Top Karaoke Hits and Popular Band Rankings for Lively Nights in Your 60s [2025]
Karaoke is often associated with youth culture, but in fact it’s also popular as a hobby among adults.
I’m sure many people in their 60s enjoy karaoke with friends and family.
Here, we’ll introduce a ranking of popular bands recommended for people in their 60s.
If you’re unsure what to sing at karaoke, use this as a reference.
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Top Karaoke Hits for Your 60s: Most Uplifting Songs & Popular Band Rankings [2025] (11–20)
TSUNAMISouthern All Stars15rank/position
Known as a masterpiece that likens the pain of heartbreak to a tsunami, this work is a moving love song celebrated as one of Southern All Stars’ signature pieces.
It’s a gem of a ballad that expresses the sorrow of losing someone dear through a grand melody, fully showcasing Keisuke Kuwata’s exceptional songwriting and composing talent.
Released in January 2000, it topped the Oricon weekly charts and won the Japan Record Award the same year.
It was also selected as the theme song for the popular segment “Mirai Nikki III” on the TV program “U-nan no Hontoko!,” becoming a classic beloved across generations.
As a heartwarming song that offers comfort to those carrying the pain of losing someone special, it’s also highly recommended for karaoke.
I love you, I love you, I love you.The Carnabeats16rank/position
The original song is “I Love You” by the British rock band The Zombies.
The version covered by The Carnabeats was released in June 1967 and became a hit, selling over 1.
2 million copies.
It was later covered by Ayako Kobayashi and Mi-Ke as well.
Tunnel HeavenThe Dynamites17rank/position
Released by Victor Records in November 1967, this song stands as a quintessential youth rock anthem of the 1960s Group Sounds era.
Hiroshi Segawa’s energetic shouts and Fujio Yamaguchi’s striking guitar work captivated the hearts of young listeners at the time.
Featured on the album “This Is Young Sound R&B!,” it blends lyrical verses about setting off from a rural town in pursuit of freedom with a powerfully rock-oriented sound.
It reached No.
73 on the Oricon chart and later gained further recognition through a cover by the Down Town Boogie-Woogie Band, earning enduring support among music fans as a classic with strong R&B leanings.
It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to feel liberated—like summer trips or drives with friends.
What you wantThe Happenings Four18rank/position
This single, released in November 1967, carries a classic of the Group Sounds era into the present.
With a distinctive lineup that puts keyboards front and center, its experimental sound fuses a wide range of musical styles—from Baroque to Latin and jazz.
The earnest lyrics, expressing deep feelings for a loved one, resonated strongly with young people at the time.
The Happenings Four set themselves apart from other GS bands with innovative arrangements incorporating elements of classical music.
The jacket design by Tadanori Yokoo is particularly striking.
Highly recommended for those who want to bask in the sweet memories of youth or are interested in the experimental music of the 1960s.
A world without youThe Beavers19rank/position
A masterpiece woven from a psychedelic rock sound and a wistful melody, this is The Beavers’ second single, released in November 1967.
Its heartrending tune vividly portrays the pain of a broken heart.
Showcasing beautifully balanced twin vocals and the twin-guitar virtuosity of Hideki Ishima and Masayuki Hirai, the track reached No.
57 on the Oricon chart.
The band also appeared on the TV program “Young 720” that same year.
It’s a song to play on nights when you want to soothe a love-broken heart, or on a quiet afternoon when you’re nostalgic for your youth.
The Drunkard Has ReturnedThe Folk Crusaders20rank/position
It’s a famous comic song released by The Folk Crusaders in December 1967.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart and sold over 2.
8 million copies.
In 1968, a film based on the song was also released.
Top Karaoke Songs to Get 60-Somethings Fired Up: Popular Band Rankings [2025] (21–30)
Blind BirdThe Mops21rank/position
This is the debut work released in November 1967 by The Mops, known as pioneers of the psychedelic movement during the tumultuous 1960s.
Its innovative arrangement—melding heavy guitar riffs with a dreamlike sound—shocked Japan’s music scene at the time.
Drawing attention for performances featuring outlandish costumes and light shows, this piece was also included on the album “Psychedelic Sound in Japan,” spawning numerous legends.
With the April 2014 release of the complete edition “Psychedelic Sound in Japan +2,” it became available on CD, prompting a renewed appreciation of its innovation.
It’s a must-listen for those who want to explore new musical possibilities or who are interested in the history of Japanese rock.