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

Last Friday NightKaty Perry29rank/position

Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (Official Music Video)

A famous song by the globally acclaimed songstress Katy Perry.

The music video for this track is extremely entertaining, making it enjoyable both visually and musically.

Katy’s music videos are all meticulously crafted, so enjoy them by both watching and listening.

RadioactiveImagine Dragons30rank/position

Imagine Dragons – Radioactive

This song has an extraordinary atmosphere.

The heavy bass and the vocalist’s clear melodic line are addictive.

Just listening to it makes a mysterious power well up inside you.

Give it a listen before an important exam.

It’s My LifeBon Jovi31rank/position

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

“It’s My Life” is a song by the American rock band Bon Jovi, released as a single in 2000.

In Japan, it’s popular as walk-up music for professional baseball players, so if you’re a baseball-loving kid, you may have heard it at the ballpark.

Rock rhythms often align with the rhythm of English, making them great for language learning.

You’ll find plenty of unique expressions that occur when words link together, so be sure to listen to “It’s My Life” while reading the lyrics!

ProblemAriana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea32rank/position

Ariana Grande – Problem ft. Iggy Azalea

Problem is a collaboration between Ariana Grande, a female singer beloved worldwide as a pop icon, and rapper Iggy Azalea.

Released in 2014, the song was also included on the album My Everything, which came out the same year.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts, and on iTunes it hit No.

1 just 37 minutes after launch, setting a record for the fastest-selling digital single.

Ariana Grande’s English is easy to understand and great for listening practice, so it’s recommended even for elementary school students who are just beginning to learn English.

FlowersMiley Cyrus33rank/position

Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

Miley Cyrus is a female singer-songwriter with a husky, bass-rich voice who enjoys worldwide popularity.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend for elementary school students is Flowers.

This track was a global hit in 2023 and gained huge popularity on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

While the overall pitch range is on the lower side, it stays within a low register that elementary school students can handle without strain.

It also has few long sustained notes, so even with basic vocal skills, as long as the rhythm is solid, it’s a song that tends to sound good.

…Baby One More TimeBritney Spears34rank/position

Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time (Official Video)

Britney Spears, a pop singer who was hugely popular in the U.

S.

scene in the 2000s.

If you’re a parent with an elementary school child now, she might be from your generation.

Among her songs, the one I particularly recommend is .

.

.

Baby One More Time.

One of her signature tracks, it’s a cool piece of pop music with R&B elements.

Because the vocal range is narrow, it’s very easy to sing—even for elementary school kids who aren’t confident singers.

Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus35rank/position

Miley Cyrus – Party In The U.S.A. (Official Video)

Miley Cyrus played the lead role in Hannah Montana, which also aired in Japan in 2006.

She became hugely popular, especially among teenagers.

Although she played a singer in the show, she also went on to pursue a real-life music career.

This song is a single she released in 2009.

She was 16 at the time, but from a Japanese perspective, she seems very mature.