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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!

Karaoke Songs That 60-Something Men Will Love and Get the Crowd Going (31–40)

Storm of PassionSaijō Hideki

Among the New Big Three, Hideki Saijo was the most powerful, with a rock-style vocal.

Even among his many hit songs, this one is a killer tune with a strong rock flavor.

It also features call-and-response, so it really fires up the crowd when you sing it at karaoke.

Don’t cry.Tachi Hiroshi

Hiroshi Tachi, who once oversaw the biker team Cools alongside Koichi Iwaki as the honor guard for the rock band Carol, has also been active as a vocalist in addition to his acting career.

With this song, released in 1984, he appeared in the 35th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Considered one of Tachi’s signature tracks, pulling it off stylishly at karaoke could boost your image.

It’s a recommended pick for those with lower voices.

It was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurou

This is Takuro Yoshida’s “It Was Spring,” captivating for its unique vocal delivery within a pop atmosphere.

The lyrics were written by Yoshiko Taguchi, who provided words for numerous artists, and Yoshida doesn’t fit those lyrics neatly to the melody—yet he sings them wonderfully, as if dancing.

It’s a masterpiece that makes you think no one else could pull off such a technique.

At the time, people even whispered that he was like the legendary American musician Bob Dylan.

Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko

People with slightly lower voices might choose this song to sing, don’t you think? It was such a hit that almost everyone could recite at least one chorus by heart.

Kiyohiko Ozaki’s dynamic singing style, fashion, and hairstyle—so uncharacteristic for Japan at the time—became a huge trend.

If you imitate him a bit and sing it at karaoke, it really gets the crowd going.

And the chorus is a big group sing-along.

TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS 'TRAIN-TRAIN' [3rd Single (1988/11/23)] THE BLUE HEARTS / TRAIN-TRAIN
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS

A rock tune that stays close to each listener and keeps delivering a powerful message.

With its straightforward spirit and energetic performance, this is a signature work by THE BLUE HEARTS that truly breaks through.

Hidden within are hints for finding your own way of life—guidance for the road of life.

After its release in November 1988, it ranked for five consecutive weeks on a TBS music program, and starting in January 1989 it was also chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “High School Graffiti.” This track has become a staple at sporting events as well, used as a cheer song in high school baseball and as walk-up music by many professional baseball players.

It’s recommended for times when you’re feeling down, ready to take a new step forward, or standing at a crossroads in life.

It’s a song that’s sure to give you courage and hope.

Karaoke songs that are sure to liven up the party for men in their 60s (41–50)

Into the DreamInoue Yosui

The song that makes you want to drop all the little hassles of everyday life and just go have a blast is Yosui Inoue’s “Yume no Naka e.” Released in 1973, it has been covered by many artists, including Yuki Saito and Keisuke Kuwata, and has been featured across eras in various commercials and TV programs.

Because of that, people of many generations have heard it, making it an easy pick not only among people in their 60s—the song’s original generation—but also for karaoke with younger colleagues.

Why not sing this bright, catchy tune and use it to build a closer rapport with your team?

A Man’s Badge of HonorShima Daisuke

Singer Daisuke Shima, who debuted as a junior member of Yokohama Ginbae and gained popularity as a TV personality and actor, is well known for his second single Otoko no Kunsho, which served as the theme song for the TV drama Ten Made Agare! The lively rock ’n’ roll sound is sure to get people in their 60s fired up when singing karaoke with friends of the same generation.

Additionally, since it was covered in 2018 as the theme song for the TV drama From Today, It’s My Turn!!, it’s recognized across a wide range of age groups, making it a great pick for karaoke even with people from different generations.