Lovely karaoke song

Recommended for women in their 50s! A curated selection of classic and popular karaoke hits that will get the crowd going

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
Music producer, composer, vocal coach, keyboard playerKei Takahata
From around 1995 to 2000, I built experience with a major label as a composer and producer. I then moved to the United States and studied voice and singing under Elizabeth Sabine, one of Los Angeles’s top vocal coaches, mastering the so-called Hollywood vocal technique advocated by Sabine. After returning to Japan, I have been involved in training and producing a variety of singers. My direction, which brings out the full appeal of both the music and the vocalist, is highly regarded. In the collaboration video with Vo. ryuichi of the band Guild below, I handled keyboards, vocal direction, and sound production. For inquiries and requests regarding voice training and music production, please contact me via the website below. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-402518821

Women now in their 50s are likely the generation who experienced the golden age of Japan’s music industry in real time, aren’t they?

Back in their school days, many probably went to karaoke all the time and sang the latest hits with enthusiasm, and some may even have formed bands during the band boom era and enjoyed performing live.

But decades have passed since those days, and in the busyness of everyday life, many have drifted away from music.

Even when invited to karaoke now, some may not know what to sing.

So this time, we’ve put together a selection of karaoke songs for women in their 50s—tracks that are sure to get the crowd going, as well as songs that will bring back fond memories of the past.

We hope these picks help you relive and enjoy those wonderful days.

Recommended for women in their 50s! A curated selection of classic and popular karaoke hits that will get the party going (111–120)

Limit LoversSHOW-YA

SHOW-YA – Limit Lovers

Limit Lovers SHOW-YA

A smash hit by the legendary band SHOW-YA, who have continued to lead not only the girls’ rock and band boom, but Japan’s rock and heavy metal scenes as well.

I sometimes see them on TV, and I’m always amazed at how vocalist Keiko Terada hasn’t changed at all! Since this track is pretty intense, it’s better for karaoke with close friends rather than company gatherings… It’s a top recommendation for anyone who can really shout it out loud! By the way, the band name SHOW-YA is actually derived from the draft beer at the izakaya chain Shoya.

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Inspector PepperPink Lady

Inspector Pepper

Pepper Keibu Pink Lady

This is the song that was released in 1976 as Pink Lady’s debut single.

At the time, both the innovative sound and the choreography—especially the move where they spread their legs—became a hot topic, and the song quickly grew popular.

I’d bet a good number of women in their 50s can both sing and dance to it.

Since it has harmony parts, it’s the kind of song that really gets people going at karaoke along with the dance.

Morning Musume’s cover in 2008 helped introduce it to an even wider range of age groups.

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Get fired upMaki Ohguro

Get fired up

Get Fired Up Maki Ohguro

This song was released in 1996 as NHK’s theme song for the Atlanta Olympics.

For women in their 50s, many probably found Maki Ohguro’s work—by someone of their generation—particularly compelling to listen to.

Olympic songs really bring back the excitement of that time when you sing them at karaoke, and they always get the crowd going.

The piercing, cool high notes are a bit challenging, but that’s exactly why it’s so moving if you can pull them off well.

Give it your best and practice!

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I’m proudTomomi Kahala

Tomomi Kahala - I’m Proud

I'm Proud by Tomomi Kahala

It’s Tomomi Kahara’s third single, released in March 1996.

If you’re a Japanese woman in your 50s, you’ve probably heard this huge ’90s J-pop hit produced by Tetsuya Komuro at least once! In fact, it reportedly sold a million copies in just six weeks after its release.

The song uses fairly high notes, especially around the chorus melody, so if you’re not comfortable singing high, you might hesitate to pick it at karaoke.

However, the melody itself is very catchy, easy to remember, and singable, so please give it a try.

If you push too hard on the high parts, it can put a lot of strain on your throat, so try to relax your throat as much as possible and use falsetto as needed—don’t force it.

And of course, feel free to change the key!

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Serves you right, you furious girl.GO-BANG’S

Serves you right, you furious girl.

Serves you right, Kankan Girl GO-BANG'S

Hearing “Zamaa Kankan Musume” brings to mind “Ginza Kankan Musume.” It’s a film starring Shizuko Kasagi and Mineko Takamine, and its theme song of the same name was a huge hit.

The movie is a very entertaining story about a woman who becomes a singer by a twist of fate.

GO-BANG’S carried that same fun vibe straight into this song.

The comedic intro is sure to liven up any karaoke gathering.

If you’re not confident in your karaoke skills, just ride this song’s momentum and belt it out!

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Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda

Seiko Matsuda - Red Sweet Pea

Red Sweet Pea Seiko Matsuda

If you were a woman who spent your youth back then, you probably tried the so-called “Seiko-chan cut” at least once.

Its silhouette even resembled Darth Vader from the blockbuster Star Wars, and some comedians jokingly called it the “Darth Vader cut,” remember? One of Seiko’s early smash hits, Akai Sweet Pea, is such a classic that you can’t help but sing it at karaoke.

The theme of “falling in love with someone older” was so pure it made young people blush at the time.

With a chorus that feels great to sing in English, it’s a nostalgic tune by Seiko Matsuda.

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a coquettish moodMiyuki Kawanaka

Miyuki Kawanaka “Enya na Kibun” Music Video (full ver.)

Miyuki Kawanaka in a glamorous mood

With its bouncy rhythm and Japanese-style arrangement, “Enya na Kibun” is the kind of song that makes you want to clap along and sway your body—you should definitely try singing it at karaoke.

Released in 2009 as a single by Miyuki Kawanaka, it’s a track that fills you with energy as you listen to her playful yet somehow gentle voice.

Kawanaka’s signature vibrato appears throughout, but there aren’t any intimidating high notes, and it’s a song you can enjoy even if you can’t do vibrato.

So first, try singing it without overthinking.

Once you get used to it, practice adding a bit of vibrato little by little!

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