[For men in their 30s] Must-play karaoke hits that always get the crowd going
If you’re a man in your 30s, chances are you often find yourself going to karaoke for work gatherings or class reunions.
Still, when it’s your turn to sing, you might be thinking, “I have no idea what song to pick!”
There may also be people in their 20s who want to know which songs hype up those in their 30s, as well as folks in their 40s and 50s.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended karaoke songs that are sure to get people in their 30s excited!
We’ve picked out lots of high-energy tracks, focusing on songs that people in their 30s listened to during their youth and songs that made waves back then.
Use this as a reference for choosing your setlist!
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For Men in Their 30s: Must-Sing Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers (61–70)
Choo Choo TRAINEXILE
An iconic EXILE track known for the members spinning around in the intro! The song originally comes from ZOO, the group that former EXILE member HIRO belonged to, and HIRO participated in the track with both ZOO and EXILE.
On the variety show “Mecha-Ike,” Takashi Okamura from Ninety-Nine also performed a dance to this song as Okazail.
It’s a bright, approachable tune, so it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped if you sing it at karaoke while dancing together!
If I sing to the sky175R
Turn the karaoke room into a live venue with youthful guitar rock! This is a signature song by the rock band 175R, released as their second single in 2003.
It became a huge hit, also gaining buzz after being featured in a commercial.
That same year, the band performed this song at the 54th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
SHOGO belts out the feelings and messages for a cherished person far away, almost like a shout.
Just hearing his voice makes your heart swell, doesn’t it? Adding gestures while you sing might help you capture the song’s vibe even better.
Surfing JohnnyKeisuke Kuwata
Just hearing that light, tinkling piano intro instantly brings back memories of those summers… It’s a Heisei-era masterpiece that colored the early 2000s! No explanation needed: “Naminori Johnny,” the smash hit released in 2001 under the solo name of Keisuke Kuwata, vocalist of Southern All Stars, is a karaoke staple and has been sung across generations.
With Kuwata’s signature style in full bloom and a wide vocal range, the melody darts busily between low and high notes, which might feel surprisingly challenging when you actually try to sing it.
At the same time, it’s so catchy you can memorize it right away just by listening.
If you sing it with clear contrast—keeping the soaring parts and the rhythmic parts in mind—you can aim for a high score at karaoke!
Youthful AmigoShuji and Akira
A song by Shuuji to Akira.
For those who listened to it in real time back then, it’s probably a very nostalgic track.
The lyrics, themed around friendship, dreams, and parting, are memorable and bring back the youthful days you spent together.
Released in November 2005, it was a huge hit, debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
It also became a hot topic as the theme song for the TV drama “Nobuta wo Produce.” It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke, perfect for gatherings with friends and events.
With its simple, easy-to-remember melody, it’s a song everyone can sing together.
SHAMROCKUVERworld
Released in 2006, this song drew attention as the theme for the drama “Dandori.
~Dance☆Drill~.” With its powerful guitar riffs and TAKUYA∞’s distinctive vocals, it stands out as one of UVERworld’s signature tracks beloved by many fans.
The lyrics, which reflect the sense of loss that can come with chasing dreams and the resolve to keep moving forward nonetheless, are sure to resonate with listeners.
If you sing it at karaoke, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at after-work parties or class reunions.
Close your eyesKen Hirai
Ken Hirai’s famous song, which portrays the pain and heartache of losing someone dear, is sure to resonate at karaoke.
The sorrow of losing a loved one seeps through every line of the lyrics.
You may find yourself in tears as he sings of a cherished person he can only meet in memories.
Released in April 2004, the song drew attention as the theme for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.” It’s a recommended karaoke choice that comforts those who have experienced heartbreak or farewell.
If you sing it with feeling, it will surely move the hearts of those around you.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber
Golden Bomber’s smash hit that ranked No.
1 on the karaoke charts for 49 consecutive weeks! They performed this song four years in a row at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen and six years in a row at Music Station Super Live.
With its funny lyrics and bouncy chorus, every part overflows with Kinbaku’s trademark humor.
It’s a classic that just about anyone in their 30s can sing.