[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.

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[50s] Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going: 2025 Rankings
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE		People often say “THE ALFEE, with all their hit songs,” and...
2	240 Million Eyes – Exotic JapanHiromi Go		Hiromi Go’s classic song, with a wide key range that’s easy to sing
3	GLORIAZIGGY		ZIGGY's signature song 'GLORIA' is a masterpiece.
4	A long nightChiharu Matsuyama		Chiharu Matsuyama, whose songs are mostly folk songs, his track...
5	PRIDEMiki Imai		A masterpiece that powerfully sings of women’s love and pride is...
6	ChampionAlice		"It's folk! It's rock!"—somewhat like staking out territories...
7	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		The appeal of classic songs that sing about the pain of heartbreak
8	FriendsRebecca		Friends, the classic hit by Rebecca from the music generation of the 60s
9	Sorrow like snowShogo Hamada		A song of sorrow falling and piling up as quietly as snow
10	Wine Red HeartSafe zone		Still actively performing today as a highly skilled singer...
11	BoyhoodYosui Inoue		The timeless classic “Boy…” that continues to be loved across generations
12	Romantic FlightKome Kome Club		This work, known as one of the signature songs of Kome Kome Club, is…
13	Lingering Snowdolphin		A classic by Kaguya-hime, a 70s folk song
14	Unstoppable ha~haEikichi Yazawa		Still an active rock musician in the 2020s...
15	Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis		Ann Lewis's signature song 'Roppongi Shinju'
16	Sneaker BluesMasahiko Kondo		A bittersweet love song of youth, basking in nostalgic memories
17	B BLUEBOØWY		Passionate guitar riffs and a catchy melody…
18	Night of 15Yutaka Ozaki		The represe...
19	foreignerSaki Kubota		For those in their 50s, it’s a very nostalgic number…
20	In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA		A youthful song of chasing dreams that resonates in the heart
21	I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki		A classic song that vividly captures the feelings of youth, 19…
22	Full of memoriesH₂O		A gem of a ballad filled with youthful memories. Sweet...
23	Go for it!Ulfuls		An encouraging song that gives courage and positivity
24	That’s important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band		Daiji MAN Brothers released in August 1991...
25	Suddenly, SinbadSouthern All Stars		This band is now a fully established, venerable act…
26	dragonflyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		A feeling like powerful resolve is conveyed straight through…
27	single bedSharam Q		A classic song that portrays a heartrending love, a memory of youth.
28	Pink sighMariko Takahashi		A Mediterranean-style love classic that stirs the heart
29	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		The Appeal of HOUND DOG’s Signature Song “ff”
30	My RevolutionMisato Watanabe		Misato Watanabe’s anthem of encouragement—a masterpiece of independence and hope
31	crimsonX JAPAN		X JAP…, the world-renowned rock band that Japan is proud of,
32	Valentine KissSayuri Kokusho		Sayuri Kokusho, who made her debut with Onyanko Club...
33	Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B		C-C-B, a band that was quite unconventional at the time, the drums...
34	Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Yoko Oginome		Yoko Oginome, who released it in 1985…
35	You were mineToshinobu Kubota		Featuring passionate vocals and strikingly rich musicality, …
36	Ah, heartlessAnn Lewis		Ann Lewis's signature song 'Ah Mujou' ('Ah, Heartless')
37	TRUE LOVEFumiya Fujii		As Fumiya Fujii’s solo debut song in 19…
38	CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		With overwhelming vocal ability and a passionate performance...
39	I’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic Orchestra		The Secret of the Yellow Magical Idol Song
40	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		Known by the nickname Chage and Aska (ChageAs), their nostalgic...
41	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		Released in 1989, this work is a DREAM…
42	Do whatever the hell you want.Kenji Sawada		Known by the nickname Julie, The Tai...
43	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		When it comes to iconic youth anthems of the ’90s, it has to be this…
