Ranking of Western Music Artists Popular Among People in Their 50s [2025]

The Lazy SongBruno Mars43rank/position

Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song (Official Music Video)

In karaoke, following the melody is important, but having volume and projecting your voice confidently also matters.

Even if you’re a bit off the melody, singing firmly can make it sound good.

If you’re a man confident in your voice, you can sing this song.

Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen44rank/position

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

This song, which always ranks high in the Western music karaoke charts, is definitely recommended.

Many of the English pronunciations are easy, and the vocal range isn’t very high.

If you focus on keeping the rhythm, you should be able to sing it well.

It’s also very well-known, so everyone can get hyped during the chorus!

With YouChris Brown45rank/position

Chris Brown – With You (Official HD Video)

This is a song I’d love people who score high in J‑pop karaoke to try.

If you find English songs difficult, that’s nothing but a complex about English.

Most J‑pop songs have English lyrics in the chorus anyway, so English songs actually aren’t that hard.

Karma ChameloeonCulture Club46rank/position

Culture Club – Karma Chameleon (Official Music Video)

Boy George, the band’s vocalist, had a striking, gender-defying look and bold makeup that were shocking at the time.

Released in 1983, the song became a worldwide hit.

The lyrics depict being tossed around by a capricious lover, set to a soulful, easygoing rhythm, with a sexy, smoky vocal that resonates beautifully.

The harmonica in the intro adds a touch of nostalgia, making it a perfect number to sing or listen to with people of the same generation.

Hotline BlingDrake47rank/position

Drake – Hotline Bling

When it comes to genres that are easy to sing even for people who are tone-deaf, hip-hop is probably the top choice.

That said, with Western music, pronunciation can be a concern.

So this time, we’ve picked Drake’s “Hotline Bling,” which is mellow and not too difficult in terms of pronunciation.

Unlike pop, mellow hip-hop rarely uses vibrato, making it easier to sing.

This song doesn’t use any vibrato at all.

Instead, it requires more sense of rhythm than typical songs.

If you’re confident in your rhythm, give it a try.

Shape of YouEd Sheeran48rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)

When you feel like going to karaoke and singing some Western music, choosing popular songs or ones high on the charts can get everyone hyped, even if some people don’t know many Western songs! Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” is a tune most people have heard, so it’s likely to go over well.

The verse doesn’t have much melody contour and keeping the rhythm can be tricky, but if you nail it, it’s incredibly cool.

The falsetto that comes in at the chorus represents a woman’s voice, so it might be fun to have a woman who likes Western music help you out! Let your sweet voice ring out.

Can’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presley49rank/position

Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love (Official Audio)

The Japanese title is “Suki ni Narazuni Irarenai.” As everyone knows, it’s Elvis Presley’s classic ballad! Its triplet-based swinging rhythm feels wonderfully pleasant.

And when it comes to pronouncing the English lyrics, there aren’t any parts that force you to rush, so it’s a very friendly song even for us Japanese people, who often struggle with English.

Personally, when I listen to this song, I picture a romantic sunset on a southern island—somewhere like Hawaii.

It’s a piece that excels at evoking vivid imagery, so as you sing it, try conjuring up your own scenes in your mind.