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] Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Score High On (21–30)
RunawayRATS&STAR
When it comes to the groups that laid the foundation for soul music and R&B in Japan, Rats & Star surely comes to mind.
As their black-coated appearance suggested, they had deep respect for Black music.
Their song “Runaway” is one of their signature tracks, blending elements of Black music with kayōkyoku and J-pop into a very singable style.
The vocal range is relatively narrow, from mid1 D# to mid2 G, so as long as you focus on the groove, you should be able to aim for a high score.
KISS MEKyosuke Himuro
Among men in their 60s—especially those in the early half—many were likely deeply impacted by Kyosuke Himuro.
Of all his songs, the one I particularly recommend is KISS ME.
It’s a great choice for achieving a high score when singing.
The biggest reason is its vocal range: from mid1 C to mid2 G, which is exceptionally narrow even among male vocal tracks.
While the way Himuro sings—slightly muffling the sound through the nose—isn’t exactly the orthodox method, it’s an easy-to-sing technique.
Simply emulating the original performance should be enough to aim for a high score.
Dramatic RainJunichi Inagaki
Junichi Inagaki is a male singer with a distinctive and memorable vocal tone.
Known for his unique musical style that blends city pop and AOR into Japanese kayōkyoku, he has produced many classic songs.
Among them, the one I especially recommend for aiming for a high score is Dramatic Rain.
With a relatively narrow vocal range of mid1 D# to hi A and a gently undulating vocal line, it should be manageable for men in their 60s who are accustomed to kayōkyoku melodies.
Be sure to check it out.
A Tearful RequestThe Checkers
The Checkers’ classic “Namida no Request.” It’s a rock-style song infused with the essence of kayōkyoku, yet it also has a refreshing quality reminiscent of surf music.
It’s popular with both women and men, and in fact, it’s exceptionally easy to sing.
The biggest reason is the relatively flat vocal line.
There are no phrases that require dramatic rises and falls in pitch.
On top of that, the range—mid1 F# to hi D#—is a generally accessible one, making it, overall, a very easy song to sing.
240 Million Eyes - Exotic JapanHiromi Go
Hiromi Go’s classic “240 Million Eyes – Exotic Japan,” which frequently appears on variety shows and the like, was an exceptionally original piece for its time.
Its arrangement features a song structure that hints at kayōkyoku within J-pop.
Partly due to those kayōkyoku elements, the song is confined to a fairly narrow range of mid1D to mid2F.
Regardless of gender, it should be singable without issue if you choose an appropriate key.
Like on that certain TV show, performing it with parody lyrics can make it even more exciting, so keep that in mind as you check it out.
In conclusion
For men in their 50s, the most musically memorable era is probably the 80s, isn’t it? This time we featured many songs from the 80s, and unlike modern tracks, every classic from that era really had power! Because of that, they often demand strong vocal projection.
If you want to sound even better, be sure to master diaphragmatic (abdominal) breathing!