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[For Your 50s] Get the Party Going at Karaoke! A Special Feature on Easy-to-Sing Nostalgic Hits
Don’t you think choosing songs that feel good to sing at karaoke and naturally hype up the room is surprisingly tricky? If the vocal range is too wide or the rhythm too complex, the fun gets cut in half.
On the other hand, if you pick songs just for the hype, you might end up with high notes you can’t reach.
So this time, we’ve handpicked karaoke songs with an emphasis on singability—from nostalgic classics to gems with melodies that truly resonate.
These tracks all have lyrics that people of any generation can relate to and sit in a comfortable vocal range, making them easy to sing steadily.
Be sure to check them out!
[For People in Their 50s] Get the Party Going at Karaoke! A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Nostalgic Hit Songs (1–10)
Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis
For women in their 50s, when you think of female rock singers, Anne Lewis is probably the first that comes to mind, isn’t she? Among her songs, the one that boasts overwhelming popularity and singability is Roppongi Shinju.
The vocal range of this piece is mid2D to hiA, which is quite narrow for a female song.
Because many of the pitches suit a male vocalist’s range, it’s easy for men to sing, while women will need to adjust the key.
However, there’s plenty of room to shift the key both up and down, so this shouldn’t be a barrier.
Singing it with a rough, gritty edge will heighten the excitement, so give that approach a try.
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.
Ah, heartlessAnn Lewis
Ann Lewis is a rock singer whose raw vocals earned her strong support not only from women but also from men.
She has many classic songs, but in particular, “Aa Mujō” really showcases her rough, gritty voice.
The vocal range is slightly broad for an Ann Lewis song at about mid1 G to hi C, but compared with typical songs, it’s actually on the narrower side.
However, because the song is characterized by shout-style singing, it has a distinctive difficulty that’s different from a standard hi C.
Even so, the vocal line’s contour is relatively gentle for rock, so overall it’s a song that’s fairly easy to sing.
It’s fantastic for getting the crowd excited, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Sun’s Komachi AngelB’z
B’z, the duo that has delivered numerous masterpieces.
While B’z is strongly associated with cool, rock-flavored tracks, they also have some slightly pop-leaning songs.
Among those, one of the most popular is surely “Taiyō no Komachi Angel.” The vocal range is mid2A to hiA—high, but relatively narrow overall.
If you adjust the key properly, you shouldn’t have trouble with vocal production.
It’s also a song everyone can sing together, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG
HOUND DOG is a rock band that gained popularity with its masculine vocals.
The band’s vocalist, Kohei Otomo, continues to appear on variety shows and the like, so he’s fairly well known even among younger audiences.
The song I’d like to recommend is ff (Fortissimo).
It’s HOUND DOG’s biggest hit, featuring a powerful and straightforward melody.
While this track is often associated with belting, its highest note is hi A, so it’s not extremely high.
However, the lowest note is mid1 D, which can make it hard for people with higher voices to lower the key.
If you drop the key too much, the energy in the A-melody section can suffer, so it’s best to sing it in a way that allows you to hit the hi A parts as much as possible.
GLORIAZIGGY
The rock band ZIGGY, known for their energetic melodies and lyrics, has won widespread popularity.
They’ve produced many classic songs, but if we’re talking about their most popular track, it has to be “GLORIA,” doesn’t it? For those in their early 50s, this song is one that really gets the crowd going.
Despite its bright tone, the vocal range is quite narrow—spanning from mid1 G to mid2 G—making the vocal line easy to sing throughout.
presentJitterin' Jinn
“Present,” a song by Jitterin’ Jinn released in 1990.
While the track has an upbeat ska-punk vibe, it also carries a touch of quirky, almost progressive rock-like eccentricity.
Its biggest charm is, without a doubt, the poppy and comical melody.
The vocal range is mid2D to hiD, with the highest chest note at hiC#.
Since the range fits within about one octave, despite the poppy feel, it should be comfortably singable for most women.