[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.
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[For men in their 40s] Those nostalgic karaoke hits you can enjoy! (41–50)
countrysideTamaki Kōji
Koji Tamaki, a singer-songwriter who made his major-label debut as the vocalist of Anzenchitai, has earned high acclaim for his overwhelming vocal ability and expressive power.
His 11th single, Den-en, used as the theme song for the TV drama Coach, is his best-selling solo work and a major hit.
Its positive message and catchy melody are sure to encourage people in their 40s who are working hard every day.
It’s a lively, pop uptempo tune that everyone can sing together and get excited about at karaoke.
I want to become the wind.THE BOOM
Starting with their massive hit Shima Uta, the rock band THE BOOM has produced numerous classics with a timeless musicality.
Their 16th single, Kaze ni Naritai—created under the concept of “wanting to make a Japanese samba”—was featured in a DC Card commercial.
Its positive vibe and lively, upbeat ensemble deliver a refreshing feeling that blows everyday stress away.
It’s no wonder it’s been covered so often both in Japan and abroad; this is a karaoke number especially recommended for people in their 40s.
Just by you being herekome kome CLUB
This is a song bursting with 90s vibes.
It won the Grand Prize in the Pop/Rock category at the 1992 Japan Record Awards.
Its upbeat, high-energy melody and universally accessible lyrics make it perfect for karaoke.
The vocal range isn’t very wide either, which adds to its singability.
April windElefanto Kashimashi
This song, April Wind, is the B-side to Elephant Kashimashi’s signature 1996 release, At the End of Sorrow.
As the title suggests, it’s a song for April—a perfect karaoke pick for spring that lets you feel the season’s breeze.
Elephant Kashimashi has many rugged, hard-hitting tracks that pierce straight to the heart.
This one, too, has a masculine core and will likely resonate especially with male listeners.
Bring it out at spring drinking parties or banquets and show off your manly spirit at karaoke.
if…DA PUMP
DA PUMP, the dance and vocal group that experienced a resurgence thanks to the 2018 smash hit “U.S.A.,” saw their 12th single “if…” become the group’s biggest hit and a signature song from their early years.
For those in their 40s—the generation that grew up with it—the emotional melody is memorable, of course, but many likely also recall the handsome-sounding rap.
If possible, it’s a catchy yet wistful number that we’d love to see sung by two men at karaoke.
A person who loves springGLAY
GLAY, who dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s and is known as one of the rock bands that defined the Heisei era.
“Haru o Aisuru Hito” (A Person Who Loves Spring), included on their major third album BELOVED, has emotionally resonant lyrics that evoke life’s passage alongside the changing seasons.
The beautiful, catchy melody is fun to sing at karaoke, but be careful—the high notes in the chorus involve leaps and can make it easy to go off pitch.
If you really want to get the crowd going when singing with people of the same generation, try setting the key to one that suits your voice.
Run, Honest OneSaijō Hideki
Superstar Hideki Saijo, who captivated countless fans with his passionate vocals and performances.
Among his many classic hits, this is an unmissable anime song that always fires up a karaoke crowd.
Released as a single in April 1991, it became beloved as the ending theme for the nationally treasured anime Chibi Maruko-chan.
Its brisk beat infused with ska rhythms and lyrics packed with playful, comical wordplay are irresistibly catchy.
The collaboration came about because the original creator, Momoko Sakura, was a fan of Saijo, with Tetsuro Oda handling the composition.
The unique phrase said to be inspired by a commercial from that era also leaves a strong impression, and listening to it will surely bring back memories of those days.
No tricky techniques required—belt it out with energy and power, and it’s a song that will put smiles on the faces of friends from the same generation.