Karaoke songs in Western music that excite women in their 50s: world classics and recommended popular tracks

Material GirlMadonna

Madonna – Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]

A song where Madonna, dressed in a glamorous Marilyn Monroe style, sings and dances in a musical number alongside a crowd of men.

While satirizing a materialistic society, it ends with her falling in love with a simple man who pretends to be poor.

It’s a bright, fun track, guaranteed to be enjoyable even as “Air Madonna” (singing along without the actual performance).

Daydream BelieverMonkees

Monkees – Daydream Believer – Great Audio Quality. Music Video From MTV.

For people in their 50s, it’s a nostalgic song by the American idol group The Monkees that they would have heard in elementary school on the Japanese broadcast of The Monkees Show.

Decades later it was covered in Japan by artists like Kiyoshiro Imawano, and the song’s quality was rediscovered and became widely known.

It’s understandable that, in an era overshadowed by the Vietnam War, this refreshing song became popular with the public.

A tune anyone can enjoy singing.

Take Me Home Country RoadsOlivia Newton-John

Take Me Home, Country Roads (Country Road) / Olivia Newton-John

Lots of musicians have sung it, but “Country Roads” sung by Olivia—like a spring breeze fairy before she released “Physical”—is especially refreshing.

No matter when you sing it, it’s a happy song that unfolds a grand springtime landscape of nature right before your eyes.

If everyone taps tambourines and castanets and rings some bells while singing, the vibe doubles.

Killer QueenQueen

Queen – Killer Queen (Top Of The Pops, 1974)

The song Killer Queen was the first single from the third album Sheer Heart Attack.

It was Queen’s first hit in the United States and is a catchy tune packed with highlights, including their trademark guitar orchestration.

Because the vocals are generally subdued and the range is narrow, it’s relatively easy to sing; however, there are sections with complex melodies, so be careful not to lose the flow of the song.

Also, since it has a relaxed shuffle beat, be mindful of the swinging rhythm when you sing.

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.

Under PressureQueen

Queen – Under Pressure (Official Video)

Under Pressure, a collaboration with David Bowie that generated a lot of buzz and was included on their 10th album Hot Space.

It topped the UK Singles Chart and is a massive hit, with an opening that sticks in your ears thanks to its memorable bassline.

Freddie Mercury handles the high parts while David Bowie takes the low parts, so the vocal range is wide for a solo singer, but the melody itself is simple—if you’re confident with your key, it’s really fun to sing.

If you have friends who love Western music, it’s a rock classic you should definitely try singing together.

We Are The ChampionsQueen

Queen – We Are The Champions (Official Video)

Included on the 6th album “News of the World” and a massive hit as a single in both the UK and the US, “We Are the Champions” is one of Queen’s signature songs, widely known across generations in Japan as well due to its frequent use in various settings.

Its chorus has a relaxed melody and the vocal range isn’t too wide, making it easy to sing, but the verses feature complex melodies, including rapid-fire phrasing, which requires attention.

The guitar solo that comes in as a call-and-response during the final chorus amps up the excitement—an undeniable hit tune that’s sure to bring the house down at karaoke.