Recommended for men in their 30s: Karaoke songs that were a hit back in the day
For men in their 30s, you’re likely starting to take on more responsibility at work, and even if you don’t actually like singing that much, you may be finding more occasions where you have to go to karaoke for work-related socializing.
In this feature, we’ve put together a selection of easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 30s who aren’t usually that keen on singing.
It should also be helpful for those who think, “I actually like singing, but I’m not good at it…,” and end up hesitating to sing at karaoke and the like.
Some of the individual song articles include brief tips and advice on how to sing them well, so please make good use of this piece.
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[Recommended for men in their 30s] Karaoke songs that hyped everyone up back then (151–160)
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
This is a track that embodies the heat of summer and the passion of youth.
It features an impressive, innovative sound that blends Shonan no Kaze’s signature reggae and hip-hop with Caribbean SOCA.
The lyrics convey the strength to overcome tears and move forward, as well as the joy of living freely, inspiring courage in listeners.
Released in June 2007, it was also used as the theme for the commercial of the film “Shonan no Kaze 3D LIVE Gundan Densetsu 2010.” It’s a perfect pick for getting the crowd going at karaoke or when you need a boost of energy.
La Palummellakururi
Quruli is a band that has enjoyed long-lasting popularity thanks to its music brimming with originality.
With each step in their career, they’ve taken on songs that incorporate genres beyond rock, consistently releasing tracks unlike any other.
Their new song, La Palummella, is characterized by a decadent melody and a vocal line built around repetition.
While the pitch movement is gentle, the range is somewhat wide, so for those who feel uncertain about their vocal range, singing the high parts an octave lower is recommended.
ultra soulB’z
This is a hard rock number by B’z that powerfully expresses a soul’s cry to keep pushing the limits.
The lyrics, which portray facing oneself and chasing dreams, brilliantly capture the doubts and inner struggles we all encounter at life’s crossroads.
Takahiro Matsumoto’s dynamic guitar and Koshi Inaba’s soaring vocals blend perfectly, injecting a strong surge of energy into the listener’s heart.
Released in March 2001, it was chosen as the official theme song for the FINA World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka that same year.
Also included on the album “GREEN” and performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, this track gives a boost to anyone striving in their work or life.
It’s the perfect cheer song to belt out with close friends when you get together.
Choo Choo TRAINEXILE
If you want to hype up the karaoke room with an EXILE song, you can’t leave out “Choo Choo TRAIN”! It’s no exaggeration to say everyone knows this track—it’s the song that catapulted EXILE to fame and a true emblem of its era.
With its fun, infectious rhythm and the signature “spinning dance” moves that anyone can imitate, it’s a number you can enjoy solo or with a group, singing and dancing together.
While EXILE is known for their strong vocals, this song’s melody line is simple and easy to sing, and its high recognition factor guarantees excitement.
It’s a massive hit that’s perfect for unleashing pure joy while you sing.
Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc
Janne Da Arc, a rock band that enjoyed immense popularity for their highly skilled musicianship—hailed as the “ultimate weapon” of the visual kei scene—released the 23rd single Gekkouka, which gained wide recognition as the opening theme for the TV anime Black Jack and became the band’s first track to appear on Oricon’s year-end chart.
Its arrangement layers a deep, resonant piano and strings over a rock ensemble, making it feel great to sing at karaoke.
With its unhurried melody, it’s an easy-to-sing, lyrical rock tune.
We GoKetsumeishi
A track included on Ketsumeishi’s 13th album, Ketsunopolis 13, released in January 2024.
It was reportedly written as the theme song for the drama Jeanne’s Judgment.
The song was released digitally in advance of the album.
Throughout, it has a pleasant groove that imparts a gently heartwarming atmosphere.
The vocal range and the melody themselves don’t demand particularly advanced singing technique or a wide range, so in that sense it’s a song that should be quite easy for anyone to sing.
However, precisely because of that, if the relaxed, expansive groove is lost in the vocal delivery, the song can fall flat.
When you sing it, pay close attention to how you feel the rhythm and the beat.
Recommended for men in their 30s: Karaoke songs that got everyone hyped back then (161–170)
YOUKobukuro
“YOU” is filled with love for someone special.
It was released in 2001 as a double A-side single along with “miss you.” Because it has a shuffle rhythm, you might find the timing a bit tricky at first, but if you listen closely to the original and lock into the groove, you’ll be able to sing it joyfully with no problem.
Even if the rhythm feels challenging, the melody itself is easy to remember and sing.
The key isn’t very high either, so if you’re comfortable with higher notes you can sing it in the original key, and if you have a lower voice, lowering it by one or two semitones will make it easier to sing.
