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

Burn, you fine womantsuisuto

For men in their 60s, rock bands were likely an important part of the pages of their youth.

Among them, many probably felt their hearts race at the full-on masculinity of The TWIST’s sound.

That’s why I recommend “Moero Iiyo-na” (“Burn, Lovely Woman”).

Sera Masanori is known for his striking shouts, but he keeps them moderate on this track.

The range spans mid1 C# to hi A, which is on the slightly wider side for a male song, but not unmanageable—adjust the key and you should be able to sing it without trouble.

It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Tokyoyashiki takajin

“Tokyo,” a famous song by Takajin Yashiki released in 1993.

Although he is a local singer, this track is widely known nationwide, partly because it received a Special Award at the Japan Cable Radio Awards.

The song portrays a breakup between a man and a woman, with the theme of moving to Tokyo.

As for the vocal line, the melody is arranged in an enka-like style, making it very easy to sing for people in their 60s.

If you’re not confident in your vocal power, try singing the A and B sections softly and then use a normal volume for the chorus; the dynamics will make it sound better, so give it a try.

Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao

Your Eyes Are 10,000 Volts — Takao Horiuchi
Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao

This song is Takao Horiuchi’s first solo single, and since it was used in a cosmetics company’s autumn 1978 campaign commercial, many people may already be familiar with it.

Originally, the request came to Alice, but because Shinji Tanimura was unable to sing at the time due to illness, Tanimura wrote the lyrics, Horiuchi composed the music, and it became Horiuchi’s solo single.

It’s the kind of song that would really get everyone going at karaoke, especially when everyone sings the chorus together.

Matsuken SambaMatsudaira Ken

[Official] Ken Matsudaira “Matsuken Samba II” MV
Matsuken SambaMatsudaira Ken

Ken Matsudaira, well-known as an actor in period dramas, delivers a delightful song that plays on the contrast with his dignified on-screen persona.

It began as part of a kayō (popular song) segment in his stage performances and then spread throughout the country.

The uplifting feeling comes through from the bright, kimono-inspired costumes and the sound that evokes the lively atmosphere of samba.

Perhaps it’s a song that blends period-drama aesthetics with contemporary music into a vibrant world that brings joy to listeners of all generations.

Cactus Flower ~From Under the Same Roof~Zaitsu Kazuo

Kazuo Zaitsu: Cactus Flower (theme song of “Under One Roof”)
Cactus Flower ~From Under the Same Roof~Zaitsu Kazuo

Saboten no Hana, a classic song by Tulip released in 1975, was rearranged as Kazuo Zaitsu’s solo piece Saboten no Hana ~From Under One Roof~.

It became well-known as the theme song for Fuji TV’s hugely popular drama Under One Roof.

White Winterfuki no tō

Fukinotō / White Winter 'LIVE: Gathering the Wind' 2024 [No. 2]
White Winterfuki no tō

Fukinotou, a folk duo, has a song perfect for the kind of winter that leaves you feeling vaguely lonely: “Shiroi Fuyu” (White Winter).

Released in 1974, it was their debut single.

The lyrics portray a cold winter spent alone while thinking of someone you once loved, and they carry a poignant sense of longing.

The melody, which evokes a chilly wind and a snowy, white landscape, amplifies the bittersweetness of the words.

Although the lyrics convey solitude, since it’s sung by a duo, it can be nice to sing it with a friend from the same generation, reminiscing together about past loves.

Yokohama TwilightItsuki Hiroshi

This is the song that Hiroshi Itsuki released in 1971 as his re-debut single after changing his stage name four times.

It’s a rare type of song in which, aside from the final phrase, all the lyrics are composed of single words, making it particularly memorable in that regard.

Along with “Blue Light Yokohama” and “Minato no Yoko, Yokohama, Yokosuka,” it is cherished as a Yokohama-themed local song.

As a song widely known among the public, it likely enjoys enduring popularity in karaoke as well.