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[For Men in Their 40s] Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs and Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers

Have you ever found yourself at karaoke thinking, “I wish there were songs I could sing comfortably and enjoyably without pushing myself”? You might want to sing the latest hits, but the key is too high or the tempo too fast, so you end up choosing the same classics over and over…

For people like that, this article introduces a wide range of songs that are easy to sing and can liven up a karaoke session, including generational favorites for men in their 40s.

From nostalgic hit songs to the hottest tracks of today, you’re sure to find a tune that grabs the room’s attention without having to belt it out.

Use this as a guide to find new repertoire to show off at your next karaoke outing!

[For Men in Their 40s] Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs and Surefire Crowd-Pleasers (111–120)

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.

[For Men in Their 40s] Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs and Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers (121–130)

Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu

Released in 1995, this was a massive hit and the song that put Ulfuls on the map.

With its disco-esque sound, instantly memorable chorus, and a period-drama-style music video, it’s a track that just fills you with energy.

It’s great to belt out solo all the way to the end, but it really goes off when everyone at karaoke sings it together!

the wretched remnants; the pitiful end result; what someone/something has become (in a degraded state)tsubakiya shijuusou

Tsubakiya Shijuusou is a legendary band that gained popularity for its one-of-a-kind musicality, mixing elements of kayōkyoku with rock and jazz.

Rather than imitating overseas trends, they pursued and evolved a distinctly Japanese sensibility to the utmost—without a doubt, that band is Tsubakiya Shijuusou.

Their song “Nare no Hate” is one of their masterpieces.

Among Tsubakiya Shijuusou’s works, its pitch movement is gentle and the vocal range is relatively narrow.

Although it excels in expressiveness, its details lean toward kayōkyoku, so Japanese listeners will likely find it rather easy to sing.

At all times.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki

This is one of the classic Heisei-era J-pop songs that virtually everyone—young and old—has heard at least once.

A cover of this track is currently being used in a certain commercial, so I think it will go over well at karaoke with friends, family, or coworkers.

The same singer’s breakup song “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” was also a major hit, but this one is easier to relate to, and both the melody and lyrics are excellent.

It’s especially recommended for men in their 40s, as it’s right in their generation.

For loveOkuda Tamio

“For Love” from the live film tamio okuda TOUR “29-30”
For loveOkuda Tamio

Since debuting as UNICORN in 1987, Tamio Okuda has maintained a unique position throughout his long career, continuing to exert a tremendous influence on subsequent artists.

For many people now in their 40s who spent their youth in the 1990s, it’s likely that Okuda’s songs from around his solo debut—rather than his work with Unicorn—were the soundtrack of their adolescence.

Okuda’s milestone solo debut single, “Ai no Tame ni,” was released in 1994 and became one of his signature tracks, achieving million-seller status.

While it’s hard to capture the nuanced atmosphere that Okuda himself brings, the melody has a relatively narrow range and gentle interval leaps, making it genuinely easy to sing.

If you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke, definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Love and a Machine GunFlipper’s Guitar

YOUNG, ALIVE, IN LOVE – Love and a Machine Gun – / FLIPPER’S GUITAR [Official Music Video]
Love and a Machine GunFlipper's Guitar

Flipper’s Guitar was a band that gained popularity for its inventive sound, which distilled neo-acoustic and Shibuya-kei into indie pop.

Many of you may know them as the group that produced two renowned musicians: Cornelius and Kenji Ozawa.

Their song “Love and Machine Gun” is one of their signature tracks.

While it has a jazz flavor, the vocals aren’t particularly jazzy.

Rather, the vocal line is subdued and ennui-laden with little dynamic variation, making it far easier to sing than a lot of typical J-pop.

WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T

WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes Start a Movement~ (Two Million Mix)
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T

H Jungle with t is a musical unit by Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown and Tetsuya Komuro.

The unit was born from the popular TV show “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP,” and their track “WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You’ve Gotta Make a Move~” became explosively popular.

Classified in the genre known as jungle, this work is arranged with a reggae flavor throughout.

Although it features some somewhat loud sections, the overall vocal range isn’t wide, making it easy to sing and perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke.