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

Season in the SunTUBE8rank/position

Tube Season in the sun

The third single overall by TUBE, the four-piece rock band still known today as a byword for summer.

Released in April 1986, it became a major turning point for the band.

Composer Tetsuro Oda is said to have infused it with his own longing for the sea, and the result is an exhilarating number.

Its lyrics, which depict the bittersweet feeling of lamenting the passing summer under the dazzling sun, and its uplifting melody can still set your heart ablaze even now.

It’s perfect not only for summer drives but also for those slightly sentimental moments at dusk.

For those who heard it in real time, it’s an immortal summer song you can’t help but hum along to.

B-BlueBOØWY9rank/position

B-Blue

This is a classic by the legendary rock band BOØWY, irresistible for its driving beat and razor-sharp vocals.

It’s said that the song weaves together contrasting images: the “blue” of night symbolizing solitude and the “blue” of the sky soaring toward the future.

Released in September 1986 as their fourth single, it was also included on the seminal album BEAT EMOTION.

Many will remember it as an insert song in the film 19: Nineteen, starring Shonentai.

Its cool sound—both nostalgic and fresh—adds a stylish touch to time that’s yours alone.

Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu10rank/position

The Checkers “Lullaby of a Zigzag Heart” (LIVE)

The Checkers, with Fumiya Fujii on vocals, were hugely popular as an idol-style band in the 1980s.

I love the intro to this song, and it modulates at the end so the pitch goes up! It’s just too cool.

The same melodic line repeats several times, and the overall range sits comfortably for male voices, so it seems perfect for singing along and having fun.

By the way, did you know the very last phrase after the key change in the final chorus goes even higher? When you sing it at karaoke, focus on that part and nail the pitch—you’ll land it in style! In general, if you keep your energy up while singing, your vocal cords will resonate better and the high notes will come out more easily, so go for it with confidence!

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Kubota Mami

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Go for it!!Urufuruzu11rank/position

Ulfuls – Guts da ze!!

An energetic rock tune where uplifting messages and powerful sound blend beautifully.

It sings of courage and passion welling up from the heart, expressed in down-to-earth words that anyone can relate to.

Released in December 1995, it reached No.

6 on the Oricon chart the following year.

Included on the album “Banzai,” it became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.

The music video won two awards at the SPACE SHOWER Music Video Awards, and Ulfuls made their first appearance on the 1996 Kohaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you need a boost, a push forward, or the courage to take the first step.

That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando12rank/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.

A Tearful RequestChekkāzu13rank/position

A Tearful Request

The Checkers’ classic “Namida no Request.” It’s a rock-style song infused with the essence of kayōkyoku, yet it also has a refreshing quality reminiscent of surf music.

It’s popular with both women and men, and in fact, it’s exceptionally easy to sing.

The biggest reason is the relatively flat vocal line.

There are no phrases that require dramatic rises and falls in pitch.

On top of that, the range—mid1 F# to hi D#—is a generally accessible one, making it, overall, a very easy song to sing.

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Ryo

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Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS14rank/position

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “Linda Linda” [1st Single (1987/5/1)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Linda Linda

A powerful debut track by THE BLUE HEARTS that electrified countless young listeners from the 1980s to the ’90s with its exhilarating punk sound and distinctive lyrical world.

The innovative lyrics depict an essential kind of beauty that isn’t confined by appearances or superficial values.

Released in May 1987 as their major-label debut single, it was later included on the album “THE BLUE HEARTS.” It’s a recommended song when you’re feeling down, need a change of pace, or want to fire yourself up.