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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?

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Ranking of Popular Band Songs Among People in Their 40s [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1OverMr.Children
OverMr.Childrenplay_arrow
90s rock and wistful melodies
2Get WildTM NETWORK
Get WildTM NETWORKplay_arrow
The singing difficulty of Get Wild is low.
3Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Childrenplay_arrow
The signature ballad from Mr.Children’s biggest hit
4GLORIAZIGGY
GLORIAZIGGYplay_arrow
ZIGGY’s “GLORIA” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
5HOWEVERGLAY
HOWEVERGLAYplay_arrow
A masterpiece that fills love’s slowness with love
6single bedSha ran Q
single bedSha ran Qplay_arrow
Sharan Q’s popular hit song, depicting the value of love
7JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY
JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
An inspiring ballad masterpiece by THE YELLOW MONKEY
8I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN
I don't want to let go.T-BOLANplay_arrow
I Don't Want to Let Go by T-BOLAN
9Robinsonsupittsu
Robinsonsupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s classic songs bring back warm nostalgia
10DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS
DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
Princess Princess’s romantic rock ballad
11Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS
Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
The band's first Oricon number-one signature song
12Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover
Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Loverplay_arrow
Nostalgic songs evoke memories.
13frecklesJUDY AND MARY
frecklesJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
JUDY AND MARY’s million-selling song
14Over DriveJUDY AND MARY
Over DriveJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
A classic summer song by JUDY AND MARY from the ’90s
15FriendsREBECCA
FriendsREBECCAplay_arrow
Rebecca’s classic song “Friends” is moving.
16The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Beloved as a classic of youthful romance
17cherrysupittsu
cherrysupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s signature song about parting and setting off on a journey
18B-BlueBOØWY
B-BlueBOØWYplay_arrow
BOØWY’s classic song “B-Blue” is easy to sing.
19I want to become the wind.THE BOOM
I want to become the wind.THE BOOMplay_arrow
A gem of a work that expresses the desire to be free with the one you love
20innocent worldMr.Children
innocent worldMr.Childrenplay_arrow
The famous song “innocent world” by Mr.Children
21Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
The BLUE HEARTS’ classic song “Be Kind to People.”
22I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN
I want to take only you away just like this.DEENplay_arrow
A signature song by DEEN, a poignant classic ballad
23Kiss me right nowLINDBERG
Kiss me right nowLINDBERGplay_arrow
Introducing LINDBERG’s hit songs from the 1990s
24BELOVEDGLAY
BELOVEDGLAYplay_arrow
GLAY’s “BELOVED” is a moving masterpiece.
25White kiteMy Little Lover
White kiteMy Little Loverplay_arrow
Classic summer hits of the ’90s, the nostalgic sound of youthful days
26I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
A classic hit by Spitz that became a smash as a TV drama theme song
27TemptationGLAY
TemptationGLAYplay_arrow
Signature song by GLAY, featuring an exhilarating melody
28366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
29HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
HONEYL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s “HONEY” is a masterpiece.
30suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW
suddenlyFIELD OF VIEWplay_arrow
A classic 90s ballad and masterpiece by FIELD OF VIEW
31Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu
Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzuplay_arrow
A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
32HANABIMr.Children
HANABIMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children's 'HANABI' gives me courage.
33astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Many of BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature songs encourage many people.
34Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN
Don't avert your eyes.DEENplay_arrow
A bittersweet summer love song, a classic by DEEN
35I want to shout that I love you.BAAD
I want to shout that I love you.BAADplay_arrow
The classic youth anthem, the theme song of SLAM DUNK
36gloriousGLAY
gloriousGLAYplay_arrow
The classic 90s J-pop song “Glorious”
37Nameless PoemMr.Children
Nameless PoemMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr. Children’s “Namonaki Uta” is a masterpiece.
38I want to hug you.Mr.Children
I want to hug you.Mr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children: A Ballad of Love and Resolve
39Mermaid of ReminiscenceTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Mermaid of ReminiscenceTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
THE YELLOW MONKEY July 1995 release
40powder snowRemioromen
powder snowRemioromenplay_arrow
A heartrendingly beautiful winter masterpiece by Remioromen
41Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS
Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDSplay_arrow
Miho Nakayama’s signature song, a famous track known for its distinctive high notes.
42TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
A classic in rock history, an anthem of courage and hope
43crimsonX JAPAN
crimsonX JAPANplay_arrow
A masterpiece where metal and dramatic developments move the heart
44ROSIERLUNA SEA
ROSIERLUNA SEAplay_arrow
LUNA SEA's 'ROSIER' is a big hit song.
45TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu
TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A representative song by Southern All Stars with a heartbreak theme
46A person who loves springGLAY
A person who loves springGLAYplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that sings of spring in Iceland
47Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Driver's HighL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
L’Arc~en~Ciel’s classic song stirs the heart
48summer festivalWhiteberry
summer festivalWhiteberryplay_arrow
Whiteberry covered a classic summer song and scored a huge hit
49Runnerbakufū suranpu
Runnerbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
A classic by Bakufu Slump portrays youth and the bonds of friendship
50Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
Passionately singing the Blue Hearts’ moving signature song!
51huge nuisanceUNICORN
huge nuisanceUNICORNplay_arrow
UNICORN’s classic song “Dai Meiwaku” is still loved today.
