Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men
Women in their 40s are often busy with family and work and may not have been to karaoke for a long time.
When it finally comes time to go, some might think, “I don’t even know what to sing!” You might worry that chasing too many songs from younger generations isn’t quite right, but going all-in on oldies might not feel right either—and there’s the concern about how the men you’re with will react.
Here, we’ll introduce a mix of songs, both new and old, with a slight focus on what tends to go over well with men.
There are probably songs you listened to a lot in your youth, or ones from a different generation that still stayed with you.
But in the end, I hope you find songs that you can sing comfortably and enjoyably—without worrying too much about what others think!
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Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that men like (31–40)
STARSMika Nakashima
Mika Nakashima burst onto the music scene in 2001 like a comet, captivating many with her voice.
Her debut song, which launched her career, is a grand ballad running over six minutes, evoking a heartrending wish entrusted to the stars in the night sky and a faint hope for the future.
Crafted by a star-studded team—Yasushi Akimoto, Daisuke Kawaguchi, and Keiichi Tomita—the sound is both refined and expansive, truly breathtaking.
Released as a single in November 2001, the song became a major hit as the theme for the drama “Injured Love Song,” in which Nakashima herself appeared, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a piece you’ll want to sing slowly and with feeling, along with your memories from that time.
If you sing it at karaoke, those emotions from back then are sure to come rushing back.
No.1Kana Nishino
Kana Nishino, who is especially popular among women, expresses authentic feelings of love.
Her songs are also karaoke favorites—before you know it, someone’s singing one.
The track “No.
1,” included on the 2015 best-of album “Secret Collection ~GREEN~,” was also the theme song for the drama “Okitegami Kyoko no Biboroku” starring Yui Aragaki.
The song portrays the slightly frustrating feelings of a “grown-up crush,” making it very relatable and reminding you of romances you might have had.
Love songs tend to go over well with men too, and Kana Nishino’s tracks are a surefire hit!
Snow, Moon, and FlowersShizuka Kudo
Right after going solo, Shizuka Kudo also incorporated a pop style, but as her career progressed, her songs increasingly took on a sharp, stylish edge.
“Yuki, Tsuki, Hana” falls into the latter category: while it retains a touch of Showa-era flavor, it maintains a stylish atmosphere throughout.
The song generally sits in a lower range, and the vocal line is calm with little fluctuation, but be mindful of the brief falsetto that appears in the chorus.
Rather than forcing a falsetto, the key is to adjust your pitch so the voice flips naturally.
FACEglobe
Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, this signature globe track brilliantly fuses sophisticated electronic sounds with KEIKO’s expressively rich vocals.
Familiar as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Their Marriages,” it powerfully resonates with listeners as it portrays one’s inner self and ways of facing others.
Released in January 1997, it sold over 1.
3 million copies, making it globe’s best-selling single after “DEPARTURES.” It’s also included on the album “FACES PLACES,” which became a massive hit with over 3 million copies sold.
For many who discovered the song alongside the drama during their youth, it’s the perfect classic to sing a bit coolly at karaoke while reminiscing about those days.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
It’s a signature work by Superfly, whose soul-stirring, powerful vocals deliver love straight to the listener’s heart.
In this song, the many emotions of life—joy, sorrow, gratitude—are expressed like a colorful bouquet of flowers, carrying a warm yet strong message that, no matter how many detours we take, our feelings return to the ones we cherish.
The protagonist, awkward yet earnest in trying to convey love and thanks, will move many listeners and give them energy for tomorrow.
Released in February 2008 as the fourth single, it stirred great emotion as the theme song for the drama “Edison no Haha” (Edison’s Mother).
Step a little away from the everyday, sing your heart out with all your feelings, and this is sure to lift your spirits!
Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men (41–50)
cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka
With the comedy duo Nyanko Star bringing it back into the spotlight, Ai Otsuka’s “Sakuranbo” is getting renewed attention.
When classmates or peers from the era when the song was a hit get together and sing it at karaoke, it always turns into a lively, high-energy party track.
Like Nyanko Star’s gag, it might even be fun to skip singing the chorus and just dance to it (lol).
It’s a timeless karaoke staple—pop, bright, and a perfect example of a cute song.
Second LoveAkina Nakamori
As a song to have ready for when the mic suddenly comes your way, you can’t go wrong practicing Akina Nakamori’s music.
She was well known for her vocal ability even back then, and it’s easy to see why she has so many fans regardless of gender.
Among her songs, “Second Love” doesn’t have drastic key changes, making it one of the easier tracks to sing while still sounding impressive.