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Funny songs recommended for men in their 40s

You get into your thirties, start feeling settled into working life, and before you know it, you’re in your forties…

There must be many people who feel this way.

It’s also said that this stage of life comes with heavier responsibilities at work and increased stress.

So we’ve put together a selection of songs that might make men in this age group smile and feel energized.

Interesting songs recommended for men in their 40s (1–10)

The Blue Idiot of CaliforniaOshima Nagisa

Included on the 1990 album “Nagisa Oshima.” A five-member rock band formed in 1989.

The band centers around manga artists Jun Miura and Masahiko Kikuni.

It’s a track notable for its simple, straightforward rock sound and lyrics arranged like playful wordplay.

huge nuisanceUNICORN

Unicorn - “Great Nuisance”
huge nuisanceUNICORN

Included on the 1989 album Hattori.

A five-piece rock band from Hiroshima Prefecture formed in 1986.

The bright, crisp drum tone carries the song along at a lively uptempo pace, and paired with the speedy, poppy melody, Tamio’s vocals singing about the sorrows of solo job transfers make it both entertaining and refreshing—one of those tracks that lifts your spirits.

to youMONGOL800

Among people in their 40s, those in the early half may be more familiar with Japanese rock.

In particular, I think many were fans of MONGOL800.

With that in mind, I recommend their song “Anata ni.” The vocal range for this track is quite narrow, from mid1 D to mid2 G.

While mid1 D is slightly low and doesn’t leave much room to lower the key, men with naturally low voices will likely find the original key comfortably singable, so it shouldn’t be a major issue.

The pitch stays fairly consistent, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Interesting songs recommended for men in their 40s (11–20)

I can’t be single‑minded.kome kome CLUB

Kome Kome Club is a group that has produced many great songs with their uniquely original musical style.

Many men in their 50s probably have some of their hits in their repertoire.

One track I recommend is Hitosuji ni Narenai.

It’s a fairly orthodox pop song, and the vocal range sits comfortably in the easy-to-sing low to mid register.

It also has good dynamic contrast, so if you stay on pitch, it’s a piece that will likely leave people thinking you sing well.

TRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsu

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS 'TRAIN-TRAIN' [3rd Single (1988/11/23)] THE BLUE HEARTS / TRAIN-TRAIN
TRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsu

The Blue Hearts’ classic “TRAIN-TRAIN” was a long-running hit from the 1980s into the early 2000s.

True to the Blue Hearts’ style, this track is a passionate punk rock song characterized by its raw sound.

You might expect it to be hard on the throat vocally, but it actually sits within a relatively narrow range of mid1 G# to mid2 F#.

The vocal line itself isn’t complex; however, starting from the second verse, it incorporates a slightly spoken delivery, which brings subtle pitch variations compared to the first verse.

Because this spoken-like quality isn’t a purely musical pitch change, be sure to carefully learn it by ear.

Legend of DreamsSutādasuto☆Rebyū

Since Stardust Revue’s Mr.

Kaname Nemoto has a wide vocal range and a high voice, men in their 50s—even if they’re fans of his generation—may tend to avoid singing his songs.

That’s why I recommend Yume Densetsu.

In this song, the lowest note is mid1 F# and the highest is high B.

While it’s on the higher side overall, the low range is narrow, so the overall range required is about average.

In other words, as long as you can adjust the key, it’s quite singable.

It may still feel a bit high, but the vocal line itself is simple, making it a song with solid potential for a high score.

Linda LindaZa Burū Hātsu

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “Linda Linda” [1st Single (1987/5/1)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Linda Linda
Linda LindaZa Burū Hātsu

The Blue Hearts’ classic “Linda Linda.” It’s an indispensable song when talking about Japanese punk rock.

Its intense vibes often lead to misunderstandings, but in fact the vocal line is surprisingly gentle and the range isn’t very wide.

Since it sits in the low to mid range, anyone can sing it comfortably with the right key adjustment.

However, the low notes in the verse (A-melo) are fairly low, so don’t lower the key too much just because the chorus and the B-melo feel easy to sing.