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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!

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

Autumn Full StopArisu

Alice’s hidden gem “Akishifu” (“Autumn Stop”).

While it’s somewhat less known among the many hit numbers they’ve produced, its superb craftsmanship has kept it beloved by many fans even today.

The song is characterized by a vocal line with strong kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) elements.

Because it features many phrases close to enka, it’s an especially singable piece for men in their late 50s who experienced the transition from enka to kayōkyoku in their childhood.

Another nice point is that parts of it don’t require much vocal power.

Night of 15Ozaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki - Fifteen's Night (with lyrics)
Night of 15Ozaki Yutaka

Released in December 1983 as Yutaka Ozaki’s debut single.

Over a beautifully arranged backing track, Ozaki’s lyrics and vocals feel like an outpouring of emotion, leaving a strong impression.

It’s also interesting that, outside the chorus, much of the singing takes on a semi-spoken quality.

Many listeners will deeply relate to the lyrics, so fussing over fine points of vocal technique when performing this song is pointless—just immerse yourself in its world and enjoy.

Among the seasonsMatsuyama Chiharu

This was Chiharu Matsuyama’s fifth single overall, released in August 1978.

I remember that when the song first came out, Matsuyama refused to appear on TV music programs, so even though it was a hit, there were few chances to hear it on television.

If I recall correctly, he appeared on The Best Ten only once under the condition that it would be “just once,” didn’t he? As for the song itself, since Matsuyama is a singer with very strong vocal technique and expressive power, he delivers the high notes—like the chorus melody—so smoothly and beautifully that many people might wonder, “Is this really easy to sing?” However, the actual vocal melody doesn’t use a very wide range; it’s quite simple, easy to sing, and easy to remember.

So even if you’re not confident with high notes, you should be able to sing it comfortably by adjusting the key.

When you sing it, make a clear contrast between the opening section with just acoustic guitar and vocals and the sections after the rhythm comes in, emphasizing the dynamics accordingly.

Sly womanSha ran Q

Sharan Q “Sly Woman” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Sly womanSha ran Q

This was Sharam Q’s seventh single, released in May 1995.

It came out during what could be called the peak of J-pop, and became a huge hit, selling over 1.4 million copies, so chances are most people have at least heard the chorus melody.

Back then, one of the key conditions for a hit song was that it be easy to sing at karaoke, and this track fits that mold—making it one of the best choices for people who aren’t confident singers.

If you have trouble with the high notes in the chorus where it flips into falsetto, try adjusting the key on the machine to match your range.

[Men in Their 50s, Gather Round!] Classic Crowd-Pleasers for Karaoke & Easy-to-Sing Hits (131–140)

Sun’s Komachi AngelB’z

B’z, the duo that has delivered numerous masterpieces.

While B’z is strongly associated with cool, rock-flavored tracks, they also have some slightly pop-leaning songs.

Among those, one of the most popular is surely “Taiyō no Komachi Angel.” The vocal range is mid2A to hiA—high, but relatively narrow overall.

If you adjust the key properly, you shouldn’t have trouble with vocal production.

It’s also a song everyone can sing together, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Banzai ~I'm Glad I Fell in Love~
Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu

Wulfuls’ 10th single, released in February 1996.

Many Wulfuls songs can be pulled off as long as you bring “heat” and “momentum,” so not just this one—Wulfuls are one of the best artists for men who aren’t confident singers to pick at karaoke.

Don’t hold back trying to sing it “well.” Forget the small details, raise your voice, and sing with passion.

You don’t need any clumsy tricks for this song! Do that, and I’m sure your performance will “reach” everyone there.

I can’t help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi

[Official] Hiromi Go “Aitakute Shikatanai” Music Video - In celebration of release on streaming services -
I can't help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi

Hiromi Go’s classic song “Aitakute Shikatanai” (“I Can’t Help but Want to See You”).

When you think of Hiromi Go, ballads come to mind, and this one is especially famous.

What makes it easy to sing is, above all, its catchy vocal line.

While the song features many long sustained notes, the melody itself is very simple.

There aren’t complex pitch jumps, and the range isn’t particularly wide, so even men in their 50s can sing it without trouble.

It’s also frequently used in the media, so it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.