[For men in their 40s] That nostalgic song you can enjoy at karaoke!
After company drinking parties or class reunions, many men in their 40s—right in their prime working years—probably find themselves going to karaoke quite often, don’t they?
Still, when it’s actually your turn to sing, it’s easy to get stuck on what song to choose.
You may want to sing the nostalgic tunes that were the soundtrack of your youth, but sometimes it’s hard to settle on one.
So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of karaoke songs that really get men in their 40s fired up!
For today’s forty-somethings, their teenage years were around the 1990s, when the Komuro Family, Being artists, and rock bands that are still popular today were all in their heyday!
From among the songs popular with men in their 40s, we’ve picked out timeless hits that are widely known across generations.
Use this as a reference for your next karaoke session.
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For Men in Their 40s: Those Nostalgic Karaoke Hits You Can Enjoy! (61–70)
Traveler ~The Longest JourneyBakufū Slump
Bakufu Slump has produced many classic songs and remains a band with enduring popularity even today.
Their track “Tabibito yo ~The Longest Journey~” is a comeback hit that revived their fortunes and was loved by many listeners, especially men.
While the vocal delivery has a distinctly masculine style, the song’s range sits comfortably in the mid-to-lower register, making it manageable even for men who struggle with low notes.
It’s also easy to sing even when your throat starts to get tired, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Winter is starting.Noriyuki Makihara
“Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo” is characterized by a distinctly ’90s pop and adult contemporary sound.
While firmly capturing the trends of the time, it also clearly showcases Noriyuki Makihara’s signature style.
For men in their 40s, it might bring back memories of past romances.
It’s easy to sing and a great song to liven up a karaoke session.
ultra soulB’z
Released in 2001 as their 31st single, this song became the official theme for the FINA World Championships Fukuoka 2001, so many people in their 40s probably heard it on TV countless times.
It’s said that the striking final lyrics and shout were changed after the title was decided, but you could say that part is the core of the track.
It’s the section everyone should scream together at karaoke.
For B’z fans, it remains one of their timeless signature songs.
A person who loves springGLAY
GLAY, who dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s and is known as one of the rock bands that defined the Heisei era.
“Haru o Aisuru Hito” (A Person Who Loves Spring), included on their major third album BELOVED, has emotionally resonant lyrics that evoke life’s passage alongside the changing seasons.
The beautiful, catchy melody is fun to sing at karaoke, but be careful—the high notes in the chorus involve leaps and can make it easy to go off pitch.
If you really want to get the crowd going when singing with people of the same generation, try setting the key to one that suits your voice.
River of TimeFENCE OF DEFENSE
FENCE OF DEFENSE is a rock band that gained popularity for a musical style centered on genres like progressive rock and power pop.
They released many works incorporating techno-influenced sounds, and alongside groups like SOFT BALLET, they’re recognized as one of the quintessential edgy rock bands of the ’90s.
Their song Toki no Kawa (River of Time) is renowned as one of their masterpieces.
While its composition is somewhat unusual, the vocal range isn’t particularly wide and there are no abrupt key changes, so as long as you learn the vocal line well, most people should be able to reproduce it to a fair degree.
B-BlueBOØWY
Among men in their early 50s, many likely listened to BOØWY.
The band left behind numerous memorable rock classics, and among them, the song I especially recommend for its ease of singing is “B-Blue.” While its heart-pounding melody is striking, the vocal range is surprisingly narrow, and the vocal line doesn’t fluctuate much.
It’s a song you can comfortably handle even when your voice is worn out after a second party, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA
This song, which can be considered one of CHAGE and ASKA’s signature tracks, was released in 1991.
It was used as the theme song for the hugely popular TV drama “The 101st Proposal.” When a moving drama and a great song come together, the synergy is incredible, and this is one of those songs that instantly brings back the show’s scenes along with the melody.
It became their best-selling single.
Since it’s widely known across generations, it’s also a surefire hit when you go to karaoke with younger colleagues from work.