[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)
milk teaFukuyama Masaharu
This is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 21st single, released in May 2006.
Prior to its release, starting in April 2006, it was used as the theme song for the TBS variety show “Koisuru Hanikami!” It’s a relaxed ballad with a pleasant acoustic guitar sound.
From a vocal melody standpoint, there aren’t any particularly tricky or difficult parts for karaoke, but because the tempo is slow, be careful not to get ahead of the beat—avoid what’s commonly called singing ‘in front of the beat.’ Also, since the overall vocal melody sits relatively low, try to place the voice toward the back molars of your lower jaw and sing with a chest voice (resonating in the chest cavity).
That should help you reproduce a vibe close to the original.
Give it a try.
DON’T STOP BELIEVINGZIGGY
ZIGGY is a band that greatly energized the rock scene of the ’80s.
Known for their bright, powerful songs that embody pure rock ’n’ roll, they’ve produced many tracks over the years.
Among ZIGGY’s catalog, the one I especially recommend to men in their 50s is “DON’T STOP BELIEVING.” While the vocals aren’t particularly low, no part goes beyond the midrange, and there aren’t many long sustained notes, making the vocal line quite easy to sing.
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)
The Summer Without YouDEEN
This is DEEN’s 12th single overall, released in August 1997.
It was also used as the fourth ending theme for the Nippon TV anime Detective Conan.
As you’d expect from DEEN, who scored a string of big hits in the ’90s when “being often sung at karaoke” was a key condition for a song to become a hit, this track is also crafted to be very easy to sing and remember.
To aim for a high score, you’ll likely need to study the vocalist’s subtle phrasing in detail, but there aren’t any difficult parts, so definitely give it a try.
If you place the resonance so the sound hits the upper palate inside your mouth, you can produce a voice with lots of high-order overtones—a slightly sparkling tone—similar to the original singer.
Wine Red Heartanzenchitai
It was the fourth single by Anzenchitai, released in November 1983.
This is also one of the classic Showa-era songs that will go down in history.
Although they debuted in 1982, they hadn’t had a hit single yet, and this track was created through vocalist Koji Tamaki’s hard work to produce a hit.
As a result, it’s very friendly and easy to remember, with a melody that anyone can sing along to at karaoke and the like.
Have fun singing it by imitating Tamaki’s very distinctive vocal style! Just be careful not to strain your throat too much on the high notes in the chorus.
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
This was Noriyuki Makihara’s third single, released in June 1991.
It’s his biggest hit to date, having sold over two million copies, so there’s probably no one who hasn’t heard it.
The song features a very simple, approachable melody and lyrics that leave a strong impression, and its sales figures make perfect sense—it’s a great song.
While Makihara’s vocal ability is outstanding, there isn’t a single moment where he shows off his “skill,” and the song instead lets his natural, unpretentious charm shine through.
I feel it’s a piece you can casually hum without feeling like you’re “singing,” which is part of its appeal.
For those who aren’t confident singers, this is one I’d recommend selecting with that kind of easygoing approach.
Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken
A single by Ken Matsudaira, who is mainly active in period dramas, released in July 2004.
As the title includes “II,” it seems there are a total of five releases in the Matsuken Samba series, but the one generally known is Matsuken Samba II, which we’re introducing here.
This is a song that just makes you feel happy as you listen, so there’s no need for difficult explanations to sing it! Just get into the bright, fun rhythm and enjoy! Despite being called a samba, the rhythm and arrangement aren’t really samba at all—but that’s part of its charm!