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.
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Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025] for People in Their 60s (Ranks 71–80)
ambushHitomi Ishikawa78rank/position
Speaking of Hitomi Ishikawa’s signature songs, this is the one.
Its lyrics, which portray the pure feelings of a woman aflame with love, and her powerful vocals make a strong impression.
Released in April 1981, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon charts, and she made her first appearance on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The lyrics depict her chasing after someone she likes after spotting him by chance in a café, conveying a straightforward, heartfelt love.
With its relaxed tempo, it’s a song that’s easy to sing.
When you try it at karaoke, immerse yourself in the feelings of a girl in love and sing your heart out.
Kanda RiverKosetsu Minami79rank/position
Sung by Kōsetsu Minami, this emblematic folk song was released in 1973.
Many people likely spent their student days in a manner similar to the world depicted in this so-called “four-and-a-half-mat Showa folk” song.
It’s a piece to be cherished and sung with a sense of nostalgia for one’s youth.
In addition to karaoke, it’s also a great choice for solo performance with an instrument.
Marilyn in 1986Minako Honda80rank/position
Minako Honda was an idol singer who gained popularity from the late 1980s to the early 1990s thanks to her strong vocal ability and powerful singing style.
I believe she was especially popular among people in their 60s as a leading example of an idol with outstanding singing skills.
“Marilyn in 1986” is her biggest hit.
While the track is notable for its danceable synths, the vocal line leans strongly toward kayōkyoku (traditional Japanese pop), and the range—mid1F to hiF—is not particularly wide, giving it a light, effortless feel when sung.
It’s easy to sing yet still delivers plenty of excitement, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]: 60s (81–90)
atonementTeresa Teng81rank/position
Depicting a heartrending farewell between a man and a woman, this piece can be considered Teresa Teng’s re-debut song in Japan.
Released in January 1984, it became a massive hit, selling over 1.
5 million copies.
Set in a room where the western sun streams through the window, it conveys a woman’s loneliness as she reminisces about a past love, along with a faint wish for the one she’s parting from.
Its simple, singable melody gains even greater depth when performed with emotion.
Whether at a gathering with friends or during a solo relaxation moment, it’s a superb choice.
Why not add it to your repertoire for your next karaoke session?
The Maiden with Flaxen HairThe Village Singers82rank/position
It’s a classic by the “young master”-style Group Sounds band, The Village Singers.
The song had a revival hit in 2002 thanks to Hitomi Shimatani.
It’s one of those songs younger people will still say they know at karaoke.
It’s fun when you can share it with younger folks and everyone gets hyped.
A little trivia: The Village Singers’ version is actually a cover—the original was by Michi Aoyama, titled “Kaze Fuku Oka de” (On the Windy Hill), with a different title, too.
Dream GuideMomoe Yamaguchi83rank/position
Momoe Yamaguchi, the legendary idol who left behind many timeless hits.
If you’re in your 60s, regardless of gender, you’ve probably heard her voice.
Among her songs, one I especially recommend for being both exciting and easy to sing is Yumesaki Annainin (Dream Guide).
It’s a bright, quintessentially Showa-era tune, yet the vocal line is very simple, with no phrases that require complex pitch movements.
If you want to liven things up with a song brimming with classic Showa charm, definitely add this one to your repertoire.
While listening to a distant train whistleAlice84rank/position
Known as a signature song by the folk group Alice, this masterpiece depicts the bittersweet passage of time, the poignancy of youth, and a yearning for faraway places.
Released in July 1976, it is included on the album ALICE V.
Its lyrics, imbued with a powerful message about overcoming hardship, reflecting on oneself, and moving forward, resonate with many listeners.
The song was also performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1996 and 2005.
When you find yourself at a crossroads in life, why not give it a listen?