Karaoke songs in Western music that get women in their 40s excited. World-famous classics and recommended popular tracks.

Caught Out ThereKelis

Kelis – Caught Out There

This is an uplifting song by Kelis that succeeds by taking a sophisticated approach to rhythm and blues infused with reggae elements.

It’s a stylish piece that even women in their 40s will want to sing at karaoke, making it highly practical.

Dancing QueenABBA

ABBA – Dancing Queen (Official Music Video)

One of the signature songs by the Swedish vocal group ABBA is “Dancing Queen.” In recent years, it’s often been heard in Shiki Theatre Company’s musicals and their commercials, so it’s widely known across all ages and genders, and it’s a song that everyone can enjoy and get excited about.

A whole new worldBrad Kane&Lea Salonga

A whole new world (English)

I feel like many Disney movie theme songs are great for livening up a karaoke session.

The theme song from Disney’s Aladdin, “A Whole New World,” also has a floating sensation and a grand expansiveness that make it feel as if you’re riding a magic carpet, and it’s a song that feels wonderful to sing.

There Must Be an AngelEurythmics

Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)

This song, famous for its striking vocal intro, was released in 1985 by the British duo Eurythmics.

It’s been widely used in commercials and on TV in Japan, so many people have likely heard it.

In karaoke, power through and nail those high notes.

All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

When it comes to Mariah Carey songs that are best known among Japanese people and adored by women in their 40s, I think it has to be “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” It was used in the TV drama “29-sai no Christmas,” which I believe boosted its recognition in Japan.

The music video plays often during the Christmas season, and every time I see it, I think, “Mariah Carey was still slim back then.”

physicalOlivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John – Physical (Official Music Video)

This is the 1981 hit by Olivia Newton-John, the “Olivia” referenced in Anri’s Listening to Olivia.

With a sudden change of direction so unexpected it makes you think Anri could never have predicted what Olivia would become when she wrote Listening to Olivia, the song’s comical, uptempo style ended up winning over a wide audience.

Where Is The Love?The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – Where Is The Love? (Official Music Video)

The first single from the Black Eyed Peas’ third album, Elephunk, by the popular American hip-hop/rap-rock group, is the song “Where Is the Love?” This track is one of their signature songs and became a major hit.