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Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among People in Their 40s [2026]
Now that married life has settled down, some of you might be thinking about starting a new hobby.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a ranking of band songs popular among people in their 40s for your reference.
Why not take this opportunity to make playing in a band your hobby?
Top Band Songs Popular Among People in Their 40s [2026] (1–10)
OverMr.Children1rank/position
It captures the quintessential early-’90s Mr.Children vibe: a guitar-band driven rock sound that keeps a pop sensibility, matched with introspective lyrics and a bittersweet melody.
The overall range is D3 to A#4, which might be slightly higher than the average male range.
Especially that chest-voice G#4 after the run of F4s in the chorus—you want that to come out smoothly, right? The key here is explosiveness.
If you deliver every phrase with a bit of an accent, you’ll build momentum and make it easier to project the voice.
After that, switch to falsetto.
To keep the momentum, send your breath straight upward.
At that moment, lifting your facial muscles will help things go more smoothly, so keep those facial muscles raised.
Get WildTM NETWORK2rank/position
TM NETWORK’s hit number, “Get Wild.” Thanks to its use in the Paris Olympics’ “non-paying uncle” meme, the song has gained a certain level of popularity among younger generations as well.
The piece spans a fairly narrow vocal range of mid1 F# to mid2 G, making it easy to sing for both men and women.
Although the lyrics tend to be somewhat fast-paced, the tempo itself isn’t particularly high at BPM 132, so as long as you memorize the flow properly, you should be able to sing it without any issues.
HOWEVERGLAY3rank/position
This classic song by GLAY is filled with feelings for a loved one.
Its poignant yet powerful vocals and heart-touching melody are truly captivating.
While lamenting that the meeting with their beloved came too late, the lyrics also express that precisely because of that lateness, they can cherish the happiness they have now—something many listeners can relate to.
Released in 1997 and later used as a TV drama’s ending theme, this piece has continued to be beloved as a staple in live performances.
If you sing it at karaoke when you want to convey your feelings to someone special, it will surely resonate with them.
Why not try singing it while imagining GLAY’s soul-stirring vocals?
single bedSha ran Q4rank/position
This is the sixth single by Sharam Q, a rock band centered around Tsunku♂, who is now primarily active as a producer.
1994年10月にリリースされたこの曲は、日本テレビのアニメ『D・N・A² 何なんだ、この男！？』のエンディングテーマに起用され、バンド初のミリオンセラーとなった。
Many listeners may find that the protagonist’s realization of the true value of love—something once taken for granted—resonates even more deeply now, after accumulating various life experiences.
It’s a classic, laid-back rock ballad.
I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN5rank/position
The four-piece rock band T-BOLAN, which brightened the 1990s, released “Hanashitaku wa Nai” as their second single.
It was used as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Hotel Woman.” While it wasn’t a runaway hit, the sultry delivery and melody of the chorus linger in your memory, don’t they? Even though they weren’t a visual-kei band, they left an impression of having a certain allure, and the straightforward lyrics bring back memories of a time when human connections felt deeper.
JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY6rank/position
For rock fans in their 40s, many of you may have admired THE YELLOW MONKEY, right? Yemon has produced countless classics, but the song I especially recommend as being easy to sing is JAM.
While it gives off an energetic vibe, its overall vocal range is quite narrow, from mid1C to mid2F.
In terms of singability, it’s a perfect choice.
However, because the range is narrow, it can be hard to create moments of excitement, so you’ll need to be mindful of rhythm and dynamics as you sing.
Robinsonsupittsu7rank/position
The moment the intro’s guitar arpeggios begin to play, many people feel their chest tighten.
Masamune Kusano’s crystal-clear vocals and the lyrics’ worldview—capturing everyday scenes while somehow remaining dreamlike—gently nestle close to the listener’s heart.
Known as one of Spitz’s signature numbers, this song was released in April 1995 as their 11th single.
At the time, it was used as the ending theme for “Imada Koji no Shibuya-kei Uraringo,” and also appeared as an insert song in the drama “Hakusen Nagashi,” becoming a long-loved bestseller.
It’s also included on the classic album “Honey (Hachimitsu)” and is a pivotal work that rapidly boosted the band’s profile.
It’s perfect for moments when, bathed in the soft sunlight of spring, you want to quietly reminisce or bring back cherished memories.