Band song rankings popular among people in their 60s [2026]

Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS64rank/position

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

A classic Japanese song everyone knows and a signature track by THE BLUE HEARTS.

Released in May 1987 as their major-label debut single, it continues to be used in commercials, TV dramas, and films more than 30 years later.

Written and composed by Hiroto Kōmoto, its lyrics are simple yet carry a powerful message.

It conveys the wish: “Protect what you believe is most important with everything you’ve got,” and this universal theme resonates with people across generations.

In 2005, a film featuring this song was also released.

How about belting it out with energy during a break from housework or at a get-together with friends?

Island SongTHE BOOM65rank/position

THE BOOM “Shima Uta (Original Version)” Official Music Video

When it comes to karaoke repertoire, “Shima Uta” is a must, don’t you think? It incorporates elements of Okinawan music and has a poignant tone with themes of nature, prayer, and parting.

The overall range spans A#2 to A4, leaning wide on the low end, but if you manage your breath well, you can stay on pitch.

The melody is very simple, so it should be easy for anyone to sing.

When aiming for a high score, be careful not to slip during the section where the tempo speeds up at the end, and nail the finish.

For the low notes, focus on sending your breath forward slowly.

Let your body resonate and go for a top score!

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Kubota Mami

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SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY66rank/position

THE YELLOW MONKEY – SPARK

This is a rock number by THE YELLOW MONKEY that sings of passionate love.

It paints a worldview where you close your eyes and share a space with the night, and within its sensual expressions lies a pure heart wishing for eternal love.

The energetic guitar riffs and rhythm section leave a strong impression, and Kazuya Yoshii’s distinctive vocals resound over the dynamic sound.

Released in July 1996, the song drew attention as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Handsome Man.” It was also included on the album “SICKS” and reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a perfect song for enjoying karaoke with friends, full of a charm that lets everyone open their hearts and sing along.

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THE Toramaru Dragon “Road” FULL Music Video

The signature work of THE Toraba-ryu is a masterpiece that portrays the path of life unfolding serenely on an epic scale.

Powerfully voicing the resolve to face adversity and loneliness, this song depicts a stance of overcoming setbacks and moving forward, leaving a deep imprint on many listeners’ hearts.

Its lyrics, which symbolically express life’s journey, resonate with listeners and offer courage and hope.

First released in May 1992 and re-released in 1993, it achieved an astonishing 2.2 million sales.

It was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name released in 1997 and won an Excellence Award at the Japan Cable Radio Awards.

It’s a perfect pick not only for livening up gatherings with friends but also for karaoke with older audiences.

Be sure to showcase this powerful classic that invites everyone to sing along and share in the moment.

Embracing SummerTUBE68rank/position

TUBE “Embrace the Summer” MUSIC VIDEO

With a sound that evokes clear blue skies and a shining sun, this is a quintessential summer song from TUBE.

It conveys a love so intense it keeps you awake at night, expressed through passionate lyrics and melody.

The protagonist’s once-in-a-lifetime feelings are sure to stir memories of bittersweet love that many have experienced.

Released in May 1994, this smash hit topped the Oricon charts and sold 940,000 copies.

It was also featured in a Toyota Corolla Ceres commercial and has become a karaoke staple loved by many.

It’s the perfect track to share with close friends or colleagues as you reminisce and look back together on life’s milestones.

If only I had held you tighterWANDS69rank/position

If only I had held you tighter

This was WANDS’s third single overall, released in July 1992.

It was used as the theme song for a Mitsui Life Insurance commercial featuring Atsuko Asano.

A massive hit that became WANDS’s first million-seller (1.663 million copies sold), many of you have likely heard it before.

In the 1990s, when this song was released, singability at karaoke was a key factor for a song to become a hit.

True to that trend, this track is crafted to be very easy to sing—especially the chorus melody—and highly memorable.

I confidently recommend it for men in their 40s who don’t usually sing much.

Enjoy singing it with power throughout!

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Kei Takahata

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Smitten with youYellow Magic Orchestra70rank/position

Yellow Magic Orchestra – “Kimi Ni Mune Kyun“ (Official Music Video)

A bona fide classic that carved its name into Japan’s music scene with irresistibly sweet-and-sour, catchy melodies under the concept of “cute middle-aged guys,” as if to shatter techno music’s characteristic coldness! Released first as a single in March 1983 and later included on the album Naughty Boys, the song was also featured in a Kanebo cosmetics commercial.

The lyrics—written by Takashi Matsumoto of Happy End, the band that included YMO member Haruomi Hosono—brilliantly portray a pure, budding love: the thrill of summer’s openness mixed with the fluster of having one’s feelings seen through.

No wonder it became YMO’s biggest hit—an absolute killer tune!