[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! (131–140)
Saint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Kageyama Hironobu & BROADWAY
It’s a landmark anime song that unfolds a dramatic, grand-scale worldview.
Featuring Hironobu Kageyama’s powerful vocals and BROADWAY’s exhilarating, fast-paced sound, it’s an irresistibly compelling track.
The lyrics, depicting the mission and friendship of warriors who fight with their lives shining, and their hope for the future, are sure to set listeners’ hearts ablaze.
Released in May 1988, it gained popularity as the opening theme for a TV Asahi anime.
In May 2019, a male contestant who performed this song on NHK Nodo Jiman was crowned the first Reiwa-era anime song champion.
Highly recommended not only for those who enjoyed anime in their youth, but for anyone with a fiery spirit.
BELOVEDGLAY
GLAY’s “BELOVED,” known as a karaoke classic, resonates with a uniquely emotive melody.
It’s perfect for middle-aged men to express restrained feelings directly and rekindle the passionate memories of their youth.
Skillfully highlighting TERU’s high notes will liven up the atmosphere even more, and taking on that challenge tends to boost favorability with women.
That said, be mindful of the song’s high vocal range; adjusting the key can make it easier to sing.
With lyrics that strike the heart and an energetic appeal, “BELOVED” is beloved across generations.
If you’re unsure what to pick for karaoke, you can’t go wrong with this timeless hit.
I want to hug you.Mr.Children
Mr.Children, also known as Misuchiru, is a nationally beloved band that has produced many hit ballads since the 1990s.
For people in their 40s, they’re an artist everyone knows when gathering for karaoke.
In particular, “Dakishimetai” is a song that many may feel a special connection to.
It’s a relaxed ballad in a key that’s easy for the average male singer, so take your time and sing it with feeling.
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
Wulfuls is the rock band that gives everyone a boost, right? “Eenennen” was created to celebrate the return of John B.
Chopper, who had left the band for a time.
Its lyrics, which fully affirm who you are, give courage to everyone.
It’s guaranteed to hit home for men in their 40s in middle management! It’s a number that lets you blow off steam by singing it at karaoke while also encouraging those who listen.
If you’re unsure what to pick for karaoke, definitely add this song to your repertoire.
Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu
Since their debut, the five-piece rock band Southern All Stars has continued to be supported by a wide range of listeners as one of the bands that perfectly suit the summer seaside.
Chosen as the theme song for the film Inamura Jane, directed by the band’s vocalist Keisuke Kuwata, this track evokes the passing scenes of summer with a sentimental atmosphere that really tugs at the heart.
The melody isn’t particularly difficult, but if you pay attention to Kuwata’s signature slightly laid-back vocal phrasing, you’ll get closer to the original vibe.
It’s a karaoke song we hope will be sung not only by those in their 40s—who grew up with it—but also by younger generations.
A Tearful RequestChekkāzu
If you’re in your 40s, some of you might have listened to The Checkers in real time.
It might be a slightly older generation, but many people know them! I’m sure there were plenty of boys who admired The Checkers when they were kids, so now that you’re adults, why not make that dream come true at karaoke? It’ll definitely get the crowd going!
Kinnikuman Go Fight!Kushida Akira
I think it’s a song that any man in his 40s would know—the first opening theme of the anime adaptation of the manga Kinnikuman, which dominated its era.
Since we got used to Akira Kushida’s soulful singing style when we were kids, people tend to imitate his way of singing at karaoke.
Aren’t there many men in their 40s who want to sing the anime theme songs from their own boyhood?