[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.

Playlist

[For men in their 40s] That nostalgic song you can enjoy at karaoke!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s signature songs and TV drama theme songs
2	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Kome Kome Club’s classic song “Roman Hikō” colors my youth.
3	huge nuisanceUNICORN		UNICORN’s classic song “Dai Meiwaku” is still loved today.
4	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		T-BOLAN’s classic song, a passionate and deeply emotional ballad
5	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		CHAGE’s hit song “YAH YAH YAH”
6	TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya		Fumiya Fujii’s classic song “TRUE LOVE” is popular.
7	Get WildTM NETWORK		A famous song by TM NETWORK from the '80s
8	crimsonX JAPAN		A band that fuses metal and classical music
9	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A powerful and sorrowful song, a contrast between momentum and emotion
10	ROSIERLUNA SEA		LUNA SEA's 'ROSIER' is a big hit song.
11	I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Opening theme song of Ponkikkies
12	cherrysupittsu		A translucent melody and a song of youth
13	Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS		A passionate song of roses, a timeless classic that resonates with the heart
14	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		Mr.Children’s famous song—its lyrics depicting life—resonate deeply with the heart.
15	Happy life175R		Their major-label debut single entered the chart at number one.
16	single bedSha ran Q		Sharam Q’s hit song Single Bed
17	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic song about the pain of heartbreak
18	OverMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'Over' is a masterpiece and popular among people in their 40s.
19	SaudadePorunogurafiti		Latin-flavored sound of Porno Graffitti
20	MarionetteBOØWY		Legendary rock band BOØWY, best-known song “Marionette”
21	Take back the love!!kurisutaru kingu		Theme of Fist of the North Star: depicting a man's love and determination
22	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		Elekashi’s signature songs resonate across generations
23	A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE		SIAM SHADE’s popular song “1/3”
24	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		A masterpiece by Southern All Stars, a moving work that sings of romantic feelings.
25	TacticsTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The famous theme song from the anime Rurouni Kenshin
26	Well then,SURFACE		The famous song “Saa” from the anime Mamotte Shugogetten!
27	Summer Days of 1993class		A million-hit song by a Simon & Garfunkel-style duo class
28	As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B’z		B’z’s smash hit sold 2 million copies.
29	Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa		Tokyo Love Story theme song “Kanchi”
30	I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s masterpiece, a poignant song of youth
31	HOWEVERGLAY		GLAY’s moving ballad, sung passionately by TERU
32	GLORIAZIGGY		A rock band influenced by LA metal
33	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Find courage with Koji Tamaki’s classic song “Denen.”
34	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		A signature song by THE BLUE HEARTS, an eternal classic.
35	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The classic song 'Kanpai' that celebrates life's milestones
36	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		It's an easy-to-sing, refreshing breakup song.
37	Go for it!!Urufuruzu		Let's lift your mood with an energizing track!
38	Run, Honest OneSaijō Hideki		Hideki Saijo’s classic song “Chotto Matta”
39	STARTJUN SKY WALKER(S)		The classic hit by JUN, a popular rock band from the ’80s
40	Winter, againGLAY		The appeal of nostalgic classic songs for people in their 40s
41	Just by you being herekome kome CLUB		An upbeat, catchy track from the ’90s
42	Balloon BalloonTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Kazuya Yoshii’s lively classic—the pleasure of nailing the vocals.
43	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		Ulfuls' “Banzai” is a masterpiece.
44	suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW		A classic 90s ballad and masterpiece by FIELD OF VIEW
45	Everything becomes my strength!kuzu		Kuzu’s signature song—let’s sing it with feeling!
46	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A famous song by THE BOOM, known for “Shima Uta.”
47	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		A ballad that reminisces about the pager era
48	Mermaid of ReminiscenceTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Their first single to enter the Top 20, featuring a hot guitar sound
49	At any timeMakihara Noriyuki		A classic song that celebrates the importance of living true to yourself.
50	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		Theme song for a school drama. An upbeat, lively track that everyone can sing along to.
51	April windElefanto Kashimashi		April winds, spring karaoke songs
52	Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio		A classic by Tamio Okuda—a catchy pop song that resonates with the heart.
53	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T		Hamada and Komuro’s hit songs are amazing.
