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 Score Well at Karaoke (11–20)
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.
ChinatownEikichi Yazawa
Eikichi Yazawa has produced many classic songs over the years.
There are likely many men in their 60s who have been fans since the Carol era.
Among his tracks, one I especially recommend is Chinatown.
The song’s vocal range is relatively narrow, from mid1 B to mid2 G#.
If you’re just following the pitch, it should be quite manageable.
However, because Yazawa employs a shout-infused singing style, trying to imitate that can make the difficulty skyrocket.
So, rather than sticking too closely to the original, aim to sing it in a comfortable key for you.
Keisuke KuwataMidnight Dandy
Songs by Keisuke Kuwata and Southern All Stars are popular across a wide range of age groups, so I have a lot of students in their 20s who choose to sing them! This time’s “Mayonaka no Dandy” was apparently first released as a solo single in 1993.
The vocal range is generally around B3 on average, and the melody line is simple, making it easy to remember and sing.
Precisely because the melody is simple, small pitch discrepancies can stand out when matching the pitch bar, but if you sing carefully, your score will definitely go up! When moving from the A and B sections into the chorus, the pitch rises a bit, so try to keep your facial muscles lifted and sing lightly throughout so you don’t tense up.
Once you’re comfortable, you could try adding a slight shout like Kuwata does, but if your score isn’t improving, it might strain your throat, so better not do it (lol).
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.
By the time of the Christmas carolsJunichi Inagaki
Throughout the long history of Japanese pop music, many Christmas songs have been created, but among those with an especially cool vibe, people in their 60s might first think of “Kurismasu Kyaroru no Koro ni wa.” While its flashy arrangement is striking, the vocal line is composed and the range is relatively narrow at mid1 D# to mid2 G#.
It can get the crowd going whether you sing it low or raise the key and add some shouts, so try it in whatever style you like.
I’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic Orchestra
Yellow Magic Orchestra, a group that gained popularity with their innovative electronic music.
This song, “Kimi ni, Mune Kyun,” was composed from the perspective of the members—who were providing hit numbers to idols at the time—thinking, “If we can keep churning out idol hits, then in theory we could also become popular as ‘middle-aged idols.
’” As a result, it’s crafted with a catchy, somewhat cute melody.
With a narrow vocal range and a relatively even vocal line, it’s also a very easy song to sing.
[For Men in Their 50s] Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Score High On (21–30)
Go-Go HeavenYoshiyuki Osawa
When it comes to Yoshiyuki Osawa, I think his songs with a black-music flavor that faintly evokes R&B are especially memorable.
Those kinds of tracks often use rhythms uncommon in J-pop, which makes them fairly challenging, but Go Go Heaven is different.
As a song by Yoshiyuki Osawa, this one is crafted as a particularly orthodox rock number.
While the range goes from mid2A to hiA and is relatively high, the overall range is narrow, making it easy to adjust the key and exceptionally easy to sing.
With its upbeat, straightforward rhythm, it’s among the top in his catalog when it comes to getting a crowd going.