[2026] For Men in Their 50s! A Collection of Classic Western Songs That Get the Crowd Going at Karaoke

As I AmBilly Joel

Billy Joel – Just the Way You Are (Live 1977)

It’s Billy Joel’s masterpiece among masterpieces, “Just the Way You Are.” It’s incredibly famous, and I don’t think there’s anyone who wouldn’t know it if you sang it at karaoke.

The tempo is slow and the key isn’t high, so as long as you pay attention to the pitch, I think it’s easy to sing.

We’re All AloneBoz Scaggs

We’re All Alone

This is a representative song of the Adult Contemporary (AOR) genre released in 1976 by American singer Boz Scaggs.

It’s been used in TV dramas and films in Japan, so it’s a tune many people are sure to have heard.

I don’t think it’s particularly difficult to sing, so perform it sweetly, gently, and with a touch of wistfulness.

BamDeep Purple

Deep Purple – Burn 1974 Live Video HQ

For a song that livens up a karaoke session and is easy to sing, I recommend Deep Purple’s “Burn” (Japanese title: “Murasaki no Honō”) for men in their 50s.

You might recognize it from Takuya Kimura’s Tama Home commercial.

While achieving Ian Gillan’s soaring rock high tones can be tough, this song is all about momentum—so put some spirit into it and sing with gusto.

Your SongElton John

Elton John – Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971)

It’s one of Elton John’s most familiar signature songs that everyone knows.

I believe it’s a timeless classic beloved by all generations, not just those in their 50s.

As long as you can get through the shouty part near the end, it’s a relatively easy song to sing.

All Right NowFree

Free – All Right Now

It’s a 1970 release by the British rock band Free and the band’s biggest hit.

Despite its slow tempo, Paul Kossoff’s distorted guitar and Paul Rodgers’s husky vocals give the song an overall buoyant feel.

Careless WhisperGeorge Michael

George Michael – Careless Whisper (Official Video)

It is a signature solo work by George Michael, who was a member of Wham!.

As George Michael’s biggest hit, it became a worldwide success.

In Japan, it drew attention when Hideki Saijo (under the title “Dakishimete Jitterbug”) and Hiromi Go released covers around the same time.

Don’t Stop Believin’Journey

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Official Audio)

It’s a 1981 hit song by the American band Journey.

Journey has many hit songs such as “Open Arms” and “Separate Ways,” but I think the easiest to sing at karaoke is “Don’t Stop Believin’.”