Karaoke songs in Western music that get women in their 40s excited. World-famous classics and recommended popular tracks.

Hail Holy QueenDeloris Van Cartier

Sister Act – Hail Holy Queen (Deloris and The Sisters)

Sister Act, a classic film that continues to be loved by many viewers, is a heartwarming music-centered movie in which a struggling singer transforms a convent choir so dramatically that she gradually gains recognition from the townspeople and the convent community.

The film features numerous iconic songs, and among them, the most memorable is surely Hail Holy Queen, the first piece performed by the newly evolved choir.

Although it’s a traditional Christian hymn, this rendition is arranged with a decidedly groovy and lively vibe.

As a choral piece, some parts feature frequent improvisational embellishments, but the basic main melody is fairly easy to sing—so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross

Diana Ross If we hold on together

The song “If We Hold On Together,” sung by Diana Ross, was used as the theme song for the 1990 drama “Until It Turns Into Memories” starring Miki Imai, and it became a big hit in Japan at the time.

It even ranked in the annual Top 10 of Oricon’s Western (foreign) singles chart.

Flashdance What A FeelingIrene Cara

Irene Cara – Flashdance What A Feeling (Official Music Video)

This is the song that became a worldwide hit as the theme for the 1983 film Flashdance.

The movie itself was also a huge success and is likely irresistible for those in their late 40s.

In Japan, Asakura Miki’s cover was used as the theme song for the legendary drama Stewardess Monogatari, which I believe also contributed to the song’s popularity.

Good Morning BaltimoreNikki Blonsky

Hairspray Soundtrack | Good Morning Baltimore – Nikki Blonsky | WaterTower

The film Hairspray was released in 2007.

The song Good Morning Baltimore appears in the movie and is sung by the heroine, Nikki Blonsky.

Since it’s a musical-style number, it doesn’t feature the kind of complex vocal lines you hear in modern pop.

The vocal range is from mid2 B-flat to high C, so most women should be able to sing it in the original key.

However, because it often shifts directly from regular singing to a more speech-like delivery, it can be hard to score high at karaoke unless you have a good grasp of English intonation.

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All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

Mariah Carey’s signature song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Although this piece is often cited as a difficult song, it’s not without singable elements.

The tricky part is mainly the slow-tempo opening; once the beat kicks in and the tempo picks up, the kind of wide-interval vocal runs heard in the intro appear less frequently.

Even so, the overall difficulty remains on the higher side, but given its top-tier recognition and popularity, it’s well worth the challenge.

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Doesn’t Really MatterJanet Jackson

Janet Jackson – Doesn’t Really Matter – Live.

Janet Jackson has been successful on her own, without relying on the fame of her illustrious brother.

She has many hit songs, and this one, Doesn’t Really Matter, was covered by Hitomi Shimatani under the title Papillon, so it may be familiar even to people who don’t listen to much Western music.

Under the SeaThe Little Mermaid

Samuel E. Wright – Under the Sea (from The Little Mermaid) (Official Video)

The theme song of the Disney film The Little Mermaid is “Under the Sea.” This bright, lively, and catchy tune even won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

It’s extremely popular not only in the original English version but also in the Japanese dubbed version.