Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers: Men's Ranking [2025]

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Marionette

For men in their early 50s, BOØWY may have been an object of admiration.

Their songs are still often sung at karaoke, aren’t they? MARIONETTE is one of BOØWY’s signature tracks.

Kyosuke Himuro is known for his distinctive vocal technique of restraining volume to make hitting high notes easier, and this song strongly reflects that trait.

For slightly higher phrases like his, deliberately lowering your volume helps you align your pitch smoothly.

Since there are very few long sustained notes, it’s also recommended for those who aren’t confident in their lung capacity.

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THE Toramaru Dragon “Road” FULL Music Video

The signature work of THE Toraba-ryu is a masterpiece that portrays the path of life unfolding serenely on an epic scale.

Powerfully voicing the resolve to face adversity and loneliness, this song depicts a stance of overcoming setbacks and moving forward, leaving a deep imprint on many listeners’ hearts.

Its lyrics, which symbolically express life’s journey, resonate with listeners and offer courage and hope.

First released in May 1992 and re-released in 1993, it achieved an astonishing 2.

2 million sales.

It was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name released in 1997 and won an Excellence Award at the Japan Cable Radio Awards.

It’s a perfect pick not only for livening up gatherings with friends but also for karaoke with older audiences.

Be sure to showcase this powerful classic that invites everyone to sing along and share in the moment.

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THE ALFEE “Merī An” (40th Anniversary 2014: Summer of the 40th Year, Day 1)

A song that sings of youthful passion, the joy of love, and love that has been lost.

Released in September 1983, this track is known as one of THE ALFEE’s signature works.

Alongside its powerful rock sound, the emotional depth of the lyrics is striking.

It has been performed frequently at concerts and on television, and has been loved for many years.

It’s a great choice when you want to liven things up at company parties or karaoke.

Its distinctive rhythm and title call stand out, and the chorus is perfect for singing together.

However, if the high key feels challenging, it’s best to use the key adjustment feature.

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Kenji Sawada – Do As You Please (1977 TMF)

A singer known by the nickname “Julie,” Kenji Sawada made his solo debut after his work with The Tigers and PYG, and this is his 19th single.

With wistful lyrics and melody and a cool, 8-beat rock flavor, it’s recognized as one of his signature songs.

For men in their fifties who likely spent their youth around the time of its release, it’s a number that’s both easy to sing and sure to be a hit at karaoke.

It’s a rock tune that stirs up nostalgia—one you’ll want to sing while tossing your hat as part of the performance.

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RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense [original ver.] [Official Music Video]

Since their major-label debut, RADWIMPS had enjoyed a cult following and were well-regarded for their passionate love songs.

The song that brought RADWIMPS into the public spotlight was “Zenzenzense.” Written as the theme song for the animated film “Your Name,” it helped spread RADWIMPS’s name widely as the movie became a hit.

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Summer Day of 1993 – class (Full) Lyrics: Hajime Matsumoto Music: Ken Sato cover

The music group class was created at the behest of a producer who wanted to form a duo like Simon & Garfunkel in Japan.

Their first single, “Natsu no Hi no 1993,” used as the theme song for the TV drama “Kimi to Itsumademo,” became a massive hit, achieving million-seller status despite being their debut.

For those in their forties—the generation of the time—it might be the first song that comes to mind when you think of summer.

With its distinctive, beautiful choral work, it’s a pop tune that’s perfect for two people to sing together at karaoke.

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[Official] Hiromi Go “Oyome Samba” LIVE -To Commemorate Release on Subscription Services-

It’s been loved for many years as a wedding song classic, hasn’t it? “Oyome Samba,” released as a single in 1981.

It features a lively, mood-lifting style and Hiromi Go’s vibrant vocals.

Some of you might even say it’s already your go-to karaoke number.

Though it has an upbeat vibe and sounds like it’s in a higher range, it’s actually surprisingly low.

If you want to liven up a big group karaoke session, this is the first song I’d recommend!