Recommended Western music for junior high school students — from popular classics to the latest hits
What kind of image comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Western music” if you’re a current junior high school student?
Some of you might feel like, “I can’t understand the English lyrics,” or “I’m not sure what they mean.”
This time, we’ve put together a selection of recommended songs for students who are just starting to listen to Western music or are thinking of giving it a try.
Focusing on tracks with easy-to-listen-to melodies and lyrics that use simple English words, we’ve selected a wide range across genres—from classic pop masterpieces to loud, intense rock bands, and the latest hit songs!
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Harder To BreatheMaroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American band.
Their debut album, Songs About Jane, released in 2002, won the Best New Artist award at the 47th Grammy Awards.
Harder to Breathe is one of the songs included on the album.
Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band known in Japan by the nickname “Recchiri.” “Dani California” is a single released in 2006, and it’s also well known as the theme song for Death Note.
Part-Time LoverStevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is one of the most iconic musicians from the United States.
Part-Time Lover is a single released in 1985, and it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
In Japan, it was covered by Yoko Oginome.
Work from HomeFifth Harmony
Fifth Harmony is an American music group formed in 2012.
Work from Home is a single released in 2016 that reached number three on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Hot 100.
Cry Me A RiverJustin Tinberlake
Justin Timberlake is an American singer-songwriter who is also active as an actor.
“Cry Me a River” is a single released in 2002, which reached No.
3 on the Billboard Hot 100.