Moving Western songs recommended for junior high school students: world classics and popular hits

Beauty And The BeastCeline Dion & Peabo Bryson

Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson – Beauty And The Beast (HQ Official Music Video)

I became a huge fan after going to see the movie.

This duo is unbeatable.

Even now, this song moves me so much that it brings me to tears.

For middle schoolers, Disney movies are of course easy to watch, so listening to the songs through the films makes them easier to appreciate and is really great.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

Celine Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Live) [HD]

I love this song even after just hearing the intro.

When I listen to it, I remember the movie and tears start to flow naturally.

It’s a song rich in emotion, achingly beautiful, and it makes my heart swell.

The movie’s influence is big, but it’s still a perfect and moving Western song even for middle school students.

If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross

Diana Ross – If We Hold On Together

This is another song so famous that we even performed it in our middle school band, and the melody is absolutely wonderful.

It’s quite old, but you can still listen to it easily today, and each word is clear and easy to understand, so I think it’s perfect for learning English.

I love its mellow, gentle tone.

SorryJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Sorry (PURPOSE : The Movement)

This is a song by Justin Bieber, who is now incredibly popular.

He sings it casually, but the meaning carries a strong message to today’s youth.

It’s slower than I expected, so it’s easy to catch the words and feels like he’s speaking to you, which makes it a good study resource.

HeroMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Hero (Official HD Video)

This song is very slow and gently sung, so the English lyrics are easy to catch and it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

It’s a song that even middle schoolers can sing well, and the melody is so beautiful that I listened to it over and over.

It’s my favorite song among Mariah’s.

Heal the worldMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Heal The World (Official Video)

Among Michael Jackson’s songs, this one is relatively easy to catch and has a relaxed melody, so it’s easy to remember and a good song.

Even junior high school students should be able to understand it well.

The chorus is especially easy to remember, so it’s recommended for singing.

With or Without YouU2

U2 – With Or Without You (U2 At The BBC)

With a melody that stirs the heart across time and lyrics tinged with longing, “With or Without You” continues to captivate many listeners.

Portraying the struggles of love in a way that even middle schoolers can relate to, this song is known as one of U2’s signature works and remains beloved around the world.

Riding the wave of a revival boom, it’s a track that teaches the greatness of music, old and new.

Its comfortable bassline and lingering guitar tones intertwine exquisitely, powerfully lifting the listener’s emotions.

It’s a classic Western song I recommend to middle school students for study breaks or relaxation time.