[For people in their 60s] Ranking of Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs [2025]

North TavernTakashi Hosokawa22rank/position

North Tavern

Set in a northern country tavern, this heartwarming enka classic captures the very moment a romance begins.

It richly portrays everything from the fateful encounter in a bar district to the deepening of their relationship.

Takashi Hosokawa’s powerful yet delicate vocals brilliantly convey the thrill of a man whose heart leaps at a chance meeting in a tavern.

After its release in March 1982, the song became a huge hit when it was performed on the TV show “Kin-chan no Doko Made Yaru no?” That same year, it won the 24th Japan Record Award and was also performed on the 33rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Blending a light, poppy melody with the emotive depth characteristic of enka in perfect balance, this piece is ideal for singing at a relaxed pace while soaking in the tavern’s atmosphere.

Why not try it as the perfect finale to a fun night out with friends?

Listening to OliviaAnri23rank/position

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]

Singer-songwriter Anri, who continues to captivate fans with her urban sensibility and an unforgettable, striking voice, made her debut with the single “Olivia o Kiki Nagara” (Listening to Olivia).

The song has been covered by numerous musicians and is now beloved as a standard number.

Its tempo is quite relaxed and the melodic range isn’t very wide, making it a great choice even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

It’s a timeless track especially suited for people in their 60s who likely spent their youth around its 1978 release.

Body and soulDown Town Boogie Woogie Band24rank/position

Mi Mo Kokoro Mo

If you want to sing a passionate song, we recommend “Mi mo Kokoro mo.” This piece was released in 1977 by the band led by Ryudo Uzaki, the Downtown Boogie-Woogie Band.

Since it was used as the theme song for the popular drama “Detective Story,” many people will likely find it familiar.

In this song, most of the vocals are set in the lower register except for part of the chorus.

As your voice gains richness with age, this could be a great track to practice if you want to master a cool, gritty singing style.

Angel's TemptationJun Mayuzumi25rank/position

Angel’s Temptation / Jun Mayuzumi (early version)

It was released in 1968 as Jun Mayuzumi’s fourth single.

It reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became a major hit that won the Grand Prize at the 10th Japan Record Awards.

That same year, a film titled “Angel’s Temptation,” starring Mayuzumi and based on this song, was released by Shochiku, and her performance of the song in a miniskirt became a major topic of conversation at the time.

Oh, sake!Ikuzo Yoshi26rank/position

Oh, sake!

Men in their 60s are the generation that experienced the dawn of kayōkyoku, rock, and folk music, and they can also be said to be very familiar with enka.

In particular, many have deep knowledge of modern enka, which differs from those based on traditional folk songs.

The song I recommend is Yosh Ikuzo’s “Sake yo.” As an enka piece, it is very easy to sing, with no kobushi that require complex pitch ornamentations.

The vocal range is also not wide—mid1 C# to mid2 F—so even men in their 60s, an age when projecting the voice can become difficult, should be able to sing it comfortably.

younger boyCandies27rank/position

Candies 'Younger Boy'

Candies, an idol group that left behind many classic hits.

Known for their catchy songs, they have many pieces that are easy to sing.

Among them, the one I especially recommend is “Toshishita no Otokonoko” (Boy Younger Than Me).

While it sometimes features a slightly jazzy arrangement, most of the vocal entrances are on the beat, so it’s easy to grasp the rhythm.

The vocal range is narrow, making it easy to sing; however, be careful with the “shi” sound in the “to-shi-shi-ta” part near the end of the chorus, as it can be a bit difficult to pronounce.

If you keep practicing by holding a disposable chopstick in your mouth and projecting your voice broadly, your pronunciation of “i” and “shi” will become stronger—give it a try.

Scorpio womanKenichi Mikawa28rank/position

Kenichi Mikawa “Woman of Scorpio (New Recording)” (Official Audio)

A signature song by Kenichi Mikawa that portrays the strength and poignancy of a passionate woman who lives for love.

Released in December 1972, this memorable enka number expresses straightforward affection and the sorrow of betrayal.

Mikawa’s powerful vocals blend beautifully with a distinctive worldview inspired by Scorpio, one of the twelve zodiac signs, and the song sold about 97,000 copies on the Oricon charts.

It was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen for four consecutive years from 2006 to 2009, revealing new charms through various arrangements, including operatic and samba styles.

With its relaxed tempo and gentle melodic contours, it’s also easy to sing—another part of its appeal.

Why not sing it with a sense of nostalgia as a treasured song tied to precious memories?