[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 (41–50)
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.
Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE
As THE ALFEE, this is their 17th single.
It’s said that Takamizawa created this song with the conscious aim of making it “a hit that leads to the next,” and it has become one of their live staples! In later years, versions incorporating orchestral and classical elements were also released, and the ongoing evolution of the arrangement has drawn attention.
Having multiple versions makes it fun to listen, doesn’t it? It’s a band-rock track with a cool guitar right from the intro, so you’ll probably be hyped up and ready to deliver great vocals even before you start singing! The vocal range isn’t that high, so many men should find it easy to sing.
If you open your throat and project your voice as if sending it far, you’ll likely find it very comfortable to sing.
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.
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.
youyashiki takajin
Takajin Yashiki’s 12th single, released in 1984.
The lyrics delicately depict deep affection and the feelings of parting, conveying the speaker’s complex, unspoken emotions.
The melody is rich in sentiment, resulting in a work that truly moves listeners.
While the song is emotionally expressive, the vocal line is surprisingly simple, making it a good recommendation for those who struggle with songs that feature intense pitch fluctuations.
Although it portrays a woman’s feelings, the original is sung by a male vocalist, so you’re unlikely to encounter issues with the vocal range.
Young manSaijō Hideki
“Y.M.C.A.” has become a staple cheer song at school events and sports competitions.
The arm-swinging choreography went viral—these days, it feels like there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it! With an intro that instantly lifts your spirits, doesn’t it just make you smile? That smiling expression is really important: when your facial muscles naturally lift, your voice comes out more easily, making it much easier to sing! Plus, doing the choreography helps your body relax, which also makes projecting your voice easier.
Above all, the best thing is to just have fun singing it!
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!
