Recommended for men in their 30s: Karaoke songs that were a hit back in the day
For men in their 30s, you’re likely starting to take on more responsibility at work, and even if you don’t actually like singing that much, you may be finding more occasions where you have to go to karaoke for work-related socializing.
In this feature, we’ve put together a selection of easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 30s who aren’t usually that keen on singing.
It should also be helpful for those who think, “I actually like singing, but I’m not good at it…,” and end up hesitating to sing at karaoke and the like.
Some of the individual song articles include brief tips and advice on how to sing them well, so please make good use of this piece.
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[Recommended for men in their 30s] Karaoke songs that were a hit back then (71–80)
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
This song has no intro and starts singing right from the beginning.
The first note is E4, a mid-range pitch, so if you take a good breath and prepare before the song starts, you’ll likely produce a steady voice.
It begins without the backing band, so practice repeatedly to align the timing of the lyrics with the point where the band comes in.
Once you get past that, strong drums kick in, and if you listen closely to the backing track while you sing, you’ll be able to ride the groove.
The average pitch used in this song is C4, so overall it’s not high.
If you clearly separate each phrase and take a breath each time, it should make it easier to keep the rhythm.
The call-and-response parts in the song are energizing, so sing them with gusto! To avoid straining your throat, try projecting your voice as if you’re aiming into the distance.
You’ll likely find your voice comes out comfortably!
March 9Remioromen
This is Remioromen’s second single (third release overall), released in March 2004.
Since it’s an acoustic slow ballad, some people who aren’t confident singers might hesitate to sing it.
However, the melody itself has a traditional Japanese folk-song feel and is very familiar, so there’s not much to worry about there.
Some may find the chorus sections, where you have to belt out the notes, a bit tough in terms of key, so be careful when setting the key.
In ballad-style songs like this, if you get impatient and rush the rhythm, it can sound very amateurish, so listen closely to the backing track and be careful not to push the tempo when you sing.
First loveHata Motohiro
It’s Motohiro Hata’s 14th single, released in January 2013.
It was also selected as the official image song for the Fukuoka exhibition of “100 Years Since the ‘Discovery’ of Machu Picchu: Inca Empire Exhibition.” It’s a beautiful ballad.
Because Hata’s voice is a bit high and it’s a ballad, I think quite a few people who aren’t confident singers may feel hesitant to try this song.
However, the actual melodic range isn’t that wide, so as long as you choose the right key, many people should be able to sing it without much trouble.
Rather than aiming for a perfectly clean falsetto or mixed voice, I feel that even if it’s a bit of a push, belting it out in chest voice might make it a performance that “really reaches the listener.”
Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS
“September-san” by RADWIMPS is a track included on an album released in 2006, and it’s a laid-back song you can sing while gently swaying your body.
RADWIMPS songs often tend to be on the higher side, but this one isn’t that high, with a lowest note of A2 and an average around D4.
The range rises a bit in the pre-chorus, so if you sing with a flowing momentum there, the song will feel more cohesive.
Noda’s vocals are distinctive, but aiming for an overall soft tone will bring your voice closer to his, so try singing it gently.
Happinessarashi
This is Arashi’s 20th single, released in September 2007.
It’s an upbeat, lively track with a slightly bouncy rhythm and a bright feel.
It also comes across as a quintessential example of idol songs from the 2000s onward.
Thinking about singing it at karaoke, the melody is very simple and easy to sing, so as long as you’re careful not to lose the song’s inherent lightness, I think even those who aren’t confident singers can handle it without any problems.
Since all the members of Arashi sing in unison, it’s also a great one to enjoy by singing together with friends like a chorus!
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
Spitz’s classic song “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” (“We Should Be Able to Fly”).
When it comes to Spitz, you might think their songs are hard to sing because of the very high vocals.
It’s true that at first listen this track also seems high, but in fact its vocal range isn’t particularly wide.
As a result, most men in their 30s should be able to sing it smoothly without straining.
In addition, there aren’t any sections that rely heavily on vibrato, so you can deliver it nicely even without fancy techniques.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
Sync Of SummerYamashita Tatsuro
This is Tatsuro Yamashita’s 53rd single, released in July 2023.
It was reportedly written specifically as a song for Kirin’s “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial.
When you think of summer, you think of Tatsuro Yamashita!! That image, combined with the song’s title, makes this a summer anthem overflowing with his signature style that truly evokes the season.
The melody crafted with that trademark Yamashita touch doesn’t span a particularly wide vocal range, so it should be very easy to sing even for people who don’t usually sing much.
Throughout the song, it feels best not to overemote—sing it a bit bluntly, with a touch of nonchalance.