[Men in Their 50s, Gather Up!] Classic Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers & Easy-to-Sing Hits
Do you ever find yourself unsure what to sing at karaoke? Many people struggle with things like “I can’t keep pitch” or “I can’t hit high notes.” The truth is, even if you’re not confident about your vocal range, karaoke becomes a lot more fun once you learn how to pick the right songs.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected tracks that are easy to sing and sure to get the crowd going.
From nostalgic classics to singable ballads, we’ve gathered songs from a wide range of genres—so you’re sure to find your next go-to number!
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Calling all men in their 50s! Classic crowd-pleasers and easy-to-sing hits for karaoke (71–80)
Go-Go HeavenŌsawa Yoshiyuki
Speaking of Yoshiyuki Osawa, I think his songs are memorable for their black music flavor that subtly evokes R&B.
Those kinds of tracks often feature rhythms uncommon in Japanese pop, making them fairly challenging.
However, “Go Go Heaven” is different.
As one of Osawa’s songs, this work is crafted as a particularly orthodox rock number.
While the range reaches from mid2A to hiA and is on the higher side, the overall range is narrow, making key adjustments easy and giving it outstanding singability.
With its upbeat, straightforward rhythm, it ranks among the most crowd-energizing songs in Osawa’s catalog.
ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG
The 10th single by the Japanese rock band HOUND DOG, released in August 1985.
It was used as a commercial song for Nissin Foods’ Cup Noodles.
It’s a medium-tempo rock number with a strongly heroic atmosphere throughout! The vocal melody is very simple, and the range used isn’t very wide, so even those who aren’t confident singers can enjoy singing it casually.
Feel the beat of the backing track firmly, and, just as the title suggests, sing out with power and enjoy it.
GandharaGodaigo
It was Godiego’s seventh single, released on October 1, 1978.
The song became a huge hit as the ending theme for the Nippon TV drama “Saiyuki,” so as of May 2022 when this article is being written, I imagine quite a few people in their 50s were once hooked on watching that show.
Remarkably, this was apparently Godiego’s first song with Japanese lyrics! It’s a very relaxed piece that evokes the vast Asian continent, and its melody is straightforward and easy to hum, so I think even those who aren’t confident singers can enjoy choosing it for karaoke without hesitation.
[Men in their 50s, gather round!] Classic Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers & Easy-to-Sing Hits (81–90)
By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi
This is Junichi Inagaki’s 27th single, released in October 1992.
It’s such a classic among J-pop Christmas songs that it hardly needs any explanation! I doubt there’s anyone who hasn’t heard it.
In fact, as of December 2023, it remains Inagaki’s biggest hit.
Of course, the primary reason for its massive success is the song’s inherent appeal, but it’s also very karaoke-friendly, which has helped many people sing it over the years.
The melody is very easy to sing as well, so when you perform it, pay attention to how you handle each phrase—where to hold notes, where to cut them, and so on.
SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY
A rock number by THE YELLOW MONKEY that sings of passionate love.
It paints a worldview where you close your eyes and share a space for just the two of you in the night, infusing sensual expressions with a pure heart that longs for eternal love.
The energetic guitar riffs and rhythm section are striking, and Kazuya Yoshii’s distinctive vocals ring out over the dynamic sound.
Released in July 1996, the song drew attention as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Handsome Man.” It’s also included on the album SICKS and reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Perfect for karaoke with friends, it’s a track brimming with a charm that lets everyone open their hearts and sing along.
cherrysupittsu
This is the 13th single by the Japanese rock band Spitz, released in April 1996.
Although it came out during the heyday of J-pop in the ’90s, compared to songs from the ’80s and the Showa era, the melody might be a bit tricky for those who aren’t confident singers to tackle at karaoke.
That said, it’s a breezy, mid-tempo track with a shuffle beat, so there’s no need to sweat the small stuff—just enjoy it with the same upbeat spirit as the song! The key might be a little high, so please adjust it to suit your voice.
If you master mixed voice, I think many people will be able to sing it in the original key at this pitch.
My chest hurts.Yūkadan
Yukadan, who have led Japan’s blues scene with their distinctive vocal style and versatile musicianship.
Among their many classics, this is the song I especially recommend for men in their 50s.
It’s a superb ballad where lyrics about a bittersweet love and a wistful melody blend beautifully, included on their 1989 album “BIG TOWN, SMALL HANDS.” Because most of the song sits in the mid-range, it should be very easy to sing even if you’re not confident about your vocal power.
If you want to showcase age-appropriate sophistication at karaoke, give this one a try.