[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)
It’s nothing good.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, whose songs about burning manly passion are supported by men of his generation.
His track “Rokuna Mon Ja Nee,” released in 1987, became a major hit as the theme song for the drama Oyako Zigzag, in which Nagabuchi himself starred.
It’s a well-known song that many people have heard, not only those who remember the era but also thanks to its huge success.
It creates a rugged, cool vibe yet also gets everyone fired up as a karaoke song—by the chorus it turns into a big sing-along.
It’s a number I highly recommend to anyone who’s been feeling stressed out lately.
POISONHotei Tomoyasu
Having debuted as the guitarist of the legendary rock band BOØWY and now celebrated as a musician Japan proudly presents to the world, Tomoyasu Hotei has many iconic works.
His ninth single, “POISON,” used as the commercial song for Mitsutaka’s “Boutique JOY,” features a catchy opening chorus line doubled in unison with the ensemble.
Its driving beat and hook-filled chorus are guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session.
It’s a signature track from Hotei’s solo career, and a must-pick especially for those in their forties who grew up with his music.
Burning HeroOkita Hiroyuki
A towering landmark of anime songs that sings of dreams and passion over samba rhythms and a catchy melody! This masterpiece briskly and humorously portrays the presence, skill, and influence of an ace player.
Hiroyuki Okita’s refreshing vocals brilliantly capture the allure of soccer and the throbbing energy of youth.
Released in 1983 as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Captain Tsubasa, it became a classic that helped spark the soccer boom.
In 2018, it was remade by Ryuhei Maruyama of Kanjani Eight.
It’s a song that powerfully pushes the backs of everyone striving toward their dreams—not just soccer fans—and one we highly recommend you listen to.
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.
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.
MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLEV6
V6, an idol group that was hugely popular from the 1990s to the early 2000s, produced many hit songs.
Among them, the one I especially recommend to men in their 40s for its singability is “MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE.” Centered on eurobeat, which was the trend at the time, the track features sharp, memorable synthesizers.
In contrast to the sound, the vocal lines are quite restrained, staying within a narrow range throughout.
It’s packed with catchy phrases that anyone can sing, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
