Karaoke songs in foreign languages that are easy for women in their 60s to sing: world classics and recommended popular tracks

ChiquititaABBA

ABBA – Chiquitita (Official Music Video)

One of ABBA’s signature songs with a Spanish-flavored arrangement, just like its title.

If, when you hit setbacks in life as the lyrics describe, you have a friend who stays by your side and quietly encourages you, you’re truly fortunate.

Around this time Agnetha had divorced Björn, yet she delivers the song without letting that show in the slightest—proof of a true professional.

It can also be heard as an anthem to rally yourself.

Perfect for group singing; even if part division is difficult, it should still sound beautiful in unison.

The blue sky of CaliforniaAlbert Hammond

Blue Skies of California / Albert Hammond — It Never Rains in Southern California / Albert Hammond

No matter where you went, this song was playing on the radio day after day.

The lyrics weren’t exactly cheerful, but listening to it, I could almost see it—the way the Japanese title said, “The sky over California is blue.” Back when a dollar cost 300 yen, California in America felt so far away.

I used to close my eyes and listen, caught in a complicated mix of longing and resignation.

Heaven Is A Place On EarthBelinda Carlisle

Belinda Carlisle – Heaven Is A Place On Earth (Official Music Video) (4K Remaster)

A familiar song that became a worldwide hit: the second solo single from Belinda, the cute lead vocalist of the hugely popular American girl band The Go-Go’s.

After hitting rock bottom with alcoholism and drug addiction, she made a brilliant comeback, transforming into an alluring, mature woman—something that left a strong impression on fans.

It’s a pop tune where her lightly vibrato-tinged sweet vocals contrast with her powerful vocal runs, making many fans rejoice, “Welcome back, Belinda!”

Yellow Ribbon of HappinessDawn

The Yellow Ribbon of Happiness / Dawn Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree / Dawn

An American pop group active in the 1970s.

This song sold well in Japan too.

It has a tear-jerking, story-like quality, and later became the basis for the Japanese film “The Yellow Handkerchief,” directed by Yoji Yamada and starring Ken Takakura.

Come to think of it, in the early 1970s, titles featuring handkerchiefs and ribbons were popular—like “Momen no Handkerchief” (Cotton Handkerchief).

I want to sing it lightly and casually, reminiscing about those days.

I Want To Break FreeQueen

Queen – I Want To Break Free (Official Video)

The song “I Want to Break Free,” included on the 11th album The Works and also known for its music video—a parody of the British TV drama Coronation Street—that sparked mixed reactions.

Because of its lyrics, it became popular in South America at the time as an anthem of freedom for people suffering under oppressive regimes.

Its vocal range is narrow and the pitch movement isn’t drastic, so you can sing it comfortably while listening to the ensemble.

If possible, I’d like you to sing it with an understanding of the lyrics—this is a soulful pop tune.

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Hoshino Takashi

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