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Easy-to-sing karaoke songs recommended for men in their 50s

By the time you’re in your 50s, many people hold some kind of position or run a business, and social engagements tend to increase.

You probably often find yourself in situations where you have to sing at karaoke, right? Still, considering the business discussions that may follow, you’ll ideally want to avoid straining your voice as much as possible.

With that in mind, we’ve picked out easy-to-sing songs suited for men in their 50s.

These aren’t just easy to sing—we’ve also chosen them with crowd-pleasing appeal at karaoke in mind.

Be sure to check them out!

Karaoke songs that are easy to sing and recommended for men in their 50s (51–60)

Harmony at the End of SummerKoji Tamaki

Yosui Inoue / Anzen Chitai - Harmony at the End of Summer
Koji Tamaki - Harmony at the End of Summer

A gentle melody leaves a lasting impression in the classic “Harmony at Summer’s End.” Created by Yosui Inoue and Koji Tamaki and released in 1986, the song is still loved by younger generations today.

It’s also notably easy to sing.

Most remarkable is that there’s no use of falsetto.

While many of Koji Tamaki’s songs span a wide vocal range, this one—partly due to its relationship with the lyrics—maintains a calm, consistent melody throughout.

That said, because it features many long tones, when you actually sing it, try not to overengage your diaphragm; aim for slightly reduced volume for a more relaxed delivery.

DEAR ALGERNONKyosuke Himuro

Kyosuke Himuro, a male singer who enjoyed charismatic popularity among men in their 50s.

He left many classic songs not only with BOØWY but also as a solo artist.

Among his masterpieces, the one I especially recommend is DEAR ALGERNON.

Although the song spans a slightly wide vocal range (mid1C to hiA), the BPM—that is, the tempo—is slow, making it generally easy to sing.

If you keep your volume in check and use a more muffled vocal tone like Himuro does, you can handle the high notes without much difficulty, so it’s a good approach to try and imitate.

BoyhoodYosui Inoue

Yosui Inoue – Shonen Jidai (Live) NHK Hall 2014/5/22
Shonen Jidai by Yosui Inoue

This was Yosui Inoue’s 29th single, released in September 1990.

The song features a simple melody and structure reminiscent of a school song, making it easy even for those who aren’t confident singers to accept and sing along.

Of course, Inoue’s own vocal ability is very high, and singing it the way he does is quite a challenge.

However, even just tracing the original melody, lyrics, and rhythm is enough for it to stand as a proper song.

So if you’re not confident in your singing, please give it a try.

Make-up ShadowYosui Inoue

When you think of Yosui Inoue, you might picture him as being more popular with people in their 50s and older rather than those in their 40s.

Surprisingly, though, he had many hits in the ’90s, so he actually enjoys popularity among some in their 40s as well.

A hidden gem by Yosui Inoue that I’d like to recommend is “Make-up Shadow.” The vocal line is sharp and cool, yet the range is narrow and there are no falsetto parts, making it exceptionally easy to sing.

If you like music with a strong Showa-era vibe, be sure to check it out.

Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs Recommended for Men in Their 50s (61–70)

Like a white cloudSaru Iwa Ishi

The comedy duo Saruganseki, made up of Hiroiki Ariyoshi and Kazunari Moriwaki.

The song that truly cemented their then idol-like popularity is, of course, Shiroi Yuki no Yō ni (Like White Snow).

As a composition, it’s a very orthodox J-pop number with a very narrow vocal range.

Since the two aren’t professional singers, the vocal lines present no real difficulty.

It’s also a crowd-pleaser at karaoke, so be sure to check it out.

BE MY BABYCOMPLEX

COMPLEX’s signature track “BE MY BABY.” Its sound is characterized by a distinctive synthesizer interwoven with a flair that shines with the essence of 80s Japanese rock.

While the song exudes a rock ’n’ roll vibe, the vocal line carries a calmness reminiscent of Japanese pop ballads.

As proof, the vocal range is quite narrow, from mid1 E to mid2 D.

Having fundamental techniques like vibrato can make it easier to rack up bonus points in karaoke, but even without such finer techniques, simply staying on pitch is enough to aim for a score of 90 or higher.

Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenEigo Kawashima

EXILE ATSUSHI – Sake, Tears, Men and Women (EXILE ATSUSHI SPECIAL SOLO LIVE in HAWAII)
Sake, Tears, Men and Women by Eigo Kawashima

This is a socially conscious masterpiece that portrays the subtle miscommunications between men and women and the nuances of emotional expression with deep insight.

It warmly observes how men open up through drinking and women through tears, each revealing their inner feelings.

Born from impressions Eigo Kawashima had at age 18 during a family memorial gathering, the song was included on the November 1975 album “Jinrui” (Humanity) and released as a single in June 1976.

Also known as the jingle for the sake brand Kizakura, it became a major hit, reaching No.

9 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It is a gem I recommend to anyone who wants to face their heart honestly when confronted with life’s sorrow and poignancy.