[40s] Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings [By Generation]

That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando57rank/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.

countrysideTamaki Kōji58rank/position

Koji Tamaki “Rural Landscape” (HD)

For those now in their 40s who spent their youth in the 1990s, many probably think of Koji Tamaki more as an actor or solo singer than as a member of Anzen Chitai.

In particular, Den-en, released in 1996 as a solo single by Tamaki, was a massive hit that went double platinum and was frequently sung at karaoke back then.

Tamaki is a singer so highly regarded for his overwhelming vocal ability that he’s respected by fellow professionals, but Den-en is composed with a very singable melody and sits in a relatively low key overall, making it a song that can score high at karaoke regardless of vocal timbre.

The only caveat is that some parts are a bit fast-paced, so it’s a good idea to memorize the lyrics thoroughly and practice until you can sing it smoothly.

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KOH-1

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Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK59rank/position

Speechless… Summer (Speechless… Summer JAYWALK ORIGINAL EDITION 1 Al Version)

The 18th single by the rock band THE JAYWALK, who made their major debut in 1981.

Originally a rearranged “summer version” of a track included on their 1990 album DOWN TOWN STORIES, it became one of THE JAYWALK’s signature songs.

With its catchy, memorable chord progression and lyrical, bittersweet words, it’s a track that’s indispensable when discussing the J-POP scene of the 1990s.

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Hoshino Takashi

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White LoveSPEED60rank/position

SPEED / White Love -Music Video-

This is the fifth single by SPEED, a four-member female idol-style dance and vocal group, which was used as the commercial song for Shiseido’s “Tissela Angel Drop.” Released on October 15, 1997, it is known as SPEED’s biggest hit, having achieved double million sales.

With its catchy melody and dance, it’s a song that can really liven up a karaoke session for people of that generation.

The melody itself is simple, but because of the twin vocals and the wide pitch range, it might be difficult to sing alone.

If you team up with a friend whose comfortable range is different from yours and set the keys to suit each of you, it becomes much easier to sing—so give it a try!

One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi61rank/position

Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

Masayoshi Yamazaki is a singer-songwriter known for stylish musicality and moving lyrics.

His classic songs still hold up today and continue to be popular among younger generations.

Among his works, the song I recommend for women in their 40s is “One more time, One more chance.” As we age, it can become harder to hit high notes.

This song has a relatively narrow vocal range, making it easy to sing even for those who tend to strain their voices, so women who are prone to throat fatigue should find it comfortable to perform.

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Ryo

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TemptationGLAY62rank/position

GLAY / Temptation

I bet many of you were totally hooked on GLAY back then.

This is a signature song by the rock band that represents Japan.

The fast-paced melody feels incredibly good, and whether you’re listening or singing along, it draws you right into its world.

Give it a go and sing it cool and with confidence!

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Murakami Shinpei

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WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T63rank/position

WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes Start a Movement~ (Two Million Mix)

H Jungle with t is a musical unit by Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown and Tetsuya Komuro.

The unit was born from the popular TV show “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP,” and their track “WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You’ve Gotta Make a Move~” became explosively popular.

Classified in the genre known as jungle, this work is arranged with a reggae flavor throughout.

Although it features some somewhat loud sections, the overall vocal range isn’t wide, making it easy to sing and perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke.

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Ryo

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