[60s] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2026]
We’re excited to present the latest rankings from the Karaoke Chart by Age: 60s category, listed in order of most views! Classic hits and staple songs, including enka and kayōkyoku, have made the list, showing just how strong their popularity remains.
If you’re from a younger generation and find songs you haven’t heard before, why not give them a listen? You might discover something new.
The playlist is updated every week.
- [For People in Their 60s] Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going: Ranking [2026]
- [2026 Edition] Songs Loved by People in Their 60s: Classic Hits from Their Youth
- [For People in Their 60s] Ranking of Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs [2026]
- Recommended for women in their 60s! Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs
- Karaoke songs that are sure to get a 60-something man fired up
- Popularity Ranking of Songs by Generation: 60s [2026]
- Recommended for women in their 60s! Songs that get the crowd going at karaoke
- [For People in Their 50s] Ranking of Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs [2026]
- Best Karaoke Songs and Popular Band Rankings for Lively Fun in Your 60s [2026]
- Karaoke Popularity Ranking by Generation [50s] [2026]
- Love songs that resonate with women in their 60s: gem-like romance tunes that revive memories of youth.
- [Ages 60s] Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings [By Generation]
- Japanese karaoke songs that are easy for men in their 60s to sing
[60s] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2026] (91–100)
My chest hurts.Yūkadan92rank/position
When talking about the blues scene in Osaka, you can’t avoid mentioning the band YUKADAN.
Their vocalist, Atsuki Kimura, is known as having an “angelic raspy voice”—literally raspy, yet warm and gently embracing in its tone.
Their hit number Mune ga Itai (“My Heart Hurts”) showcases exactly that.
The vocal range isn’t particularly wide, but emulating Kimura’s powerful rasp is extremely difficult.
Aiming for a high score is easier if you focus on accurate pitch and sing in a way that suits your own voice.
I tell lies with these eyes.CHAGE and ASKA93rank/position
The music duo CHAGE and ASKA have left behind many great songs.
Among their works, “Boku wa Kono Hitomi de Uso wo Tsuku” is renowned as a masterpiece.
Although its uptempo nature might make it seem challenging, the range spans mid1 F to hi A# and isn’t particularly wide.
Moreover, the average pitch centers around mid2 F, which is a comfortable range for male singers, making it far easier to sing than it sounds.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda94rank/position
Linda Yamamoto’s classic hit “Dōnimo Tomaranai.” Because the melody is crafted to feel energetic and sharp, I don’t think many people get the impression that this song is easy to sing.
However, surprisingly, the vocal line is put together in a very simple structure.
There are no long sustained notes either, so even if you can’t do vibrato, as long as you can keep time with the rhythm, anyone can sing it in a convincing way.
It’s an easy piece—definitely check it out.
festivalKitajima Saburō95rank/position
A song that powerfully sings of the spirit of Japan’s festival culture was released by Saburo Kitajima in November 1984.
It beautifully expresses gratitude to the mountain and sea deities, traditions passed from parent to child, and the passion of men.
The song was performed a total of six times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen up to 2013, serving as the grand finale five of those times.
In 2014, it was also used in Suzuki’s New Year sales campaign commercial, making it beloved by a wide audience.
With its powerful vocals, moving melody, and the universally relatable fervor of festivals, this is a song that’s perfect for belting out at karaoke.
If I Could Play the PianoNishida Toshiyuki96rank/position
Toshiyuki Nishida, who has left a strong mark in many works as a renowned actor.
He’s a versatile performer, and for a time he was active as a musical artist as well.
When it comes to songs that represent him, isn’t it, after all, “Moshimo Piano ga Hiketa Nara” (“If Only I Could Play the Piano”)? It’s characterized by a very calm vocal delivery, with a relatively even melodic contour and a narrow range.
It’s ideal for karaoke when you’re getting tired and want to sing something that can be performed softly.
Detective StoryYakushimaru Hiroko97rank/position
The classic film “Detective Story,” starring Hiroko Yakushimaru.
This piece was released as the movie’s theme song.
When it comes to Hiroko Yakushimaru’s vocals, her enveloping, gentle voice is distinctive, and this song showcases exactly that.
Overall, the vocal line has little fluctuation, and the range is kept relatively narrow.
It may feel slightly high, but you can handle that with key adjustment, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
bullseyeYamamoto Rinda98rank/position
If you want to play the role of the crowd-pleaser, this is the song for you.
With a sonically intense intro, a jaw-dropping first verse, and a mysterious second verse, every section packs a punch—it’s a lively festival tune through and through.
For those in their 60s, Linda Yamamoto is also a symbol of a free-spirited woman.
If you’re performing where you have some room to move, I’d love for you to sing the first verse with big, dynamic movements.
For the second verse, you could try mimicking Linda Yamamoto’s choreography—it’s sure to get the crowd going.