Karaoke songs that are easy to sing—even for those who aren’t confident singers—recommended for men in their 40s
“Karaoke is fun, but I’m tone-deaf, so I’m not good at it.
.
.” I think many men in their 40s share this concern.
Since it’s a staple at drinking parties and reunions, it’s only natural to feel nervous about singing.
But actually, it’s not that hard to solve.
By choosing songs that make you sound good and suit your personality, there are surprisingly many tracks you can enjoy singing.
In this article, we’ll introduce especially easy-to-sing songs from the classic hits your generation loved, such as FLYING KIDS and Unicorn.
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Karaoke Songs That Are Easy to Sing Even for Those Not Good at Singing: Recommendations for Men in Their 40s (71–80)
Crazy BabyFISHMANS
Fishmans is a band that holds the highest rating for a Japanese group on Rate Your Music, a globally known music review site.
Most hardcore music enthusiasts are probably familiar with them.
Among their works, Ikareta Baby is especially popular, featuring a reggae-driven, languid vocal line.
While you do need to feel the groove, the actual vocal range is very narrow, so for someone with a decent sense of rhythm, it can be considered a very easy song.
Christmas EveTatsuro Yamashita
This is Tatsuro Yamashita’s 12th single, released in December 1983.
Since it was used for JR Tokai’s “Christmas Express” campaign in 1988, it has become such a long-running hit that it’s listed in the Guinness World Records for J-pop singles, and it’s fair to call it a standard Japanese Christmas song.
It’s hard to imagine any man in his 40s today who hasn’t heard it.
The vocal melody and chord progression are very memorable and easy to hum along to, which I think is one reason it has been loved for so many years.
Not only for men in their 40s—the focus of this article—but for everyone, it’s a perfect karaoke staple to enjoy during the Christmas season.
GROLIAZIGGY
The initial release came out in May 1988, simultaneously with “I’M GETTIN’ BLUE.” In 1989, it was selected as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Dō•Kyū•Sei,” leading to a second single cut.
It sold about 329,000 copies (peaking at No.
3 on Oricon), becoming ZIGGY’s biggest hit.
Released at the height of the late-’80s band boom, I remember countless groups performing it at high school and university festivals back then.
When composer Morishige first played it for the band, there was some pushback because it sounded a bit too much like a kayōkyoku-style pop song; true to that, it’s extremely catchy and one of the best choices for a song everyone can sing along to and enjoy together.
The original key might be a bit tough for those not confident in their singing, so don’t hesitate to drop the key and have fun.
It’s an excellent model of upbeat Japanese rock in a major key, so even just listening without singing is plenty enjoyable!
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
This was THE BLUE HEARTS’ debut single, released in May 1987.
It really rode the late-’80s band boom and became a big hit.
I imagine many people heard bands cover it at school festivals, or even sang it themselves in their own bands.
In terms of genre, it falls into what’s commonly called beat punk; both the melody and rhythm are very simple and easy to remember, and it doesn’t require a wide vocal range to sing, so it’s a fun song to try.
Not just this one—many BLUE HEARTS songs are great picks even for people who aren’t confident singers.
MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLEV6
V6, an idol group that was hugely popular from the 1990s to the early 2000s, produced many hit songs.
Among them, the one I especially recommend to men in their 40s for its singability is “MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE.” Centered on eurobeat, which was the trend at the time, the track features sharp, memorable synthesizers.
In contrast to the sound, the vocal lines are quite restrained, staying within a narrow range throughout.
It’s packed with catchy phrases that anyone can sing, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Make-up ShadowYosui Inoue
When you think of Yosui Inoue, you might picture him as being more popular with people in their 50s and older rather than those in their 40s.
Surprisingly, though, he had many hits in the ’90s, so he actually enjoys popularity among some in their 40s as well.
A hidden gem by Yosui Inoue that I’d like to recommend is “Make-up Shadow.” The vocal line is sharp and cool, yet the range is narrow and there are no falsetto parts, making it exceptionally easy to sing.
If you like music with a strong Showa-era vibe, be sure to check it out.
KanadeSukima Switch
This was Sukima Switch’s second single, released in March 2004.
It secured many tie-ins, including being used as an insert song in the film “Rough,” and as the CM song for Tokio Marine & Nichido Life Insurance’s “Medical Kit R: Sukima Switch ‘Kanade’ for Tokio Marine & Nichido Life.” It’s one of the Heisei-era J-pop classics.
If you’re a man in your 40s, chances are you’ve heard it at least once.
Musically, it’s a ballad with a very straightforward and beautiful melody, so I think anyone can casually hum along and sing it.
Try to sing with care, treating each word of the lyrics with importance.