[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! (41–50)
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
The theme song for Nippon TV’s variety show “Hitachi Ashita P-KAN Kibun!” From the subdued A-melody to the explosive chorus, every part is enchanting to listen to.
If you sing it after talking about an old love story, you might end up in tears.
The lyrics are poignantly beautiful, so it might be best to sing while savoring each word.
It’s a song that requires a bit of vocal power, so if you’re confident in your voice, definitely give it a try!
For Men in Their 40s: Nostalgic Karaoke Hits You Can Enjoy! (51–60)
April windElephant Kashimashi
This song, April Wind, is the B-side to Elephant Kashimashi’s signature 1996 release, At the End of Sorrow.
As the title suggests, it’s a song for April—a perfect karaoke pick for spring that lets you feel the season’s breeze.
Elephant Kashimashi has many rugged, hard-hitting tracks that pierce straight to the heart.
This one, too, has a masculine core and will likely resonate especially with male listeners.
Bring it out at spring drinking parties or banquets and show off your manly spirit at karaoke.
innocent worldMr.Children
For those currently in their 40s, the four-piece rock band Mr.
Children is one whose success you likely experienced in real time.
Their 5th single, “innocent world,” used in a Coca-Cola Japan commercial, is a superb track with a crystalline clarity that perfectly matches the image of a refreshing soft drink.
Among the many masterpieces Mr.
Children has released, this is one of the most famous, so it’s sure to get any karaoke group fired up, no matter who you’re with.
While the song spans a wide vocal range and isn’t easy to sing, if you’re from that generation, it’s a breezy pop tune you just can’t help but belt out at karaoke.
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
The theme song of the school drama “High School Graffiti.” If you’re unsure what to pick, go with this one.
No need to overthink it—just shout it out loud, jump around, and sing! It’s a song that absolutely makes listeners want to hum along, so get everyone present to belt out the chorus together.
If you point the mic at them, they’ll definitely sing.
If you’re going to perform it, do it at the peak of the excitement for maximum impact.
Love will winKAN
Released on September 1, 1990.
This is singer-songwriter KAN’s biggest hit and a classic representing Japan.
It topped the Oricon charts for eight consecutive weeks and sold over two million copies, achieving double million status.
The song was featured as an insert track on the hugely popular Fuji TV variety show “Hō-chan no Yamada Katsutenai TV,” leading to a long-running hit.
It’s a beloved love song that everyone from the generation who experienced it in real time can sing.
if…DA PUMP
DA PUMP, the dance and vocal group that experienced a resurgence thanks to the 2018 smash hit “U.
S.
A.
,” saw their 12th single “if.
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For those in their 40s—the generation that grew up with it—the emotional melody is memorable, of course, but many likely also recall the handsome-sounding rap.
If possible, it’s a catchy yet wistful number that we’d love to see sung by two men at karaoke.
WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution
It’s a heartwarming song that wraps winter’s chill in the warmth of love.
T.
M.
Revolution’s soaring high notes are striking, making it perfect for the cold season.
It was even used as the opening theme for NHK’s TV show “Pop Jam.” Released in October 1997, it became a huge hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
If you’re singing it at karaoke, it’s a great pick for the colder months.
Sing it with a partner or friends, and it’s sure to warm both your heart and body!