[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] Recommended Surefire Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going (31–40)
TemptationGLAY
Released as GLAY’s 13th single, this song topped the Oricon annual singles chart in 1998.
It was also released simultaneously with the single “SOUL LOVE,” and made headlines for monopolizing the No.
1 and No.
2 spots on the Oricon chart for two consecutive weeks.
At karaoke gatherings for people in their 30s—who spent their adolescence at the time—it’s sure to get everyone excited as a nostalgic classic.
DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ seventh single, “Tabidachi” (“Departure”).
Released in 2008, it didn’t become an explosive hit, but it still enjoyed moderate success: it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Bokutachi to Chuzaishan no 700 Nichi Sensō” (The 700 Days’ War: Us and the Police Officer) and reached No.
10 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Men in their early 30s may find it familiar.
In short, the song features a fairly simple, uniform vocal line with very gentle pitch movement.
However, it contains a fair number of long notes and the overall range is somewhat high, so it’s necessary to set the key so you can sustain long tones at a relatively high pitch.
HEVEANJanne Da Arc
Janne Da Arc’s 26th single, released in May 2006.
It was used as the CM song for Dwango’s “Iroiro Mix DX” and for Avex Group Holdings’ “mu-mo.” It’s a love song that unfolds with classic rock sound.
A track worth focusing on for its lyrics, which can be interpreted in various ways depending on the listener.
Seesaw Game: A Brave Love SongMr.Children
The single Mr.
Children released in August 1995 is “Seesaw Game: A Brave Love Song.” It’s a love song about the push-and-pull with someone you’re attracted to, and one of their early masterpieces.
The sales and royalties were donated as relief funds for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that struck in January of the release year.
Despite having no tie-in, it became a million seller and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Its pop, catchy melody and sound are sure to get the crowd going at karaoke!
Precious thingsRoad of Major
“Taisetsu na Mono” is the debut single released in 2002 by Road of Major, a rock band formed on the TV Tokyo audition program “Hamaraja.” It reached No.
2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and, despite being an indie release, stayed in the Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks.
It was a major hit achieved under the pressure that the band would disband if their debut song didn’t succeed.
It’s a fast-paced rock tune and a cheering anthem that gives listeners energy and courage.
If you’re in your 30s, you probably heard it in middle or high school—why not add it to your karaoke repertoire?
[For men in their 30s] Must-sing, crowd-pleasing karaoke hits (41–50)
cloudy skyDOES
The renowned trio DOES, formed in Fukuoka, rose to nationwide fame thanks to their signature song “Donten,” released in 2008.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama and became a major hit, reaching the top three on the Oricon charts.
The song’s raw, stripped-down guitar sound—made possible by the trio’s minimalist lineup—is incredibly cool, and it’s hugely popular at karaoke.
The rugged, husky vocals and blunt yet moving melody aren’t particularly difficult and are easy to sing, but because the melody doesn’t change much, be mindful to avoid sounding too monotone when you perform it.
cherry blossomKetsumeishi
How about a smash hit by Ketsumeishi? Released in 2005 as their 11th single, this song also made waves in 2017 when singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue covered it.
It’s an achingly bittersweet love song about thinking of a beloved person who’s gone while looking at the cherry blossoms.
If you’re going to karaoke with people your age, everyone’s sure to know it.
So it might be fun to belt it out together—guaranteed to be more exciting than singing it solo.