[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 Songs You Can Enjoy at Karaoke! (71–80)
MiracleGReeeeN
GReeeeN, who recently changed their name to “GRe4N BOYZ” from 2024 onward, are well known as a group whose members all have careers as dentists and continue their musical activities alongside their medical work.
Since the late 2000s, they have released one hit after another on the J-pop scene, and their songs are hugely popular at karaoke.
Among them, “Kiseki,” released in 2008, is one of their signature tracks and a Heisei-era classic covered by many artists.
Its melody line is simple and easy to sing, and the vocal range is narrow, so if you’re aiming for a high score, definitely give this song a try.
Midnight ShuffleMasahiko Kondo
Masahiko Kondo is strongly associated with his success in the ’70s and ’80s, but he actually had hits in the ’90s as well.
One of them is Midnight Shuffle.
If you’re a man in your 40s, chances are you’ve heard it at least once.
While it features a melody that’s uncommon in typical J-pop, the vocal line is quite easy: there are no sections requiring complex pitch movement, and the range is fairly narrow.
It’s a song that suits virtually any voice type, so it’s worth adding to your repertoire.
Surely somewhereTUBE
When it comes to artists you just can’t help but listen to in the summer, TUBE immediately comes to mind.
Their song “Kitto Dokoka de” was tied in with a TV drama.
It was the theme song for “Sekai de Ichiban Papa ga Suki,” starring Sanma Akashiya, so many men in their 40s have probably heard it.
Maeda’s rich, lustrous vocals and the wistful melody really hit you in the heart.
It’s the kind of song you really belt out, so definitely try it at karaoke.
The key might be a bit high, so feel free to lower it to a pitch that suits you!
[For men in their 40s] Those nostalgic songs you can enjoy at karaoke! (81–90)
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.
Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSouthern All Stars
Southern All Stars’ classic song “Kotodama of Love ~Spiritual Message~.” Many people have probably heard it often at karaoke but didn’t know the title.
Among Southern All Stars’ songs, this one boasts one of the narrowest vocal ranges.
Not only is the range narrow, but it also centers on the low-to-mid register where male voices are most comfortable, so you’re unlikely to find it difficult from a vocal production standpoint.
The vocal line is gentle with little ups and downs, so be sure to give it a try.
Like a white cloudSaru Iwa Ishi
The comedy duo Saruganseki, made up of Hiroiki Ariyoshi and Kazunari Moriwaki.
The song that truly cemented their then idol-like popularity is, of course, Shiroi Yuki no Yō ni (Like White Snow).
As a composition, it’s a very orthodox J-pop number with a very narrow vocal range.
Since the two aren’t professional singers, the vocal lines present no real difficulty.
It’s also a crowd-pleaser at karaoke, so be sure to check it out.
Pockets full of rainbowsYellow Magic Orchestra
Yellow Magic Orchestra is a music group recognized worldwide.
Needless to say, they are the pioneers who laid the foundation for Japanese techno.
They have many classic tracks, but the one I especially recommend is Pocket ni Niji ga Ippai (Pockets Full of Rainbows).
As you might expect from a group with strong instrumental roots, even though this piece has many vocal parts, the vocals themselves are very understated.
There are no complex vocal lines, and the range is extremely narrow, making it an excellent song in terms of singability.