2025: Classic Western Songs Recommended for Middle School Students (English Songs)

Foxey LadyThe Jimi Hendrix Experience

The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Foxey Lady (Miami Pop 1968)

With its retro charm alive in the modern day, Foxey Lady is sure to leave a special impression even on middle schoolers.

This track by The Jimi Hendrix Experience stands out with its guitar riff and instantly draws listeners in with a funky rhythm.

Whether you relax with it in your room or share it with friends during a break, you’ll likely feel the music’s depth even more.

The melody, energetic yet somehow nostalgic, may stick in your head all day once you hear it.

Listening to this song—where the band’s superb musicianship and Jimi Hendrix’s passion shine through—will open a new door to music.

Glad You CameThe Wanted

The Wanted – Glad You Came

A track by The Wanted released in 2011 with a fresh, breezy sound.

It became a hit around the world.

The music video was filmed in Ibiza.

It was sampled in DJ Earworm’s 2012 track “Shine Brighter.”

Can’t Feel My FaceThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face (Official Video)

As music from the 1970s and 1980s makes a comeback, “Can’t Feel My Face” is sure to capture the hearts of many middle schoolers.

Its urban, sophisticated groove is a perfect fit for today’s trend-savvy youth.

Built on a dynamic, dancefloor-igniting beat, the track draws the ear with vocals that carry a distinctive sensuality.

It’s easy to see why this song was nominated for a Grammy: its sound masterfully fuses nostalgia with modernity, endlessly captivating both new and longtime fans of Western pop.

Regardless of the listener’s age, it’s a highly recommended track that can be enjoyed across generations.

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.

I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (Official 4K Video)

Depicting the tumultuous scenes of love, “I Will Always Love You” was released by diva Whitney Houston in 1992 and is loved around the world.

Originally written by country singer Dolly Parton, the song was covered by Whitney as part of the soundtrack for the film The Bodyguard.

Her powerful vocals and the dramatic arrangement continue to captivate countless listeners.

Although the theme is the painful decision to part ways, it’s a ballad that conveys profound love.

It’s a timeless classic that brings courage and inspiration to middle schoolers pursuing their hopes and dreams for the future.

Keep SmilingBars&Melody

Bars and Melody – Keep Smiling

This is a 2015 song by the UK boy music duo Bars and Melody.

Amid a laid-back tempo, Charlie—aka Melody—shines with his mature vocals, while Leondre—aka Bars—delivers a cool rap.

If you listen to it when you’re feeling down, I think the two of them will lift your spirits! Be sure to check it out!

Your PowerBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – Your Power (Official Music Video)

A piece I’d recommend to junior high school students who want to listen to something calm is “Your Power.” Released by Billie Eilish, this work is packed with her stylish musical sensibilities.

The lyrics are drawn from her own experiences and address domestic violence, commonly referred to as DV.

Although the lyrics are raw, the melody is stylish, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation as well.