54	Map of a Seventeen-Year-OldOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s music is the symbol of youth.
55	if…DA PUMP		DA PUMP's classic hit that made a comeback with 'if…'
56	A person who loves springGLAY		Belting out GLAY’s classic “Haru wo Ai Suru Hito” at karaoke
57	snow dropL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc~en~Ciel’s iconic J-Rock masterpiece
58	innocent worldMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'innocent world' is a masterpiece.
59	Love will winKAN		KAN's famous song that became a big hit on Bō-chan's show
60	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		An inspiring theme song from a variety show
61	flowerL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L'Arc~en~Ciel's popular song "flower" is easy to sing.
62	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s World Aquatics Championships theme song shines with striking lyrics
63	HELLOFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s refreshing theme song “HELLO”
64	ONLY YOUBOØWY		BOØWY’s “ONLY YOU” is a classic summer song.
65	Until the world endsWANDS		A classic hit by WANDS, a representative band of the J-POP golden era
66	Get Along TogetherYamane Yasuhiro		Yasuhiro Yamane’s classic song “Get Along Together”
67	SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA		The smash hit song by CHAGE and ASKA, “The 101st Proposal”
68	WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution		Wrap the cold winter warmly with a love song
69	HeartFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s moving masterpiece “Heart”
70	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		The classic Tulip song “Kokoro no Tabi” is easy to sing!
71	Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki		Hideaki Tokunaga’s famous song, an anthem of youth and growth
72	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		A Christmas song classic: Tatsuro Yamashita’s masterpiece.
73	PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A timeless guitar classic brings back memories of youth
74	Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki		90s love songs, the nostalgic glow of youthful days
75	Surely somewhereTUBE		TUBE’s summer classic “Surely, Somewhere”
76	A graduation song, a song of friends.19		Masterpieces of the ’90s: 19 moving graduation songs
77	to youMONGOL800		MONGOL800's “Anata ni” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
78	You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi		Eiichi Ohtaki’s classic song “Kimi wa Tennenshoku” actually has a surprisingly narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
79	gloriousGLAY		GLAY’s classic hit “Glorious” is fresh and easy to sing.
80	River of TimeFENCE OF DEFENSE		The prog rock FOD classic “River of Time.”
81	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN is a dentist and musician.
82	AdventurersTHE ALFEE		A rare jazz-flavored masterpiece by THE ALFEE
83	Glass BoyKinKi Kids		Tatsuro Yamashita composed a hit song for KinKi Kids
84	Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai		Ushirogami Hikaretai’s 1987 release song
85	Nameless PoemMr.Children		Mr. Children’s “Namonaki Uta” is a masterpiece.
86	TRUE BLUELUNA SEA		A masterpiece by LUNA SEA that deeply expresses emotion
87	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		A socially conscious masterpiece that depicts the feelings of men and women
88	Crazy BabyFISHMANS		A classic by Fishmans, with a reggae-style groove
89	POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Sorimachi Takashi		Takashi Sorimachi’s POISON has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
90	LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO		A classic song of youth and love from TOKIO’s debut
91	Linda LindaZa Burū Hātsu		Punk rock classic, a famous song anyone can sing
92	It’s nothing good.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song “Rokuna Mon ja Nee”
93	POISONHotei Tomoyasu		BOØWY guitarist Hotei’s hit song “POISON”
94	Burning HeroOkita Hiroyuki		A classic theme song from a soccer anime, singing of fiery dreams
95	Point of No ReturnCHEMISTRY meets S.O.S.		A classic by CHEMISTRY—the harmony is amazing!
96	Sky of OblivionSADS		SADS’s “Oblivion Sky” gains popularity as a TV drama theme song
97	For loveOkuda Tamio		Okuda Tamio’s solo debut song “Ai no Tame ni”
98	loadTHE toraburyū		A heartrending classic popular among men in their 40s
99	MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLEV6		V6’s classic song “MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE”
100	Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars’ classic “Kotodama of Love” is popular at karaoke.
101	Traveler ~The Longest Journeybakufū suranpu		A classic hit by Bakufu Slump, popular among men
102	Like a white cloudsaruganseki		Introduction to Saru Iwaishi’s classic song “Like White Snow”
103	Pockets full of rainbowsYellow Magic Orchestra		YMO’s classic songs and diverse music are captivating.
104	Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia		Released in 1984, a major hit that reached No. 5 on the Oricon chart
105	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Introduction to Keisuke Kuwata’s winter ballad songs
106	To the most important personTonneruzu		The Tunnels’ classic song “To the Most Important Person”
107	In spring, I think of you.Ozawa Kenji		After Flipper's Guitar disbanded, Kenji Ozawa's masterpiece
108	The sun rises again and again.Dragon Ash		Dragon Ash’s classic song “The Sun Rises Again and Again.”
109	rose flowerkururi		Quruli's 'Bara no Hana' has a unique worldview.
