[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.
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[For Men in Their 40s] Those Nostalgic Songs You Can Enjoy at Karaoke! (71–80)
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.
Linda LindaThe Blue Hearts
The Blue Hearts’ classic “Linda Linda.” It’s an indispensable song when talking about Japanese punk rock.
Its intense vibes often lead to misunderstandings, but in fact the vocal line is surprisingly gentle and the range isn’t very wide.
Since it sits in the low to mid range, anyone can sing it comfortably with the right key adjustment.
However, the low notes in the verse (A-melo) are fairly low, so don’t lower the key too much just because the chorus and the B-melo feel easy to sing.
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.
AdventurersTHE ALFEE
THE ALFEE’s hidden gem “Adventurers.” If you’re not a fan, you may not be familiar with it, but this track enjoys strong popularity in certain circles because it’s a rare piece with a jazz flavor among THE ALFEE’s songs.
The vocal range is about average, and the structure features a sudden surge in voltage at the chorus.
The chorus shifts to a rock feel with a simple, repetitive structure, while the A and B sections sit comfortably in an easy-to-sing low-to-mid register.
Broken RadioHidemasa Tokunaga
“If only I could sing that well…” This is a smash hit by Hideaki Tokunaga, a high-tone singer everyone envies.
Of course, when we sing it at karaoke, we drop the key by a step or two.
If you watched the TBS drama “Tokai no Mori” (Urban Forest), you might associate the song with the show; Tokunaga also appeared in it as an actor.
The lyrics compare that delicate time of growing from boy to youth to adult to a radio on the verge of breaking—something that resonates even more now that we’re grown.
It’s not exactly a choral piece, but the chorus is one you can’t help wanting to sing together.
HeartMasaharu Fukuyama
Masaharu Fukuyama is a singer-songwriter who enjoys immense popularity both as a musician and as an actor, and his humorous personality also captivates fans.
His 12th single “Heart,” released as a double A-side with “you,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama Meguriai.
While tinged with melancholy, its refreshing melody further enhances the love-tinged lyrics.
With its relatively low key, it’s an easy song to try at karaoke and a recommended number for people in their 40s.
Christmas EveTatsuro Yamashita
If you’re in your 40s, chances are you listened to or sang this song quite a lot.
Every Christmas season it plays on TV and radio, and it’s become something of a winter tradition.
Since its release in December 1983, it has been a long-selling hit that keeps boosting its sales every holiday season.
Tatsuro Yamashita’s warm vocals and the gentle, laid-back melody really resonate with the heart.
It became even more famous after 1988, when it was used in JR Tokai’s commercials.
If you’re singing it at karaoke, putting real feeling into it will make for an even more memorable performance.