Band rankings popular among people in their 50s [2026]

single bedSha ran Q15rank/position

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

A work renowned as one of the great ballads of the Heisei era, “Single Bed.” Considered a signature song of Sharan Q, it’s still frequently sung at karaoke and is popular in vocal training as well.

Its range is mid1 C# to mid2 G#, so it’s not extremely low, but because the more energetic phrases can be sung with a rich mid-to-low tone, it’s a piece that really brings out the appeal of men with lower voices.

By using a technique called the hiccup (hi-cup) singing method, you can further emphasize masculinity; try incorporating it to the extent that it doesn’t affect your scoring.

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Ryo

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LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE16rank/position

DREAMS COME TRUE「LOVE LOVE LOVE」

Here’s a song released by DREAMS COME TRUE in 1995.

Among their singles, it achieved their highest sales and topped the Oricon year-end chart.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “Aishiteiru to Ittekure,” starring Etsushi Toyokawa and Takako Tokiwa, and since the drama was extremely popular, many people likely remember it vividly.

In 1998, it was included in high school music textbooks, becoming a song beloved across generations.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando17rank/position

That's important.

A powerful, encouraging song that lifts your spirits when times are tough or you feel like giving up.

Its lyrics preach the importance of not giving up, and the strong yet approachable melody resonates deeply.

With the warmth of a friend giving you a gentle push forward, this song has become a source of support for many.

Released by Daiji MAN Brothers Band in August 1991, the track was used as the ending theme for “Sports Frontier” and also served as the theme song for “Hō-chan no Yamada Katsutenai Television.” It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for five consecutive weeks and became a massive hit, selling an impressive 1.8 million copies.

When you find yourself troubled or at a standstill in life, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to move forward.

I’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic Orchestra18rank/position

Yellow Magic Orchestra – “Kimi Ni Mune Kyun“ (Official Music Video)

Yellow Magic Orchestra is a group that gained popularity for their innovative electronic music.

Their song “Kimi ni, Mune Kyun.” was composed from the perspective that, since they had been supplying hit numbers to idols at the time, “if we can keep cranking out idol hits, then in theory we could also become popular as middle-aged idols ourselves.” As a result, it features a catchy, somewhat cute melody.

With a narrow vocal range and a fairly even melodic contour, it’s also a very easy song to sing.

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Ryo

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Island SongTHE BOOM19rank/position

THE BOOM “Shima Uta (Original Version)” Official Music Video

When it comes to karaoke repertoire, “Shima Uta” is a must, don’t you think? It incorporates elements of Okinawan music and has a poignant tone with themes of nature, prayer, and parting.

The overall range spans A#2 to A4, leaning wide on the low end, but if you manage your breath well, you can stay on pitch.

The melody is very simple, so it should be easy for anyone to sing.

When aiming for a high score, be careful not to slip during the section where the tempo speeds up at the end, and nail the finish.

For the low notes, focus on sending your breath forward slowly.

Let your body resonate and go for a top score!

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Kubota Mami

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cherrysupittsu20rank/position

Spitz / Cherry

This is Spitz’s 13th single, released in April 1996.

Even though it had no tie-in at the time of release, it sold over 1.6 million copies—truly another iconic J-pop song of the Heisei era! The melody is very easy to remember and sing, so be sure to learn it and enjoy singing it.

Just take care not to make your singing feel too heavy.

Not just this song, but many tracks released from the late ’90s to the early 2000s were made with karaoke in mind, making that era a treasure trove of karaoke-friendly songs.

It’s highly recommended to search for songs from that angle!

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Kei Takahata

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Shinin’ On-kun is sad.rukku21rank/position

Shinin' On-kun Is Sad Lyrics Included LOOK

LOOK is a rock band that was active from 1985 to 1988.

Their active period was only three years, but they left behind iconic songs that represent the 1980s.

One of them is “Shinin’ On Kimi ga Kanashii.” It’s a song that portrays a man walking along the beach at night, reflecting on memories with the one he loves.

Rather than a summer song, it’s a song about remembering summer, so it’s also nice to listen to during the change of seasons.

I hope it inspires you to reminisce about those wonderful days.

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yamamoto

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