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 got everyone hyped back then (21–30)
to youMONGOL800
It’s one of the signature songs by the Japanese band MONGOL800, but apparently it has never been released as a single.
After it was used in a commercial for Lion’s “TOP” detergent, the album MESSAGE, which includes the track, became a huge hit.
It’s a very upbeat, catchy rock song that anyone can easily sing along to and enjoy.
Don’t worry about singing it perfectly—just ride the groove, belt it out, and have fun! It might be great to have everyone there join in a big sing-along for the chorus!
Evil Scheme ~Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence~ROTTENGRAFFTY
This is a hit song by ROTTENGRAFFTY, who continue to focus on rap and rock.
With flashy instrumentation that keeps the vocals from standing out and a predominantly almost pitch-less rap style, it’s a track that, once you learn it, can really hype up a karaoke session.
[Recommended for men in their 30s] Karaoke songs that were hits back then (31–40)
SaudadePorunogurafiti
For PornoGraffitti, their early masterpiece that marked their first No.
1 on the Oricon charts and their first million-seller was Saudade, released in 2000! It boldly incorporates the Latin-flavored sound that has become virtually synonymous with them today, and the song has earned cross-generational popularity—so much so that they performed it on THE FIRST TAKE in 2021, generating a huge buzz.
It’s also a karaoke favorite, and you’ll notice when you actually try singing it that the combination of Latin music and Japanese kayōkyoku works amazingly well and makes it very easy to sing.
Practice while paying attention to the slightly rapid-fire parts and the key change in the latter half!
SOUVENIRBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 19th digital-only single, released in September 2022.
It was later released as a CD single in December of the same year.
The song was written as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV Tokyo anime SPY×FAMILY.
With its tempo and vocal melody crafted to be easy to hum along to, it’s a track you can casually enjoy singing at karaoke as well.
If you sing it with too much force, it can spoil the song’s atmosphere, so try to keep a light touch throughout the entire piece.
Glass BoyKinKi Kids
Released in July 1997 as KinKi Kids’ debut single.
According to Tatsuro Yamashita, who composed the song, “I wrote this track with the flow of previous Johnny’s songs in mind.” And indeed, when you think about it, it’s a piece that incorporates many traits of 1980s kayōkyoku.
It’s highly catchy, with a melody that evokes a certain nostalgia, and it’s very easy to sing—perfect for karaoke.
For men now in their 30s, many of you were, quite literally, “glass boys” at the time this song came out.
It might be fun to sing it while reminiscing about those childhood days.
Fragments of an EncounterKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s classic “Deai no Kakera.” Since it was released in 2008, people in their late 30s might not be as familiar with it, but for those in their early 30s it’s probably a nostalgic track.
Although it has a hip-hop vibe, it’s not the kind of hip-hop we hear today; it incorporates plenty of J-pop elements.
As a result, there aren’t any complex flows.
The vocal range is also narrow, making it a prime example of an easy-to-sing song.
ArueBUMP OF CHICKEN
Stable low notes and expressive emotion are key.
If you push too hard in the chorus, you’ll go off pitch, so aim for relaxation and sing lightly—you should be able to score higher that way.
The range is relatively low, making it comfortable for many male singers.
Keep the key as is, and focus on the chorus’s high notes and your sense of rhythm.
During practice, repeatedly listen to the original track and imprint the pitch and rhythm into your body—that’s the fastest route.
For the high parts, ride the rhythm and project with momentum to hit the pitch bar cleanly!
