Popular Japanese songs among women in their 40s: recommended classics and standard hits

LAT,43˚ N 〜Forty-three degrees north latitude〜DREAMS COME TRUE

Dreams Come Ture／LAT,43˚ N　〜Forty-three degrees north latitude〜

One of the most popular musical units among women in their 40s is DREAMS COME TRUE.

Although they’ve produced many classic songs, they’re also known for having many high-difficulty tracks, which might make it hard to add them to your repertoire.

That’s why we recommend “LAT, 43˚ N — Forty-three Degrees North Latitude.” For a DCT song, the vocal range is quite narrow, and there aren’t any complex vocal lines.

There are relatively few breathing points, so just be mindful of that when you sing.

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Ryo

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rainbowFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Rainbow (Full ver.)

Released in August 2003, this song has given listeners hope and courage.

It was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Water Boys,” and topped the Oricon Singles Chart for five consecutive weeks.

The simultaneously released album “fukuyama masaharu MAGNUM COLLECTION ‘SLOW’” also debuted at No.

1, marking a remarkable achievement: the first time a male solo artist reached No.

1 simultaneously in both the single and album categories.

This work sings of a strong determination to pursue dreams and goals, supported by love and hope.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to pause amid busy days and reflect on your life.

Let the heartfelt lyrics and Masaharu Fukuyama’s warm voice envelop you and recharge your energy for tomorrow.

PIECES OF A DREAMCHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY “PIECES OF A DREAM” Official Video

CHEMISTRY, who debuted from the popular audition show ASAYAN.

Many of you were probably captivated by their memorable debut release at the time.

This track blends a mellow R&B sound with the duo’s beautiful harmonies.

Even while holding onto fragments of imperfect dreams, it looks forward, stirring the heart with a bittersweet yet subtly warm emotion.

Released in March 2001, it spent 15 weeks in the top 10 of the Oricon charts.

It’s a perfect song for a sentimental night or as stylish background music for a drive.

Lion HeartSMAP

Lion Heart – SMAP

For those of us of the same generation who sped through our 20s, 30s, and 40s alongside SMAP, the song “Lion Heart” is even more moving than “The One and Only Flower in the World.” If I remember correctly, the surprise marriage announcement of Takuya Kimura and Shizuka Kudo came right around the time this song became a hit.

For the momentEvery Little Thing

「For the moment」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

Every Little Thing is an artist that represents the Heisei era.

Some of you might have spent your youth with ELT’s music.

They’re known for a lot of high-pitched songs, but among them, “For the moment” has high notes mainly in part of the chorus, while the rest stays relatively within a comfortable range.

It also has a good groove, making it easier to sing.

In the high notes of the chorus, the melody climbs like steps, so building momentum is very important.

High notes are tough without enough breath, so where you breathe matters, too.

First, look through the lyrics and find where the high notes are.

Once you know the spots, try singing the melody so those parts become the accents.

It should be easier if you keep the rhythm while you sing!

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Kubota Mami

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for a long timeKiroro

Kiroro “Nagaimono” Official Music Video

Nagaira, one of Kiroro’s signature songs released in January 1998.

The overall vocal range is A3 to C5, with F4 used the most, so this calm range should be very singable for women in their 40s.

The high notes come on the syllable “na” in the chorus, which is tricky to pronounce, so you need to project more firmly than you might think.

Try pinching your nose and saying syllables in the “na” and “ma” rows.

When you try it, your voice will usually sound nasal… However, once you can produce a good tone even with that nasal quality, the nasality drops away, and the usually nasal “na” and “ma” sounds become easier to pronounce.

Give it a try!

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Kubota Mami

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Love will winKAN

Aiwa Katsu

When it comes to KAN’s signature songs, this is the one.

From the very first piano notes in the intro, your heart starts to dance.

Those lyrics and that melody everyone knows are sure to bring back nostalgic memories.

Released in September 1990, it was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Quiz Omoshiro TV.” Later, it was also featured as an insert song on Fuji TV’s “Hochan no Yamada Katsutenai TV,” which sent it skyrocketing in popularity.

Born from giving a friend advice about love, this song will surely resonate with you, too.

It’s a perfect choice when you want to liven up a karaoke session or get a boost of energy.