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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[In Their 60s] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025] (91–100)
bullseyeLinda Yamamoto92rank/position
If you want to play the role of the crowd-pleaser, this is the song for you.
With a sonically intense intro, a jaw-dropping first verse, and a mysterious second verse, every section packs a punch—it’s a lively festival tune through and through.
For those in their 60s, Linda Yamamoto is also a symbol of a free-spirited woman.
If you’re performing where you have some room to move, I’d love for you to sing the first verse with big, dynamic movements.
For the second verse, you could try mimicking Linda Yamamoto’s choreography—it’s sure to get the crowd going.
Ballad of the RainMasayuki Yuhara93rank/position
Masayuki Yuhara sang it with a lively tempo and it became a hit.
The song is simple, very easy to sing, and really good.
If you ride the rhythm, step to the beat, and sing with energy, the audience will definitely love it.
You’ll need to practice until you can sing while dancing lightly.
In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthChiharu Matsuyama94rank/position
This is one of Chiharu Matsuyama’s signature songs, known as an anthem of encouragement for young people.
Its powerful message resounds amid vast natural landscapes, urging listeners to seize their dreams through their own effort and will.
It conveys the resolve to believe in your true self and to live with all your strength, like a wildflower blooming in the fields, even when times are hard—an inspiring classic that gives courage to all who hear it.
Featured on the album “A Song Made for You,” the piece was released in June 1977 and remains enduringly popular.
It has been cherished as an insert song in the drama “The Ugly Duckling” and as a cheer song for high school baseball in Matsuyama’s home of Hokkaido.
With its dramatic melody, powerful vocals, and stirring lyrics, it’s a song to listen to when you’re at a crossroads in life or about to take a new step forward.
Funky Monkey BabyCarol95rank/position
A quintessential Carol song that wraps a straightforward love story in breezy rock ’n’ roll, remaining as vibrant as ever.
It portrays the protagonist’s pure feelings as he becomes captivated by his lover’s playful gestures, carried by a melodious sound.
Released in June 1973, it achieved an exceptional 300,000 sales for a rock band at the time.
Its edgy guitar riffs and rhythmic phrases left a significant mark on the history of Japanese rock.
The track was also included on the album “Funky Monkey Baby.” With its catchy melody and infectious rhythm, this song is perfect for getting hyped with close friends at karaoke.
evening cicadaYoko Nagayama96rank/position
It was released in 1993 as Yoko Nagayama’s re-debut single after transitioning from idol singer to enka artist.
The song was used as the theme for the MBS/TBS drama series “Inochi no Tabiji,” and it became Nagayama’s biggest hit.
Thanks to the success of this song, she achieved her long-cherished dream of making her first appearance at the 44th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Cactus FlowerKazuo Zaitsu97rank/position
It’s a simple and lyrical masterpiece by Kazuo Zaitsu.
It became a drama’s theme song and was a big hit.
It’s a good idea to add this song—still loved by many—to your repertoire.
The melody line is smooth, making it very easy to sing and a truly great piece.
The key is to sing it lightly without forcing your voice.
JunMariko Takahashi98rank/position
Mariko Takahashi’s classic song “Jun.” It’s a piece that portrays a heartbreak with a man named Jun, and the melody is just unbearably, achingly sad.
From a musical perspective, however, the song features a very singable vocal line, so it’s well worth remembering if you aim for the emotive vocal style of Showa-era pop.
The contrast between the chorus and the verse is very clear, making it a great recommendation for those who want an easy-to-sing piece to train their dynamics.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.