52If only I had held you tighterWANDS
If only I had held you tighterWANDSplay_arrow
A classic that gently sings of love, a voice that resonates with the heart.
53Forever LoveX JAPAN
Forever LoveX JAPANplay_arrow
A classic by X JAPAN, a magnificent and heart-stirring song
54There will be love there – A Place with Lovethe brilliant green
There will be love there - A Place with Lovethe brilliant greenplay_arrow
A timeless song that resonates with the heart, a wistful melody of love
55Until the world endsWANDS
Until the world endsWANDS
A masterpiece of loneliness by Sho Uesugi and of melancholy by Tetsuro Oda
56RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
A rock song with a fiery, heart-stirring intro
57SOUL LOVEGLAY
SOUL LOVEGLAYplay_arrow
GLAY’s unforgettable classic, “SOUL LOVE”
58to youMONGOL800
to youMONGOL800play_arrow
MONGOL800's “Anata ni” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
59A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A love song by MONGOL from Okinawa
60The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS
The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
A classic hit by the girls' band PRINCESS PRINCESS
61A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE
A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADEplay_arrow
SIAM SHADE’s popular song “1/3”
62It’s fine.Urufuruzu
It’s fine.Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Ulfuls’ “Eenennen” is an upbeat song.
63balladKetsumeishi
balladKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Introduction to Ketsumeishi’s ballad songs
64Endless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children’s classic song “I Want to Hold You”
65Nagisasupittsu
Nagisasupittsuplay_arrow
A classic song by Spitz. Depicts youth and romance set against the backdrop of the beach.
66Breath of DawnChekkāzu
Breath of DawnChekkāzuplay_arrow
A classic hit by The Checkers, overflowing with love and freshness
67summer festivalJITTERIN’JINN
summer festivalJITTERIN'JINNplay_arrow
Summer festivals are timeless classics across generations.
68Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW
Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEWplay_arrow
The refreshing and powerful classic song from the anime GT
69snow dropL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
snow dropL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
L’Arc~en~Ciel’s exhilarating rock number
70RomancePENICILLIN
RomancePENICILLINplay_arrow
HAKUEI’s passionate vocals, PENICILLIN’s classic songs
71MPRINCESS PRINCESS
MPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
The famous song “M” by PRINCESS PRINCESS
72Thank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari produces a smash hit song.
73Go for it!!Urufuruzu
Go for it!!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Find courage with an upbeat rock tune
74Song of Springsupittsu
Song of Springsupittsuplay_arrow
Introduction to Spitz’s spring songs
75STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD
STAY GOLDHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
An energetic classic that propels you forward
76STARTJUN SKY WALKER(S)
STARTJUN SKY WALKER(S)play_arrow
The classic hit by JUN, a popular rock band from the ’80s
77cherry blossomKetsumeishi
cherry blossomKetsumeishiplay_arrow
The Appeal of Ketsumeishi’s Smash Hit “Sakura”
78Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSazan Ōrusutāzu
Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Southern All Stars’ classic “Kotodama of Love” is popular at karaoke.
79Close your eyes and come here.BARBEE BOYS
Close your eyes and come here.BARBEE BOYSplay_arrow
A groundbreaking twin-vocal rock male-female duo
80LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE
LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Characteristics of DREAMS COME TRUE’s classic song “LOVE LOVE LOVE”
81Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc
Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arcplay_arrow
Janne Da Arc’s moving autumn rock ballad
82I for YouLUNA SEA
I for YouLUNA SEAplay_arrow
A signature song by LUNASEA, a classic that sings about the meaning of love
83DEAR FRIENDSPERSONZ
DEAR FRIENDSPERSONZplay_arrow
PERSONZ's signature song used as a TV drama theme song
84Bye For NowT-BOLAN
Bye For NowT-BOLANplay_arrow
A hopeful anthem for overcoming breakups, resonating with the heart.
85Island SongTHE BOOM
Island SongTHE BOOMplay_arrow
A classic song about war and peace in Okinawa
86The sun is burning.THE YELLOW MONKEY
The sun is burning.THE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
A summer classic of fiery love and powerful rock
87LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO
LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIOplay_arrow
TOKIO's debut song is a youth anthem
88The Door of TimeWANDS
The Door of TimeWANDSplay_arrow
Theme song rock track from the ’93 album
89Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu
Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Southern's million-selling hit, a moving theme song
90Sly womanSha ran Q
Sly womanSha ran Qplay_arrow
A glittery, funky-sounding love song
91winter fallL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
winter fallL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
“Winter” is a masterpiece that depicts a winter scene.
92FlowerORANGE RANGE
FlowerORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
ORANGE RANGE 8th single, released in October 2004
93PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY
PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
The Yellow Monkey’s song “Pearl” is easy to sing.
94Goodbye, Humanitytama
Goodbye, Humanitytamaplay_arrow
Tama’s hit song “Goodbye, Humanity” becomes a big hit
95My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu
My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A classic ballad by Southern All Stars
96Protect the Lightsupittsu
Protect the Lightsupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz will perform the theme song for SPY×FAMILY
97Until the World Ends…WANDS
Until the World Ends…WANDSplay_arrow
WANDS, hit songs from Slam Dunk
98Winter,againGLAY
Winter,againGLAYplay_arrow
GLAY “Winter, again”: a masterpiece that depicts winter scenery
99Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu
Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of poignant summer scenes
100That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
That's important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bandoplay_arrow
A cheer song for team unity