Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men
Women in their 40s are often busy with family and work and may not have been to karaoke for a long time.
When it finally comes time to go, some might think, “I don’t even know what to sing!” You might worry that chasing too many songs from younger generations isn’t quite right, but going all-in on oldies might not feel right either—and there’s the concern about how the men you’re with will react.
Here, we’ll introduce a mix of songs, both new and old, with a slight focus on what tends to go over well with men.
There are probably songs you listened to a lot in your youth, or ones from a different generation that still stayed with you.
But in the end, I hope you find songs that you can sing comfortably and enjoyably—without worrying too much about what others think!
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Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men (41–50)
VALENTIBoA
Dubbed the “Queen of K-POP,” BoA burst onto the Japanese music scene like a comet in the early 2000s.
The single she released in Japan in August 2002 is a dance track distinguished by passionate Latin rhythms, which shocked music fans at the time.
The lyrics convey a will to believe firmly in oneself, to carve out the future as if in battle, and a fervent determination to stay true to love no matter the difficulties.
The album bearing this song’s title, VALENTI, was released in January 2003, debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart and achieving million-seller status.
It was also widely loved as the theme for the PS2 game PROJECT MINERVA and the music program JAPAN COUNTDOWN.
Sing it at karaoke and you’re sure to relive the heat of that era and get an instant boost of energy.
Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men (51–60)
Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai
Noriko Sakai’s signature song “Aoi Usagi” (“Blue Rabbit”).
Although it’s classified as pop, the vocal lines are infused throughout with the essence of Showa-era kayōkyoku.
Because Noriko Sakai’s voice is so clear, people tend to assume it’s a high-pitched song, but the actual vocal range is quite narrow, so even women with lower voices can sing it without issue.
However, since many sections call for pronounced vibrato, be mindful of producing steady vibrato with solid support in the mid to lower-mid range.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Love me sinfullyChara
Chara is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity with a musical style that incorporates elements of Black music.
Many women in their 40s still listen to her songs from time to time, don’t they? Among Chara’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Tsumi Fukaku Aishiteyo” (“Love Me Sinfully”).
While the low range stands out a bit, the vocals stay within the low to mid range, so the overall range isn’t very wide.
And although it draws on soul music, it doesn’t use advanced techniques like vocal runs, making it easy to sing naturally even for those not accustomed to singing Western-style music.
The strong and fleeting onesCocco
For those in their early 40s, songs from the 1990s are likely more memorable than those from the late 1980s.
Among female singer-songwriters who made a big splash in the ’90s, one track by Cocco that I especially recommend is “Tuyoku Hakanai Monotachi” (“The Strong and the Fragile”).
This piece features a rhythm with a bounce reminiscent of reggae, while the vocal line maintains an ennui-like quality.
The song has a relatively narrow vocal range and contains no phrases that require sudden jumps in pitch, making it easy to sing for people with any kind of voice.
HeroAmuro Namie
A rousing cheer song by Namie Amuro that powerfully sings of the “courage” and “hope” needed at every stage of life.
Released in July 2016 as NHK’s broadcast theme for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics, it captured the hearts of a wide audience—from athletes to the general public.
When she made a special appearance at the 68th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2017, her stunning performance set a remarkable peak viewer rating of 48.4%.
If you choose this song when enjoying karaoke with someone special, you’ll surely share a moment of true connection.
Premonition of Loveanzenchitai
The classic hit by Anzen Chitai, “Koi no Yokan.” While the lyrics are heartrending, the melody itself exudes a very seductive allure, and the song is considered indispensable when discussing 1980s pop ballads.
Although the piece features many low notes, the vocal line is fundamentally easy to sing.
In the last part of the chorus, the pitch suddenly jumps up on the word “kakenukeru,” and if you find that part difficult, try pronouncing it as “kuu-kye-nukeru.” It’s a simple tweak, but just changing the pronunciation can improve your vocal production, so I recommend it.
STEADYSPEED
SPEED made a sensational debut in the late 1990s and quickly rose to the top of the music scene.
This work, their second single released in November 1996, captured the hearts of many young people at the time and remains a timeless classic today.
It’s also well known as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Itazura na Kiss.” The straightforward emotions that hint at the beginning of a bittersweet romance, paired with a driving melody, really set your heart on fire.
Marking their first million seller (about 1.5 million copies in total!), this song is guaranteed to bring back that fluttering excitement when you sing it at karaoke with friends.
Start humming along together, and the energy will skyrocket in no time.