Top Karaoke Hits and Popular Band Rankings for Lively Nights in Your 60s [2025]

Before anything else, from atop the roadThe explosively popular group “Sepia”29rank/position

Issei Fubi Sepia “Dear Sir/Madam, From Above the Road” [Official]

Set to the resounding beat of powerful drums and flutes, this work captivates with spirited chants reminiscent of Issen Fubi Sepia’s festival calls and an energetic performance.

It masterfully overlays the laws of nature with the truths of life, singing the importance of living positively.

Released in June 1984, it became a major hit, reaching No.

5 on the Oricon charts.

It was also featured in commercials for Suzuki’s Love THREE scooter and Kirin Beer’s Kirin Shochu Tanrei Straight, earning love from a wide audience.

A classic packed with the essence of their street-performance origins, it’s a song you’ll want to hear when you feel lost in life or are ready to take a new step forward.

Your BalladMasayuki Sera & Twist30rank/position

Your Ballad

The band Masanori Sera & Twist, which commanded overwhelming popularity with their authentic rock sound.

Up until then, there hadn’t been true rock in Japan’s mainstream.

Twist burst onto the scene with hard-hitting rock and made a huge impact in that era.

Among their works, the song I especially recommend is “Anta no Ballad.” Because it has a loud, powerful arrangement, it requires strong vocal projection.

That makes it somewhat challenging, but it’s a track that sounds fantastic—so give it a try.

Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama & WANDS31rank/position

Surely more than anyone else in the world

This is a collaboration between Miho Nakayama and WANDS that sings of boundless longing for a lover and the desire to reunite.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Someone Loves Her,” released in October 1992.

Notable for the emotional rise in the chorus and lyrics about a fateful reunion, the piece was originally planned as a WANDS single during the planning stage, but with Nakayama’s voice added, it gained greater depth.

It’s a gem of a ballad that everyone can hum along to at reunions or parties with close friends.

SenbonzakuraWagakki Band32rank/position

Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

A captivating track featuring an innovative sound that fuses Japanese tradition with rock.

It’s included on Wagakki Band’s album Vocalo Zanmai, released in April 2014.

After the music video premiered on YouTube, it quickly became a sensation and surpassed 100 million views.

That same year, the band made their terrestrial TV debut on TV Asahi’s Music Station, drawing even more attention.

This work brilliantly harmonizes the tones of traditional Japanese instruments with a modern rock beat.

The world of wa created by the shakuhachi, shamisen, and taiko blends exquisitely with the intense rock sound.

Highly recommended for those interested in traditional Japanese music or seeking a fresh musical experience.

Yankee High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Version)Yokohama Ginbae33rank/position

Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (School Attendance Version)

Yokohama Ginbae is a rock band whose look—evoking the 1980s “tsuppari” delinquent style and biker gangs—and rock ’n’ roll sound influenced countless musicians.

Their second single, “Tsuppari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Tōkō-hen),” is still widely covered by many artists today.

Its somewhat comical, era-defining lyrics might have those in their 60s—who lived through that time—singing along with nostalgia.

Including the “Exam Edition,” released as their fourth single under a joint credit with their junior member Daisuke Shima, the sequels are also numbers you’ll definitely want to sing at karaoke.

RunnerBakufū Slump34rank/position

Bakufu Slump “Runner” MUSIC VIDEO (HD)

The iconic song by Bakufu Slump, capturing the vibrant spirit of youth and the bonds of friendship, continues to move countless hearts even today.

Its lyrics, depicting the everyday life of boys on the track team, vividly portray scenes like talking in the locker room after the rain and gazing at the stars on the field at night, stirring up nostalgic memories.

Since its release in October 1988, it has been featured as insert music on Nippon TV’s “Genius! Takeshi’s Energy Giving TV” and in a Hitachi video commercial, and has since remained a beloved cheer song for high school baseball.

This piece is perfect for times when you face parting from friends, need the courage to take a new step forward, or want to cheer on someone important.

Its powerful melody and passionate message will gently nudge listeners onward.

Street Corner of BetrayalKai Band35rank/position

Kai Band – Street Corner of Betrayal

The rock band Kai Band gained popularity with their catchy lyrics, thematic depth, and wide musical range.

They’ve produced many classic songs, but the one I especially recommend is Uragiri no Machikado (Street Corner of Betrayal).

Among Kai Band’s tracks, this song has one of the narrowest vocal ranges.

Because of that, it’s very easy to sing even for people in their 60s who may struggle to hit higher notes.

At after-parties and karaoke, your throat can take a beating, so if you want something easier to sing, definitely give this one a try.