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Recommended Western music for junior high school students — from popular classics to the latest hits

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

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!

Recommended Western Music for Junior High School Students – From Popular Songs to the Latest Hits – (61–70)

UmbrellaRihanna

Rihanna – Umbrella (Orange Version) (Official Music Video) ft. JAŸ-Z

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Rihanna is a singer-songwriter from Barbados who is also active as a model.

“Umbrella” is a single released in 2007 that became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart.

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Lush LifeZara Larsson

Zara Larsson – Lush Life (Official Video)

Lush LifeZara Larsson

Zara Larsson is a singer from Sweden.

Lush Life is a single released in June 2015, and it debuted at number one on the Swedish charts.

It has also been used in an Estée Lauder commercial.

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PILLOWTALKZAYN

ZAYN – PILLOWTALK (Official Video)

PILLOWTALKZAYN

ZAYN (Zayn Malik) is a singer from England.

He is a former member of One Direction and made his solo debut in 2016.

“PILLOWTALK” reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and the Canadian Hot 100.

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In conclusion

When you first start listening to Western music, it feels exciting, as if you’re touching a different world.

Music you hear during the sensitive years of junior high is, of course, a precious experience you can only have at that time.

I hope you’ll find a favorite song from this article and take your first step into the vast world of Western music!