[For Women in Their 50s] Songs That Score Well in Karaoke
Women in their 50s are a generation that has experienced pop music inspired by both Showa-era kayōkyoku and Western music.
You could say it was a time when they absorbed the best of both worlds.
While many songs from this generation are easy to sing, there is also a tendency for them to demand a high level of basic vocal skill.
Perhaps many people feel it’s surprisingly difficult to find songs that are easy to sing.
So this time, we’ve picked out songs that are easy to sing for women in their 50s.
We’ve lined up plenty of catchy tracks, so be sure to check them out to the end!
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[For Women in Their 50s] Karaoke Songs That Score Easily (21–30)
Ah, heartlessAnn Lewis
Ann Lewis is a rock singer whose raw vocals earned her strong support not only from women but also from men.
She has many classic songs, but in particular, “Aa Mujō” really showcases her rough, gritty voice.
The vocal range is slightly broad for an Ann Lewis song at about mid1 G to hi C, but compared with typical songs, it’s actually on the narrower side.
However, because the song is characterized by shout-style singing, it has a distinctive difficulty that’s different from a standard hi C.
Even so, the vocal line’s contour is relatively gentle for rock, so overall it’s a song that’s fairly easy to sing.
It’s fantastic for getting the crowd excited, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
presentJitterin' Jinn
“Present,” a song by Jitterin’ Jinn released in 1990.
While the track has an upbeat ska-punk vibe, it also carries a touch of quirky, almost progressive rock-like eccentricity.
Its biggest charm is, without a doubt, the poppy and comical melody.
The vocal range is mid2D to hiD, with the highest chest note at hiC#.
Since the range fits within about one octave, despite the poppy feel, it should be comfortably singable for most women.
Make my heart raceMiho Nakayama
For men in their 50s, wouldn’t it be fair to say that Miho Nakayama is an exceptionally catchy idol? Back then, even in her teens, many people were captivated by her vocals and looks, which exuded remarkable allure.
Among Miho Nakayama’s songs, the one I especially recommend for getting the crowd going and being easy to sing is “WAKU WAKU Sasete.” Blending synth-pop with kayōkyoku (Japanese pop), it’s composed with a fairly narrow vocal range of mid2 A# to hi C#.
The vocal line doesn’t fluctuate much, making it overall quite an easy song to sing.
However, since the tempo is fairly fast at BPM 136, it’s important to get a solid feel for the tempo in advance.
I'm glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi
Kyoko Koizumi, an idol who was hugely active from the late ’80s through the ’90s.
Her song “Anata ni Aete Yokatta” was released in 1992, and from around this track she began putting out increasingly original, distinctive songs.
This work emphasizes catchiness, featuring a very singable vocal line throughout.
In particular, the range—mid1 G# to hi B—is quite narrow for a female song, so as long as you adjust the key, it should be easy for singers of any voice type to perform.
Sentimental JourneyIyo Matsumoto
Matsumoto Iyo, who is currently active as a TV personality, enjoyed tremendous popularity during her idol days.
Many people probably have a strong impression of her song “Sentimental Journey,” right? In fact, this piece is more geared toward men, boasting a fairly low and wide vocal range of mid1 A to hi A#.
However, for women in their 60s, the lower notes are easier to produce, so those who naturally have higher voices will likely find it quite easy to sing.
Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis
Ann Lewis’s signature song “Roppongi Shinju.” A rock number that symbolizes the bubble era, it became a nationwide hit, helped by its strikingly mismatched title pairing Roppongi with “double suicide.” Notably, the song has a very narrow vocal range, with the lowest note at mid2 D and the highest at hi A.
While the nature of the rock style calls for a slightly raspy, shouted delivery, the narrow range and mid-tempo BPM make it an excellent choice for aiming at high karaoke scores.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
Playback Part 2Momoe Yamaguchi
Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic “Playback Part 2,” which gained nationwide popularity with its novel setting at a traffic accident scene.
While the song features a somewhat unconventional structure, including bold break points, it boasts exceptional singability thanks to its very narrow range of mid2 A# to Hi A#.
The tricky part is the section that enters the chorus after the late-stage break point, so be sure to count the beats carefully before you come in.
It’s a huge hit at karaoke, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
In conclusion
This time, we introduced songs that tend to score well at karaoke for women in their 50s—did you find any new favorites? Given the era, many tracks blend elements of Showa-era kayōkyoku and Western music, so there are plenty of challenging songs.
However, the songs featured in this article should be approachable without any trouble.
At Lug Music, we also have other special features aimed at people in their 50s.
Be sure to check out our other articles too!