Karaoke songs that are sure to get a 60-something man fired up
If you’re a man in your 60s, you probably have plenty of chances to go to karaoke with coworkers or friends.
One of the biggest challenges at karaoke is choosing the right songs, isn’t it?
Many people may feel, “I know tons of songs, but I can’t recall them on the spot,” or “Among the songs from our generation, which ones are broadly easy to listen to?”
In this article, we’ve gathered lots of songs that men in their 60s love and that are great picks to sing at karaoke!
Younger readers can also use this as a reference when enjoying karaoke with older people, such as your boss or family members.
It’s packed with timeless classics that defined their eras!
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Karaoke songs that are sure to liven up the party for men in their 60s (101–110)
In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu
This is one of Chiharu Matsuyama’s signature songs, known as an anthem of encouragement for young people.
Its powerful message resounds amid vast natural landscapes, urging listeners to seize their dreams through their own effort and will.
It conveys the resolve to believe in your true self and to live with all your strength, like a wildflower blooming in the fields, even when times are hard—an inspiring classic that gives courage to all who hear it.
Featured on the album “A Song Made for You,” the piece was released in June 1977 and remains enduringly popular.
It has been cherished as an insert song in the drama “The Ugly Duckling” and as a cheer song for high school baseball in Matsuyama’s home of Hokkaido.
With its dramatic melody, powerful vocals, and stirring lyrics, it’s a song to listen to when you’re at a crossroads in life or about to take a new step forward.
National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarakūda
A heartwarming comic song that celebrates the joy of drinking, themed around annual events and regional specialties.
Originally released independently by Baracuda in December 1979, the track gained popularity on cable radio and was officially reissued by Toshiba EMI, reaching No.
11 on the Oricon chart and selling around 700,000 copies.
With a warm musical style that incorporates regional dialects, it is a classic deeply etched in the hearts of the Japanese people.
In 2021, an arranged version with a “hot pot” theme was featured in a Mizkan commercial, winning the hearts of a new generation.
It’s a song that brings smiles to everyone—perfect for livening up banquets and parties, or sharing joyful moments with close friends.
Marilyn Monroe No ReturnNozaka Akiyuki
With a voice tinged with heartbreak and resignation that evokes the end of the world, this classic has been deeply etched into many listeners’ hearts.
Its weighty, socially reflective poetry blends beautifully with a chanson-like, elegant melody line, crafting a singular soundscape.
Interweaving Buddhist imagery and the changing seasons, Nosaka Akiyuki’s vocal performance is breathtaking as it quietly speaks of life’s impermanence and the cycle of rebirth.
Released by Nippon Columbia in 1971 and included on the album “Nosaka Uta Taizen I: Singing Sakurai Jun,” the song was also featured in the 1973 film “Contemporary Gangsters: The Three Blood-Cherry Brothers.” It’s a recommended piece for those seeking to touch a deeper truth of life, or to quietly reflect on their hearts on a still night.
lipsGLAY
This is GLAY’s exhilarating rock number that sings of passionate love and desire.
It portrays a bittersweet world where innocence and longing intricately intersect, expressed through powerful melodies and delicate emotions.
Released as a hit single in May 1997, it was selected as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP” from April to June, and its fiery message and driving sound captured the hearts of rock fans.
It became the band’s first No.
1 on the Oricon charts and led to a later million-seller, making it a legendary track.
Highly recommended for anyone wanting to spend time wrapped in nostalgia and passion.
It’s perfect for dance time, so be sure to add it to your party or long-drive playlist.
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A powerful rock tune that depicts passionate love and determination has captured the hearts of many as one of HOUND DOG’s signature works.
With a strong message about believing in the power of love and the importance of holding on to dreams and passion, this song stands out.
After its release in August 1985, it was featured in Nissin Foods’ Cup Noodles commercials and became a major hit, reaching No.
11 on the Oricon charts and No.
8 on The Best Ten.
Since March 2018, it has been used as the departure melody at JR East’s Sendai Station, and it has inspired cover versions by Akiko Wada and LGYankees.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you need courage to pursue your dreams or when you want to convey your feelings to someone important.
Karaoke songs that 60-something men will love and get the crowd going (111–120)
Embracing SummerTUBE
With a sound that evokes clear blue skies and a shining sun, this is a quintessential summer song from TUBE.
It conveys a love so intense it keeps you awake at night, expressed through passionate lyrics and melody.
The protagonist’s once-in-a-lifetime feelings are sure to stir memories of bittersweet love that many have experienced.
Released in May 1994, this smash hit topped the Oricon charts and sold 940,000 copies.
It was also featured in a Toyota Corolla Ceres commercial and has become a karaoke staple loved by many.
It’s the perfect track to share with close friends or colleagues as you reminisce and look back together on life’s milestones.
The rattlesnake is comingTonneruzu
With its cheerful, upbeat sound, this opening theme for the Fuji TV variety show “Tunnels’ Thanks to Everyone” captured the hearts of viewers.
Released by Tunnels in January 1992, the song brilliantly fuses Yasushi Akimoto’s clever wordplay with Tsugutoshi Goto’s lively melody.
At first glance it seems like a simple, fun story, but its lyrics are appealingly dual-layered, allowing for deeper, more adult interpretations.
Reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts for the first time and selling 1.409 million copies, the song has been loved across borders, with covers in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
It’s the perfect track to liven up parties and gatherings, delivering a joyful moment that gets your body moving.