Funny songs recommended for men in their 40s

Young manSaijō Hideki

Hideki Saijo – Young Man (Y.M.C.A.)

“Y.M.C.A.” has become a staple cheer song at school events and sports competitions.

The arm-swinging choreography went viral—these days, it feels like there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it! With an intro that instantly lifts your spirits, doesn’t it just make you smile? That smiling expression is really important: when your facial muscles naturally lift, your voice comes out more easily, making it much easier to sing! Plus, doing the choreography helps your body relax, which also makes projecting your voice easier.

Above all, the best thing is to just have fun singing it!

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Kubota Mami

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Weekly Chichibu Legendsbaidoku jerasī

Syphilitic Jealousy – Weekly Chichibu Legends

It’s one of the bands that appeared on ‘Ika-ten.’ I remember that when I first saw them, I honestly thought, ‘What is up with this vocalist?’ The crude look of singing with women’s underwear on his head and the incomprehensible lyrics—led by phrases like ‘Weekly Chichibu Legend’—left such an impression that I still haven’t forgotten it nearly 30 years later.

It’s a real shame of a track, especially since the music itself is so cool (lol).

to youMONGOL800

To You by MONGOL800

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.

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Ryo

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cleaning ragBAKU

BAKU rag

Included on the 1991 album “Can You Hear It? ~Power of Dreams~.” A three-piece rock band formed in 1989.

It’s a mid-tempo track that unfolds with a light, lively rhythm and aggressive guitar sound, singing about their feelings by likening themselves to rags made from old towels.

Don’t blame the children.Ibu Masatō

Masatō Ibu – Don’t Blame the Children

A single released in 1983.

Born in 1949.

An actor from Tokyo.

The original song is Sammy Davis Jr.’s “Don’t Blame the Children.” While the original is a message song addressed to the adults around children, this version—contrary to its title—changes the lyrics to emphatically declare how much the singer dislikes children.

The Blue Idiot of CaliforniaOshima Nagisa

Nagisa Oshima: The Blue Idiot of California

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.

TRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsu

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

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.

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Ryo

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