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[Men in their 60s] Even if you're not good at singing, it's okay! Easy-to-sing songs for karaoke

Do you want to sing at karaoke but worry that you can’t stay on pitch or can’t project your voice? Especially if it’s been a while since you last went, it can be hard to decide which songs you can sing comfortably.

So this time, we’re introducing karaoke songs for men that you can enjoy singing without worrying about being off-key.

We’ve picked tracks with simple melodies and a manageable vocal range that people of any age can enjoy, so give them a try at your next karaoke session!

[Men in their 60s] Even if you’re not good at singing, it’s okay! Karaoke songs that are easy to sing (61–70)

California ConnectionMizutani Yutaka

Yutaka Mizutani is an actor who has enjoyed long-lasting popularity with his understated performances.

Younger people probably associate him strongly with Aibou, but for men in their 60s, his image as an artist may also be quite strong.

Speaking of Mizutani’s signature songs, there’s California Connection.

It’s a refined piece with a mature atmosphere, built around a gently flowing vocal line with little dramatic rise and fall.

The vocal range is narrow and it doesn’t require complex techniques, making it exceptionally easy to sing.

Forever with youKayama Yūzō

This was the fifth single overall by Showa-era superstar Yuzo Kayama, released in December 1965.

It sold over three million copies and received a Special Award at the 8th Japan Record Awards in 1966—truly a classic of the Showa era.

Kayama’s resonant, commanding vocals are so outstanding that some people might hesitate to sing it at karaoke, but the melody is very simple and easy to hum, so don’t be afraid to give it a try.

If you aim your voice toward your lower jaw inside your mouth and let your chest resonate firmly as you sing, you can get closer to the depth of tone that he has.

And when you sing it at karaoke, don’t forget to recreate the spoken-line part, too!

The Sun Also RisesHamada Shogo

The Sun Also Rises (ON THE ROAD 2011 “The Last Weekend”)
The Sun Also RisesHamada Shogo

This song evokes a refreshing yet powerful feeling, depicting the natural landscape unfolding before us and the hope to move toward the future.

From the opening, where the vocals soar boldly, a grand image of nature comes to mind, drawing you into the song’s world.

The lyrics’ vivid portrayal of the sun overlaps with the breezy sound, conveying a sense of receiving strength from the power of nature.

It gives the impression of quietly nurturing the hope for the future within oneself, so aiming for a relaxed vocal delivery that reflects this image will help emphasize the song’s atmosphere.

In the night sky after the rainImawano Kiyoshirō

Kiyoshiro Imawano - In the Night Sky After the Rain
In the night sky after the rainImawano Kiyoshirō

Speaking of Kiyoshiro Imawano, his musical style is striking for evoking nostalgic scenes within a punky vibe.

Among his works, “Ameagari no Yozora ni” especially showcases his musical character.

While the highest notes aren’t very high, the pitch mid2F# appears frequently, so when adjusting the key, it’s best to center your tuning around that note.

The lyrics are a bit risqué, but it’s a song that tends to get the crowd going at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK

[Official] J-WALK “Speechless… Summer”
Can't Say Anything... SummerTHE JAYWALK

J-WALK has released many classic songs.

Their success up until Koichi Nakamura left the band was remarkable, and they had a large number of male fans.

I believe many men in their 60s were fans as well.

Their biggest hit, “Nani mo Ienakute…

Natsu,” is highly recommended as an easy song to sing.

The vocal line has little fluctuation, and there aren’t any particularly high parts, so people of any vocal range can sing it comfortably by adjusting the key.

However, since the song includes many long tones, you’ll need to sing with a volume that your diaphragm stamina can handle.

As long as you keep that in mind, it’s a song with which you can aim for a high score in karaoke rating systems.

The sea is in love.Za Riganīzu

The Rigannies were a folk group active in the late 1960s.

While their music was primarily folk, they also had many slightly tropical-sounding songs reminiscent of Yuzo Kayama, and their broad musical range made them popular.

Among the Rigannies’ works, the one I particularly recommend for men in their 60s as an easy song to sing is Umi wa Koishiteru (The Sea Is in Love).

Although the tempo is slow and it features many long tones, there are virtually no parts where you have to belt, and the vocal range is narrow, so it should be easy for anyone to sing.

Yokohama TwilightItsuki Hiroshi

3 1 Yokohama Twilight, Hiroshi Itsuki
Yokohama TwilightItsuki Hiroshi

This was mood kayō/enka singer Hiroshi Itsuki’s debut single, released in March 1971.

With this song, Mr.

Itsuki won numerous awards, including the Vocalist Award at the 13th Japan Record Awards and the Broadcast Music Award at the 2nd Japan Kayō Awards, and he also made his first appearance at the 22nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.

It’s truly a classic of the Shōwa era and one of the quintessential local songs of Yokohama.

Melodically, it’s very easy to sing and to hum casually, so I think the key to delivering this song well comes down to how you handle the spacing between the words in the lyrics.

Ride the pleasant rhythm and try singing while cherishing each and every word of the lyrics.