[60s] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2025]

Come, spring.Yumi Matsutoya92rank/position

Spring, Come – Yumi Matsutoya (Full)

This is the theme song of the NHK morning drama series of the same name that aired for six months starting in October 1994.

It’s a piece that consistently ranks high in spring classics rankings.

When singing it, add moderate dynamics so you don’t get carried away by the mood and make it overly sweet.

The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi93rank/position

The Last Rain

An ultimate, heart-stirring ballad that vividly portrays a farewell in a rain-soaked city.

Yasushi Nakanishi’s clear, gentle vocals beautifully express the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.

This song dramatically captures complex emotions like the fear of losing someone you love and possessiveness.

Released in August 1992, it was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Hitachi Ashita P-KAN Kibun!” Its popularity steadily grew, ultimately becoming a major hit with total sales of about 900,000 copies by 1998.

It has been covered by numerous artists, including Kumi Koda and EXILE ATSUSHI.

For anyone who has experienced heartbreak, it’s a timeless ballad that resonates deeply and begs to be sung along to at least once.

I’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi Saito94rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – I’ve Always Loved You [Music Video]

A lyrical love song filled with memories and lingering feelings from youth.

The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and a voice that resonates in the heart quietly convey unfulfilled feelings and a love that passed by.

Kazuyoshi Saito’s tender vocals and guitar beautifully express nostalgia for the past and the emotions of the present.

Released in April 2010, it drew attention as the theme song for Shiseido’s IN&ON series commercials.

Since February 2017, it has also been used in Ito En’s “Oi Ocha” commercials, continuing to comfort many listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to hum at class reunions or during long-awaited get-togethers, wrapped in fond memories.

Sing it with friends at karaoke, and its universally relatable lyrics will warm everyone’s hearts.

foreignerSaki Kubota95rank/position

Saki Kubota "Ihōjin" Animated Music Video

Saki Kubota’s biggest hit song, “Ihoujin.” Chances are, everyone has sung this piece at least once.

Because the vocal range is fairly wide, many people may feel it’s difficult, but the truth is the vocal line is quite simple.

If the height makes it hard to sing, adjust the key so you can use chest voice—not mixed voice—for the high phrases in the A section and the chorus.

Doing so will also make it much easier to keep your pitch in check.

The Maiden with Flaxen HairHitomi Shimatani96rank/position

Hitomi Shimatani / "A Maiden with Flaxen Hair" [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

A classic song that portrays pure, innocent love has been brought back to life by Hitomi Shimatani’s beautiful voice.

It’s a cover of a track first recorded in 1966, and her clear, translucent vocals reveal new charms within it.

Through the image of a maiden with flaxen hair fluttering in the wind, the joy and happiness of being in love are expressed poetically.

Released in June 2002, the song became a major hit, reaching No.

4 on the Oricon charts.

It’s perfect for karaoke—sing it while empathizing with the feelings of a girl in love, and it will surely warm your heart.

Blues of the DawnHiroshi Itsuki97rank/position

"Dawn Blues" Hiroshi Itsuki [Official PV]

Hiroshi Itsuki’s “Yoake no Blues,” released in 2012.

Among the songs introduced this time, it’s relatively new, but it even reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts and is a highly popular track among enka fans.

It leans toward pop, making it easy to sing.

Can't Say Anything... SummerTHE JAYWALK98rank/position

[Official] J-WALK “Speechless… Summer”

J-WALK has produced many classic songs.

Their success up until Koichi Nakamura left the band was remarkable, and they had a large male fanbase.

I believe many men in their 50s were fans as well.

Their biggest hit, “Nani mo Ienakute… Natsu,” is highly recommended as an easy song to sing.

The vocal line has little fluctuation, and there aren’t any particularly high parts, so singers of any range can handle it easily as long as the key is adjusted.

However, because the song contains many long tones, you’ll need to control your volume within the stamina limits of your diaphragm.

As long as you keep that in mind, it’s a song where you can aim for a high score.