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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 (31–40)

Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri

Sayuri Ishikawa, now widely known as a grand dame of the enka world, enjoys enduring popularity.

Her 45th single, “Amagi-goe,” was produced with the concept of creating a high-difficulty piece that only Sayuri Ishikawa could sing during the karaoke boom of the 1980s.

With its wide pitch range and leaps, it’s not an easy song, but because it’s so well known, it’s great fun to sing together with friends.

Add expressive dynamics and you’re sure to bring the house down at karaoke—this timeless classic never fails to excite.

Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya

Mariya Takeuchi – The Doors of Life (Official Music Video)
Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya

A song by Mariya Takeuchi released in 2007.

In the context of her overall career, it’s a mid-period work, so it might not be from the generation of women in their 50s, but it is extremely popular among fans.

Its appeal lies in lyrics whose depth becomes clearer with age, paired with a warm melody crafted to match.

The vocal range is slightly wide at mid1E to hiC#, but the pitch movement is gentle, making it a relatively easy song to sing overall.

There’s an English lyric section in the middle, so if you’re unsure about pronunciation, make sure to drill the linking beforehand.

Dream GuideYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi has left us with many classic songs, but when it comes to the track that most embodies the Showa era, many people probably picture Yumesaki Annainin.

Wrapped in a nostalgic Showa-kayo melody, this piece—characteristic of its time—uses a relatively narrow vocal range of mid1 E to hi A#.

Because this range is also common in male-vocal songs, even women in their 60s, whose voices may be harder to project with age, should be able to sing it without issue.

The lyrics flow smoothly, the tempo is relaxed, and the pitch movement is gentle, making it an ideal choice for aiming for a high score at karaoke.

The two of us since then

The Two of Us Since Then (ON THE ROAD 2011 “The Last Weekend”)
The two of us since then

This song portrays two people who chose to walk separate paths, conveying feelings of aching sadness and regret.

The detailed depictions of memories strongly evoke both the happiness they once had and the pain of having lost it.

One of the song’s charms is its gentle, conversational singing style, so how about valuing the words and aiming for a relaxed delivery? The emotional swell in the chorus is where the sense of poignancy stands out most, so it may also be important to focus on how much intensity you put into that section.

Light Blue Letterabe shizue

This is a song released in 1973 by Shizue Abe, who was affectionately known at the time by the nickname “Shii-chan.” For the opening spoken line, it’s best to hold the microphone firmly with both hands, bring it up in front of your chest, and deliver the line.

If you aim for an elegant atmosphere, I think it will bring out the song’s qualities even more.