44	First loveKozo Murashita		A wistful melody and lyrics that seep into the heart are espe…
45	SubaruShinji Tanimura		Tanimura Shinji, who contemplates life from a cosmic perspective, sa...
46	Blue Coral ReefSeiko Matsuda		Matsuda evokes the refreshing winds and blue seas of a southern paradise...
47	Winter LightningAlice		Mr. Shinji Tanimura, Mr. Takao Horiuchi, and Mr. Toru Yazawa’s...
48	GoodbyeOf course		The 17th release by Off Course, led by Kazumasa Oda...
49	My Dear EllieSouthern All Stars		Now a heavyweight artist, Southern All Stars…
50	Chaco’s Seaside StorySouthern All Stars		Southern All Stars, for those in their 50s...
51	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		Evangelion opening theme, a smash-hit classic
52	Don’t give up on your dreamsTakako Okamura		Takako Okamura singing her signature songs after graduating from Aming
53	God of RomanceKohmi Hirose		Kohmi Hirose explains her signature song as the Queen of Winter
54	Swaying feelingsZARD		Zard’s Izumi Sakai: “Yureru Omoi” is a masterpiece.
55	huge nuisanceUnicorn		Dreams and hopes of newlyweds shattered by a solo job transfer
56	Seventeen-Year-Old’s MapYutaka Ozaki		The second ... of Mr. Yutaka Ozaki, who passed away in April 1992
57	River of Ten Thousand MilesCHAGE and ASKA		His first-ever Oricon weekly ranking top...
58	Lullaby of the Holy MothersHiromi Iwasaki		It is Hiromi Iwasaki’s 28th single in total, and…
59	Season in the SunTUBE		As a refreshing classic that evokes the end of summer...
60	CHA-CHA-CHAAkemi Ishii		Akemi Ishii makes her debut as a club singer
61	Just by you being hereKome Kome Club		Popular for their gorgeous live performances…
62	UFOPink Lady		Pink Lady, released in 1977...
63	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		Now, having released numerous hit songs into the world...
64	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		A song of the heart that overcomes solitude and walks toward the future
65	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A masterpiece that vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak—Yasushi Nakanishi...
66	Sailor Suit and Machine GunHiroko Yakushimaru		Speaking of Hiroko Yakushimaru, these days she often plays mother roles…
67	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		“BOSS” commercial featuring Tommy Lee Jones and Miyuki Nakajima
68	Lonely Tropical FishWink		Signature song of the 1980s synth-pop duo WINK
69	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		Touch OP, Iwasaki’s smash-hit song
70	RunnerBakufū Slump		A timeless masterpiece whose song of youth resonates in the heart
71	Crossing Amagi PassSayuri Ishikawa		When it comes to Sayuri Ishikawa, she is a leading representative of Japan’s en...
72	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		A fiery rock tune that cheers on life
73	Subtly flashy (bling-bling, but nonchalant)Masahiko Kondo		Together with Toshihiko Tahara and Yoshio Nomura, 'Tano…'
74	Playback part 2Momoe Yamaguchi		A classic by Momoe Yamaguchi, with an impressively mature-sounding voice.
75	A Tearful RequestThe Checkers		The Checkers’ classic hits, an easy-to-sing masterpiece
76	Erotica SevenSouthern All Stars		Known as a quintessential band that represents summer, …
77	Love Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa Oda		Kazumasa Oda’s signature song “Love Story Suddenly”
78	And then I’m at a lossYoshiyuki Osawa		Released in 1984, this work is Yoshiyuki Ohsawa…
79	Equator Girl, Heart-Pounding!Kumiko Yamashita		80s techno, Kumiko Yamashita's 'Equator Girl'
80	Oneway GenerationMinako Honda		Transformation from idol to accomplished vocalist
81	Teenage in GlassHikaru Genji		You could even say it's like a Johnny’s idol on roller skates…
82	MasqueradeShonentai		The Johnny that people in their 50s today immediately think of is...
83	TOKIOKenji Sawada		Countless of Kenji Sawada, aka Julie, ...
84	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Superfly’s ballad conveys feelings of gratitude
85	cherrySpitz		A classic by Spitz, a Heisei-era hit that sold 1.6 million copies.
86	Stars on EarthMiyuki Nakajima		Cheering on the light of hope, the unsung heroes
87	At all times.Noriyuki Makihara		Noriyuki Makihara’s “Donna…” that is loved across time
88	Plastic LoveMariya Takeuchi		The album “VA…” released in 1984
89	SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA		Although it was formed by two classmates from high school, …
90	Midnight Door ~ Stay With MeMiki Matsubara		An airy rhythm and a wistful melody leave a lasting impression…
91	Summer Days of 1993class		A song of love that accompanies the scenes of summer
92	Love Doesn’t Stop ~Turn It Into Love~Wink		A poignant love born from friendship: a timeless classic
93	BOY MEETS GIRLTRF		TRF’s classic hit “BOY MEETS GIRL”
94	Boy in the back alleyShogo Hamada		Shogo Hamada—affectionately called “Hamasho” by fans—ha…
95	Broken RadioHidemasa Tokunaga		Released in 1990, this work is Hideaki Tokunaga’s...
96	Cactus FlowerKazuo Zaitsu		The 8… released by Tulip in 1975
97	Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda		The classic song that passionately sings of bittersweet love dates back to 198…
98	I’m glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi		Explaining Kyoko Koizumi’s signature songs from the 1990s
99	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		The legendary bread that was also a forerunner of the band boom…
100	Space Battleship YamatoIsao Sasaki		A TV anime aired in 1974, and in 1977...