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[For People in Their 60s] Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going: Ranking [2026]
The key to choosing songs at karaoke is whether they can liven up the atmosphere, right?
This time, we’re introducing karaoke songs that have been popular and crowd-pleasing among people in their 60s.
We hope you find this helpful!
Give them a try.
[People in their 60s] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2026] (1–10)
A long nightMatsuyama Chiharu1rank/position
Here is a timeless classic that sings of passionate love.
Known as one of Chiharu Matsuyama’s signature works, this song was released in 1981 and became a massive hit, selling a total of 866,000 copies.
It marked a bold departure from his previous folk style, transforming into a rock-influenced piece.
Written and composed by Matsuyama himself, it powerfully expresses the emotions of a heart swayed by love.
Though regarded as an “unconventional rock song,” it has continued to be cherished across eras and generations.
Listen to it while doing household chores or on a drive, and it’s sure to resonate with your heart.
Why not surrender yourself to Matsuyama’s soul-stirring vocals?
Cactus Flower ~From Under the Same Roof~Zaitsu Kazuo2rank/position
Saboten no Hana, a classic song by Tulip released in 1975, was rearranged as Kazuo Zaitsu’s solo piece Saboten no Hana ~From Under One Roof~.
It became well-known as the theme song for Fuji TV’s hugely popular drama Under One Roof.
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki3rank/position
“Jidai,” one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature songs and the source of many timeless hits, features verses with a gentle, embracing melody, making it a truly wonderful piece.
The lyrics are crafted to be catchy and relatable to anyone, so it’s likely to be a crowd-pleaser at karaoke.
Into the DreamInoue Yosui4rank/position
The song that makes you want to drop all the little hassles of everyday life and just go have a blast is Yosui Inoue’s “Yume no Naka e.” Released in 1973, it has been covered by many artists, including Yuki Saito and Keisuke Kuwata, and has been featured across eras in various commercials and TV programs.
Because of that, people of many generations have heard it, making it an easy pick not only among people in their 60s—the song’s original generation—but also for karaoke with younger colleagues.
Why not sing this bright, catchy tune and use it to build a closer rapport with your team?
Matsuken SambaMatsudaira Ken5rank/position
Ken Matsudaira, well-known as an actor in period dramas, delivers a delightful song that plays on the contrast with his dignified on-screen persona.
It began as part of a kayō (popular song) segment in his stage performances and then spread throughout the country.
The uplifting feeling comes through from the bright, kimono-inspired costumes and the sound that evokes the lively atmosphere of samba.
Perhaps it’s a song that blends period-drama aesthetics with contemporary music into a vibrant world that brings joy to listeners of all generations.
