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

It’s My LifeBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

What does Western rock music mean to junior high school students? It might feel a bit old-fashioned and maybe even outdated.

Still, it’s true that there’s always a certain number of students who absolutely love it.

And since they tend to prefer classic, mainstream rock, Bon Jovi is definitely popular.

Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

This is a song by Mark Ronson that really showcases Bruno Mars’s vocals.

Mark Ronson is a British artist whose main occupation is DJing, but he’s now a top-tier musician.

For middle schoolers looking for danceable tracks, I think his dance music is a perfect fit.

What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction

One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful (Official Video)

One Direction is a handsome boy group that was born from a British audition show.

Their perfect looks, great singing, and overflowing individuality are the secret to their worldwide popularity! If such heartthrobs sang “I’m crazy about you” to you, your heart would definitely skip a beat.

SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – September (Official HD Video)

It’s a bit from the older generation, but it’s still a dance number heard in many settings today.

The chorus features a phrase everyone has heard, making it familiar across generations.

Since most of the lyrics are simple words to pronounce, it’s easy to use as a learning material, and with a bit of practice, even junior high school students who have just started learning English can sing it right away.

We Will Rock YouQueen

Queen – We Will Rock You (Official Video)

Needless to say, it’s one of Queen’s signature songs.

There’s almost certainly no one who hasn’t heard it.

You hear it all the time at various events, especially sports, and it’s so famous that even middle schoolers have almost surely heard it at least once.

The chorus is simple, so it’s a perfect hype song to add to your karaoke list just for the chorus.

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

This is an original song by Bruno Mars.

He elevated niche-oriented soul and funk into a higher level of pop music.

That’s what led to his overwhelming sales and popularity.

Of course, he’s popular among middle schoolers too, so if you don’t know him, you should check him out.

Let It BeThe Beatles

The Beatles – Let It Be – Let It Be (STEREO REMASTERED)

It’s a song everyone knows, but when I first listened to the Beatles, I was so blown away that I binge-listened to all their tracks.

Among them, I still can’t forget their signature masterpiece—the one that truly says “the Beatles”—and nothing has ever topped it for me.

It’s also an easy, memorable song, even for middle schoolers.