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

Light and Shadow of YouthJudy Collins

Both Sides Now

This song, written and composed by Joni Mitchell, became a hit when it was sung by the folk singer Judy Collins, who discovered Joni.

It was later included on Joni’s own album, and its lyrics are considered philosophical; it has since become one of her signature songs.

Joni’s version is set a bit lower and at a slower tempo, so Judy’s version might feel lighter and easier to sing.

Let’s PretendRaspberries

Raspberries, “Let’s Pretend”

A signature song by the Raspberries, the band led in the early 1970s by Eric Carmen, a musical prodigy who had attracted attention since childhood during his idol years.

Many women must have let out excited screams at his sweet, melting vocals.

It’s a mellow track that’s also perfect for a female singer.

Manic MondayThe Bangles

The Bangles – Manic Monday (Official Video)

Their first hit song from the American all-girl rock band the Bangles’ second album features Susanna’s cute, slightly wild-sounding vocals that leave a strong impression.

It’s well known that PRINCE wrote it under the pen name “Christopher,” but any PRINCE fan would recognize it as “PRINCE” the moment they hear the melody—even with a different pen name—since it’s essentially an arrangement of the classic 1999.

By the way, at the time, band member Michael Steele (guitar, bass) was a former member of The Runaways, the group that gained popularity in Japan, where Cherie Currie once stunned audiences by taking the stage in underwear.

YesterdayThe Beatles

Yesterday • The Beatles • Original • 1965

A gem of a song written and composed by Paul McCartney, known by virtually everyone.

The noble melody of the string quartet blends beautifully with the acoustic guitar backing, creating a pleasant feel.

Many people probably practiced the chords on an acoustic guitar during their student days.

A melancholic melody paired with sentimental lyrics.

Sing it while overlaying it with your own youth, and it’ll bring you to tears.

California Dreamin’The Mamas & The Papas

The Mamas & the Papas – California Dreamin’

A representative song by the folk group The Mamas & the Papas, active in the 1960s, whose introduction alone will make many people think, “How nostalgic!” Listening again now, the slightly wistful melody line and lyrics make it feel as though this song—which should also be a flagship of the peace movement they championed at the time—was already foreseeing the flower movement, bordering on illusion, and the hippie culture sliding into decadence; it’s melancholy.

Because the parts are easy to divide, I’d like to sing it while playing the tambourine, filled with a sense of nostalgia.