[Elementary School Students] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]

Get LuckyDaft Pank ft. Pharrell Williams78rank/position

Daft Punk – Get Lucky (Full Video)

A collaboration between the French electro house duo Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams.

Its nostalgic, disco-style sound lifts your spirits, and the message—live without wasting time to seize good fortune—gives you strength.

What Was I Made For?Billie Eilish79rank/position

Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? (Official Music Video)

Billie Eilish, an American singer-songwriter whose downbeat musical style and profound messages have earned her the love of teenagers as well as many artists and listeners, is often perceived through the lens of her overwhelming artistic world.

While that can make things seem more elusive, her vocal lines are actually surprisingly simple.

In fact, with a basic sense of groove and some vocal ability, even an elementary school student could sing “What Was I Made For?” without much difficulty.

Beautiful DayU280rank/position

U2 – Beautiful Day (Official Music Video)

A four-piece band that emerged from Ireland.

The vocals—Bono’s voice—draw attention from around the world.

Listening to this track, delivered with a crystal-clear sound throughout, will let you take your first step into the world of U2.

It’s a song I especially recommend when you’re feeling down.

Hello KittyAvril Lavigne81rank/position

Avril Lavigne – Hello Kitty (Official Video)

Avril Lavigne, who sparked a massive boom in Japan in the 2000s as a rock singer, has performed live here many times and is a musician with deep ties to Japan.

Are you familiar with her surprising 2014 release, aptly titled “Hello Kitty”? It blends a rock-EDM vibe with Japanese lyrics and takes as its theme Hello Kitty, the beloved character from the Japanese company Sanrio.

For girls who probably owned at least one Hello Kitty item, it might be a great gateway into listening to Western music.

We Are The WorldUSA For Africa82rank/position

U.S.A. For Africa – We Are the World

We Are The World was sung by a lineup of star-studded artists for people in Africa suffering from hunger and poverty.

Released in 1985 as a USA for Africa song, proceeds from merchandise and royalties were donated to charity.

It’s a perfect song for elementary school students, both for learning English and for social studies.

It might be fun for everyone to pick a favorite part, memorize the lyrics, and take turns singing in order.

This is me!The Greatest Showman Cast83rank/position

The Greatest Showman Cast – This Is Me (Official Lyric Video)

“This Is Me” was the theme song of the musical film The Greatest Showman, which portrayed the showman P.

T.

Barnum.

The soundtrack was released in 2017, and the song won Best Original Song at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.

It’s a moving message song that powerfully sings of the struggles and determination of characters grappling with their insecurities.

You, as an elementary school student, probably have worries and doubts too.

If you listen to “This Is Me” while looking at the Japanese translation, it’s sure to give you courage.

Three Little BirdsBob Marley84rank/position

Bob Marley- Three Little Birds (With Lyrics!)

A classic by Bob Marley released in 1977.

Set to a laid-back reggae sound, the words “Don’t worry.

It’s okay—everything’s going to be all right” lift your spirits.

The English is simple, and with lots of repetition, it’s an easy song to try.