Karaoke Recommendations for Women in Their 60s: Popular Western Music Artist Rankings [2026]

The blue sky of CaliforniaAlbert Hammond57rank/position

Blue Skies of California / Albert Hammond — It Never Rains in Southern California / Albert Hammond

No matter where you went, this song was playing on the radio day after day.

The lyrics weren’t exactly cheerful, but listening to it, I could almost see it—the way the Japanese title said, “The sky over California is blue.” Back when a dollar cost 300 yen, California in America felt so far away.

I used to close my eyes and listen, caught in a complicated mix of longing and resignation.

The RoseBette Midler58rank/position

Bette Midler – The Rose (HD music video 1979)

Commercial songs are often used as TV drama theme songs or insert songs, so few people may know that this beautiful piece is actually the theme song of a film modeled on the turbulent half-life of Janis Joplin.

For those who know Janis’s life, both the song and the film are special and naturally bring tears to your eyes.

The setting in which the protagonist, Rose, dies on stage seems to convey the creators’ tribute to Janis, who passed away in a hotel room—and that, too, makes you cry.

Yellow Ribbon of HappinessDawn59rank/position

The Yellow Ribbon of Happiness / Dawn Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree / Dawn

An American pop group active in the 1970s.

This song sold well in Japan too.

It has a tear-jerking, story-like quality, and later became the basis for the Japanese film “The Yellow Handkerchief,” directed by Yoji Yamada and starring Ken Takakura.

Come to think of it, in the early 1970s, titles featuring handkerchiefs and ribbons were popular—like “Momen no Handkerchief” (Cotton Handkerchief).

I want to sing it lightly and casually, reminiscing about those days.

I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor60rank/position

Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive

A signature song by Gloria Gaynor, a disco-style singer from the United States.

Its Japanese title is “Koi no Survival” (Love’s Survival).

In Japan, it was reportedly covered by Akira Fuse.

As a disco singer’s number, it demands strong emotion and vocal ability, but if you can pull it off, it’s sure to get the crowd going!

FunkytownLipps Inc61rank/position

Lipps Inc. – Funkytown (1980)

A number that reached No.

1 on the U.S.

singles chart in 1980 by Lipps, Inc.

The unit’s name is said to be derived from “lip sync,” meaning lip-synching in English.

Many people probably danced to this “Funkytown” at discos back in the day.

The LocomotionLittle Eva62rank/position

Little Eva – Loco-motion(1962)

A number released by Little Eva in 1962, composed by none other than Carole King.

Carole King herself later self-covered it in 1980, and then Kylie Minogue covered it in 1987, making it a revival hit.

It’s a very upbeat number that’s sure to get everyone going.

Sad AngelMary Hopkin63rank/position

Sad Angel / Mary Hopkin — Those Were The Days / Mary Hopkin

Mary Hopkin’s debut song, known for being produced by Paul McCartney.

It became a worldwide hit, spawning cover versions in many languages, and in Japan it was covered by numerous singers—so it’s likely everyone has heard it at least once.

The uniquely wistful melodic line reflects the song’s roots in a Russian folk tune.