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

With lifespans reaching 100 years, you can see plenty of entertainers in their 50s thriving on TV.

Instead of saying you’re getting old, why not take on something new? Using this article as a reference, how about making band activities your hobby?

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Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among People in Their 50s [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE		Sing THE ALFEE’s signature song “Hoshizora no Distance”
2	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		The appeal of classic songs that sing about the pain of heartbreak
3	GLORIAZIGGY		Introduction to ZIGGY’s popular song GLORIA
4	FriendsREBECCA		A classic coming-of-age song that depicts Rebecca’s first love
5	Get WildTM NETWORK		TM NETWORK's classic that colors the city's night
6	Two People’s Summer Story – NEVER ENDING SUMMER –Sugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		A bittersweet love story by the summer seaside
7	Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B		An iconic song of the '80s, a symbol of youth
8	Season in the SunTUBE		TUBE’s classic summer hit—a refreshing yet bittersweet masterpiece
9	B-BlueBOØWY		The Appeal of BOØWY’s Classic Song “EASY DIVE”
10	Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu		The Checkers’ classic song—so cool!
11	Go for it!!Urufuruzu		Find courage with an upbeat rock tune
12	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		A smash-hit cheer song about not giving up
13	A Tearful RequestChekkāzu		“Namida no Request” is an easy song to sing.
14	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		The punk debut song by THE BLUE HEARTS
15	Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS		“The Rose of Passion” is perfect for relieving stress.
16	cherrysupittsu		Spitz’s 13th single. Released in April 1996. Sold over 1.6 million copies without any tie-in. A Heisei-era J-pop classic with an easy-to-remember, easy-to-sing melody.
17	SUMMER SUSPICIONSugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		Omega Tribe's debut work, a summer song
18	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		A classic hit by the girls' band PRINCESS PRINCESS
19	I’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic Orchestra		A catchy, idol-style song by YMO
20	My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu		The charm of Southern’s classic song “Uronna Mise”
21	Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu		A poignant ballad where the end of summer intersects with memories of love
22	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		THE BLUE HEARTS' signature song TRAIN-TRAIN
23	Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia		A message of courage and hope that asks about the meaning of life
24	RUNNERbakufū suranpu		With a track and field club as its motif, running earnestly without end…
25	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		A smash hit by DREAMS COME TRUE
26	WON’T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzu		The Bubblegum Brothers, popular for their soul and funk
27	Under the Big Onion ~ Distant Feelingsbakufū suranpu		A famous ballad by Bakufu Slump. A meetup with a pen pal.
28	Suddenly, SinbadSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' 1978 debut song
29	You’re 1000%1986OMEGATRIBE		The summer classic 'You Are 1000%' evokes memories of youth.
30	Galaxy Express 999Godiego		The legendary theme song of Galaxy Express 999
31	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		Singing a hit song by the popular band ff with great passion!
32	Endless JourneyMr.Children		A signature work by Mr.Children. It depicts the courage to keep moving forward.
33	Island SongTHE BOOM		Okinawa’s classic song “Shima Uta,” simple with a low register
34	crimsonX JAPAN		A masterpiece where metal and dramatic developments move the heart
35	single bedSha ran Q		Sharan Q’s classic “Single Bed” showcases a male vocalist’s singing ability.
36	Under the big onionbakufū suranpu		People in their 50s who often listened to Bakufu Slump’s songs…
37	Sly womanSha ran Q		Sharan Q’s smash hit song is popular at karaoke.
38	Heartbroken over JuliaChekkāzu		A classic heartbreak song with a poignant melody that resonates in the heart
39	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Hit song(s) by Princess Princess
40	threadBank Band		Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song, with lyrics that resonate in the heart
41	BEYOND THE TIME (Beyond the Möbius Universe)TM NETWORK		The appeal of TM NETWORK’s classic hit Gundam theme song
42	If only I had held you tighterWANDS		A classic that gently sings of love, a voice that resonates with the heart.
43	Erotica SevenSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars’ classic song “Erotica Seven”
44	Ah, summer vacation.TUBE		A huge hit by TUBE, a masterpiece showcasing outstanding vocal prowess
45	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		The classic youth anthem, the theme song of SLAM DUNK
46	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s heartwarming love classic
47	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		A classic song that passionately portrays the feeling of love
