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! Carefully selected classic and popular karaoke songs that will liven up the party (131–140)

Broken-winged angelAyumi Nakamura

Ayumi Nakamura – Broken-Winged Angel

Broken Wing Angel Ayumi Nakamura

When asked “Which female singer comes to mind with a husky voice?”, who do you think of? Rock fans might mention Yuki Katsuragi’s powerful vocals, while younger people might pick AiNA THE END from BiSH.

If you’re in your 50s, Ayumi Nakamura probably pops into your head first.

I still remember the shock of hearing Broken Wings for the first time.

I felt that the “bittersweetness and helplessness of youth” expressed in the lyrics could only be conveyed with that husky voice.

I’m sure some of you even danced to it at school sports days or festivals.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing along to, together with those memories.

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A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi

Momoe Yamaguchi - Good Day to Set Out on a Journey

A Good Day to Set Out – Momoe Yamaguchi

This song, Good Day for a Journey, was Momoe Yamaguchi’s first attempt at a piece by Shinji Tanimura after scoring hit after hit with the duo Ryudo Uzaki and Yoko Aki.

In an era without Twitter and the like, it became a huge talking point—by today’s standards, you could call it a mega-hit.

The song was even used in a SoftBank commercial in the Heisei era, so it doesn’t feel all that old.

The lyrics evoke a slightly lonely woman traveling alone—“someone is waiting for me”—perfectly matching Momoe Yamaguchi’s image.

It’s especially recommended for people with lower voices.

Perhaps Momoe Yamaguchi is also the ideal image of a woman for many in their 50s.

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Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneSayuri Ishikawa

Tsugaru Strait – Winter Scene

Tsugaru Strait Winter Scene - Sayuri Ishikawa

When it comes to enka, many people might picture it as music that older folks tend to listen to.

Even so, this song by Sayuri Ishikawa, which remains in the hearts of people across Japan, was released in 1977 and became a million-seller.

The song, which sings of the Tsugaru Strait in winter, paints such vivid scenes that the landscape seems to unfold before your eyes just by following the lyrics.

Its memorable intro is instantly recognizable at karaoke, and even if you start singing alone, it’s so popular that it often turns into a full-on group sing-along by the end.

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Refrain of SoulsYoko Takahashi

Refrain of Souls

Soul’s Refrain by Yoko Takahashi

This was Yoko Takahashi’s 14th single overall, released in February 1997.

It was used as the theme song (ending title roll) for the anime film Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth.

Incidentally, the title “L’illusion” is the French reading of “refrain.” This is another classic of Heisei-era J‑Pop.

The song itself is up-tempo and very easy to get into, and since the vocal melody doesn’t span a very wide range, it might be fun at karaoke to have everyone there join in a big sing-along.

It’s a track that lets you purely enjoy “using your voice” and “singing.”

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of karaoke songs that are perfect for women in their 50s to get the crowd going.

I’m sure there were some memorable tunes you used to listen to or sing during your youth.

It’s wonderful to look back on those nostalgic memories and sing the songs from your younger days, isn’t it? The songs we featured are all classics and popular hits, so they’re sure to liven up the room across different generations! Please use this as a reference.