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[50s] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]
We’re excited to present the latest rankings from the Karaoke Chart by Age: 50s category, listed in order of most views! It’s a solid lineup featuring many timeless classics.
You’ll also find songs that were hits back when people in their 50s were in the midst of their youth.
The playlist is updated weekly.
Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025] for People in Their 50s (1–10)
GLORIAZIGGY1rank/position
The rock band ZIGGY, known for their energetic melodies and lyrics, has won widespread popularity.
They’ve produced many classic songs, but if we’re talking about their most popular track, it has to be “GLORIA,” doesn’t it? For those in their early 50s, this song is one that really gets the crowd going.
Despite its bright tone, the vocal range is quite narrow—spanning from mid1 G to mid2 G—making the vocal line easy to sing throughout.
240 Million Eyes - Exotic JapanHiromi Go2rank/position
Hiromi Go’s classic “240 Million Eyes – Exotic Japan,” which frequently appears on variety shows and the like, was an exceptionally original piece for its time.
Its arrangement features a song structure that hints at kayōkyoku within J-pop.
Partly due to those kayōkyoku elements, the song is confined to a fairly narrow range of mid1D to mid2F.
Regardless of gender, it should be singable without issue if you choose an appropriate key.
Like on that certain TV show, performing it with parody lyrics can make it even more exciting, so keep that in mind as you check it out.
PRIDEMiki Imai3rank/position
This is Miki Imai’s 12th single, released in November 1996.
At the time, it was also used as a TV drama theme song and became a big hit, so as of 2021, many people in their 50s may find it familiar.
Like many hit songs from the ’90s, it has a very easy-to-remember, simple melody, and its structure is straightforward—A-B-A (with a chorus-like section)—making it very easy to sing at karaoke.
Rather than trying too hard to “sing well,” if you just enjoy singing the melody simply, it will likely sound quite nice.
Just remember to sing gently overall.
Night of 15Yutaka Ozaki4rank/position
This was Yutaka Ozaki’s debut single, released in December 1983.
It’s a very striking song, with lyrics and vocals that feel like Ozaki’s emotions are exploding over a beautifully arranged backing track.
It’s also interesting that the parts outside the chorus are sung almost like spoken word.
Many listeners will strongly relate to the lyrics, so getting hung up on fine points of vocal technique when singing this song is pointless! Immerse yourself in the world of the song and enjoy it.
foreignerSaki Kubota5rank/position
Saki Kubota’s biggest hit song, “Ihoujin.” Chances are, everyone has sung this piece at least once.
Because the vocal range is fairly wide, many people may feel it’s difficult, but the truth is the vocal line is quite simple.
If the height makes it hard to sing, adjust the key so you can use chest voice—not mixed voice—for the high phrases in the A section and the chorus.
Doing so will also make it much easier to keep your pitch in check.
Main ThemeHiroko Yakushimaru6rank/position
Actress Hiroko Yakushimaru is known for her delicate singing voice.
Since she also had great success as a singer, many women in their 50s likely include her songs in their repertoire.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Main Theme.
Crafted with a style reminiscent of the Latin jazz classic Sway, this piece has a relaxed tempo and a very singable vocal line.
With a lot of lower notes, it’s also a good choice for women who find high notes difficult.
Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda7rank/position
If you were a woman who spent your youth back then, you probably tried the so-called “Seiko-chan cut” at least once.
Its silhouette even resembled Darth Vader from the blockbuster Star Wars, and some comedians jokingly called it the “Darth Vader cut,” remember? One of Seiko’s early smash hits, Akai Sweet Pea, is such a classic that you can’t help but sing it at karaoke.
The theme of “falling in love with someone older” was so pure it made young people blush at the time.
With a chorus that feels great to sing in English, it’s a nostalgic tune by Seiko Matsuda.