Recommended for women in their 50s! A curated selection of classic and popular karaoke hits that will get the crowd going
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.
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Recommended for women in their 50s! A curated selection of classic and popular karaoke hits that get the crowd going (21–30)
Beyond the Night SkySMAP
A huge hit by SMAP, the group that sadly disbanded in 2016.
For many women in their 50s, SMAP debuted right around the time they were entering the workforce, and they’ve walked through adulthood alongside the group.
Some of you may have listened to this song at key moments in your lives.
It’s a song by a male group, but if you raise the key slightly, it’s perfect to sing.
It’s so familiar that you can sing it without feeling any pressure!
PRIDEMiki Imai
Released in 1996, this is Miki Imai’s 12th single and one of her signature songs.
It was composed by Tomoyasu Hotei—now her husband—who was involved as a producer at the time.
The lyrics are suggestive, expressing that loving you is tied to my pride.
With its beautiful melody, it has been covered by many artists.
Feeling refreshedChisato Moritaka
Chisato Moritaka’s signature song, which wraps the pain of heartbreak in a refreshing vocal tone, also drew attention as an Asahi Beer commercial song released in January 1994.
While it gives a bright and energetic impression on the surface, its lyrics compellingly portray the complexities of a woman’s emotions.
The feelings of the protagonist, who loses her crush to her best friend, are beautifully conveyed through Moritaka’s clear, transparent voice.
The song gained further attention when Moritaka herself appeared in the Asahi Beer commercial, and it was embraced by a wide audience—being used as background music when Hideo Nomo made his Major League debut, among other occasions.
It’s a perfect track for livening up a karaoke session or for helping you overcome the pain of a broken heart.
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
This song was released in 1984 as Ann Lewis’s 23rd single and became a long-running hit, enjoying enduring support on cable radio and in karaoke.
According to lyricist Reiko Yukawa, the lyrics were written with Koji Kikkawa as the model.
With a hard rock-like vibe, it’s an upbeat track that’s sure to get everyone fired up when sung at karaoke.
atonementTeresa Teng
Teresa Teng, the diva of Asia, released this as her 14th single in 1984.
It entered the top 10 on the Oricon charts at the time and even won the Grand Prix at the Yusen Music Awards—truly a hugely popular song.
Despite its profound lyrics and its theme of a heartrending breakup between a man and a woman, its familiar kayōkyoku-style melody may be why it’s so popular for karaoke.
If you check karaoke history for people in their 50s, it’s almost always on the list.
Imitation GoldMomoe Yamaguchi
This song was released by Momoe Yamaguchi in 1977, with lyrics by Yoko Aki and music composed by the husband-and-wife duo Ryudo Uzaki and Yoko Aki.
The slow intro of the song feels reminiscent of ‘Minato no Yoko, Yokohama, Yokosuka.
’ Although the lyrics are quite mature, she was only 18 years old when she sang this song.