[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.
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[50s] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025] (41–50)
CHA CHA CHAAkemi Ishii43rank/position
Akemi Ishii’s biggest hit, “CHA CHA CHA.” Although it’s often thought to be an original, this song is actually a Japanese-language cover of a track by the Italian music group Finzi-Contini.
Its hallmark is a musical style that distills a somewhat Latin-tinged sound into Italo disco.
Because it’s based on Western pop, you might feel the rhythm is tricky, but the elements of the cha-cha-cha dance genre aren’t very pronounced; as long as you follow the bass line, you should be able to catch the rhythm in the B section without issue.
The chorus uses a standard Italo disco rhythm, so that shouldn’t pose any problems either.
The vocal range is narrow and there are hardly any long sustained notes, so you can definitely aim for a high score.
Girl AAkina Nakamori44rank/position
A signature song by Akina Nakamori that captures the feelings of a defiant young girl.
Released in July 1982, this track became a turning point in Nakamori’s career.
The lyrics, centered on the adolescent struggles and search for self, are conveyed through her voice, which is both powerful and delicate.
As her second single, the song played a crucial role in establishing her “bad-girl” image.
For women in their 50s, it may be a tune that brings back memories of their youth.
When singing it at karaoke, the trick is to relax a bit.
It’s also a great choice for the latter half of a night out with friends.
BoyhoodYosui Inoue45rank/position
The timeless classic “Shonen Jidai,” beloved across generations, is a song released by Yosui Inoue in 1990 as the theme for a film of the same name.
Commissioned directly by Fujiko Fujio A, the author of the original work, “Shonen Jidai” features a simple yet moving piano tone, along with a melody and lyrics that evoke a deep sense of Japanese nostalgia.
It’s truly remarkable, and its fame and popularity are such that it would be no exaggeration to call it a national song—indeed, it has even been included in junior high and high school music textbooks.
For those in their 50s as of 2023, 1990 would have been their late teens to twenties.
True to its title, it’s a song you’ll want to sing while recalling your own boyhood days—perhaps at a gathering with your elementary or junior high school classmates.
Blue airmailYumi Arai46rank/position
A female singer-songwriter with a wide musical range who enjoys overwhelming support from men and women in their 50s and 60s, Yumi Arai—better known as Yumi Matsutoya.
Among her songs, one I especially recommend for women in their 50s is Aoi Airmail.
This piece is a gentle ballad that portrays thoughts of a lover far away.
With its relaxed rhythm, I think it’s very easy for women in their 50s to sing.
The vocal range is also narrow, making it a comfortable choice for late-night karaoke.
cherrySpitz47rank/position
This is Spitz’s 13th single, released in April 1996.
Even though it had no tie-in at the time of release, it sold over 1.
6 million copies—truly another iconic J-pop song of the Heisei era! The melody is very easy to remember and sing, so be sure to learn it and enjoy singing it.
Just take care not to make your singing feel too heavy.
Not just this song, but many tracks released from the late ’90s to the early 2000s were made with karaoke in mind, making that era a treasure trove of karaoke-friendly songs.
It’s highly recommended to search for songs from that angle!
A Midsummer Night's DreamYumi Matsutoya48rank/position
A Yuming number with a striking melody that exudes a hot, sultry vibe! It was chosen as the theme song for the suspenseful romance drama “Dare ni mo Ienai” (Can’t Tell Anyone), starring Chikako Kaku, created by the same screenwriter and producer who teamed up again after the hit drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta,” famous for the character Fuyuhiko.
Listening to and singing this song will bring back lively memories of that blockbuster drama and make for a fun conversation!
Music HourPorno Graffitti49rank/position
The two-member rock band PornoGraffitti quickly drew attention when their major-label debut single “Apollo” became an unexpected hit.
Their third single, “Music Hour,” which was used in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat commercial, remains a staple in their live shows to this day.
With its catchy melody and comical lyrics, it’s sure to liven up any karaoke session no matter who you’re with.
It’s especially recommended for men in their 50s, who are the band’s generation, but since the key is high, be sure to adjust it to suit your voice.