[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 for karaoke & easy-to-sing hits (31–40)
Goodbye OceanSugiyama Kiyotaka
Kiyotaka Sugiyama is a key figure you can’t leave out when talking about Japanese AOR and city pop.
In his early days he leaned toward rock, but later he grew interested in R&B and soul, which led him to sing city pop that suited his vocal range.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend for men in their 50s is Sayonara no Ocean.
It features a characteristically city-pop, expansive vocal line, but the melodic contours are gentle, so as long as you find the right key, anyone can sing it with ease.
I want to hug you.Mr.Children
It’s an eternal love song written and composed by vocalist Kazutoshi Sakurai.
It first appeared on the album “Kind of Love.” Although total sales were about 60,000 copies, it later received Gold Disc certification and continues to be loved across generations.
The overall vocal range spans D3 to A#4, expanding and building toward the latter half.
When singing, project your voice confidently without hesitation to maintain stability throughout.
Since head voice appears at the end of the chorus, keep resonance in your head so you can transition smoothly from chest voice to falsetto.
Also, the final chorus modulates upward.
Raise your energy and stay mindful so your pitch doesn’t drop!
JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Released on the leap day of February 29, 1996, this was THE YELLOW MONKEY’s ninth single and the signature song that cemented their breakthrough.
It reached No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, sold approximately 600,000 copies in total, and earned Gold and Platinum certifications.
It’s a triplet ballad in C major; if you focus on the drums, it’s especially easy to feel the rhythm and get into the groove.
The overall vocal range is D3 to F#4, which seems very comfortable to sing.
To avoid sounding flat when you sing, try rocking your whole body back and forth and be mindful of accents!
SaraiKayama Yūzō & Tanimura Shinji
Some of you reading this article may be a bit older.
For you, I recommend Sarai.
It’s a song well known even among younger generations thanks to its association with 24-Hour TV.
The real charm of this piece lies in its deep, mature vocal line.
Although the arrangement feels grand, the vocal range is very narrow—mid1 A to mid2 F—so men with lower voices should be able to sing it smoothly while making the most of their low tones.
Be sure to check it out.
Galaxy Express 999Godaigo
Godiego’s single was first released in July 1979.
It was the theme song for the animated film Galaxy Express 999, based on Leiji Matsumoto’s work, and the song became a huge hit alongside the anime.
As of 2020, many people in their 50s likely spent their elementary or middle school years captivated by Matsumoto’s anime.
Listening closely now, though, it’s an unusual song by modern standards: at the start of the chorus melody, the pitch actually drops lower than before—quite different from today’s convention where the chorus is the most climactic part.
Let it bring back memories of your boyhood and give it a sing.
The song itself isn’t all that hard!
[Calling All Men in Their 50s!] Classic Crowd-Pleasers for Karaoke & Easy-to-Sing Hits (41–50)
Journey of the Heartchūrippu
It’s a big hit by Tulip.
The melody line is gentle, the range isn’t very high, and I think it’s easy to sing.
By the way, “Kokoro no Tabi” has been covered by Masaharu Fukuyama and many others, so it’s fun to look for the version you like! Tulip’s songs have a choral feel with a relaxed tempo, and there are parts that really shine when sung, so I highly recommend them as easy-to-sing songs! It’s nice to have everyone join in for the chorus, and sing the non-chorus parts comfortably.
Since the range leans toward the lower, easier-to-produce notes, be careful not to strain your throat.
If you keep your eyebrows raised and project your voice into the distance, your vocal cords will resonate and you’ll be able to sing more easily!
Harmony at the End of SummerTamaki Kōji
A classic with a gently soothing tone, “Natsu no Owari no Harmony” (Harmony at Summer’s End).
Created by Yosui Inoue and Koji Tamaki and released in 1986, it remains beloved even among younger generations today.
It’s also a very singable piece.
Most notably, there’s no use of falsetto at all.
While many of Koji Tamaki’s songs span a wide vocal range, this one—partly due to its lyrics—keeps to a calm melody throughout.
However, because it features many long sustained notes, when you actually sing it, try not to overengage your diaphragm; ease up slightly and sing with a bit less volume.