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[For men in their 40s] That nostalgic song you can enjoy at karaoke!

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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.

[For men in their 40s] Those nostalgic songs you can enjoy at karaoke! (141–150)

FRIENDSHIPH Jungle with T

FRIENDSHIP (Original Mix)

FRIENDSHIPH Jungle with T

This is the 3rd single by the music unit H Jungle with t, formed by Masatoshi Hamada and Tetsuya Komuro, released in April 1996.

It was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Leave it to Ryoma!” Compared to the unit’s 1st single “WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes Movement is Necessary~” and their 2nd single “GOING GOING HOME,” this pick is a bit more on the niche side, but precisely because of that, I thought it would be a great recommendation for men in their 40s who want to show a slightly different taste from their peers, so I’m introducing it here.

There aren’t any particularly difficult parts when singing it at karaoke, so feel free to choose it and have fun.

Just note that the key changes in the final chorus, so watch out for that part.

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Sly womanSharam Q

Sharan Q “Sly Woman” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Sly Woman by Sharam Q

Sharan Q is a four-piece rock band that gained popularity with songs spanning a wide range of styles, from cool to comical.

Their 7th single, ‘Zurai Onna’ (Sly Woman), which was used as the ending theme for the variety show ‘Imada Koji no Shibuya-kei Uraringo,’ became their biggest hit, selling over a million copies.

Its sentimental lyrics, evoking a sense of mature romance, may resonate even more deeply with those in their 40s today.

With its sexy ensemble that stirs the emotions, it’s also a great choice for karaoke.

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Surfing JohnnyKeisuke Kuwata

Keisuke Kuwata – Surfing Johnny (Full ver.)

Surfing Johnny Kuwata Keisuke

Naminori Johnny by Keisuke Kuwata, released under his solo name on July 4, 2001.

It’s a summer tune where the lively rhythm perfectly matches Kuwata’s signature style.

The song was featured in the “No Reason” cola campaign commercial in which he appeared, as well as in a UNIQLO “LifeWear” commercial, and it became a massive hit as his first solo single to sell over a million copies.

It’s said that Kuwata had been holding onto the title since his college days.

In the music video, there’s even a scene of Kuwata himself surfing without a stunt double, so be sure to check that out! The lyrics resonate strongly with men, making it a nostalgic classic you’ll definitely want to sing at karaoke.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of karaoke songs that are perfect for men in their 40s to get the party going.

We focused on nostalgic tracks from their youth—did you find any you’d like to sing? Along with high-energy crowd-pleasers, we also picked out some classic ballads, so enjoy them together! We hope this is helpful not only for men in their 40s but also for younger people heading to karaoke with men in their 40s.

Let this article help you make the most of your karaoke life!