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

AloneHeart

Heart – Alone

A rock band from Seattle, Washington.

Known for the twin vocals of sisters Ann Wilson (vocals) and Nancy Wilson (guitar).

Released in 1987.

It’s a highly dramatic number that 80s lovers won’t be able to resist.

If you’re confident in your singing, be sure to try it as a duet!

You Keep Me Hangin’ OnKim Wilde

Kim Wilde – You Keep Me Hangin’ On

A 1986 cover by British singer Kim Wilde.

The original was a 1966 single by The Supremes, when Diana Ross was still a member.

Many other artists have covered it as well, but for the disco generation, the Kim Wilde version is probably the most stirring.

It’s definitely one to get you moving.

Material GirlMadonna

Madonna – Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]

A song by Madonna released in 1984.

It was released as a single from her second album, Like a Virgin.

It’s a danceable track that epitomizes early Madonna, and it’s very easy to sing at karaoke and guaranteed to get the crowd going.

Just A Little Too MuchOlivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John – Just A Little Too Much

Included on Olivia Newton-John’s second studio album, Olivia, released in 1972.

Since the album wasn’t issued on vinyl in Japan, it was later released there on CD.

The track, given the very on-the-nose Japanese title Koi no Kibun (“In the Mood for Love”), is actually a cover of a song originally released in the late 1950s by American singer Ricky Nelson, titled Just a Little Too Much.

While the original features a ’50s-style rock ’n’ roll sound, Olivia’s version is arranged as a light, early-career country-pop number.

Being an older song, the range isn’t as wide as in many of Olivia’s tracks, so it may be easier to sing for those who struggle with higher notes.

Twist Of FateOlivia Newton-John

Twist Of Fate (Remastered 2021)

This is the theme song from the 1983 film Two of a Kind, in which Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, who co-starred in Grease, reunited on screen as lovers.

Like Xanadu, the soundtrack sold well, but unfortunately the film itself failed at the box office.

Twist of Fate—released in Japan as Unmei no Itazura—reached No.

5 on the U.

S.

Billboard chart and became Olivia’s final Top 10 hit in America.

Produced by David Foster, it’s quintessential ’80s pop rock driven by lush synths, and younger listeners who enjoy hits by today’s chart regulars like The Weeknd might even find it feels like the original blueprint.

The lyrics closely follow the film’s plot, and with no difficult vocabulary they’re easy to understand, making the song very approachable for beginners to Western pop.

Including Olivia’s signature high notes, the melody is probably more karaoke-friendly than her earlier country-pop and soft-rock material—upbeat, catchy, and sure to get a crowd going.

I Want To Break FreeQueen

Queen – I Want To Break Free (Official Video)

The song “I Want to Break Free,” included on the 11th album The Works and also known for its music video—a parody of the British TV drama Coronation Street—that sparked mixed reactions.

Because of its lyrics, it became popular in South America at the time as an anthem of freedom for people suffering under oppressive regimes.

Its vocal range is narrow and the pitch movement isn’t drastic, so you can sing it comfortably while listening to the ensemble.

If possible, I’d like you to sing it with an understanding of the lyrics—this is a soulful pop tune.

Radio Ga GaQueen

Queen – Radio Ga Ga (Official Video)

The song “Radio Ga Ga,” included on their 11th album The Works and also a worldwide hit single, features lyrics that liken the band to radio—then said to be in decline—conveying a strong determination that they’re far from finished.

With its simple melody, minimal inflection, and relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing even for those who feel uneasy about Western pop.

The chorus is guaranteed to turn into a massive sing-along—a timeless number loved across generations.