Top Western Music Rankings Popular with People in Their 50s [By Generation]

Story of My LifeOne Direction78rank/position

One Direction – Story of My Life

An artist you should keep in mind along with Maroon 5 is One Direction.

They’re also a globally popular artist/group, so master their songs as well to fully enjoy English-language tracks at karaoke.

If you can sing groups like SMAP, you’ll likely find their songs easy to sing too.

Blood Sweat & TearsBTS79rank/position

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘피 땀 눈물 (Blood Sweat & Tears)’ Official MV

A song by a charismatic Korean boy group.

In Western karaoke, it’s categorized under Korean.

It has more words similar to Japanese than English does, and the word order is the same.

This song sings about a guy who’s totally hooked on a queen-like girlfriend.

In the chorus, be sure to convey the feeling that he’s completely captivated—body and soul—by her.

K-pop fans will definitely get hyped, and it also works great as a crowd-pleasing Western karaoke pick!

Last ChristmasWham!80rank/position

Wham! – Last Christmas (Official Video)

The song “Last Christmas” is popular in Japan too.

There are many Japanese artists who have covered it, right? There are probably various factors behind its success, but I think a major reason it became such a big hit in Japan is its simple, J-pop-like melody line.

The song really has the vibe of Japanese pop music.

That means it’s easy to sing even for Japanese people who are used to Japanese melodies.

The English isn’t too difficult, and there aren’t any high-pitched parts either, so I think it’s perfect for singing well at karaoke!

Blinding LightsThe Weeknd81rank/position

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Video)

The Weeknd, an R&B singer from Canada who brought a new style to contemporary R&B, is known for his futuristic sound.

One of his signature hits, “Blinding Lights,” is a great example.

Many people might wonder, “Can you really sing this even if you’re tone-deaf?” It’s true that it’s on the challenging side.

But we still want to sing cool songs, right? Among the stylish Western pop songs released in 2020, this one is actually especially singable.

While there are some long notes, there aren’t many vocal runs, and there aren’t many parts where you have to belt.

If you can match pitch to some extent, give it a try.

The NightsAvicii82rank/position

Avicii – The Nights

Avicii’s “The Nights” has gained popularity for being easy to sing at karaoke and for its moving message.

Its lyrics encourage you to live life to the fullest, making it perfect for singing with a relaxed vibe.

Many parts feel close to Japanese in rhythm and sound, and it’s reputed to be easy to memorize even for those not confident in English.

With its upbeat, rhythmic tempo, the song is great for lifting your spirits.

The concise wording sprinkled throughout the lyrics, combined with a familiar, catchy melody, makes it enjoyable for everyone from karaoke beginners to seasoned singers.

It’s a great pick both for a morning refresh and for getting hype with friends.

PayphoneMaroon 583rank/position

Maroon 5 – Payphone ft. Wiz Khalifa (Explicit) (Official Music Video)

If you get to know a woman in her 20s or 30s from Europe or the U.

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and end up going on a karaoke date, you’ll be fine and make a good impression as long as you’ve got Maroon 5 covered.

It’s also great because their songs are easy for beginners to sing, and it’s sure to get the crowd going.

I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS84rank/position

Kiss – I Was Made For Lovin’ You

When they debuted, KISS was seen as a novelty act because they drew attention with makeup said to be inspired by Kabuki and a stage show that included breathing fire.

However, their sound was solid, classic rock ’n’ roll, and their live performances—combined with the flashy theatrics—were high in quality and very popular.