Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation: 60s [2025]

Your eyes are 10,000 voltsTakao Horiuchi57rank/position

Your eyes are 10,000 volts ●2010

A solo work by Takao Horiuchi, a former member of Alice—the legendary New Music group of the Showa era—released in May 1978.

It was used that same year as the autumn campaign song for Shiseido cosmetics.

By the way, while the composition was by Horiuchi himself, the lyrics were written by Shinji Tanimura, Alice’s close ally.

I was a huge fan of Alice at the time and of course loved this song as well, but listening to it again for the first time in a while to write this piece, I’m newly impressed by its simple yet very catchy melody.

I think it’s an easy melody to hum and sing at karaoke, so please enjoy it!

Body and soulDown Town Boogie Woogie Band58rank/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 Mayuzumi59rank/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 Yoshi60rank/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 boyCandies61rank/position

Candies 'Younger Boy'

Candies’ hit song “Toshishita no Otoko no Ko” (“A Younger Boy”).

Its bright, quintessential Showa-era idol melody is really striking, isn’t it? For women in their 60s, it’s likely a real crowd-pleaser.

That said, the section just before the chorus in the B-melody can be a bit tricky—the pitch jumps up all at once, so if you find that part hard to sing, try adjusting the key up or down with a focus on that section.

Overall, it’s a mid-tempo piece that’s easy to sing, so add it to your repertoire and use it to liven up your next karaoke session.

scarecrowMasashi Sada62rank/position

scarecrow

Among people in their 60s, those in the latter half of the decade likely experienced the heyday of folk music.

Many of you may have been particularly struck by Masashi Sada’s lyrics, overflowing with originality and narrative depth.

Of all his songs, the one I especially recommend is Kakashi.

Its range is an average mid1 A# to mid2 F#, and because the pitch movement is fairly steady, it’s easy for anyone to sing.

The melody has an ennui-like mood, so be sure to sing it together and get the vibe going.

Scorpio womanKenichi Mikawa63rank/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?