[Men in Their 50s, Gather Up!] Classic Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers & Easy-to-Sing Hits

interaction; friendly contact; bondingNakamura Masatoshi

interaction; friendly contact; bonding

Among the songs we’re introducing this time, one of the easiest to sing is Fureai.

It’s a popular number by Masatoshi Nakamura, who was also hugely successful as an actor.

Although the song carries a somber mood, its vocal line is very simple.

It generally sits in the mid-to-low to low range, with an overall average vocal range.

That alone might not make it seem particularly easy, but the biggest reason it’s so singable lies in the required volume.

Because the original is sung very softly, even the higher parts are easy to produce.

It’s a somewhat mature pick, so it’s a good choice to sing at karaoke when there are more men in the group.

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Ryo

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Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao

Your eyes are 10,000 volts / Takao Horiuchi (Alice)

This was a solo single by Takao Horiuchi, a member of Alice—the popular New Music trio from the Showa era—released in August 1978.

It was used as a Shiseido cosmetics campaign song that same year and became a massive hit, selling over 900,000 copies.

Since the commercial aired frequently at the time of release, I imagine many of you will find it familiar.

The vocal melody is simple and easy to hum, so please enjoy by joining in a big sing-along—especially on the chorus!

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Kei Takahata

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Kampaku Declaration — Masashi Sada

These days, the idea of the “strong man” has gone out of fashion, but men in their 50s might be the last generation from when that mindset still lingered.

Men take the lead, and women follow—outdated as it may be, there are surely some who still find that comfortable.

This song is for men feeling stressed in the gap between that reality and their ideals.

Even so, it’s a touching song that doesn’t forget the sincere affection for one’s wife.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki

Farewell, my lover

One of Masakazu Sakai’s signature songs.

Released in May 1971 as his solo debut single, it is known for Kyōhei Tsutsumi’s arrangement and Osamu Kitayama’s lyrics.

The section before the chorus sits a bit high, but overall the song centers on the lower to mid vocal range, making it generally easier for male singers.

The theme expresses the heartache of parting, resonating with many listeners.

It’s also known as the debut work of Sakai as a singer, who was active as an actor in dramas such as “Journey to the West (Saiyūki)” and “The Emperor’s Cook.” Be sure to check it out.