110	No more tears are neededSuzuki Masayuki		The appeal of a song that balances sensuality and singability
111	B-BlueBOØWY		BOØWY’s “B-Blue” is an easy-to-sing classic.
112	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		Karaoke of J-WALK's representative summer song
113	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		The Appeal of Ketsumeishi’s Smash Hit “Sakura”
114	Midnight ShuffleKondō Masahiko		Masahiko Kondo’s classic song “Midnight Shuffle”
115	In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA		A gemlike melody portraying the strength to overcome dreams and setbacks
116	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		HOUND DOG’s signature work: powerful rock of love and dreams
117	ForeverGosuperāzu		A masterpiece that sings of an eternal bond with a loved one
118	I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Saito Kazuyoshi’s Lyrical Love Song
119	homeKiyama Yusaku		A ballad that sings of a father's love for his child
120	HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution		A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul
121	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		The youth and passion-filled music of the Slam Dunk theme song
122	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY's 'JAM' is a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
123	Be My BabyCOMPLEX		A rhythmic, highly relatable masterpiece by COMPLEX
124	Tokyo StorySha ran Q		A poignant song of a young person chasing their dreams
125	Wine Red Heartanzenchitai		The cool, bittersweet classic by Anzen Chitai resonates in my heart.
126	Shangri-LaDenki Gurūvu		Denki Groove’s classic hit is aimed at people in their 40s
127	Robinsonsupittsu		The classic songs of Spitz resonate with the heart.
128	lipsGLAY		A fast-paced song that portrays GLAY’s earnest love
129	SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Love Song of The Yellow Monkey
130	The rattlesnake is comingTonneruzu		Thanks to Tunnels (Tunnels no Minasan no Okage desu)
131	WON’T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzu		A cheer song with an Awa Odori motif. Achieved million-seller status.
132	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s signature breakup song
133	Sneaker BluesKondō Masahiko		Sneaker Blues: A Love Breakup
134	Saint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Kageyama Hironobu & BROADWAY		A monumental anime song, the fiery anthem of warriors
135	BELOVEDGLAY		GLAY’s “BELOVED” is a moving masterpiece.
136	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		Mr. Children, a classic hit band of the ’90s
137	It’s fine.Urufuruzu		Ulfuls’ “Eenennen” is an upbeat song.
138	Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern’s summer songs transcend generations
139	A Tearful RequestChekkāzu		Let's passionately sing a classic hit by The Checkers
140	Kinnikuman Go Fight!Kushida Akira		Nostalgic “Kinnikuman” anime theme song
141	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A classic song by Spitz, a hymn to youth and hope
142	ApolloPorunogurafiti		A masterpiece whose cosmic beat grabs the heart
143	KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke		Kyosuke Himuro’s signature song, a masterpiece of love and loneliness
144	DAYBREAKotoko		The captivating youthful rock songs of Otokogumi
145	dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A Young Dreamer’s Longing for Tokyo and Inner Struggles
146	Sly womanSha ran Q		Sharan Q’s smash hit “Sly Woman”
147	Embracing SummerTUBE		A huge hit summer song by TUBE that expresses a wistful love
148	Beard and Boobsyunikōn		The male psyche wavering between work and love
149	Runnerbakufū suranpu		A classic by Bakufu Slump portrays youth and the bonds of friendship
150	SOUL LOVEGLAY		GLAY’s unforgettable classic, “SOUL LOVE”
151	ONE NIGHT GIGOLOChekkāzu		A famous song from Tunnels’ signature projects
152	BambinaHotei Tomoyasu		Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic song “Bambina” is easy to sing.
153	Pink Spiderhide		A signature song by hide—one that’s nostalgic for people in their 40s.
154	Theme of Eccentric Boy BowieEkusentorikku Shōnen Bōui Ōru Sutāzu		A Bowie classic that inspires generations.
155	Breath of DawnChekkāzu		A classic hit by The Checkers, overflowing with love and freshness
156	My WayDef Tech		A song that sings about the importance of moving forward as yourself
157	FRIENDSHIPH Jungle with T		The third single by H Jungle with t
158	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s summer smash hit song “Naminori Johnny”