Songs that tend to score well in karaoke for men in their 50s
Men in their 50s are a generation that has experienced a wide range of genres, from rock to Showa-era pop and enka.
The rapid pace of change in those days was comparable to that of today’s SNS-driven world.
This time, we’ve selected karaoke-friendly songs that tend to score well, specifically for men in their 50s who lived through that tumultuous period in Japanese music history.
While we’ve picked from a broad range of genres, there are especially many classic rock masterpieces on the list, so be sure to check it out to the end!
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[For men in their 50s] Songs that tend to score high at karaoke (1–10)
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.
Linda LindaThe Blue Hearts
The Blue Hearts’ classic “Linda Linda.” It’s an indispensable song when talking about Japanese punk rock.
Its intense vibes often lead to misunderstandings, but in fact the vocal line is surprisingly gentle and the range isn’t very wide.
Since it sits in the low to mid range, anyone can sing it comfortably with the right key adjustment.
However, the low notes in the verse (A-melo) are fairly low, so don’t lower the key too much just because the chorus and the B-melo feel easy to sing.
GLORIAZIGGY
ZIGGY’s biggest hit number, “GLORIA.” Because it’s a bright song that fully showcases ZIGGY’s style, you might think there are many parts where you have to belt.
Surprisingly, though, it doesn’t require much volume, nor is the vocal range particularly wide.
The chorus melody rises gently, which makes it relatively easy to keep the pitch steady.
However, due to the song’s upward-tilting phrasing, you will need a certain level of stamina, as you may start feeling tension around your temples as the pitch goes higher.
Don’t get carried away by the song’s brightness and set the key too high.
[For Men in Their 50s] Songs That Score Well at Karaoke (11–20)
I tell lies with these eyes.CHAGE and ASKA
The music duo CHAGE and ASKA have left behind many great songs.
Among their works, “Boku wa Kono Hitomi de Uso wo Tsuku” is renowned as a masterpiece.
Although its uptempo nature might make it seem challenging, the range spans mid1 F to hi A# and isn’t particularly wide.
Moreover, the average pitch centers around mid2 F, which is a comfortable range for male singers, making it far easier to sing than it sounds.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
Legend of DreamsStardust☆Revue
Since Stardust Revue’s Mr.
Kaname Nemoto has a wide vocal range and a high voice, men in their 50s—even if they’re fans of his generation—may tend to avoid singing his songs.
That’s why I recommend Yume Densetsu.
In this song, the lowest note is mid1 F# and the highest is high B.
While it’s on the higher side overall, the low range is narrow, so the overall range required is about average.
In other words, as long as you can adjust the key, it’s quite singable.
It may still feel a bit high, but the vocal line itself is simple, making it a song with solid potential for a high score.
My chest hurts.Ukadan
When talking about the blues scene in Osaka, you can’t avoid mentioning the band YUKADAN.
Their vocalist, Atsuki Kimura, is known as having an “angelic raspy voice”—literally raspy, yet warm and gently embracing in its tone.
Their hit number Mune ga Itai (“My Heart Hurts”) showcases exactly that.
The vocal range isn’t particularly wide, but emulating Kimura’s powerful rasp is extremely difficult.
Aiming for a high score is easier if you focus on accurate pitch and sing in a way that suits your own voice.
Another SaturdayShogo Hamada
Shogo Hamada’s classic “Another Saturday.” Although this song is renowned for being easy to sing, that doesn’t mean it has a narrow vocal range.
In fact, it spans a fairly typical range of mid1 C to mid2 F.
So why is it considered easy? Because the average pitch centers around mid2 A#, the so-called “A,” which sits in the middle area where humans find it easiest to produce sound.
The vocal line also has few dramatic rises and falls, so as long as you adjust the key properly, it’s a song with which anyone can aim for a high score.