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Famous songs we’d like women in their 50s to sing (by age group)

Do you all go to karaoke often?

Maybe you always sing the same songs and it feels a bit stale, or you’re not too familiar with recent hits—there are lots of dilemmas, right?

For those in that situation, especially women in their 50s, we’ve picked out songs that men would love to hear you sing.

We’re mainly featuring the J-pop that was popular during your youth, while also mixing in some recent tracks.

You might find yourself thinking, “Oh right, I used to love this song!”

Feel free to use this as a reference!

[By age group] Famous songs I’d like women in their 50s to sing (21–30)

I'm glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi

Kyoko Koizumi – I'm Glad I Met You (Official Video)
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.

Cinderella HoneymoonHiromi Iwasaki

Hiromi Iwasaki — Cinderella Honeymoon
Cinderella Honeymoon Hiromi Iwasaki

Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic “Cinderella Honeymoon,” frequently used on variety shows and the like, was once treated almost like a comic song, but nowadays it can surely be called a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

The song’s easiest-to-sing point is, above all, the chorus.

While the highest notes appear in the pre-chorus, that high phrase only lasts about three to four seconds, and the chorus itself sits in the mid-to-lower range, making it a song that doesn’t depend on the singer’s vocal range.

[By age] Famous songs we’d like women in their 50s to sing (31–40)

Listening to OliviaAnri

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]
Listening to Olivia - Anri

This is the debut single by the female singer-songwriter Anri, who gained a wide-ranging fan base from J-pop listeners to anime fans thanks to the massive success of her 13th single, “CAT’S EYE.” Despite being her major-label debut, the song has been covered by numerous artists and is now cherished as a standard number.

The lyrics, which depict the feelings and scenes after a breakup, might come across as a painful message for men.

Sung by a mature woman, it’s a quintessential Showa-era heartbreak song that naturally makes listeners picture their own personal drama.

Sky RestaurantHi-Fi set

Hi-Fi Set “Sky Restaurant” 1975
Sky Restaurant Hi-Fi Set

Hi-Fi Set was a chorus group that remained active for 20 years starting in 1974.

For a music group of that era, they were quite cutting-edge, producing numerous classics by wielding a style of New Music infused with modern jazz.

Their hit song “Sky Restaurant” is one of those numbers.

Although the high notes stand out a bit, the overall range isn’t particularly wide, so it’s perfectly singable if you find the right key.

Since the song doesn’t require powerful vocals, we recommend adjusting the key so you can sing it with a slightly whispery mixed voice.

SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda

Seiko Matsuda’s hit number, “SWEET MEMORIES.” Haven’t most people sung it at karaoke at least once? This song has a relaxed tempo, making it easy to follow the pitch.

On the other hand, there’s a slightly high long note near the end of the chorus, so proper key adjustment is necessary.

If you set the key based on this long-note section, you won’t run into vocal range issues in any part of the song, so keep that in mind.

stationMariya Takeuchi

Mariya Takeuchi – Station [Live Version / 2000 @ Nippon Budokan]
Station Mariya Takeuchi

A song by Mariya Takeuchi that tells a poignant story of unexpectedly reuniting with a former lover at a station at dusk.

The pain and nostalgia of a past romance seep into the heart, carried by her clear, translucent voice.

Originally written in 1986 as the theme song for the film “Goodbye Mama” and provided to Akina Nakamori, it was self-covered by Mariya Takeuchi the following year.

Rearranged by her husband Tatsuro Yamashita, the piece blossomed into an elegant sound centered on piano and strings.

Its universal narrative, themed around the breakup and reunion that many experience in love, gently stirs the listener’s memories.

It is a gem of a song best enjoyed in the quiet mood of twilight, as you reflect on cherished memories with someone dear.

Lips, speak passionately of youMachiko Watanabe

Machiko Watanabe “Lips, Speak Passionately of You” OFFICIAL Lyric Video
Lips, speak passionately of you — Machiko Watanabe

Machiko Watanabe is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity for her powerful vocals.

She has left many classic songs, and among them, “Kuchibiru yo, Atsuku Kimi o Katare” is particularly easy to sing.

Because of her strong voice, it may sound difficult at first listen, but there aren’t many intricate pitch fluctuations.

However, there is a brief moment in the chorus where a falsetto appears.

Adjust the key so that you can either sing that part in chest voice or hit the falsetto in the most comfortable key for you.