[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 Karaoke Classics You Can Enjoy! (91–100)
Wine Red Heartanzenchitai
Many people in their 40s are probably familiar with Anzen Chitai’s “Wine Red no Kokoro.” The melody of the chorus exudes a mature coolness—it’s so classy.
No wonder, since the lyrics were written by Yosui Inoue, which explains that convincing depth.
The song’s unique atmosphere is irresistible, and Koji Tamaki’s charismatic vocals are absolutely outstanding!
dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
This is a song that expresses the feelings of a young man who longs for Tokyo.
It portrays the protagonist struggling with the gap between dreams and reality, set to a moving melody.
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression and stir the listener’s heart.
Released in October 1988, it was used as the theme song for a TBS television drama.
It was also included on the album “Showa” and has been loved by many.
It’s guaranteed to liven up karaoke at company parties and class reunions.
To the most important personTonneruzu
The classic Tunnels song “To the Most Important Person.” When it comes to Tunnels’ tracks, this is probably the first one many people think of.
Contrary to its masculine melody, the vocal line is surprisingly straightforward.
Its narrow range is particularly notable, keeping every part in the low to lower-mid register.
This is the easiest range for men in their 50s to sing, so it should be perfectly manageable for karaoke at after-parties or late-night gatherings.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
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.
You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi
Eiichi Ohtaki, an artist who laid the foundation for Japanese city pop.
He also worked as a producer and label head, launching talented singer-songwriters such as Tatsuro Yamashita.
Among Ohtaki’s renowned masterpieces is “Kimi wa Ten’nen Shoku” (“You’re Natural Color”).
Although often thought to require a wide vocal range, the actual range is relatively narrow, from mid1 D to mid2 G.
The melody is expansive, so a certain lung capacity is needed, but the pitch movement is gentle, making it a comparatively easy song to sing.
Point of No ReturnCHEMISTRY meets S.O.S.
Another must-sing song is “Point of No Return” by CHEMISTRY, a male duo that represents the Heisei era.
The song’s selling point is, without a doubt, its harmonies.
If possible, I recommend splitting Dochin’s and Kawabata’s parts and singing it as a duo.
Since it starts right from the chorus, it’s best to lift the energy from the very beginning.
For the part that feels like “a guy who’s lost and heartbroken,” please sing gently.
Speaking of CHEMISTRY, it brings back memories of TV Tokyo’s popular show ASAYAN.
I bet many of you watched it.
Ami Suzuki, Morning Musume, Chizuru Ikewaki, Daisuke Asakura, and others all came from that show.
It’s a highly recommended song that’s full of memories in every way.
Sky of OblivionSADS
The theme song chosen for the TV drama Ikebukuro West Gate Park, which gained popularity with Tomoya Nagase in the lead role, was SADS’s “Boukyaku no Sora” (Forgetful Sky).
Kyoharu’s distinctive yet addictive vocals matched the drama’s worldview perfectly.
If you’re a man in your 40s who watched the show, you might enjoy hearing it at karaoke—or just listening to it for nostalgia! It could be fun to add your own twist, like imitating the vocalist’s unique style.
And of course, it’s highly recommended for rock fans as well.
