Recommended for people in their 50s! Best Christmas karaoke songs

Let It GoTakako Matsu

Takako Matsu – Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~ (From “Frozen”)

A song used as the theme for Disney’s 2013 animated film Frozen.

In addition to the original English version, it became a hot topic for being sung in 43 languages worldwide.

In the Japanese version, Takako Matsu performed the vocals.

White ChristmasJUN SKY WALKER(S)

JUN SKY WALKER(S) “White Christmas” May 19, 2018 (Sat) Nakano Sunplaza Performance

A J(S)K number about a bittersweet Christmas farewell.

It was released in 1989, the year many in their 50s began walking the path of adulthood.

In 2005, 175R covered it and released it as a double A-side single together with “Shine, Hikari no Michishirube.” Even those in their 50s today—now with families or working hard in their careers—may have experienced this kind of aching goodbye in their youth.

Why not sing this song and express that unique poignancy and wistfulness that only comes from having tasted both the sweet and the bitter in life?

Burnin’ X’masT.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution 『Burnin’ X’mas』

It’s a Christmas song by T.

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Revolution, released after the bubble era, but featuring flashy costumes and a music video with a somewhat “bubbly” vibe.

The story depicts a forbidden love, and it’s about a man being led around by his partner.

For men in their 50s who’ve likely been through various relationships, some parts might hit close to home.

Christmas LoveSouthern All Stars

Christmas Love (After the Tears, White Snow Falls) – Southern All Stars – COVER

A Southern Christmas song that portrays a bittersweet romance experienced around Christmastime.

It was used as the commercial song for Marui’s “’93 Marui no Christmas” campaign.

Though the lyrics are poignant, the melody shines with a full-on Christmas mood, sparkling and bright.

Let’s express Christmas with a calm, mature atmosphere!

Christmas For YouWaki Maeda

Christmas For You / Wataru Maeda

Christmas For You, released under the solo name of TUBE’s vocalist Atsunobu Maeda.

Although Maeda is strongly associated with summer, this Christmas song earned him his first-ever Top 10 entry on the Oricon charts.

His lustrous vocals are a perfect match for the sparkle of the season, resulting in a classic, nostalgic love song.

If you’re in your 50s, it might even bring back memories of past romances and make you blush a little! Belt it out at karaoke along with those memories, and your Christmas party is sure to be a hit.

The Last Holy NightKiyotaka Sugiyama

Kiyotaka Sugiyama – Saigono Holy Night［OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO］

“Last Holy Night” is a single by Kiyotaka Sugiyama released in 1986.

It’s a poignant Christmas ballad about two people who chose separate paths.

He performed it several times on the popular music show “The Best Ten.” Listening to this song brings back the bittersweet feelings of my youth.

Kissin’ ChristmasKeisuke Kuwata

Kissin’ Christmas (It’s not because it’s Christmas)

A hidden Christmas song sung by Keisuke Kuwata is “Kissin’ Christmas.” It’s included on his third best-of album, I LOVE YOU -now & forever-, released in 2012.

It was also used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s music program Merry Xmas Show, and it really captures the vibe of lovers at Christmastime.

Be sure to check out the playful, highly original lyrics—so characteristic of Yumi Matsutoya, who wrote them.

Get everyone singing it together at karaoke and bask in the memories of Christmases from “back then.”