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Recommended for women in their 60s! Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
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I play Electone, piano, and piano with vocals, and I upload performance videos to social media like YouTube! I’ve loved Disney music since I was little and have played many pieces on the Electone. I’ve been a fan of GLAY since junior high, and from there I started listening to all kinds of music, both Japanese and international. In Western music, I like Avril Lavigne♫

Karaoke is popular across all ages, and of course many women in their 60s also have plenty of chances to go.

But when you actually get to the karaoke place, do you ever find yourself wondering which songs to sing? If you’re thinking, “I don’t really know recent songs, and to be honest I’m not that good at singing…,” I’ll share some recommended tracks for you! I’ve selected songs that seem easy to sing, focusing mainly on tracks from around the 1970s—the era when many people in their 60s spent their youth.

If you’re not confident about karaoke, songs with a slow tempo are recommended.

Some of the songs are more challenging, but they’re all well-known, so for the difficult ones, let’s sing together with everyone!

Recommended for women in their 60s! Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs (51–60)

Deceived by a guy like HiroshiMizue Takada

Mizue Takada / Fooled by That Hiroshi (1983)

Mizue Takada was fooled by that Hiroshi.

Mizue Takada is an idol singer who gained popularity in the late 1970s with her calm vocals.

Thanks to her musical style, many of her songs are easy to sing, but the one I especially recommend is “Sonna Hiroshi ni Damasarete.” It features a vibe somewhat close to surf music, yet the vocal line itself has gently contained pitch movement, making it very easy to sing.

There are quite a few long tones, but since they fade out, you should be able to sing them without needing much lung capacity.

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youAkiko Kosaka

You / Akiko Kosaka

You, Akiko Kosaka

It’s a song released in 1973 that became a huge hit.

At the time, it set a record by topping the Oricon singles chart for seven consecutive weeks.

The melody line is very dramatic, so the high notes might be a bit challenging to sing.

But as a woman, it’s easy to get emotionally involved, and overall it’s a piece you can sing comfortably and enjoy.

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Boat SongAki Yashiro

Aki Yashiro / Funauta (Boat Song)

Funauta Aki Yashiro

It’s a single released in 1979.

It’s one of her signature songs, and the lyrics are sung from a male perspective.

Rather than singing it gently, it might be better to give it a slightly masculine feel.

The folk-style section that appears in the middle of the song is based on the “Dan-chone-bushi” melody.

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Love VacationThe Peanuts

Love Vacation

Love Vacation - The Peanuts

A classic that weaves the sweet memories of summer sun and love with a light, jazzy rhythm and the duo’s beautiful harmonies.

Its lyrics poetically depict lovers talking about love by the seaside, while its fresh arrangement brilliantly blends different musical genres.

After its release in April 1963, The Peanuts performed the song at the 14th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It was also used as the campaign song for Toray’s summer wear “Vacance Look,” helping popularize the word “vacance” in Japan.

The swingy four-beat rhythm is easy on the ears, making it a cheerful song to sing.

It’s a perfect pick for those who want to have fun and liven things up with friends.

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Recommended for women in their 60s! Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs (61–70)

Even though it's springYoshie Kashiwabara

Yoshie Kashiwabara - Haru na no ni (Even Though It's Spring)

Yoshie Kashiwabara, even though it's spring

It’s a single released in 1983, composed by Miyuki Nakajima.

It’s one of the classic songs often played during graduation season.

With its calm tone, it’s easy to sing, and if you pour emotion into the chorus, I think you can express the poignancy of parting with someone you loved.

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Alone in the twilightYumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya - Alone in the Twilight (Recording for Speaker Evaluation)

Alone in the Twilight by Yumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya is a leading Japanese singer-songwriter who has been active for many years.

For women in their 50s, she might be the perfect artist.

She has many classic songs, but the one I especially recommend is “Hitori in the Twilight.” It features a vocal line that showcases her signature Yuming style, yet the melody doesn’t jump drastically up and down, so it’s relatively easy to keep pitch.

The chorus raises the voltage all at once, but the overall range isn’t that wide, so if you choose the right key, even those with lower voices should be able to sing it without difficulty.

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Rainy MidosujiOuyang Feifei

Rainy Midosuji (Ouyang Feifei)

Rainy Midosuji Ouyang Fei Fei

This is a song released in 1971 by Fei Fei Ouyang, a singer from Taiwan.

It was her debut work in Japan.

The single was a massive hit, spending nine consecutive weeks at number one on the Oricon Singles Chart.

It’s also a great track to dance to with free and dynamic choreography.

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