[50s] Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going: 2025 Rankings
The key to choosing songs at karaoke is whether they can liven up the atmosphere, right?
This time, we’ll introduce some upbeat karaoke songs that have been popular among people in their 50s.
We hope you find this helpful!
Give them a try.
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[50s] Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going Ranking [2025] (41–50)
I want to shout that I love you.BAAD43rank/position
When it comes to iconic youth anthems of the ’90s, this song is the one.
I’m sure not only the title but also the chorus pops into your head.
Released in December 1993 as the opening theme for the TV anime SLAM DUNK, it became BAAD’s signature track.
Its lyrics about passionate love resonated with many and have been cherished for years.
It’s the perfect song to crank up the energy at karaoke.
Why not belt it out and relive the fiery emotions of your youth?
First loveKozo Murashita44rank/position
This is one of Kozo Murashita’s signature songs, known for its wistful melody and lyrics that resonate deeply.
Released in February 1983, it became a major hit, ranking sixth on the Oricon year-end chart.
Included on the album “Hatsukoi ~ Asaki Yume Mishi,” it also drew attention with a cover by Hiroko Mita.
Filled with nostalgic memories of school days and the poignant feelings of first love, this piece is a karaoke staple that always gets people going.
It’s the perfect song when you want to reflect on memories with someone special or reminisce about your youth.
In Murashita’s hometown of Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture, there is a shopping street called “Hatsukoi-dori” (First Love Street), where a monument to this song has been erected.
SubaruShinji Tanimura45rank/position
A signature song by Shinji Tanimura that contemplates life from a cosmic perspective.
Its profound lyrics and moving melody are truly captivating.
Released in April 1980, it was also remade in 1991.
Covered by many artists, it has continued to be cherished both in Japan and abroad.
At the opening ceremony of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, Tanimura himself performed the song, drawing wide attention.
Depicting the journey from a dream-chasing youth to a mature adult, it resonates deep within listeners’ hearts.
Perfect for livening up a karaoke session or for feeling a connection with someone special.
It’s sure to continue giving courage and hope to many people today as well.
Blue Coral ReefSeiko Matsuda46rank/position
This is one of Seiko Matsuda’s signature songs, evoking a refreshing tropical breeze and the blue ocean.
Released in July 1980 as her second single, it became a massive hit, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It was also used in a commercial for Glico’s “Yorell” ice cream, leaving a lasting impression on many people.
With a dreamy yet familiar melody, Matsuda’s soaring vocals beautifully depict a romance in the tropics.
It’s the perfect song for those who feel nostalgic about summer memories and their youth.
It was recently in the spotlight again when NewJeans’ Hanni covered it in 2024, and it’s sure to be a hit across generations at karaoke!
Winter LightningAlice47rank/position
This is one of the signature songs by Alice, the three-piece folk group consisting of Shinji Tanimura, Takao Horiuchi, and Toru Yazawa.
Its gentle, folk-style acoustic sound and the electric guitar that rings out like an accent are striking.
The lyrics seem to depict the memory of an encounter as shocking as a lightning bolt, portraying painful memories etched in the heart.
The duo’s powerful harmonies over the light, airy arrangement are a major part of its appeal.
GoodbyeOf course48rank/position
This song, the 17th single by Off Course led by Kazumasa Oda, was released in 1979.
The song itself is a slow ballad, so it’s not exactly the kind of track that gets a karaoke crowd hyped.
But if you’re in your 50s, chances are you encountered this song during a sensitive time in your life, right? Many people probably find that when they sing it, layering the lyrics over their own memories of love, it really hits them emotionally.
I hope you’ll enjoy singing it along with those “memories of your youth.” Of course, it’s also totally fine to go all-in on the chorus and turn it into a real sing-along moment with everyone!
My Dear EllieSouthern All Stars49rank/position
Itoshino Ellie, released as the third single by Southern All Stars, who are now veteran artists.
Released in 1979, it has continued to move the hearts of many for over 40 years.
For those who listened to this song in real time back then, hearing it again now will surely be moving—the lyrics sink deeply into the heart, and the melancholy melody resonates anew.
It’s an immortal masterpiece we want to keep passing down to future generations!