48	If I can laughUrufuruzu		Wulfuls are also hugely supported by men in their 50s...
49	Nagisasupittsu		A nostalgic summer anthem of youth, a massive hit that topped the Oricon charts
50	Chaco’s Seaside StorySazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars 1982 single
51	The Summer Without YouDEEN		DEEN's summer love song
52	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A gem of a work that expresses the desire to be free with the one you love
53	Embracing SummerTUBE		A huge hit summer song by TUBE that expresses a wistful love
54	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		A representative song by Southern All Stars with a heartbreak theme
55	Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS		Miho Nakayama and WANDS' 1992 hit song
56	MARIONETTEBOØWY		BOØWY’s signature song “MARIONETTE,” a masterpiece
57	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		DEEN’s debut song, a love ballad reflecting the 1990s
58	Radio MagicEARTHSHAKER		Hard rock bands from Kansai in the 1980s and 1990s
59	P.S.I LOVE YOUPINK SAPPHIRE		A Cinderella-style debut with a big hit song
60	Goodbye, Humanitytama		A masterpiece that portrays the environment and the future, with profound lyrics and tones
61	Tears of Magnolia ~acoustic~Sutādasuto☆Rebyū		Introduction to Stardust Revue’s classic ballads
62	Stardust StageChekkāzu		Introduction to The Checkers' sad love songs
63	Recommendation for Adultsdohatsuten		An upbeat song that celebrates adult joys and hope
64	MarionetteBOØWY		BOØWY's classic, legendary song still resonates in my heart.
65	Dancing All Nightmonta & burazāzu		Monta’s hit songs are appealing.
66	Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu		A farewell song by Southern All Stars, warm and resonant in the heart
67	Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE		A popular DoriCam song with outstanding vocals
68	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		"Nando demo" is a masterpiece that encourages people.
69	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		A classic that portrays the anguish and radiance of youth, a moving piece that transcends generations.
70	innocent worldMr.Children		The moving masterpiece by Mr.Children
71	RASPBERRY DREAMREBECCA		The appeal of REBECCA, an ’80s female-vocal band
72	Mary AnnTHE ALFEE		THE ALFEE’s first major hit: a classic youth rock anthem
73	Lovers’ PavementTHE ALFEE		THE ALFEE’s 19th single, released in 1984
74	SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Love Song of The Yellow Monkey
75	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
76	Funky Monkey BabyKyaroru		Carol’s signature song, a refreshing rock tune
77	Ya Ya (I Won’t Forget That Time)Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Let's sing Kazuyoshi Kuwata's ballad with emotion.
78	excuseSha ran Q		Sharan Q’s classic hit expresses the poignancy of love.
79	Burn, you fine womanSera Masanori & Tsuisto		Masayuki Sera’s single: a passionate performance with a mic stand
80	AuroraBUMP OF CHICKEN		The comfortable worldview of BUMP OF CHICKEN
81	Those summer fireworksDREAMS COME TRUE		Depicting memories of a summer romance at a fireworks festival
82	Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		A gem-like ballad by DREAMS COME TRUE
83	Winter,againGLAY		The moving beauty of GLAY’s winter classic “Yukigeshiki” (Snowy Scenery)
84	lipsGLAY		A fast-paced song that portrays GLAY’s earnest love
85	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		The trigger for JUDY AND MARY’s leap forward
86	The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children		A classic song that portrays a bittersweet love at the end of summer.
87	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		The timeless masterpiece “HANABI” by Mr.Children
88	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		Signature song of MY LITTLE LOVER
89	DON’T STOP BELIEVINGZIGGY		ZIGGY’s iconic 80s classic is popular among people in their 50s.
90	migratory bird[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]'s signature songs, full of energy and beauty
91	YELLikimonogakari		Departure toward dreams, an anthem of hope, a moving song.
92	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s theme song for Gegege no Nyobo
93	Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu		Singing of memories and hope in a classic by Southern All Stars
94	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		A message song of hope and rebirth themed around cherry blossoms
95	Tears Sparklesupittsu		A classic Spitz song that captures the feeling of summer breeze
96	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		Let's have fun singing Tulip's classic hit
97	Tough High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Version)Yokohama Ginbae		Songs by Yokohama Ginbae can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.
98	Tsuppari High School Rock’n’Roll (Exam Edition)Yokohama Ginbae		Yokohama Ginbae’s second single, a classic song expressing dissatisfaction with school.
99	Traveler ~The Longest Journeybakufū suranpu		A classic hit by Bakufu Slump, popular among men
100	Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu		A song that expresses the summer memories of Magokoro Brothers