Western pop songs that junior high school students like. World-famous classics and popular songs.

LightningThe Wanted

The Wanted – Lightning

The Wanted, a boys group from Ireland that burst onto the global stage, with pop tunes that are insanely cool.

This track, with its upbeat sound that captures youthful vibes, is highly recommended.

If someone said, “Just the two of us, let’s go learn things they don’t teach in class,” I might just ditch school without a second thought.

Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon

WALK THE MOON – Shut Up and Dance (Official Video)

WALK THE MOON is a pop-rock band that creates songs fused with an ’80s sound.

With an upbeat, happy vibe, this track will make you want to dance! The lyrics tell a story of being swept away on the dance floor by the girl he’s into, and the music video is a lot of fun too.

Marry The NightLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Marry The Night (Official Music Video)

It’s a hidden gem by an American pop star who’s extremely well-known in Japan.

The song showcases her signature cool sound and is a real mood booster.

I think even on sleepy mornings it’ll get you grooving, so I recommend it to high school students.

Money,Money,MoneyABBA

ABBA – Money, Money, Money (Official Music Video)

This song reminds me of the show Golden Legend.

We were watching TV together, and that’s how I became interested in this song.

Once you hear it, it really sticks in your head.

People laughed because the image from that TV show is so strong, but the song itself is really lovely and good.

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.

Ray Of LightMadonna

Madonna – Ray Of Light (Official Video) [HD]

Among Madonna’s songs, I think this one is easy to listen to and straightforward.

It’s quite an old track, but the fact that it still sounds fresh even now is what makes Madonna amazing.

The song itself is grand, cool, and has a great groove, so I think it’s perfect for everyday listening.

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.