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

Mary AnnTHE ALFEE11rank/position

THE ALFEE “Merī An” (40th Anniversary 2014: Summer of the 40th Year, Day 1)

A song that sings of youthful passion, the joy of love, and love that has been lost.

Released in September 1983, this track is known as one of THE ALFEE’s signature works.

Alongside its powerful rock sound, the emotional depth of the lyrics is striking.

It has been performed frequently at concerts and on television, and has been loved for many years.

It’s a great choice when you want to liven things up at company parties or karaoke.

Its distinctive rhythm and title call stand out, and the chorus is perfect for singing together.

However, if the high key feels challenging, it’s best to use the key adjustment feature.

Boy in the back alleyHamada Shogo12rank/position

Backstreet Boy (ON THE ROAD “FILMS”)

This song, which is also Shogo Hamada’s debut single, was released in 1976.

It’s a coming-of-age song that sings about his memories from ages 16 to 22 spent in Yokohama, and just the intro alone is enough to fire up Hamada’s fans.

Reissued singles were released in 1989 and 2005.

When singing it at karaoke, it’s really cool if you can nail the part where the chorus jumps up an octave.

It should be a lot of fun if everyone claps along and gets into it together.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe13rank/position

Momoe Yamaguchi - Good Day to Set Out on a Journey

For people in their 60s, the most popular idol is probably Momoe Yamaguchi.

She left behind many classic songs, and “Ii Hi Tabidachi” is especially recommended as a catchy piece that anyone can sing.

While it’s not an upbeat track, the vocal range sits at mid1F to hiC, which is comfortable for female vocals, so most people can sing it in the original key.

The melody doesn’t have extreme pitch changes either, so try singing it together with your karaoke friends.

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Ryo

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A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko14rank/position

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”

It’s a song widely loved as the opening theme of the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, resounding with Yoko Takahashi’s vocals.

It portrays youth’s growth and potential with words that are both beautiful and powerful.

Released in October 1995, it has remained timeless for over 25 years, continuing to leave a deep impression on many people.

It even won first place overall in JOYSOUND’s ranking of songs sung during the Heisei era, boasting popularity across generations.

It’s a track that can lift your spirits when you listen during little moments—while doing housework or on a drive.

Why not hum along? It’s sure to set your heart dancing.

Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki15rank/position

Stars on the Ground / Miyuki Nakajima [Official]

Miyuki Nakajima’s classic “Chijō no Hoshi” has earned support across a wide range of generations.

While the song is memorable for its incredibly powerful, almost growling vocals, the actual pitch movement isn’t that extreme.

The vocal range is compact, from mid1F to hiA#, and at BPM 100 the tempo is also relaxed.

Even so, the song achieves that level of impact not only through Nakajima’s singing style but also thanks to its strong composition.

Adding a shout at the opening lines brings you closer to the intensity of the original, so if you want to really heat up the karaoke room, try incorporating shouts and give it a shot.

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Ryo

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