[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.

Playlist

[50s] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	GLORIAZIGGY		ZIGGY's signature song 'GLORIA' is a masterpiece.
2	240 Million Eyes – Exotic JapanHiromi Go		Hiromi Go’s classic song, with a wide key range that’s easy to sing
3	PRIDEMiki Imai		Miki Imai’s 1990s hit songs
4	Night of 15Yutaka Ozaki		Yutaka Ozaki’s debut single, an emotionally charged masterpiece
5	foreignerSaki Kubota		Saki Kubota’s classic song “Ihōjin” is easy to sing.
6	Main ThemeHiroko Yakushimaru		Hiromi Yakushimaru’s classic song “Main Theme”
7	Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda		Seiko-chan cut and Red Sweet Pea
8	Sorrow like snowShogo Hamada		Shogo Hamada’s classic song “Yuki no Hana,” a sorrow that resonates with the heart
9	Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis		Ann Lewis's signature song 'Roppongi Shinju'
10	the first strong spring windCandies		A refreshing classic that captures the arrival of spring
11	Wine Red HeartSafe zone		Iconic songs by Anzen Chitai, timeless hits you can enjoy at karaoke
12	ChampionAlice		It was Alice’s 14th single, released in 1978…
13	First loveKozo Murashita		Kozo Murashita’s melancholic classic “Hatsukoi” is popular.
14	FriendsREBECCA		Rebecca’s classic song “Friends” is hot right now.
15	metropolisCrystal King		When you think of Crystal King, it’s the high voice. The vocals...
16	FriendsRebecca		Friends, the classic hit by Rebecca from the music generation of the 60s
17	Romantic FlightKome Kome Club		Kome Kome Club’s classic summer song, an Okinawa commercial track
18	ambushHitomi Ishikawa		Hitomi Ishikawa’s classic song “Machibuse” is easy to sing.
19	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		“BOSS” commercial featuring Tommy Lee Jones and Miyuki Nakajima
20	SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s classic hit, a popular karaoke favorite
21	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		Gently singing about life's challenges with a paper airplane
22	dragonflyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic “Tonbo”: the timing and pauses are crucial.
23	Do whatever the hell you want.Kenji Sawada		Kenji Sawada’s famous song “Silhouette”
24	Embraced by the wintry windKyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi’s poignant unrequited-love classic
25	countrysideKoji Tamaki		Koji Tamaki’s classic song “Den’en” is easy to sing.
26	Even when I become an old ladyChisato Moritaka		Chisato Moritaka’s 16th single, a lively classic
27	atonementTeresa Teng		Teresa Teng’s moving classic “Tsugunai”
28	UFOPink Lady		Pink Lady's hit song “UFO”
29	threadMiyuki Nakajima		How to sing the timeless classic 'Ito' loved across generations
30	B-BlueBOØWY		BOØWY’s “B-Blue” is an easy-to-sing classic.
31	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		The appeal of classic songs that sing about the pain of heartbreak
32	Lullaby of the Holy MothersHiromi Iwasaki		Hiromi Iwasaki’s Suspense Theater theme song is memorable.
33	Love Doesn’t Stop ~Turn It Into Love~Wink		A poignant love born from friendship: a timeless classic
34	Unstoppable ha~haEikichi Yazawa		Still an active rock musician in the 2020s...
35	Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS		When I want to relieve stress, I sing at karaoke and…
36	Sneaker BluesMasahiko Kondo		A bittersweet love song of youth, basking in nostalgic memories
37	Listening to OliviaAnri		A classic debut single by Anri, written and composed by Ami Ozaki.
38	Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken		Giving up on summer, a classic song of bittersweet love
39	applauseNaomi Chiaki		Naomi Chiaki’s classic song “Kassai” (Applause)
40	Don’t give upZARD		Zard’s “Makenaide” on 24-Hour TV is moving.
41	Pink sighMariko Takahashi		Mariko Takahashi’s famous song “Peach-Colored Sigh” — Exotic
42	Slow motionAkina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori’s debut song, a lively and easy-to-sing classic
43	CHA CHA CHAAkemi Ishii		A Japanese-language cover of an Italian song; easy to catch the rhythm.
44	Girl AAkina Nakamori		A signature song by Akina Nakamori that sings of the struggles of youth.
45	BoyhoodYosui Inoue		The timeless classic “Boy…” that continues to be loved across generations
46	Blue airmailYumi Arai		Introduction to Yumi Arai’s classic song “Aoi Airmail”
47	cherrySpitz		A classic by Spitz, a Heisei-era hit that sold 1.6 million copies.
