[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! (141–150)
Kinnikuman Go Fight!Akira Kushida
I think it’s a song that any man in his 40s would know—the first opening theme of the anime adaptation of the manga Kinnikuman, which dominated its era.
Since we got used to Akira Kushida’s soulful singing style when we were kids, people tend to imitate his way of singing at karaoke.
Aren’t there many men in their 40s who want to sing the anime theme songs from their own boyhood?
Wine Red HeartSafe zone
Many people in their 40s are probably familiar with Anzen Chitai’s “Wine Red no Kokoro.” The melody of the chorus exudes a mature coolness—it’s so classy.
No wonder, since the lyrics were written by Yosui Inoue, which explains that convincing depth.
The song’s unique atmosphere is irresistible, and Koji Tamaki’s charismatic vocals are absolutely outstanding!
DAYBREAKOtokogumi
This is the debut single of Otokogumi, a band that included members who are still active as actors today.
Their style—everyone playing instruments and singing—combined with a rock sound made them popular.
It features harmony parts, so it’s a fun song to sing together if you learn the harmony melody.
Many men in their 40s might feel like singing songs from their own boyhood, don’t you think?
SOUL LOVEGLAY
GLAY is a four-member rock band that churned out hit songs during the heyday of the visual kei movement in the 1990s and continues to be highly active today.
Their 14th single, “SOUL LOVE,” which was used as the campaign song for Kanebo’s “Bronze Love ’98 Summer,” is said to have been written by TAKURO in just ten minutes.
The arrangement moves from a twin-lead-guitar intro into a refreshingly GLAY-like ensemble, and for those in their 40s—the generation that grew up with it—simply hearing it may bring a flood of memories.
It’s one of GLAY’s signature tracks, sure to boost your mood when it comes on as background music during a drive.
ONE NIGHT GIGOLOThe Checkers
Many people will have a physical reaction as soon as they hear the intro.
Men in their 40s who know the early days of “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage desu” will definitely react after the words “kill you.” Hand someone a slipper before you start singing.
And don’t forget the dance.
Pink Spiderhide
This signature song by hide is likely a nostalgic tune for men in their 40s.
It’s a track where pop sensibilities and a sense of musical fusion shine, interweaving a striking, catchy riff with electronic sounds.
Released in May 1998, it became hide’s ninth solo single.
The woman’s line in the interlude is actually hide himself speaking in a feminine tone, processed to sound that way.
It has the power to transform the atmosphere when you want to hype things up with friends at karaoke, singing it while reminiscing about the past.
If someone confident in their vocal skills takes it on, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going!
Theme of Eccentric Boy BowieEccentric Boy Bowie All-Stars
If you’re a fan of Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji, this will bring back memories.
The Eccentric Shonen Boy All Stars’ “Theme of Eccentric Shonen Boy” is a comic song that still managed to sell over 500,000 copies and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
With its catchy melody and impactful lyrics, anyone in their 40s—the generation that grew up with it—can’t help but get hyped.
It’s a pop tune that’s guaranteed to liven up karaoke when you’re out with people from the same generation.