[2026 Edition] Karaoke Songs That Will Get the Crowd Going—Perfect for Women in Their 40s
For people now in their 40s, their youth was right in the middle of the CD boom and karaoke craze of the 1990s to early 2000s! Many of the massive hits tied to TV dramas and commercials were undoubtedly sung by countless people at karaoke.
In this article, we’ve picked out karaoke songs that are sure to get the party going—perfect for women in their 40s to sing! Hits from what could be called the golden age of J-POP are still popular among younger generations in the 2020s, so these are timeless classics anyone can sing.
The next time you go to karaoke to refresh yourself from busy days of work or parenting, be sure to use this article as a reference.
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[2026 Edition] Songs That 40-Something Women Will Want to Sing! Crowd-Pleasing Karaoke Hits (51–60)
Kiss me right nowLINDBERG
This song, one of LINDBERG’s signature tracks, was released in 1990 as their second single.
Since it was used as the theme song for the drama “Sekai de Ichiban Kimi ga Suki!” many people may recall it together with scenes from the show.
Although the band once disbanded, they resumed activities in 2014, so if you’re in the mood to revisit some nostalgic numbers, be sure to give it a listen.
GibbsShiina Ringo
This song was written and composed by Ringo Sheena and is her fifth single.
The track is said to have originated from a ballad she wrote at 17 for someone she was dating.
The pink dress she wears in the music video is her own, and it became a topic of conversation that she bought it at Shibuya 109.
I’m sure many women ran to 109 at the time to copy her style!
First LoveUtada Hikaru
This song was included on Hikaru Utada’s debut album and was later released as a single.
It was also used as the theme song for the TV drama “Majo no Jōken” (“Forbidden Love”) and became a massive hit.
When Utada performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2022, this song was featured as well.
Its gently powerful rhythm that resonates deep in the body and the vocals that seem to fling emotions far into the distance are particularly striking.
As the title suggests, it portrays first love and heartbreak, expressing a state of remaining within sorrow for now in order to move forward into the future.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Yo Hitoto’s Hanamizuki is one of those songs that someone sings every time you go to karaoke.
No wonder—it’s said to be the most-sung karaoke song of the Heisei era.
Since it’s so widely known, it’s an easy, recommended number to sing even when people of various ages get together for karaoke.
366 daysHY
HY is a four-member hybrid band based in their hometown of Okinawa Prefecture, pursuing both music and the production of a natural brand.
Their song “366 Days,” used as the theme song for the film Threads of Destiny, is included on their fifth album HeartY, which shares its title with the natural brand.
The lyrics, drawn from real-life experiences, may resonate strongly with listeners in their 40s, who can easily relate them to their own lives.
With vocals that are both powerful and heartrending, this is a beloved track that crosses generations.
