I’ve picked out some moving Western songs that I’d recommend to junior high school students.
I’ve included a wide range—from fairly recent tracks to older ones.
They’ll give you goosebumps.
Please use this as a reference.
Be sure to share them with your classmates, too!
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Moving Western songs recommended for junior high school students: world masterpieces and popular songs (1–10)
Thinking out loudEd Sheeran
The best-selling singer-songwriter right now.
He rose from the streets to become a big star, yet his music remains very simple and sincere.
He’s a nice guy whose character shines through his expressions, but his solo live shows can be intense at times, and his rap parts are technically sharp.
This song is an award-winning ballad that even took home a Grammy.
It’s moving.
Don’t look back in angerOasis
The global success of Oasis’s first and second albums might be the last beautiful outlier in the history of mega-hits by rock bands.
That’s how packed these two albums are with superb melodies, with no throwaway tracks.
Among them, this classic—always a massive sing-along at concerts—is perfect as an introduction to Western rock music.
Piano ManBilly Joel
From the late 1970s to the 1980s, Billy Joel enjoyed exceptional popularity around the world, including in Japan, and left behind numerous classic songs.
Many people probably started listening to Western music with Billy.
Among them, this piano ballad is a masterpiece you should savor by reading the lyrics.
At times gentle, at times passionate, Billy’s voice shines with an evergreen brilliance.
Viva la vidaColdplay
Coldplay, with four members who are sons of teachers, is the most successful band of the 2000s.
Many people have probably heard this song, their signature track and the one that gets the biggest reaction at live shows.
It builds gradually from its striking, choppy intro and carries you to a vast place.
It’s grand-scale rock, yet the sound is incredibly delicate.
Better togetherFifth Harmony
American girl groups can feel a bit intense and overwhelming for Japanese audiences, but they’re undeniably skilled.
Since the members came from a burlesque background, their music videos can be a bit too provocative—viewer discretion advised.
This song, though, has a familiar melody that really tugs at the heart.
American idols are intense!