you might feel like you want to sing it in a constantly amped-up state, but for people who are tone-deaf, most tend to go a bit sharp when they actually try to sing it.
So I think it’s best to sing it with high energy but a calm mindset.
I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t know this song, so try singing it coolly while getting the audience to clap along.
Get WildNEW!TM NETWORK
It became an explosive hit as the ending theme of the anime City Hunter.
Composed by Tetsuya Komuro, its introductory piano riff is distinctive, and it stands as a landmark of 80s digital rock.
The song was originally slated to be titled “Tough & Wild,” but lyricist Mitsuko Komuro changed it to “Get Wild.” The overall vocal range is narrow, from A3 to G4, and since it’s sung mostly within the same range throughout, it should be easy to sing even for those with a limited range.
As long as you have the groove, you can pull it off—charging through with energy is the key.
It also seems like it would be fun to have people around you join in on the chorus during the hook.
BAD COMMUNICANEW!B’z
“BAD COMMUNICATION” by B’z is the title track of their first mini-album, released on October 21, 1989.
With lyrics by Koshi Inaba and music by Takahiro Matsumoto, it’s a long dance-rock number running over seven minutes.
Characterized by an urban, sexy sound that makes extensive use of sampling, it’s one of the signature early B’z songs and a live staple.
Since the track itself is quite long, it might get a bit monotonous for karaoke, but it’s a song that really builds toward the end.
If everyone knows the song, it could be fun to pass the mic around while singing! When you perform it, try to contrast the high energy of the chorus with a cooler, more restrained delivery in the other parts to keep it tight and easy to listen to.
GLORIAZIGGY
It was ZIGGY’s second and fifth single, with the initial release in May 1988.
In 1989, it was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Dōkyūsei,” and with its second single cut, it became a major hit.
Around 1988, the country was on the verge of entering the band boom.
As of 2020, many people in their 50s likely played this song at their school festivals or watched their friends’ bands perform it.
With its very simple yet memorable chorus melody repeated many times, this song is easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.
The key might be a bit high for the average person, so in that case, please adjust it on the karaoke machine.
excuseSha ran Q
One of Sharam Q’s biggest hit singles and a signature song.
Its lyrics portray the miscommunication and lingering feelings in romance with both humor and poignancy, resonating strongly with young people at the time.
Singing Sharam Q at karaoke inevitably gets everyone hyped! Tsunku’s distinctive slightly nasal tone really sets the mood.
If you’re not used to a nasal delivery, it can throw off your pitch, so I recommend not overthinking it and projecting your voice firmly.
Especially in the chorus, singing out strongly adds contrast and makes the song sound cooler overall!
B-BlueBOØWY
Among men in their early 50s, many probably listened to BOØWY quite a lot.
BOØWY left behind many memorable rock classics, and among them, the one I especially recommend as easy to sing is B-Blue.
While the song features a heartbeat-raising, striking melody, its vocal range is surprisingly narrow and the vocal line doesn’t fluctuate much.
It’s a song you can handle even when your throat is worn out after a second party, so be sure to add it to your repertoire.
