[Men in Their 50s, Gather Up!] Classic Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers & Easy-to-Sing Hits
Do you ever find yourself unsure what to sing at karaoke? Many people struggle with things like “I can’t keep pitch” or “I can’t hit high notes.” The truth is, even if you’re not confident about your vocal range, karaoke becomes a lot more fun once you learn how to pick the right songs.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected tracks that are easy to sing and sure to get the crowd going.
From nostalgic classics to singable ballads, we’ve gathered songs from a wide range of genres—so you’re sure to find your next go-to number!
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[Calling All Men in Their 50s!] Classic Crowd-Pleasers for Karaoke & Easy-to-Sing Hits (41–50)
Boy in the back alleyShogo Hamada
Shogo Hamada’s debut single, released in April 1976.
Since then, several remade versions have been released.
If you’re in your 50s, you’ve probably heard it at least once—it’s a classic of Showa-era Japan! I still clearly remember how deeply I connected with the lyrics when I first heard the song.
The vocal melody is very easy to remember and sing, so I hope you’ll enjoy singing it along with memories of your younger days!
Calling All Men in Their 50s! Classic Crowd-Pleasers and Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Hits (51–60)
Beard and BoobsUnicorn
One of Unicorn’s signature works, humorously portraying the wavering emotions between a salaryman’s job and love.
Tamio Okuda’s lyrical world shines as it deftly weaves in modern workplace dynamics, from a young company president to the woman at the next desk.
Released in October 1991, the song features an arrangement inspired by the grand sound of Electric Light Orchestra, with striking synthesizers.
As the closing track of the album “Hige to Boin,” it brilliantly captures the complex feelings of a man who can’t give up on love even while being consumed by work.
A perfect song to fire up a post-work karaoke session with colleagues.
Galaxy Express 999Godiego
Godiego’s single was first released in July 1979.
It was the theme song for the animated film Galaxy Express 999, based on Leiji Matsumoto’s work, and the song became a huge hit alongside the anime.
As of 2020, many people in their 50s likely spent their elementary or middle school years captivated by Matsumoto’s anime.
Listening closely now, though, it’s an unusual song by modern standards: at the start of the chorus melody, the pitch actually drops lower than before—quite different from today’s convention where the chorus is the most climactic part.
Let it bring back memories of your boyhood and give it a sing.
The song itself isn’t all that hard!
countrysideKoji Tamaki
Even after suspending activities with Anzen Chitai, Koji Tamaki has continued to leave behind numerous masterpieces as a singer-songwriter.
Among his many great songs, the one I especially recommend for being easy to sing and guaranteed to get the crowd going is Den-en.
Although its vocal range is very narrow—mid1D to mid2E—it still has well-crafted points of excitement, making it a song with an outstanding balance of singability and energy.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
Funky Monkey BabyCarol
A quintessential Carol track that wraps a straightforward love story in breezy rock ’n’ roll, remaining timeless even today.
It portrays the protagonist’s pure feelings as they become captivated by a lover’s playful gestures, set to a melodious sound.
Released in June 1973, it achieved an exceptional 300,000 sales for a rock band at the time.
Its edgy guitar riffs and rhythmic phrases left a deep mark on the history of Japanese rock.
The song was also included on the album “Funky Monkey Baby.” With an easy-to-remember melody and infectious rhythm, it’s the perfect pick when you want to get the energy up at karaoke with close friends.
To the most important personTunnels
The classic Tunnels song “To the Most Important Person.” When it comes to Tunnels’ tracks, this is probably the first one many people think of.
Contrary to its masculine melody, the vocal line is surprisingly straightforward.
It’s especially notable for its narrow range, with every part kept in the low to low-mid register.
For men in their 50s, this is the easiest range to sing in, so it should be perfectly doable at karaoke during after-parties or late-night gatherings.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Goodbye DayTakao Kisugi
Takao Kisugi is one of the composers who defined the 1980s.
He wrote numerous classic songs such as “Silhouette Romance” and “Slow Motion,” and for a time he was also active as a singer-songwriter.
Among Kisugi’s many works, the one I especially recommend is “Goodbye Day.” It’s a piece where his signature ‘Kisugi style’ is in full bloom, but on top of that, it has a smooth finish and a very singable vocal line with a narrow range.
There are plenty of long tones, but the melodic contours are very gentle, so a man in his 50s should be able to sing it without any trouble.