Even if you’re tone-deaf, it’s okay! Easy karaoke songs for men in their 40s

Pockets full of rainbowsYellow Magic Orchestra

My pockets are full of rainbow dreams.

Yellow Magic Orchestra is a music group recognized worldwide.

Needless to say, they are the pioneers who laid the foundation for Japanese techno.

They have many classic tracks, but the one I especially recommend is Pocket ni Niji ga Ippai (Pockets Full of Rainbows).

As you might expect from a group with strong instrumental roots, even though this piece has many vocal parts, the vocals themselves are very understated.

There are no complex vocal lines, and the range is extremely narrow, making it an excellent song in terms of singability.

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Ryo

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MARIONETTEBOØWY

BOOWY [Marionette] Music Video BOØWY Kyosuke Himuro

BOØWY is the rock band led by Kyosuke Himuro that gained popularity in the 1980s as pioneers of the visual-kei movement.

Their song “MARIONETTE,” released on July 22, 1987, became the band’s first number-one hit and was a massive success.

In recent years, many people may have discovered the track through Nagata from the comedy duo Chocolate Planet, who often imitates it.

The incredibly cool sound sticks in your head and you can’t help but play it on repeat! Since it doesn’t have many high notes, even men in their 40s who aren’t confident singers can pull it off in a stylish way!

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miyabi

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Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Surfin' Johnny (Short ver.)

Just hearing that light, tinkling piano intro instantly brings back memories of those summers… It’s a Heisei-era masterpiece that colored the early 2000s! No explanation needed: “Naminori Johnny,” the smash hit released in 2001 under the solo name of Keisuke Kuwata, vocalist of Southern All Stars, is a karaoke staple and has been sung across generations.

With Kuwata’s signature style in full bloom and a wide vocal range, the melody darts busily between low and high notes, which might feel surprisingly challenging when you actually try to sing it.

At the same time, it’s so catchy you can memorize it right away just by listening.

If you sing it with clear contrast—keeping the soaring parts and the rhythmic parts in mind—you can aim for a high score at karaoke!

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KOH-1

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ForeverGosuperāzu

The Gospellers “To Eternity” at International Forum 2017/7/9 Short Ver.

This classic song, which celebrates an eternal bond with a loved one, gently conveys the idea that love, precisely because it has no form, cannot be broken.

Its strong feelings of thinking about someone across physical distance resonate in the heart alongside beautiful harmonies.

Released in August 2000, the song stayed on the Oricon charts for an impressive 44 weeks and was also used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN.” One of its charms lies in the variety of arrangements unique to The Gospellers, such as the “Album Version” on the album Soul Serenade and the “unplugged live version” included on the single Hitori.

It remains a beloved track—one you’ll want to sing after chatting with friends, as you think of someone dear to you.

In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Ketsui no Asa ni' Music Video (Theme song of the film 'Brave Story')

Released in July 2006 as Aqua Timez’s debut single.

Although it was the band’s first major-label single, it was selected as the theme song for the animated film “Brave Story,” and later in 2011 it was also used as the special commercial song for Sapporo Beer’s “New Year Sports Special: Hakone Ekiden,” specifically for the “Everyone’s Hakone Ekiden Story” campaign.

It’s a beautiful, slow-tempo track with striking string arrangements throughout.

The vocal melody is very straightforward and gentle, making it easy for anyone to hum along.

The rhythmic phrasing of the melody in the A section is a bit tricky, so if possible, please practice that part in advance before singing.

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Kei Takahata

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