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[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!

[Calling all men in their 50s!] Classic crowd-pleasers for karaoke & easy-to-sing hits (111–120)

Eris with Azure Eyesanzenchitai

The band Anzen Chitai has produced numerous hit numbers.

From ballads to rock-flavored pop, they’ve turned all kinds of works into popular songs.

The one I’d like to recommend this time is Aoi Hitomi no Erisu (Eris with Azure Eyes).

It’s a gentle ballad, yet it also has well-placed moments of lift.

Rather than a big, explosive build, it’s the kind of song that gives you chills and goosebumps.

Its vocal range is quite narrow at mid1 C to mid2 D#, and the melodic movement is smooth, making it exceptionally easy to sing.

[Men in Their 50s, Gather Round!] Classic Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers & Easy-to-Sing Hits (121–130)

countrysideTamaki Kōji

Even after suspending activities with Anzen Chitai, Koji Tamaki has continued to leave behind numerous masterpieces as a singer-songwriter.

Among his many great songs, the one I especially recommend for being easy to sing and guaranteed to get the crowd going is Den-en.

Although its vocal range is very narrow—mid1D to mid2E—it still has well-crafted points of excitement, making it a song with an outstanding balance of singability and energy.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

MARIONETTEBOØWY

BOOWY [Marionette] Music Video BOØWY Kyosuke Himuro
MARIONETTEBOØWY

This was BOØWY’s sixth single, released in July 1987.

Speaking of 1987, it was right around the time the band boom that followed was just beginning, and perhaps thanks to that, it became a massive hit, earning the band their first No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

If you’re in your 40s, there’s a good chance you’ve heard it at least once.

It also checks the top box for hits of that era—the impact of the chorus—which is extremely strong in both the vocal melody and the lyrics, making it easy to sing and easy to remember.

Its bright, up-tempo feel makes it a song that’s simply fun to sing.

Be sure to pick it casually for karaoke and enjoy.

Like a white cloudsaruganseki

The comedy duo Saruganseki, made up of Hiroiki Ariyoshi and Kazunari Moriwaki.

The song that truly cemented their then idol-like popularity is, of course, Shiroi Yuki no Yō ni (Like White Snow).

As a composition, it’s a very orthodox J-pop number with a very narrow vocal range.

Since the two aren’t professional singers, the vocal lines present no real difficulty.

It’s also a crowd-pleaser at karaoke, so be sure to check it out.

single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)
single bedSha ran Q

This is Sharam Q’s sixth single, released in October 1994.

It was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime D・N・A²: A Girl Who’s Lost in Another World, and it became Sharam Q’s first million-selling hit.

It’s a classic, laid-back rock ballad! The way the lyrics fit the vocal melody is very straightforward, and the melodic range is easy for anyone to sing.

Even people who don’t usually sing will find it very approachable.

If you memorize the lyrics and sing with feeling, it will sound even better, so definitely give it a try!

Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo

EXILE ATSUSHI – Sake, Tears, Men and Women (EXILE ATSUSHI SPECIAL SOLO LIVE in HAWAII)
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo

This is a socially conscious masterpiece that portrays the subtle miscommunications between men and women and the nuances of emotional expression with deep insight.

It warmly observes how men open up through drinking and women through tears, each revealing their inner feelings.

Born from impressions Eigo Kawashima had at age 18 during a family memorial gathering, the song was included on the November 1975 album “Jinrui” (Humanity) and released as a single in June 1976.

Also known as the jingle for the sake brand Kizakura, it became a major hit, reaching No.

9 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It is a gem I recommend to anyone who wants to face their heart honestly when confronted with life’s sorrow and poignancy.

ChinatownYazawa Eikichi

Eikichi Yazawa has produced many classic songs over the years.

There are likely many men in their 60s who have been fans since the Carol era.

Among his tracks, one I especially recommend is Chinatown.

The song’s vocal range is relatively narrow, from mid1 B to mid2 G#.

If you’re just following the pitch, it should be quite manageable.

However, because Yazawa employs a shout-infused singing style, trying to imitate that can make the difficulty skyrocket.

So, rather than sticking too closely to the original, aim to sing it in a comfortable key for you.