[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)
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!
gloriousGLAY
GLAY is a four-member rock band that produced numerous hit tunes during the peak of the visual kei era and continues to be highly active today.
Their 8th single, Glorious—released in advance of their second album, BEAT out!—was used as the image song for Victoria’s ‘’96 Victoria’ commercial.
The melody was composed with the concept of avoiding forced high notes, making it quite singable for karaoke by GLAY’s standards.
It’s a refreshing rock tune with pleasant lyrics and ensemble that people in their 40s will likely find irresistible to sing.
River of TimeFENCE OF DEFENSE
FENCE OF DEFENSE is a rock band that gained popularity for a musical style centered on genres like progressive rock and power pop.
They released many works incorporating techno-influenced sounds, and alongside groups like SOFT BALLET, they’re recognized as one of the quintessential edgy rock bands of the ’90s.
Their song Toki no Kawa (River of Time) is renowned as one of their masterpieces.
While its composition is somewhat unusual, the vocal range isn’t particularly wide and there are no abrupt key changes, so as long as you learn the vocal line well, most people should be able to reproduce it to a fair degree.
[For men in their 40s] Those nostalgic songs you can enjoy at karaoke! (81–90)
AdventurersTHE ALFEE
THE ALFEE’s hidden gem “Adventurers.” If you’re not a fan, you may not be familiar with it, but this track enjoys strong popularity in certain circles because it’s a rare piece with a jazz flavor among THE ALFEE’s songs.
The vocal range is about average, and the structure features a sudden surge in voltage at the chorus.
The chorus shifts to a rock feel with a simple, repetitive structure, while the A and B sections sit comfortably in an easy-to-sing low-to-mid register.
MiracleGReeeeN
GReeeeN, who recently changed their name to “GRe4N BOYZ” from 2024 onward, are well known as a group whose members all have careers as dentists and continue their musical activities alongside their medical work.
Since the late 2000s, they have released one hit after another on the J-pop scene, and their songs are hugely popular at karaoke.
Among them, “Kiseki,” released in 2008, is one of their signature tracks and a Heisei-era classic covered by many artists.
Its melody line is simple and easy to sing, and the vocal range is narrow, so if you’re aiming for a high score, definitely give this song a try.
Glass BoyKinKi Kids
KinKi Kids’ classic hit “Glass no Shōnen.” The song was composed by singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita, and if you listen closely, you can definitely hear his signature style in places.
The track is notable for its soaring vocals, but the range is fairly narrow—mid1 E to mid2 G—so as long as you set the key appropriately, it’s easy to sing for both men and women.
The melody has a somewhat retro Showa-era feel, so if you’ve mastered vibrato, it will significantly elevate the quality of your performance.
Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai
We present a classic idol pop masterpiece from the 1980s, sourced from rare recordings.
Set to a powerful yet beautiful melody line, the song richly expresses a yearning for and desire to understand a free-spirited transfer student.
Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics and Tsutomu Goto’s composition blend perfectly, resulting in a fresh and captivating track.
Released by Ushirogami Hikaretai in November 1987, the song was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Tsuide ni Tonchinkan” and is also included on the album BAB.
It’s the perfect tune for anyone wanting to indulge in a sense of nostalgia.