Moving Western songs recommended for junior high school students: world classics and popular hits
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!
Playlist
| Moving Western songs recommended for junior high school students: world classics and popular hits | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Thinking out loudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Grammy-winning ballad by a singer-songwriter |
| 2east | Don’t look back in angerOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis masterpiece album, exquisite melodies |
| 3east | Piano ManBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel's classic piano ballad |
| 4east | Viva la vidaColdplay |  play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of Coldplay’s signature songs |
| 5east | Better togetherFifth Harmony |  play_arrow | American idols are bold and skilled. |
| 6east | I’m yoursJason Mraz |  play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of Coldplay’s signature songs |
| 7east | Love yourselfLuis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin's signature songs, world-class sound quality |
| 8east | I’m not in love10cc |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of 70s electropop |
| 9east | Like a Rolling StoneBob Dylan |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of Dylan's musical style change |
| 10east | Take a bowRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna’s beautiful ballad |
| 11east | Some one like youAdele |  play_arrow | Adele's powerful minor-key song |
| 12east | CreepRediohead |  play_arrow | A beautiful melodic song by a cutting-edge rock band |
| 13east | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited love song that encourages many women. |
| 14east | Try EverythingShakira |  play_arrow | Positive vibes from Shakira’s Zootopia theme song |
| 15east | This Is MeThe Greatest Showman Cast |  play_arrow | An anthem that encourages you to proudly be yourself just as you are |
| 16east | Santa Tell MeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana’s Christmas song sings of love |
| 17east | Count on MeBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song about the importance of bonds with friends |
| 18east | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | Anthem of Panic! At The Disco |
| 19east | God only knowsThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | The Beach Boys’ masterpiece of beautiful melodies |
| 20east | TisuperadoThe Eagles |  play_arrow | Billy Joel's classic piano ballad |
| 21east | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | A dance song loved across generations |
| 22east | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s iconic debut single |
| 23east | ViennaBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel’s supple, far-reaching singing… |
| 24east | Dream onAerosmith |  play_arrow | A quintessential ballad by Aerosmith |
| 25east | Child of mineCarole King |  play_arrow | The Historical Influence of Carole King's Music |
| 26east | Your SongElton John |  play_arrow | Masterpieces by the King of Pop |
| 27east | We’re All In This Together (From “High School Musical”)High School Musical Cast |  play_arrow | A film that portrays the importance of youth and pursuing dreams |
| 28east | Your beautifulJames Blunt | play_arrow | Brant’s love song conveys a heartrending feeling |
| 29east | Don’t stop believingJourney |  play_arrow | Journey's classic hit is back in the spotlight thanks to a TV drama |
| 30east | Purple RainPrince |  play_arrow | Prince's musical influences and signature works |
| 31east | A Bridge to TomorrowSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | A masterpiece song by Simon & Garfunkel |
| 32east | Let It BeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A tear-jerking, gospel-style Beatles classic |
| 33east | Top of the worldCarpenters |  play_arrow | The magic of pop—Karen’s singing is eternal. |
| 34east | AngieThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | The Stones’ poignantly iconic song and guitar |
| 35east | I Saw the LightTodd Rundgren |  play_arrow | Todd Rundgren's Pop Sense and Masterpieces |
| 36east | Favorite SongToosii |  play_arrow | Toosii’s romantic rap is a trending song |
| 37east | Graduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLD |  play_arrow | A moving collaborative song themed around high school graduation |
| 38east | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Bon Jovi’s hit songs are hugely popular around the world. |
| 39east | ParadiseColdplay |  play_arrow | Coldplay's iconic masterpiece |
| 40east | Bad DayDaniel Powter |  play_arrow | A song with a bright melody that cheers you on |
| 41east | shape of youEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | The appeal of Ed Sheeran’s signature songs |
| 42east | I Have NothingGlee |  play_arrow | A classic song from the movie The Bodyguard gets a new interpretation. |
| 43east | So YesterdayHilary Duff |  play_arrow | A song that gives you the courage to face forward and move ahead |
| 44east | CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake |  play_arrow | Justin's bright and refreshing hit song |
| 45east | Shout Out to My ExLittle Mix |  play_arrow | I chose it because it’s a song that blows away depression. She… |
| 46east | HomePhillip Phillips |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song stirs the emotions of someone longing for love. |
| 47east | Gimme LoveSia |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that conveys the importance of emotions and love |
| 48east | A Million DreamsThe Greatest Showman Cast |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of dreams and hope |
| 49east | I Look to YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | Whitney’s classic that sings of love and bonds |
