Karaoke songs in Western music that are easy for women in their 50s to sing. World classics and recommended popular songs.

What A FeelingIrene Cara

Irene Cara – Flashdance What A Feeling (Official Music Video)

Irene Cara’s hit single.

It’s also famous as the theme song for the 1983 film “Flashdance.” In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Stewardess Story.” Just hearing the intro probably gets a lot of people moving already.

Be sure to sing it while you dance!

Upside downDiana Ross

Diana Ross – Upside down

A disco number released in 1980 by Diana Ross, formerly of The Supremes.

It was produced by Chic’s guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards.

The song has a disco style, and if you were a regular at discos, it’s probably a familiar tune.

That said, because it’s Diana Ross, the singing difficulty is somewhat high.

Still, it’s an upbeat track that’s sure to get the crowd going.

Doesn’t Really MatterJanet Jackson

Janet Jackson – Doesn’t Really Matter (Official Video)

Janet Jackson’s 2000 hit number.

In Japan, Hitomi Shimatani’s Japanese cover “Papillon” is well-known.

If you find the English in the original version difficult, why not first practice with Shimatani’s version and then try the English version by Janet?

Turn It Into LoveKYLIE MINOGUE

Kylie Minogue – Turn It Into Love [1988] Music Video from DVD source

The original is by Australian singer Kylie Minogue, but in Japan the cover by the idol duo WINK might be more famous.

It’s a bittersweet yet upbeat Eurobeat-style track with a very singable melody.

Be sure to perform it with WINK’s choreography!

Holding Out For A HeroBonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler – Holding Out For A Hero (Official HD Video)

Bonnie Tyler’s 1984 hit.

It was featured in the film Footloose.

In Japan, Asakura Miki’s cover is famous as the theme song for the drama School Wars.

Bonnie Tyler’s vocal power and belting style make this song somewhat challenging, but the clear melody makes it easy to sing.

Just be sure to put plenty of energy into it! It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going!

I Love Rock N’ RollJoan Jett & The Blackhearts

Britney Spears – I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll (Official HD Video)

The biggest hit by Joan Jett, formerly of the all-female rock band The Runaways.

You might think it’s her original, but surprisingly, it’s actually a cover of a song by a male group called The Arrows.

Still, she totally makes it her own.

Joan’s version is a great fit for husky-voiced singers who can bring out the vibe.

Be sure to get the crowd going with a rock ’n’ roll groove!

VenusBananarama

Bananarama – Venus (Tonight At The London Palladium)

Bananarama’s 1986 hit.

The original was a 1969 track by the Dutch rock group Shocking Blue.

In Japan, the version released by Yoko Nagayama during her idol years is well known.

What’s more, it seems Momoe Yamaguchi also covered it.

It’s a number that must be irresistible for the disco generation of that era.