[2025] For Men in Their 50s! A Collection of Classic Western Songs That Hype Up Karaoke

Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldTears for Fears

Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video)

A hit song by the British band Tears for Fears.

Although the lyrics are anti-nuclear, the music has a sweeping feel that makes you want to listen to it while driving through nature.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing with a touch of melancholy.

HighwayStarDeep Purple

Deep Purple – Highway Star (German TV, 1972)

This number is a signature song by Deep Purple, a hard rock band from 1970s Britain.

In Japan, the literal-translation cover version by the guitarist Ousama is pretty well-known, right? It’s got a great groove and is perfect as an opening song for karaoke.

That said, copying Ian Gillan’s shouts exactly might be a bit tough for guys in their 50s.

If you’re confident in your stamina and lung capacity, go for it!

Uptown GirlBilly Joel

Billy Joel – Uptown Girl (Official Video)

This song is memorable for its music video, where Billy Joel and others, dressed as auto mechanics, look like they’re having a great time.

The beautiful woman who appears in the video later married Billy Joel (and later divorced).

The song has a very upbeat pop feel and features a melody line that’s easy to sing at karaoke.

Eye Of The TigerSurvivor

Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger (Official HD Video)

This number is famous as the theme song of the movie Rocky III and as the entrance music for pro wrestler Hulk Hogan.

The distorted, choppy guitar riff in the intro really gets your adrenaline pumping.

It makes you want to start shadowboxing! Just singing it feels like it could make you stronger.

And The Beat Goes OnThe Whispers

The Whispers – “And The Beat Goes On” (Official Video)

The Whispers, who created a classic that has long been cherished as a defining soul-disco sound of the ’80s.

Hailing from California, their October 1979 release is a masterpiece that sets a positive, forward-looking message about a breakup—one of life’s turning points—to an upbeat groove.

Its effective use of synthesizers made it a pivotal track symbolizing the transition from disco to post-disco.

In 2002, it was featured on the soundtrack of the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, winning over a new generation of listeners.

With rhythms and melodies that feel right at home on the dance floor, it’s the perfect song for anyone ready to move forward.

A gem of a disco tune, dedicated to those who, while carrying a hint of heartache, want to take a bold new step.

Take On Mea-ha

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

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.

Owner of a Lonely HeartYES

YES – Owner of a Lonely Heart (Official Music Video)

A massive hit by YES, a progressive rock band representing the UK.

Around this time, YES brought in promising young guitarist Trevor Rabin, broke away from their previous prog sound, and restarted as a newly reborn YES.

Although it was a hit, many longtime YES fans were critical; while they gained new fans, they lost some of the old ones.

Even so, this hugely famous song is relatively easy to sing at karaoke, giving the impression that it’s suitable for beginners to Western pop/rock karaoke.