| 50east | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | Adele's songs are appealing and easy to sing. |
| 51east | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | A famous rock band, genius and charismatic |
| 52east | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | When I was in junior high school, I loved the choruses of band music and got hooked on Western songs, so I memorized them. |
| 53east | Have a nice dayBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Bon Jovi is easy to listen to and popular even among middle schoolers. |
| 54east | Beauty And The BeastCeline Dion & Peabo Bryson |  play_arrow | I became a huge fan because of the movie. |
| 55east | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Emotionally moving Western songs from movies |
| 56east | If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross |  play_arrow | Ideal for learning English with old famous songs |
| 57east | Hold OnGood Charlotte |  play_arrow | A truck with an anti-suicide message. Ame... |
| 58east | Let It GoIdina Menzel |  play_arrow | Famous Western songs suitable for beginners |
| 59east | SorryJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Beaver’s song is a message to young people |
| 60east | HeroMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A lovely, slow and easy-to-listen-to melody |
| 61east | Heal the worldMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael's songs are easy to listen to and easy to remember. |
| 62east | Everything Is AlrightMotion City Soundtrack |  play_arrow | A song about mental issues like ADHD… |
| 63east | Move AlongThe All-American Rejects |  play_arrow | All-American Rejects… |
| 64east | With or Without YouU2 |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece: the struggle of love and the allure of music |
| 65east | We are the WorldUSA For Africa |  play_arrow | A charity song for African hunger relief |
| 66east | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | The moving song from the movie The Bodyguard |
| 67east | Walk This WayAerosmith |  play_arrow | Aerosmith is a famous rock band. |
| 68east | thank u, nextAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana Grande’s breakup song |
| 69east | It’s my lifeBon Jovi | play_arrow | Bon Jovi’s new anthem song from 2000 |
| 70east | Tears In HeavenEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Clapton's signature songs that are easy to sing |
| 71east | Born This WayLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Find hope to live through Lady Gaga’s powerful lyrics |
| 72east | NumbLinkin Park |  play_arrow | Linkin Park is an attractive band |
| 73east | MemoriesMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5's moving tribute song |
| 74east | Welcome To The Black ParadeMy Chemical Romance |  play_arrow | Introducing My Chem’s signature songs released in 2006 |
| 75east | Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana |  play_arrow | The allure of Nirvana’s historic masterpiece |
| 76east | Live While We’re YoungOne Direction |  play_arrow | Introducing One Direction’s 2012 smash hits |
| 77east | ChandelierSia |  play_arrow | In this striking music video, in the blink of an eye… |
| 78east | Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | Guns N’ Roses, like Nirvana, … |
| 79east | The Lazy SongBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Because Bruno Mars is popular all around the world... |
| 80east | YellowColdplay |  play_arrow | Among Coldplay's many hit songs... |
| 81east | All of the StarsEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | The film “The Fault in Our …” |
| 82east | Wake me up when September endsGreen Day |  play_arrow | Green Day, who sings this song, is an American… |
| 83east | Falling ShortLåpsley |  play_arrow | With the bare minimum of sounds, and once you hear it, you can’t forget it… |
| 84east | Young BloodNoah Kahan |  play_arrow | The acoustic guitar suits the transparent, airy world of the vocals... |
| 85east | Gotta Be YouOne Direction |  play_arrow | One Direction, released in 2011… |
| 86east | FirefliesOwl City |  play_arrow | If you're a middle schooler who likes the Poppo Song, then Owl... |
| 87east | Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers ft. Daya |  play_arrow | Speaking of autumn, it's also a comfortable season to spend time in, and… |
| 88east | BraveSara Bareilles |  play_arrow | When it comes to Western songs that give you courage, Sarah… |
| 89east | MockingbirdEminem |  play_arrow | American rapper Eminem... |
| 90east | The Little Things Give You AwayLinkin Park |  play_arrow | Hurricane Ka... that struck New Orleans |
| 91east | I’m Already ThereLonestar |  play_arrow | Even if not physically present, by your side in spirit... |
| 92east | Swing Life AwayRise Against |  play_arrow | A passionate relationship is far more important than money, a… |
| 93east | When I Look At YouMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | A drama on the American Disney Channel... |
| 94east | Fix YouColdplay |  play_arrow | With a dazzling band sound and overwhelming name recognition... |
| 95east | XoBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s powerful ballad |
| 96east | riverBruce Springsteen |  play_arrow | A blues ballad expressing the sorrows of America |
| 97east | Love me like you doEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Classic electropop signature song |
| 98east | Stairway to HeavenLed Zeppelin |  play_arrow | Historic guitar solo of Zeppelin |
| 99east | Stick with youThe Pussycat Dolls |  play_arrow | A love song with rap by Ed Sheeran |
| 100east | Because I Love YouStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | This is a song that reminds me of my middle school days. |