[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.
Use this as a reference for your next karaoke session.
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[For Men in Their 40s] Those Nostalgic Songs You Can Enjoy at Karaoke! (71–80)
Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki
“If only I could sing that well…” This is a smash hit by Hideaki Tokunaga, a high-tone singer everyone envies.
Of course, when we sing it at karaoke, we drop the key by a step or two.
If you watched the TBS drama “Tokai no Mori” (Urban Forest), you might associate the song with the show; Tokunaga also appeared in it as an actor.
The lyrics compare that delicate time of growing from boy to youth to adult to a radio on the verge of breaking—something that resonates even more now that we’re grown.
It’s not exactly a choral piece, but the chorus is one you can’t help wanting to sing together.
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
If you’re in your 40s, chances are you listened to or sang this song quite a lot.
Every Christmas season it plays on TV and radio, and it’s become something of a winter tradition.
Since its release in December 1983, it has been a long-selling hit that keeps boosting its sales every holiday season.
Tatsuro Yamashita’s warm vocals and the gentle, laid-back melody really resonate with the heart.
It became even more famous after 1988, when it was used in JR Tokai’s commercials.
If you’re singing it at karaoke, putting real feeling into it will make for an even more memorable performance.
PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY
This song, with its powerful guitar sound and Kazuya Yoshii’s captivating vocals, is probably familiar to many of you.
While it explores themes of loneliness and isolation, the lyrics also suggest hope and new beginnings.
In August 2000, it was used as the image song for Nippon TV’s “Gekikukan Puro Yakyū.” Its exhilarating, fast-paced melody brings back memories of youthful days.
Sing it at karaoke and it’s sure to get people of all generations fired up! It’s also perfect for reflecting on your own youth as you sing.
Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki
“Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo” is characterized by a distinctly ’90s pop and adult contemporary sound.
While firmly capturing the trends of the time, it also clearly showcases Noriyuki Makihara’s signature style.
For men in their 40s, it might bring back memories of past romances.
It’s easy to sing and a great song to liven up a karaoke session.
Surely somewhereTUBE
When it comes to artists you just can’t help but listen to in the summer, TUBE immediately comes to mind.
Their song “Kitto Dokoka de” was tied in with a TV drama.
It was the theme song for “Sekai de Ichiban Papa ga Suki,” starring Sanma Akashiya, so many men in their 40s have probably heard it.
Maeda’s rich, lustrous vocals and the wistful melody really hit you in the heart.
It’s the kind of song you really belt out, so definitely try it at karaoke.
The key might be a bit high, so feel free to lower it to a pitch that suits you!
A graduation song, a song of friends.19
As a folk duo that enjoyed overwhelming popularity in the ’90s, 19 has a hidden gem you absolutely should hear: “Sotsugyo no Uta, Tomodachi no Uta,” an inspiring graduation song.
Vocalist Okahira’s husky, conversational singing and the straightforward lyrics create an irresistibly bittersweet mood.
Feel 19’s sincere, warm message through this song.
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.