[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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[Men in Their 50s, Gather Round!] Classic Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers & Easy-to-Sing Hits (11–20)
SubaruTanimura Shinji
As a solo artist, this was Shinji Tanimura’s second single, released on April 1, 1980.
At the time, Alice—the new music group he belonged to—was at the height of its popularity, and this single, released amid that momentum, also became a major hit.
As of May 2022, many people in their fifties likely remember just how popular Alice was back then and how big a hit this song became.
The title “Subaru” is the Japanese name for the Pleiades star cluster, and the song lives up to that name—crafted to evoke a grand and majestic world.
The vocal melody is both expansive and easy to hum, so be sure to sing along and enjoy!
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Released in May 1987 as THE BLUE HEARTS’ major-label debut single.
It’s a very straightforward, easy-to-grasp punk (beat punk) song, so even people who aren’t confident singers should have no problem enjoying it at karaoke.
Plus, if you’re in your 50s as of 2020, you likely experienced the late-’80s “Ika-ten” band boom, so this should be a very familiar track for you.
Back then, it was one of those songs that amateur bands would always cover at events.
Forget the theory and just have a blast getting into the groove!
Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao
No detailed explanation is necessary for this one.
As the title makes obvious, it’s the theme song of the hugely popular Showa-era anime Space Battleship Yamato.
As of 2020, it’s unlikely that anyone in their 50s wouldn’t know this anime.
Choosing an anime song that everyone in your group knows is one of the best ways to liven up a karaoke session with friends, so I hope you’ll add this track to your setlist.
For those who want to sing it with a slightly different vibe, I’ve also included a reference link to THE ALFEE’s version—check it out!
ChampionArisu
It was Alice’s 14th single in total, released in December 1978.
Alice is often remembered as having led the New Music boom of the time, but apparently this was the only song of theirs to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
In any case, it was a massive hit in the Showa era, so as of 2023, there are probably very few people in their 50s who haven’t heard it.
Some of you might even have pretended a broom was a guitar and sung this during school cleaning time.
The vocal melody itself is very simple and easy to sing, but if your voice is weak, you won’t be able to capture the song’s atmosphere, so try to sing it as powerfully as you can.
TOKIOsawada kenji
TOKIO, sung by Kenji Sawada—known for Showa-era classics like “Do What You Want” and “A Dangerous Pair”—is his 29th single, released in 1980.
It’s been used in commercials for Lotte Ice Cream’s Mona-Oh and All Nippon Airways, and covered by various artists on music programs, making it a song that people of all generations can feel familiar with.
With its pop, upbeat tempo, it’s easy for everyone to sing together and guaranteed to liven things up.
Even if you’re not confident in your singing, joining in with everyone might chase away your nerves!
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
A song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, it was included on the album of the same name released in September 1980.
It wasn’t released as a single right away; a re-recorded version later came out as a single in 1988.
As of May 2023, when I’m writing this, I’m 55 years old, and I still vividly remember this song playing at my junior high school graduation—tears started streaming down my face the moment it began.
I imagine many of you reading this have similar memories.
The song itself features a very gentle, straightforward melody, so I believe it’s easy for anyone to sing.
It’s a piece I hope you’ll sing along to, together with your fond memories.
Calling all men in their 50s! Classic crowd-pleasers and easy-to-sing hits for karaoke (21–30)
HELLOFukuyama Masaharu
Released in 1995, “HELLO” became a big hit as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama ‘The Best Unrequited Love: WHITE LOVE STORY.’ Since it’s sung by Fukuyama, the overall vocal range of the song is D#3–F#4, which isn’t very high, so I think it’s easy even for beginners to sing.
However, the tempo is a bit fast, so be careful not to fall behind the rhythm.
The melody is very simple and easy to remember.
In the A and B sections, cut off the word endings and be mindful of the pauses so you don’t rush.
At the start of the chorus, make sure to put your voice firmly into the mic—this should also enhance your expressiveness!
