Lovely karaoke song

Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs recommended for women in their 50s

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
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Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

Some women in their 50s may have drifted away from listening to or singing music because they’re so busy with everyday life.

Even when they occasionally go to karaoke with friends, they often struggle to choose songs.

There are probably quite a few people who feel that way.

This time, we’ve put together a selection of songs for women in their 50s—nostalgic and, we hope, easy to sing.

We hope this article will inspire you to rediscover the joy of singing.

Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs recommended for women in their 50s (111–120)

SUNAHAMAAnri

SUNAHAMA

ANRI SUNAHAMA

For many women in their 50s, when you think of nostalgic female singer-songwriters, Anri likely comes to mind.

She has left us with many classic songs, but among them, the one I especially recommend as easy to sing is SUNAHAMA.

Though the vocal line has a ballad-like feel, it’s not overly mellow; it’s a blend of ennui and freshness, so there’s no need to belt it out.

The pitch changes are gentle, and there are plenty of rests, so you can sing it comfortably even at a second or third party gathering.

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crescent moonAyaka

Ayaka – Crescent Moon

Ayaka Mikazuki

A song in which Ayaka’s voice resonates deeply with the heart.

It conveys the sorrow of a long-distance relationship by entrusting it to the crescent moon.

Even when apart, the feeling that hearts remain connected comes through on the gentle melody.

Released in September 2006, it was used as a theme song for an NHK program and in an au commercial.

It’s said that Ayaka’s own experiences are reflected in the lyrics, which may be why the raw emotions resonated with so many.

When you think of someone dear who is far away, listening to this song is sure to warm your heart.

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Come, spring.Yumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya – Come, Spring

Spring, Come — Yumi Matsutoya

This was Yumi Matsutoya’s 26th single, released in October 1994.

Chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama of the same name, it became a huge hit and a million seller.

The vocal melody stays within a range that most women can sing without strain.

However, because the melody is centered in the lower to mid range, if you sing it in a mumbling way, the song’s charm won’t come through.

Be sure to use a soft yet confident tone.

Since it’s a Yumi Matsutoya song with her distinctive voice and delivery, it could also be fun to enjoy it with a bit of impersonation!

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Purple TownJunko Yagami

Purple Town ・You Oughta Know By Now

Junko Yagami - Purple Town

This was Junko Yagami’s ninth single in total, released in July 1980.

It was used as the commercial song for Japan Airlines/JALPAK’s “I LOVE NEW YORK Campaign” that same year, and became a major hit, peaking at No.

2 on the Oricon charts and selling a cumulative 600,000 copies.

Incidentally, the title “Purple Town” is said to have been written with the streets of New York at dawn as its motif.

While the song powerfully portrays that lively, bustling dawn scene, the vocal melody is very easy to sing and remember.

So please try singing it as powerfully as she does!

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Falling in LoveAkiko Kobayashi

“Falling in Love ~Fall in love~” Akiko Kobayashi (VINYL)

Falling in Love Akiko Kobayashi

This was singer-songwriter Akiko Kobayashi’s debut single, released in August 1985.

It became a massive hit, partly because it was chosen as the theme song for the popular TBS drama “Friday Wives III: Falling in Love,” and it went on to win the Newcomer Award at the 27th Japan Record Awards that same year.

As such a major hit, it’s hard to imagine that any woman in her 50s, as of August 2023 when this was written, hasn’t heard it at least once.

It’s a very gentle, heartfelt ballad with a relatively narrow vocal range, making it a comfortable choice even for those who don’t sing often.

Be sure to cherish each word of the lyrics and take care not to sing it roughly.

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Across this wide fieldRyoko Moriyama

This Wide, Open Field – Ryoko Moriyama

This wide field is filled with Ryoko Moriyama

This is a song by Ryoko Moriyama, mother of Naotaro Moriyama, famous for many songs such as “Sugarcane Field.” It was also broadcast on NHK Educational TV’s “Minna no Uta,” capturing the hearts of many.

It’s a deeply soothing track, thanks to Ryoko Moriyama’s gentle and remarkably soft voice.

Her singing is so healing that it feels as if it’s releasing negative ions!

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Love is overOuyang Feifei

JUJU “Love Is Over” Music Video (Short Ver.)

Love is over Ouyang Feifei

A bittersweet love story told from the perspective of an adult woman.

This excellent song portrays an older woman’s decision to part ways with her younger lover.

Released in 1979 and reissued in 1980, it became a major hit.

In 1983, it won the Long Seller Award at the Japan Record Awards, continuing to capture people’s hearts over many years.

It’s also striking how the lyrics switch between addressing him as “anata” and “anta,” subtly expressing the nuances of the woman’s feelings.

For women in their 50s, it’s a song that evokes their youthful days.

It’s also a karaoke staple, so why not give it a try?

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