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Western songs we want elementary school students to listen to: recommended classics and hit tracks

These days, elementary school students receive active English education, and thanks to the growth of the internet they can access music from around the world anytime.

It’s a time when many kids enjoy music without distinguishing between Western and Japanese songs.

In this article, we researched recommended Western music for elementary school students living in such a global era.

From that famous theme song used in an animated movie, to hit songs you’ve probably heard somewhere, to timeless classics that can even help with studying English—we’ve put together a diverse selection!

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Western songs we want elementary school students to listen to: recommended classics and hit tracks
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1eastOh Happy DaySt. Francis Choir with Ryan TobyThe film starring Whoopi Goldberg, “...
2eastOb-La-Di, Ob-La-DaThe BeatlesThe Beatles’ 1989 song “Ob-La-Di, …”
3eastshape of youEd SheeranWe asked an elementary school child about their favorite Western music, and th…
4eastTry everythingShakiraUsed in the Disney film Zootopia...
5eastHakuna MatataJason Weaver,Nathan Lane,Ernie SabellaDisney’s 1994 feature-length animated film “...
6eastStory of My LifeOne DirectionThe British boy group, One Direc…
7eastHello KittyAvril LavigneEven in Japan as a rock singer in the 2000s...
8eastStart of something newZac Efron & Vanessa HudgensThe musical film “High School Musi...”
9eastSeptemberEarth, Wind & FireA funk band representing the 1970s, A...
10eastI Want You BackThe Jackson 5King of Pop, Michael Jackso…
11eastLet It GoIdina MenzelAbove all else, Disney’s film “Frozen”...
12eastGood TimeOwl City & Carly Rae JepsenAs expected, even elementary school children sway their bodies and jump…
13eastYesterday Once MoreCarpentersA signature song by the sibling duo, The Carpenters…
14eastImagineJohn LennonOne of the signature songs by John Lennon of The Beatles, “…
15eastShake It OffTaylor SwiftFemale singer, Taylor Swift’s…
16eastStand By MeBen E. KingThe bassline of this striking melody and th…
17eastOnly TimeEnyaReleased in 2000, it became a big hit in Japan as well...
18eastDon’t Look Back In AngerOasisThe anthem by the British rock band OASIS…
19eastBad DayDaniel PowterSinger-songwriter Daniel Powta...
20eastLive While We’re YoungOne DirectionA five-member boy group from the United Kingdom. Me...
21eastIt’s A Small WorldDisneyland Children’s ChorusSpeaking of Disneyland, the attraction I absolutely want to ride is...
22eastVideo Killed The Radio StarThe BugglesThe Buggle, a two-man male group…
23eastParty In The U.S.A.Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus, in Japan in 2006...
24eastParty Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAOThings like rap and club music as well…
25eastKarma ChameleonCulture ClubA single released in 1983. Cult…
26eastSugarMaroon 5The popularity of Maroon 5, which is quite well-known even in Japan...
27eastEverything you doM2MA single released in 2000. M2M is a girl...
28eastTake Me Home, Country RoadsJohn DenverAffectionately known as “Country Road” in Japan…
29eastI wanna be like youLouis PrimaInsert song from the Disney film “The Jungle Book”…
30eastDirty WorkAustin MahoneIn Japan, the comedy talent Buruzon Chiemi’s ne...
31eastWhen Can I See You Again?Owl CityThe theme song for the overseas version of the movie Wreck-It Ralph...
32eastPass The DutchieMusical YouthA single released in 1982. Music…
33eastSexy SexyBrian Setzer OrchestraAmerican guitarist Brian Setz…
34eastUptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark RonsonEven hearing the song title or the artist’s name doesn’t ring a bell…
35eastHave You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-JohnFemale singer Olivia Newton- …
36eastUnder the SeaSamuel E. WrightInsert song from Disney’s film “The Little Mermaid”…
37eastHow Far I’ll GoAlessia CaraOverseas for the Disney film “Moana” (Moana and the Legend of the Sea)…
38eastBaby ft. LudacrisJustin BieberA single released in 2010. Jaz…
39eastCuban PeteJim CarreyInsert song from the American comedy film “The Mask”…
40eastI Will Always Love YouWhitney HoustonAmerican female singer Whitney H...
41eastDaydream BelieverThe MonkeesDon't forget your dreaming heart. In 1967, Lily...
42eastDschinghis KhanDschinghis KhanDschinghis Khan, a West German music group...
43eastSk8er BoiAvril LavigneAvril Lavigne is, at the beginning of the 2000s…
44eastGhostbustersRay Parker Jr.The theme song of the movie “Ghostbusters”…