[For men in their 40s] That nostalgic song you can enjoy at karaoke!
After company drinking parties or class reunions, many men in their 40s—right in their prime working years—probably find themselves going to karaoke quite often, don’t they?
Still, when it’s actually your turn to sing, it’s easy to get stuck on what song to choose.
You may want to sing the nostalgic tunes that were the soundtrack of your youth, but sometimes it’s hard to settle on one.
So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of karaoke songs that really get men in their 40s fired up!
For today’s forty-somethings, their teenage years were around the 1990s, when the Komuro Family, Being artists, and rock bands that are still popular today were all in their heyday!
From among the songs popular with men in their 40s, we’ve picked out timeless hits that are widely known across generations.
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For Men in Their 40s: Those Nostalgic Karaoke Hits You Can Enjoy! (61–70)
ONLY YOUBOØWY
ONLY YOU, the fifth single by the band BOØWY, which featured Kyosuke Himuro and Tomoyasu Hotei.
Carried by a rock ’n’ roll, beat-driven rhythm and sung refreshingly in Himuro’s husky voice, the song became a major hit.
Among BOØWY’s catalog, it stands out as a breezy track perfect for summer.
Inspired by this iconic rock band of the 1980s, many young people formed bands, and the song was often performed at school festivals.
Until the world endsWANDS
WANDS is a three-piece rock band known as one of the most iconic acts among Being artists who dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s.
Their 8th single, “Until the World Ends…,” used as the second ending theme for the TV anime Slam Dunk, is a memorable track featuring emotional lyrics and a catchy melody.
For those who listened to it in real time, singing along may bring back vivid memories of that era.
With the 2022 release of the animated film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, the song has been garnering renewed acclaim as a million-selling number.
Get Along TogetherYamane Yasuhiro
Yasuhiro Yamane is a singer-songwriter known for his wide-ranging musical activities, including producing a Korean music group, and for his talent in mastering a variety of instruments.
His debut single, “Get Along Together,” which he created for a friend’s wedding scheduled a week later, is a ballad that continued to enjoy long-lasting success even after selling over a million copies.
With its relaxed tempo and low key, it’s likely easy to sing at karaoke.
For those in their 40s—the generation of its heyday—it’s an immortal classic that’s sure to bring back memories of their youth.
SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA
This song, which can be considered one of CHAGE and ASKA’s signature tracks, was released in 1991.
It was used as the theme song for the hugely popular TV drama “The 101st Proposal.” When a moving drama and a great song come together, the synergy is incredible, and this is one of those songs that instantly brings back the show’s scenes along with the melody.
It became their best-selling single.
Since it’s widely known across generations, it’s also a surefire hit when you go to karaoke with younger colleagues from work.
WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution
It’s a heartwarming song that wraps winter’s chill in the warmth of love.
T.M.Revolution’s soaring high notes are striking, making it perfect for the cold season.
It was even used as the opening theme for NHK’s TV show “Pop Jam.” Released in October 1997, it became a huge hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
If you’re singing it at karaoke, it’s a great pick for the colder months.
Sing it with a partner or friends, and it’s sure to warm both your heart and body!
HeartFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama is a singer-songwriter who enjoys immense popularity both as a musician and as an actor, and his humorous personality also captivates fans.
His 12th single “Heart,” released as a double A-side with “you,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama Meguriai.
While tinged with melancholy, its refreshing melody further enhances the love-tinged lyrics.
With its relatively low key, it’s an easy song to try at karaoke and a recommended number for people in their 40s.
Journey of the Heartchūrippu
It’s a big hit by Tulip.
The melody line is gentle and the range isn’t high, so I think it’s easy to sing! Though it might be a bit older than the generation of men in their 40s… By the way, “Kokoro no Tabi” has been covered by Masaharu Fukuyama and many others, so it could be fun to look for a version you like! Tulip’s songs have a choral feel with a relaxed tempo, and there are parts that really let you showcase your singing, which makes them very appealing! It’d be great to have everyone sing the chorus together, and then sing the non-chorus parts comfortably and expressively.
Since the range is easy to sing, be careful not to strain your throat.
If you keep your eyebrows raised and project your voice into the distance, your vocal cords will vibrate well and you’ll be able to produce sound more easily!
