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Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation: 60s [2025]
We’re excited to present the latest rankings from the Karaoke Chart by Age: 60s category, listed in order of most views! Classic hits and staple songs, including enka and kayōkyoku, have made the list, showing just how strong their popularity remains.
If you’re from a younger generation and find songs you haven’t heard before, why not give them a listen? You might discover something new.
The playlist is updated every week.
Karaoke Popularity Ranking by Generation [2025] for People in Their 60s (1–10)
A long nightChiharu Matsuyama1rank/position
Chiharu Matsuyama’s song “Nagai Yoru” (A Long Night) is loved by many fans for its deep emotional expression and poetic lyrics.
Released in 1981, it is one of his signature works.
Known as a major hit that marked a dramatic shift from his previous folk style to a rock-influenced sound, the song passionately conveys the turmoil of love.
It has sold over 860,000 copies in total and is perfect for livening up gatherings with friends or workplace socials.
Lingering Snowdolphin2rank/position
This is one of Iruka’s signature songs, known for its gentle, tender vocals and lyrics that resonate deeply.
Released in 1975, the song poignantly portrays a scene of parting and captured the hearts of many.
Written and composed by Shozo Ise and covered by Iruka to great success, it has long been cherished as a song that symbolizes early spring in Japan.
While depicting the bittersweet scenes that herald the end of winter, its memorable melody invites you to hum along again and again, making it beloved across generations.
It’s a perfect recommendation for anyone who wants a heartwarming moment at karaoke—ideal both for sharing time with friends and for those moments when you seek a ballad that speaks to you alone.
era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima3rank/position
This is a single by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.
The original version was released in December 1975, but the one I’m introducing here is the self-cover version released in December 1993.
The song has been used in many TV show theme songs and commercials, and has been covered by numerous other artists, so many of you have likely heard it before.
As you’d expect from such a well-known track, both the melody and the lyrics are very memorable, and it’s the kind of song you can enjoy singing casually, almost like humming along.
Even in the gentler passages, try to sing with solid projection so that your voice retains its core.
Cotton HandkerchiefHiromi Ohta4rank/position
The story unfolds in a dialogue format between a man and a woman, centered on the theme of a long-distance relationship.
Since its release in 1975, this song has continued to resonate with many people.
Hiromi Ohta’s pure singing voice beautifully captures the bittersweet feelings of love.
The chorus sits a bit on the higher side, but the overall tempo is relaxed, so you should be able to sing it calmly.
How about singing it gently while reminiscing about memories with someone special? It’s great for livening up a karaoke session, and also recommended for quietly humming alone on a peaceful night.
threadMiyuki Nakajima5rank/position
A signature work by Miyuki Nakajima that likens the miracles of encounters and bonds in life to threads.
It was released to the world as a track on the 1992 album “EAST ASIA.” Although it initially drew little attention, it shot into the spotlight when it was chosen as the theme song for the 1998 drama “Seija no Koushin” (March of the Saints).
The song portrays the hope and warmth born from human connections, and is widely known as a staple for weddings and moving scenes.
In 2020, it was adapted into a film starring Masaki Suda and Nana Komatsu, gaining renewed attention.
It’s beautiful sung softly on your own, and also great for singing together with others.
Picture the bonds you share with your loved ones, and be sure to try it at karaoke.
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi6rank/position
For people in their 60s, the most popular idol is probably Momoe Yamaguchi.
She left behind many classic songs, and “Ii Hi Tabidachi” is especially recommended as a catchy piece that anyone can sing.
While it’s not an upbeat track, the vocal range sits at mid1F to hiC, which is comfortable for female vocals, so most people can sing it in the original key.
The melody doesn’t have extreme pitch changes either, so try singing it together with your karaoke friends.
BoyhoodYosui Inoue7rank/position
It’s a timeless song that soaks the heart with the bittersweet feeling of summer’s end.
Inoue Yosui’s distinctive poetic world is on full display, with lyrics that beautifully capture the nostalgia and fragility of boyhood.
Released in September 1990, the song was originally intended to be offered to another artist, but Inoue Yosui ended up singing it himself.
Its use in a Sony Handycam commercial sparked a resurgence in popularity, and it peaked at No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It became a massive hit with total sales reaching 1.
36 million copies.
When you feel like looking back on your summer memories, try humming this tune.
It will surely bring you a tender, heartwarming moment.