[For People in Their 60s] Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going: Ranking [2026]

I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi96rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – I’ve Always Loved You [Music Video]

A lyrical love song filled with memories and lingering feelings from youth.

The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and a voice that resonates in the heart quietly convey unfulfilled feelings and a love that passed by.

Kazuyoshi Saito’s tender vocals and guitar beautifully express nostalgia for the past and the emotions of the present.

Released in April 2010, it drew attention as the theme song for Shiseido’s IN&ON series commercials.

Since February 2017, it has also been used in Ito En’s “Oi Ocha” commercials, continuing to comfort many listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to hum at class reunions or during long-awaited get-togethers, wrapped in fond memories.

Sing it with friends at karaoke, and its universally relatable lyrics will warm everyone’s hearts.

The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi97rank/position

Hitomi Shimatani / "A Maiden with Flaxen Hair" [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

A classic song that portrays pure, innocent love has been brought back to life by Hitomi Shimatani’s beautiful voice.

It’s a cover of a track first recorded in 1966, and her clear, translucent vocals reveal new charms within it.

Through the image of a maiden with flaxen hair fluttering in the wind, the joy and happiness of being in love are expressed poetically.

Released in June 2002, the song became a major hit, reaching No.

4 on the Oricon charts.

It’s perfect for karaoke—sing it while empathizing with the feelings of a girl in love, and it will surely warm your heart.

Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK98rank/position

[Official] J-WALK “Speechless… Summer”

J-WALK has produced many classic songs.

Their success up until Koichi Nakamura left the band was remarkable, and they had a large male fanbase.

I believe many men in their 50s were fans as well.

Their biggest hit, “Nani mo Ienakute… Natsu,” is highly recommended as an easy song to sing.

The vocal line has little fluctuation, and there aren’t any particularly high parts, so singers of any range can handle it easily as long as the key is adjusted.

However, because the song contains many long tones, you’ll need to control your volume within the stamina limits of your diaphragm.

As long as you keep that in mind, it’s a song where you can aim for a high score.

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Blues of the DawnItsuki Hiroshi99rank/position

"Dawn Blues" Hiroshi Itsuki [Official PV]

Hiroshi Itsuki’s “Yoake no Blues,” released in 2012.

Among the songs introduced this time, it’s relatively new, but it even reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts and is a highly popular track among enka fans.

It leans toward pop, making it easy to sing.

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Ruby RingTerao Akira100rank/position

Ruby No Yubiwa

Mr.

Akira Terao, who has left behind numerous masterpieces as a renowned actor.

For those in their 60s, his image as a singer may be even stronger than his image as an actor.

Many were likely surprised that he wasn’t just a one-hit wonder, but kept releasing hits with an unwavering, cool musical style.

Ruby no Yubiwa is his biggest hit.

While the lowest note drops to a very low low G, there are solid moments of lift within its cool, understated mood—such as a key change toward the end.

Despite the modulation, the piece has a narrow vocal range, so you might even try raising the key on purpose and experimenting with a more powerful delivery different from the original.

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