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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 (41–50)

Nagoya is great! Long time no see.Tsuboi Norio

Professor Tsuboi Norio's revised version: 'Nagoya is great! Long time no see.'
Nagoya is great! Long time no see.Tsuboi Norio

Included on the 1996 album “Atchoo.” Born in 1949, a singer-songwriter from Aichi Prefecture.

Speaking of Norio Tsuboi, he’s best known for his comic songs like “Kinta’s Great Adventure,” but this track is a paean to Nagoya, and you can’t help but laugh when you listen to it.

Recommended funny songs for men in their 40s (51–60)

In one go!Tonneruzu

A single released in 1984.

A comedy duo from Teikyo High School formed in 1980.

When performing this song, they appeared in a school-uniform style like the one shown on the jacket.

During a performance of this song on All Night Fuji, they got carried away and ended up causing an incident in which they broke a camera.

Shadow Beastningen ishi

Included on the 1989 album Ningen Isu.

A three-piece rock band from Aomori, formed in 1987.

They are one of the bands that came out of Ikaten.

When they appeared, their lyrics were packed with eerily theatrical Japanese, contrasted by British rock-style melodies, and bassist Suzuki’s “Nezumi Otoko”-like costume became a hot topic.

They’re still a band that shines with their distinctive strengths.

I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo

A single released in 1984.

Born in 1952, an enka singer from Aomori Prefecture.

During a slump without any hit songs, he took inspiration from rap music on American records and created this track.

It sings about a young person fed up with having nothing in the countryside, determined to head to Tokyo.

The slightly off-kilter thinking of the youth in the lyrics makes you smirk and think, “Ah, that’s so countryside.”

Scallop Rock ‘n’ RollYasuoka Rikiya

Rikiya Yasuoka — Scallop Rock ’n’ Roll
Scallop Rock 'n' RollYasuoka Rikiya

A single released in 1983.

Born in 1947.

An actor and singer from Tokyo.

It was released as the theme song for “Hotate-Man,” a character played by Yasuoka on the TV show “Oretachi Hyokin-zoku.” At his funeral, Yuya Uchida sang it with the word “Hotate” changed to “Rikiya.” He was a tough-looking, really good actor.

Go, Dragons!Yamamoto Masayuki

Born in 1951.

A singer-songwriter from Aichi Prefecture.

In the year the Chunichi Dragons stopped the Yomiuri Giants from winning their tenth consecutive championship, a local broadcasting station invited submissions for a fight song, and his entry was selected.

Since then, with each passing year, versions with updated lyrics reflecting the new batting lineup have been released, and the song has continued to be sung as a well-known number even beyond Dragons fans.

I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai 'I Don’t Want to Get Out of the Futon'
I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

A B-side track from the 2017 single “Fuyuban” (Winter Edition).

A three-piece rock band formed in 2004.

They’re a relatively recent band, but definitely one I want people to know about.

When this song was uploaded to YouTube, it gained support from overseas listeners and surpassed 2 million views.

It seems we all think the same things, doesn’t it?