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Recommended for women in their 60s! Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs

Karaoke is popular across all ages, and of course many women in their 60s also have plenty of chances to go.

But when you actually get to the karaoke place, do you ever find yourself wondering which songs to sing? If you’re thinking, “I don’t really know recent songs, and to be honest I’m not that good at singing…,” I’ll share some recommended tracks for you! I’ve selected songs that seem easy to sing, focusing mainly on tracks from around the 1970s—the era when many people in their 60s spent their youth.

If you’re not confident about karaoke, songs with a slow tempo are recommended.

Some of the songs are more challenging, but they’re all well-known, so for the difficult ones, let’s sing together with everyone!

Recommended for women in their 60s! Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs (21–30)

MPRINCESS PRINCESS

This work, which portrays the aching feelings of heartbreak, is one of PRINCESS PRINCESS’s signature songs.

Written by the band’s drummer, Kyoko Tomita, based on her own experiences, the lyrics express lingering attachment after a breakup and the poignant emotions that remain even when you want to forget but can’t.

It was included on the 1988 album “LET’S GET CRAZY” and released as a single the following year.

Since then, it has been featured in NHK’s morning drama series “Dandan” and the premium drama “Last Night’s Curry, Tomorrow’s Bread,” further boosting the song’s recognition.

Characterized by a calm, ballad-like melody and sentimental lyrics, it’s also appealing for being easy to sing at karaoke.

Why not sing it slowly while thinking of someone important to you?

Listening to OliviaAnri

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]
Listening to OliviaAnri

Singer-songwriter Anri, who continues to captivate fans with her urban sensibility and an unforgettable, striking voice, made her debut with the single “Olivia o Kiki Nagara” (Listening to Olivia).

The song has been covered by numerous musicians and is now beloved as a standard number.

Its tempo is quite relaxed and the melodic range isn’t very wide, making it a great choice even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

It’s a timeless track especially suited for people in their 60s who likely spent their youth around its 1978 release.

Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko

It was the theme song for the Kadokawa film “Sailor Suit and Machine Gun.” Hiromi Yakushimaru, who burst onto the scene like a shooting star, was incredibly cute.

The song is pleasantly straightforward, so I think it’s suitable for beginners.

You can sing it without using very high or very low notes, so it’s reassuring even for people in their 60s whose vocal range has narrowed a bit.

It’s also a song with a nostalgic, era-defining feel, so be sure to sing it when the conversation turns to reminiscences!

The Day the Seagulls FlewWatanabe Machiko

Machiko Watanabe - The Day the Seagulls Flew
The Day the Seagulls FlewWatanabe Machiko

If you ask whether this song is easy to sing, I’d say it’s debatable.

The melody is catchy and easy to remember, but the range is quite wide and it requires some vocal power, so you do need a bit of skill to sing it.

That said, don’t worry too much about that—it’s a real crowd-pleaser, so I definitely recommend it for karaoke when you’re with friends.

How about we practice a little? Haha.

If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi

Wrapped in Gentleness – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)
If I'm wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi

It has a very gentle melody reminiscent of a Western nursery rhyme.

If you’re a woman in your 60s who feels “I’m not so good at karaoke…,” please give this song a try.

There’s one high note near the end of the chorus, but don’t worry too much about it—just have fun singing.

This song also gained attention as the ending theme of the Studio Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service.

It’s a great choice for karaoke with small children, too.