48	A Midsummer Night’s DreamYumi Matsutoya		The theme song with its nostalgic melody resonates with the heart.
49	Music HourPorno Graffitti		The major-label debut single “Apollo” is ab…
50	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi		A masterpiece by Momoe Yamaguchi, singing about the departure on life's journey.
51	outdatedEigo Kawashima		Out-of-date, singing a way of life that stays true to one's beliefs
52	In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA		A youthful song of chasing dreams that resonates in the heart
53	The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeTomoyo Harada		Tomoyo Harada’s classic song “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time”
54	Nancy of Summer ColorsYu Hayami		Introducing classic hits by the 80s idol Yū Hayami.
55	Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE		Metal, punk, progressive, dance, and…
56	Blue Coral ReefSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s uplifting hit—let’s all sing together!
57	Suddenly, SinbadSouthern All Stars		A Southern All Stars classic—packed with impact and full of energy!
58	stationMariya Takeuchi		A bittersweet memory of an ex-lover I saw at the station
59	CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song becomes a youth memory
60	Don’t give up on your dreamsTakako Okamura		Takako Okamura singing her signature songs after graduating from Aming
61	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Hit song(s) by Princess Princess
62	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlNanae Aikawa		Nanase Aikawa’s signature song remains popular across generations.
63	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		Touch OP, Iwasaki’s smash-hit song
64	Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B		The theme song of the smash-hit drama “Sugao no Mama de” (Just As You Are)...
65	I’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic Orchestra		The Secret of the Yellow Magical Idol Song
66	Words of FarewellKaientai		Kinpachi-sensei’s theme song, a memorable tune that transcends generations
67	My RevolutionMisato Watanabe		“My Revolution” is a popular song among people in their 50s.
68	Just by you being hereKome Kome Club		Popular for their gorgeous live performances…
69	MasqueradeShonentai		The Johnny that people in their 50s today immediately think of is...
70	A long nightChiharu Matsuyama		Chiharu Matsuyama, whose songs are mostly folk songs, his track...
71	Sly womanSharam Q		Sharan Q’s smash hit is popular at karaoke
72	Tears Flowing EndlesslyRimi Natsukawa		It's a difficult song to sing, but the melody is pleasant.
73	Heartbroken over JuliaThe Checkers		The Checkers’ vivid portrayal of the pain of a broken heart…
74	Full of memoriesH₂O		“Memories Are All...” released in 1995
75	Erotica SevenSouthern All Stars		Known as a quintessential band that represents summer, …
76	I am a piano.Mizue Takada		The hit song by idol singer Mizue Takada
77	Sinbad on the ShorePink Lady		Pink Lady’s hit songs reflect their popularity at the time.
78	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		Yo Hitoto’s 9 minutes 13 seconds, imbued with deep emotion
79	Dancing HeroYoko Oginome		“Dancing Hero” is an iconic song of the Bubble-era music scene.
80	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		Nostalgic 'Time goes by,' a classic hit popular among people in their 50s
81	Playback Part 2Momoe Yamaguchi		Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic hit “Playback Part 2” is easy to sing and popular.
82	rainChisato Moritaka		Chisato Moritaka's 'Ame' is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
83	Make my heart raceMiho Nakayama		Miho Nakayama’s classic song “Make Me Excited (WAKU WAKU Sasete)”
84	Tears aren’t just for show.Akina Nakamori		Lyrics and composition by Yosui Inoue, a famous song by Akina Nakamori
85	Snow BlossomMika Nakashima		A winter love song woven by snowflakes
86	Galaxy Express 999Godiego		I only needed to hear the intro of Galaxy Express 999...
87	threadBank Band		Released in 1992 by Miyuki Nakajima, “Lily”…
88	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Classic J-pop hits from the '90s, easy-to-sing classics
89	Boy in the back alleyShogo Hamada		Shogo Hamada’s classic song resonates with young people
90	Lingering Snowdolphin		Masterpieces by Iruka and masterpieces by Kaguyahime
91	Island SongTHE BOOM		Representative songs of THE BOOM, the sanshin and Ryukyu...
92	No-sideYumi Matsutoya		Classic songs themed around rugby; easy-to-sing classic songs
93	Fall in LoveAkiko Kobayashi		“Falling in Love” is a masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
94	I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki		Yutaka Ozaki’s poignant love masterpiece that resonates with the heart
95	My Dear EllieSouthern All Stars		Southern’s third single, a classic ballad
96	I’m falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto		Gently singing of the love of a couple who have been together for many years
97	Get WildTM NETWORK		Released in 1987 as the 10th single, it wa…
98	That’s important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band		Banned just because “it has a nice ring to it”…
99	La La LaMaki Ohguro		Maki Ohguro with her husky voice, the famous song “La La La”
100	Dancing QueenABBA		The appeal of a signature masterpiece from ABBA’s golden era