Famous songs we’d like women in their 40s to sing, by age group
For women in their 40s, what do you sing at karaoke?
There are probably all kinds of options—latest hits, personal favorites, or your go-to “signature” songs that you always sing—but I’m sure many people also feel, “I don’t know what I should sing.”
For those people, we’ve picked out songs we’d love to see women in their 40s try.
If you have a rock-solid go-to track ready for when you go to karaoke or when someone asks you to sing something, it’ll definitely give you confidence!
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[By Age Group] Famous Songs We’d Like Women in Their 40s to Sing (61–70)
Sorry, cowboy.Ushirogami Hikaretai
We present a classic idol pop masterpiece from the 1980s, sourced from rare recordings.
Set to a powerful yet beautiful melody line, the song richly expresses a yearning for and desire to understand a free-spirited transfer student.
Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics and Tsutomu Goto’s composition blend perfectly, resulting in a fresh and captivating track.
Released by Ushirogami Hikaretai in November 1987, the song was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Tsuide ni Tonchinkan” and is also included on the album BAB.
It’s the perfect tune for anyone wanting to indulge in a sense of nostalgia.
Unwavering WishNaomi Tamura
Resounding with a sound that embodies an unyielding will to push forward without giving up on dreams and goals, it stirs the listener’s heart with fiery emotion.
Woven by Naomi Tamura, this rock-tinged, youth-infused piece carries a message of courage to overcome hardships time and again.
Released in November 1994, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth and was also included on the album N’ and the acclaimed GOLDEN☆BEST.
Mirroring the protagonist’s doubts and inner conflicts as well as their determined, forward-looking stance, it achieved remarkable synergy.
It’s the perfect song to gently nudge you from behind when you want to move forward but can’t quite take that first step.
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi Sakamoto
This is a celebrated enka masterpiece that beautifully sings of ardent longing against a backdrop of cherry blossoms.
From full bloom to the moment the petals fall, the subtle shifts in a woman’s heart are vividly portrayed through a delicate yet powerful melody and a lustrous vocal performance.
The story-like world it evokes is brought to life by Fuyumi Sakamoto’s assured expressiveness.
Released in September 1994, this elegant work features lyrics by Amari Hayashi and composition by Takashi Miki.
It’s a perfect song for the cherry blossom season—at times poignant, at times nostalgic—when you feel like immersing yourself in memories of days gone by.
Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing
A gemlike love ballad that embraces everyone’s sense of incompleteness and loneliness with universal kindness.
Released by Every Little Thing in February 1998, this song beautifully portrays how lovers may hurt each other yet grow together through the experience of love.
Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday 10 p.
m.
drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”), it went on to sell over 1.
4 million copies.
It has since become familiar as a commercial song for numerous brands, including Toyota and SoftBank.
With its gentle melody and lyrics whose depth resonates more and more with life experience, it’s sure to move you.
I'm only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro
As an artist born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Maki Ohguro has captivated many fans with her powerful vocals and compelling performances.
She began performing in bands in high school and made her debut in 1992.
Since then, she has colored the music scene with songs rooted in pop while embracing a wide range of genres, including rock and R&B.
Known for her strong vocals and catchy melodies, she won the Excellence Award at the Japan Record Awards and the Best 5 Artists at the Japan Gold Disc Awards in 1995.
After overcoming a period of hiatus, she continues to be energetically active today.
Her world, conveyed through powerful singing and lyrics that resonate deeply, is a perfect match for listeners seeking both the strength and warmth that music can offer.
threadMiyuki Nakajima
Miyuki Nakajima is a singer-songwriter whose influence has spread across Asia, with her songs covered not only by Japanese artists but also by artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Her 35th single Ito, released as a double A-side with Inochi no Betsumei, became a major hit after being selected as the theme song for the TV drama Seija no Koshin (March of the Saints).
Its lyrics, which evoke the essence of life itself, may gain even greater depth when sung by a woman in her 40s.
With its beautiful melody that will captivate listeners even in karaoke, it is a masterpiece that remains in the history of J-pop.
Zankyo SankaAimer
Many people have surely been captivated by Aimer’s powerful, emotive voice and refined lyrics.
Depicting an individual’s inner struggles and pursuit of dreams, this song received overwhelming support when it was released digitally in December 2021, earning Aimer her first-ever No.
1 on Billboard.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc, it features a sound that vividly colors the world of the show.
If you belt it out at karaoke, you might just feel refreshed, thinking, “There’s no use fretting about it!” Be sure to hype it up with your friends.