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[2025] For Men in Their 50s! A Collection of Classic English-Language Songs That Are Easy to Sing at Karaoke

For those who say, “I still want to enjoy the Western music I was obsessed with in my youth,” or “I’m looking for classic hits that will liven up karaoke,” we’ve put together recommended Western songs—focusing on masterpieces from the 1980s to 1990s, the era when today’s men in their 50s likely spent their formative years.

We’ve carefully selected karaoke-friendly tracks, from songs with beautiful, easy-to-follow melodies to rhythm-driven tunes that are fun to sing.

From numbers that will have you humming along with fond nostalgia to timeless classics that haven’t lost their shine, we offer a lineup you can enjoy to suit any situation.

[2025] For Men in Their 50s! A Roundup of Easy-to-Sing Western Music Classics for Karaoke (41–50)

Time is on my sideThe Rolling Stones

Time is on my side – The Rolling Stones
Time Is on My Side The Rolling Stones

As a Rolling Stones song that’s easy for men in their 50s to sing, I’d recommend “Time Is on My Side,” which isn’t all that famous.

It’s a somewhat bright ballad with a touch of melancholy and a mature vibe, and it downplays the typical Stones style.

A few years ago, Kenji Sawada sang it in a commercial, and I remember thinking it was really cool.

Take On Mea-ha

a-ha – Take On Me (Official Video) [4K]
Take On Mea-ha

Released in 1985, this catchy and melodic track is packed with the charm of synth-pop, with soaring high vocals and striking sounds that resonate deeply.

Its lyrics, themed around love and challenge, speak to listeners’ hearts and offer courage.

The innovative music video became a hot topic as well, winning six awards at the MTV Video Music Awards.

As one of a-ha’s signature songs, it continues to be loved by many.

When singing it at karaoke, be mindful of the high notes, but it’s a song everyone can get excited about together.

Why not sing it out loud and relive the youth of the ’80s?

New York City SerenadeChristpher Cross

This is a 1981 hit song by American AOR singer Christopher Cross.

It was used as the theme song for the film “Arthur” and also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song that same year.

In Japan, it’s a very familiar song that even reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

DesperadoThe Eagles

Eagles – Desperado (Live from Melbourne) (Official Video) [4K]
Desperado The Eagles

Speaking of the Eagles, their signature song is “Hotel California,” but this “Desperado” is also a deeply moving masterpiece.

It’s been covered by numerous musicians and used in Japanese TV dramas, so even if you don’t know the title, I think you’ll recognize it when you hear it.

Take On Mea-ha

a-ha – Take On Me (Official Video) [4K]
Take On Me - a-ha

This song, famous for its music video that used animation—a hallmark of the MTV era—was released in 1985 by the Norwegian band a-ha and became a worldwide hit.

It’s a classic that has been covered by numerous musicians and is widely known, so it should be easy to sing at karaoke.

SomebodyBryan Adams

A hit song from Bryan Adams, a Canadian singer, released on his 1984 album “Reckless.

” Back then, everyone admired the look of a white T-shirt, jeans, and a guitar! This song is a very straightforward rock number, and it’s guaranteed to get everyone fired up at karaoke.

It’s definitely a track you’ll want to kick things off with at full throttle.

Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates

Daryl Hall & John Oates – Private Eyes (Official HD Video)
Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates

An ultra-famous song by Hall & Oates that topped the U.

S.

charts for two consecutive weeks in 1981.

It was even featured in TV commercials.

Hall & Oates are extremely popular in Japan and have many other hits, but if you’re singing karaoke, this number-one track is the way to go! It’s a super lively, pop tune that makes you want to jump in with call-and-response.