Recommended for women in their 60s! Songs that get the crowd going at karaoke

Ah, heartlessAnn Lewis

Ah, heartless

Ann Lewis’s songs, marked by powerful vocals and passionate lyrics, brilliantly capture the complexity of women’s emotions.

This work, which portrays the pure love and inner conflicts of a woman in love, was released as a single in April 1986 and was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Season of Doubt: Woman Wars.” In a kayō-rock style that fuses rock with Japanese pop, it captured the hearts of many.

If you sing it at karaoke, try fully embracing the feelings of a woman seasoned by love, and pour your emotions into it.

It will surely awaken the passion sleeping in your heart.

A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”

This song by Yoko Takahashi drew major attention as an anime opening theme.

Its lyrics, which sing of youth’s growth and potential, resonated with many people and have remained highly popular even years after its release.

Released in October 1995, the track reached No.

27 on the Oricon chart.

It continued to rank high on various year-end charts and even took first place in rankings of songs most sung during the Heisei era.

It’s also a karaoke staple, so why not sing it with friends and get the crowd going?

Silhouette RomanceJunko Ohashi

Silhouette Romance

Junko Ohashi’s signature song, which depicts an urbane, sophisticated adult romance, captivates with an arrangement that incorporates jazz and fusion elements and lyrics that deftly express the delicate emotions of a woman dreaming of love.

Written and composed by Etsuko Kisugi and Takao Kisugi, it was released in November 1981.

With Hiroshi Suzuki’s arrangement, the piece achieves a distinctly moody atmosphere.

It won the Best Vocal Performance at the 24th Japan Record Awards and reached No.

7 on the Oricon weekly chart in 1982.

Beginning with a quiet piano, its graceful melody and pleasant rhythm underscore a sensual love story, making it a perfect song to enjoy in a relaxed setting.

wintering swallowMasako Mori

wintering swallow

This gem of a ballad, which eloquently sings of the aching melancholy of painful love, is a masterpiece that showcases Masako Mori’s outstanding vocal prowess.

Its poetic world is striking: the feelings of a woman who has thrown herself into a forbidden romance are overlaid with the image of a lone swallow that defies the seasons and makes its home out of place.

Mori’s limpid voice intertwines with the heartrending melody, where sorrow and passion cross, creating a deeply moving song.

After its 1983 release, her tearful performance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen drew widespread attention, and the song earned her the Best Vocal Performance award at the 25th Japan Record Awards.

Even among enka songs that give voice to bittersweet longing, this work stands out for its richly expressive phrasing.

It’s the perfect piece for those moments when you want to pour your emotions into the song and sing your heart out, as if setting your soul free.

North WingAkina Nakamori

[Official] Akina Nakamori / Kita Wing (~Yume~ ’91 Akina Nakamori Special Live at Makuhari Messe, 1991.7.28 & 29) Kita Wing

Akina Nakamori’s song, which portrays the resolve and inner conflict of a woman in love, was released in January 1984 and reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

On The Best Ten, it soared to No.

1 on January 19 and went on to hold the top spot for five consecutive weeks, becoming a major hit.

With a clear, transparent voice, it conveys the delicate emotions of a woman departing from Narita Airport for a foreign land.

Though there is anxiety in her decision to leave everything behind and fly off to follow her lover, her determination to move forward while holding onto hope for the future is striking.

The distinctive vocal style later known as the “Akina Vibrato” is also part of its appeal.

It’s the perfect song to sing at karaoke with friends while reminiscing about old times.

FriendsREBECCA

Rebecca “Friends” MUSIC VIDEO

This song, which depicts the faint romantic feelings of youth, is known as a signature track by REBECCA, a band that epitomized the 1980s.

It was released in October 1985 and was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV drama “Half-Potato na Oretachi.” NOKKO’s powerful vocals and the striking sound leave a lasting impression, making it a song that resonates with many listeners.

The chorus is especially energizing, and singing it at karaoke will help you feel a strong sense of unity with those around you.

It’s a perfect choice for fun times with friends or when you want to blow off some steam.

Why not enjoy a heartwarming karaoke session filled with nostalgia?

TouchYoshimi Iwasaki

Touch – Yoshimi Iwasaki (Full)

Released in September 1985, this song portrays the aching heart of youth.

Famous as the theme song of the anime Touch, it is one of Yoshimi Iwasaki’s signature tracks.

Its lyrics, which depict love and heartbreak, have left a deep impression on many listeners.

It is included on the album Touch, which also features other anime-related songs.

There’s even an anecdote that it was treated as a children’s song until a commodity tax was imposed in 1986.

Among Showa-era anime songs, it remains especially popular and is a karaoke staple.

How about singing it nostalgically with friends, or belting it out to relieve stress?