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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)

Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi

Cotton Handkerchief (with lyrics) - Song by Hiromi Ohta
Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi

This is a song released by Hiromi Ohta in 1975.

Written by Takashi Matsumoto and composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi—the golden duo of the time—it became an explosive hit.

The song portrays a long-distance romance in an era without smartphones or email, and it makes you feel as if you’re watching a self-contained drama.

With a moderately up-tempo rhythm and a straightforward melodic line, it’s a song that appeals to everyone and is fun to sing.

Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – Rouge no Dengon (Yumi Matsutoya Concert Tour The Universe Library 2016-2017)
Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumi

Rouge no Dengon, a famous song by Yumi Arai released in 1975, is a work that embodies the cheerful vibe of 1970s Japanese pop music, maintaining a bright and gentle tone throughout.

The vocal range is typical of Japanese pop, with a lowest note of mid1 G and a highest note of hi C.

Since the hi C appears twice in the chorus, if you’re not comfortable with falsetto, it’s a good idea to lower the key with this section in mind.

It’s a big hit at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

youKozaka Akiko

It’s a song released in 1973 that became a huge hit.

At the time, it set a record by topping the Oricon singles chart for seven consecutive weeks.

The melody line is very dramatic, so the high notes might be a bit challenging to sing.

But as a woman, it’s easy to get emotionally involved, and overall it’s a piece you can sing comfortably and enjoy.

The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko

Seto no Hanayome / Sound Travel 2017
The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko

A local song set in the Seto Inland Sea, released in 1972.

It was a perfect fit for Rumiko Koyanagi’s image as a pure, wholesome idol at the time.

Its gentle, nostalgic melody makes it appealing for everyone to hum along together.

A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi - Good Day to Set Out on a Journey
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe

Written and composed by Shinji Tanimura, this song also became Momoe Yamaguchi’s biggest hit.

It was released in 1978.

The melody’s pitch rises and falls gently, and the overall feel is relaxed, so I think it’s easy to sing.

Above all, it’s such a famous song that probably everyone knows it, which makes it great for singing together.