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

You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira36rank/position

You are more beautiful than a rose.

I bet even people in their twenties have heard the chorus.

Akira Fuse’s “Kimi wa Bara yori Utsukushii” is one of his signature songs, known for its soaring, glamorous melody.

It’s sure to liven up any karaoke session, but it’s also a very challenging song to sing.

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Ryo

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Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao37rank/position

Your Eyes Are 10,000 Volts — Takao Horiuchi

This song is Takao Horiuchi’s first solo single, and since it was used in a cosmetics company’s autumn 1978 campaign commercial, many people may already be familiar with it.

Originally, the request came to Alice, but because Shinji Tanimura was unable to sing at the time due to illness, Tanimura wrote the lyrics, Horiuchi composed the music, and it became Horiuchi’s solo single.

It’s the kind of song that would really get everyone going at karaoke, especially when everyone sings the chorus together.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi38rank/position

Rainy Midosuji (Ouyang Feifei)

This is a classic song that portrays the poignant feelings of a woman walking along Midosuji in Osaka.

It was the single released when Taiwan-born Ouyang Fei Fei made her Japan debut in 1971, and it topped the Oricon chart for nine consecutive weeks.

Composed by The Ventures, the melody is rich with emotion, and Ouyang Fei Fei’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression.

It’s a song that evokes the rain-soaked streets of Osaka and invites listeners to empathize with a woman searching for her lover.

It’s also so familiar and singable that if you perform it at karaoke, people around you will find themselves humming along—perfect for gatherings with friends or a quick mood lift.

Yellow Cherriessurī kyattsu39rank/position

Yellow cherries

It’s an irresistibly captivating song that draws you in.

The Three Cats’ harmonies are striking, brimming with youthful energy and femininity.

This is a signature piece by the group formed in August 1959, created as the theme song for the Shochiku film “Tai-ari Suresure Musume.” It became a major hit as a wholesome, coquettish kayōkyoku number and won the hearts of many.

This track is perfect for livening up karaoke—its jaunty rhythm and fun lyrics brighten the atmosphere.

For people in their 60s, it may be a song full of memories from their youth.

Why not sing it with friends and let the conversation blossom with nostalgic stories?

Wine Red Heartanzenchitai40rank/position

Wine Red No Kokoro

It’s a thrilling and dramatic rock kayō song.

The number exudes the allure of a mature man.

How about performing it at karaoke when you want to woo a woman? With lyrics penned by Yosui Inoue, the Japanese wording is remarkably striking.

First loveMurashita Kōzō41rank/position

Kozo Murashita “Hatsukoi” Music Video

Many of you probably remember it by the striking cover featuring a paper-cut girl.

It’s a classic by singer-songwriter Kozo Murashita, who produced numerous hits but passed away at the young age of 49.

The pure lyrics that evoke such a strong sense of nostalgia are truly wonderful, aren’t they? It’s a lovely song that lets everyone recall those unforgettable feelings from our youth and sing along in a light, pop style.

Azusa No. 2karyūdō42rank/position

Azusa Nigo (2015 Remaster)

A debut single by the Showa-era brother duo Kariudo from Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, and also their biggest hit.

It was the best-selling song of 1977, and they performed it at that year’s NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

The lyrics portray a worldview of endings and beginnings, depicting a departure to Nagano together with a new boyfriend.

The song is notable for its dramatic melody and structure.