[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 (21–30)
BE WITH YOUGLAY
Released in November 1998, this was the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Tabloid,” and TAKURO has said the lyrics are his greatest masterpiece.
The overall vocal range of the song is D#3 to C#5, and as it progresses into the latter half, it becomes more characteristically GLAY and the range shoots up significantly.
For the high notes in the latter half, don’t force them in chest voice; until you get used to it, it may be good to practice producing them lightly in falsetto.
Once you’re comfortable and can project with more momentum, you’ll build explosiveness and be able to hit the high notes more comfortably.
In any case, breath volume and explosiveness are crucial.
If you’re focusing only on scoring, starting out by tackling it in falsetto is recommended.
LOVE LOVE SHOWTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Despite having no tie-in, it became a long-running hit that stayed in the Top 10 for five consecutive weeks—a signature track where The Yellow Monkey’s trademark sultriness fuses with the driving energy of rock.
Among fans, it’s often said to be “the most Yemon-like” song.
The vocal range isn’t very high, the melody is simple, and there aren’t many pitch jumps, so you may find it easy to sing.
Since it’s band rock, the snare drum sound is the key point; if you feel the groove slightly behind the beat, it’ll be easier to lock into the song.
Keep solid time with your body, and be careful not to overproject your voice.
Forget-me-notOzaki Yutaka
This is one of Yutaka Ozaki’s signature ballads and a hugely popular song among fans! I imagine many people sing it at karaoke.
The overall vocal range is B2–A4, and while the chorus features Ozaki’s distinctive, impassioned, pleading delivery, you should hold back your emotions and focus on accurate pitch when doing scoring.
The melody line is simple and easy for anyone to remember.
However, because the contrast in pitch between the verses (A–B sections) and the chorus can feel pronounced, be mindful to keep your facial muscles lifted and project from the same placement throughout so you can sing without straining your throat.
MissingKubota Toshinobu
Actually, “Missing” is a track from his first album, and even though it wasn’t released as a single, it became one of Toshinobu Kubota’s signature songs with overwhelming popularity! The melody line is simple: sing the verse as if you’re speaking, and slightly increase your volume in the chorus to add expressiveness and make it feel good to sing.
In general, you’ll want to be careful not to belt too much, but be especially mindful in the latter part where the melody changes and the range jumps up—avoid straining your throat.
Aim to connect everything smoothly, place accents farther out toward the high notes, and stay conscious of the pitch bar!
B-BlueBOØWY
Among men in their early 50s, many probably listened to BOØWY quite a lot.
BOØWY left behind many memorable rock classics, and among them, the one I especially recommend as easy to sing is B-Blue.
While the song features a heartbeat-raising, striking melody, its vocal range is surprisingly narrow and the vocal line doesn’t fluctuate much.
It’s a song you can handle even when your throat is worn out after a second party, so be sure to add it to your repertoire.
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
Released in 1992, this is Yasushi Nakanishi’s signature hit ballad that became synonymous with him.
Although it peaked at No.
16 on the Oricon charts, it turned into a long-running hit, selling a total of about 900,000 copies.
Many artists, including Kiyoshi Maekawa, Kumi Koda, EXILE ATSUSHI, and Ms.OOJA, have covered it, so it’s fun to look for a version in a vocal range that suits you.
I used to practice this song a lot in vocal training, and I remember it having a lot of the “na” sound.
Because “na” tends to be nasal, if you produce the sound carelessly, it becomes quite hard to sing.
If you articulate clearly with a conscious accent on each instance, it should be easier to sing.
Give it a try!
outdatedKawashima Eigo
A standout song by the exceptionally skilled singer-songwriter Eigo Kawashima.
“Jidai Okure” is a tasteful number that sings of a man who won’t be swept along by the times.
The lyrics by Yu Aku resonate with the idea of living true to one’s convictions.
Since its release on April 21, 1986, it has been loved for many years, and five years later, in 1991, Eigo Kawashima performed it solo with guitar at NHK’s Kohaku Uta Gassen.
For those in their 50s, it may be a nostalgic track that brings back memories of their youth.
With a modest vocal range and few long sustained notes, it’s an easy song to tackle even for those who aren’t confident singers.
It’s also a great choice to liven up a karaoke session with friends.