[For People in Their 60s] A Special Feature on Easy-to-Sing Nostalgic Songs and Showa-Era Classics That Liven Up Karaoke
I want to sing the songs that bring back memories of my youth! Karaoke time with friends is all about sharing smiles and moving moments with songs that stay in your heart.
Many of you may be looking for songs that are easy to sing as you get older and can get everyone excited together.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs for people in their 60s—from nostalgic classics to heartwarming ballads—that you can sing without strain.
They’re all tunes you can hum along to with fond memories, so use this as a reference for your next karaoke outing!
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For People in Their 60s: Easy-to-Sing Nostalgic Karaoke Hits — Classic Songs from the Showa Era (1–10)
Marilyn in 1986Honda Minako
Minako Honda was an idol singer who gained popularity from the late 1980s to the early 1990s thanks to her strong vocal ability and powerful singing style.
I believe she was especially popular among people in their 60s as a leading example of an idol with outstanding singing skills.
“Marilyn in 1986” is her biggest hit.
While the track is notable for its danceable synths, the vocal line leans strongly toward kayōkyoku (traditional Japanese pop), and the range—mid1F to hiF—is not particularly wide, giving it a light, effortless feel when sung.
It’s easy to sing yet still delivers plenty of excitement, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi
Throughout the long history of Japanese pop music, many Christmas songs have been created, but among those with an especially cool vibe, people in their 60s might first think of “Kurismasu Kyaroru no Koro ni wa.” While its flashy arrangement is striking, the vocal line is composed and the range is relatively narrow at mid1 D# to mid2 G#.
It can get the crowd going whether you sing it low or raise the key and add some shouts, so try it in whatever style you like.
Goodbye to sorrowanzenchitai
Anzen Chitai is a band that has built an era with a uniquely Japanese sound brimming with originality, fusing kayōkyoku, pop music, and rock.
They have so many hit songs that whatever you sing will likely get the crowd going, but this time I’d like to introduce “Kanashimi ni Sayonara,” which is especially easy to sing among their repertoire.
This work is a major-key ballad that, despite its sorrowful lyrics, somehow retains a refreshing tone.
The vocal range is quite narrow at mid1B to mid2F#, so if you adjust it to your optimal key, you should be able to sing it without difficulty.
[For People in Their 60s] Easy-to-Sing Oldies That Liven Up Karaoke: Classic Hits from the Showa Era (11–20)
scarecrowsadamasashi
Among people in their 60s, those in the latter half of the decade likely experienced the heyday of folk music.
Many of you may have been particularly struck by Masashi Sada’s lyrics, overflowing with originality and narrative depth.
Of all his songs, the one I especially recommend is Kakashi.
Its range is an average mid1 A# to mid2 F#, and because the pitch movement is fairly steady, it’s easy for anyone to sing.
The melody has an ennui-like mood, so be sure to sing it together and get the vibe going.
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.
MonicaYoshikawa Koji
People around 60 to 63 are the generation that experienced the peak of the second band boom.
Since the band craze continued through acts like COMPLEX and BOØWY, those who have kept following rock have probably listened to Koji Kikkawa’s songs a lot.
One track I recommend is Monica.
Its vocal range is slightly on the high side at about mid1 D to hi A#, but since notes around mid2 C to mid2 D appear frequently, you won’t really feel a wide range is required.
The pitch movement is also relatively gentle, making it very easy to sing.
It’s a song that can get people in their 50s excited too, so definitely add it to your repertoire.
Eris with Azure Eyesanzenchitai
The band Anzen Chitai has produced numerous hit numbers.
From ballads to rock-flavored pop, they’ve turned all kinds of works into popular songs.
The one I’d like to recommend this time is Aoi Hitomi no Erisu (Eris with Azure Eyes).
It’s a gentle ballad, yet it also has well-placed moments of lift.
Rather than a big, explosive build, it’s the kind of song that gives you chills and goosebumps.
Its vocal range is quite narrow at mid1 C to mid2 D#, and the melodic movement is smooth, making it exceptionally easy to sing.