Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among People in Their 50s [2026]

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Ikimonogakari 'Arigatou' Music Video

This is Ikimono-gakari’s 18th single, written as the theme song for the first half of NHK’s 2010 morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo.

It’s one of the standout hits of the Heisei era.

The vocal melody doesn’t span a very wide range, and the tune itself is very easy to remember, so even women in their 50s who haven’t been singing regularly should be able to take it on without strain.

If you sing with the image of placing the voice against the upper palate inside your mouth, I think you can achieve a slightly sparkling tone like the original singer—please give it a try!

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Kei Takahata

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Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu93rank/position

Southern All Stars – Tracks of Hope [Live at ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, 2018]

A gem of a message song woven with hope for the future and memories etched deep in the heart.

Created by Southern All Stars in September 1990 as an insert song for the film Inamura Jane, this piece gives you the courage to face forward while holding the past close.

It was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV programs Mezamashi TV and FNS 27-Hour Television.

Wrapped in a refreshing melody and warm lyrics, why not take a moment to recall nostalgic memories and the people you cherish? Adopted as the departure melody at JR Chigasaki Station, this song has blended into everyday life and continues to soothe the hearts of many.

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Southern All Stars – Sakura, Hirari [Official Visualizer]

A heartwarming message song by Southern All Stars that portrays a gentle light of hope, themed around cherry blossoms shining in the spring sunshine.

Through the fleeting yet beautiful cherry blossoms, it tenderly sings of loss, rebirth, and wishes for the future.

The melody is as light as a spring breeze, filled with a warmth that seems to stay close to the listener’s heart.

Released digitally on January 1, 2025, this work was unveiled as the lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH.” The gently flowing acoustic guitar and soft synthesizer tones create a pleasant atmosphere that evokes the arrival of spring.

Whether you need a moment to breathe in the midst of busy days or are about to take a new step forward, it will surely become a source of comfort for your heart.

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Spitz / Tears Sparkle☆

It’s a Spitz song that conveys a refreshing image like a breeze blowing through in summer.

It’s widely known thanks to various tie-ins, such as variety show theme songs and commercials.

There’s also an intention to spotlight Tanabata, and the lyrics incorporate words that evoke the beginning of summer, which is a major part of the song’s appeal.

It’s a piece you’ll want to sing with a gentle, refreshing touch—like a calm summer wind—while feeling its relaxed tempo.

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Journey of the Heartchūrippu96rank/position

TULIP “Kokoro no Tabi” (Lyric Video)

It’s a big hit by Tulip.

The melody line is gentle and the range isn’t high, so I think it’s easy to sing! By the way, “Kokoro no Tabi” has been covered by Masaharu Fukuyama and many others, so it can be fun to look for a version you like.

Tulip’s songs have a choral feel with a relaxed tempo, and there are parts that really draw listeners in when you sing them, which I find very appealing.

Since the range is easy to sing, be careful not to strain your throat.

If you keep your eyebrows slightly raised and project your voice into the distance, your vocal cords will resonate and it will be easier to stay on pitch!

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Kubota Mami

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Tough High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Version)Yokohama Ginbae97rank/position

Tsubpari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Edition)

Since it was used in the ending of the Reiwa-era TV drama adaptation of “From Today, It’s My Turn!!,” there are probably many young people who don’t know Yokohama Ginbae but do know this song.

For people in their 50s, of course, it’s one of those so-called yankii tracks that makes your brow tense up.

It’s a song that brings back memories for those who started a band because they admired Yokohama Ginbae, and for those who dressed in a tsuppari look.

Besides the “School Edition,” there’s also a “60th Birthday Edition,” which has a somewhat self-deprecating humor.

It’s a song everyone can enjoy, regardless of age or gender—definitely try it at karaoke!

Tsuppari High School Rock’n’Roll (Exam Edition)Yokohama Ginbae98rank/position

Tsuppari High School Rock’n’Roll (Exam Edition)

This single by Yokohama Ginbae, released in 1981, was created as a sequel to their breakout second single, “Tsuppari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going to School Version).” For those in their 50s as of 2021, many of you probably remember being shocked by—or strongly identifying with—their debut-era biker-gang-esque? tsuppari-style? fashion.

Their style of setting frustrations with school to a breezy rock ’n’ roll rhythm and melody really resonated with junior high and high school students at the time and became a huge hit.

I didn’t pay much attention to it when it was released, but the performance and arrangement are thoroughly rock ’n’ roll and still sound fantastic today! Hearing this song probably brings back memories of pre-exam days from your school years, doesn’t it?

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Kei Takahata

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