Western pop songs that junior high school students like. World-famous classics and popular songs.

Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters

The Carpenters – Yesterday Once More (INCLUDES LYRICS)

It’s one of my favorite pieces, and I became a huge fan after performing it in my middle school wind ensemble.

It’s a very old piece, but the melody feels nostalgic and still sounds fresh even now.

It was also in our music textbook, and it really brings back memories of that time.

I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

They’re a very famous rock band, and the moment I heard them I thought they were geniuses.

The phrase “god of rock” might even suit them.

Once you listen, you become captivated by him.

My bandmates in middle school often covered their songs.

It’s difficult, but I love it.

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

This one is famous too, and I really love the chorus and the part right after it—it’s so cool, and I used to listen to it a lot.

There’s a time when you start admiring bands, and as a middle schooler you end up loving this kind of music and can memorize it quickly.

You really get into Western music.

It’s slow and easy to sing.

Tears In HeavenEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – Tears In Heaven [Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later] (Official Live Video)

It’s a mellow, famously iconic song—so much so that you can’t talk about Eric Clapton without mentioning it.

Since it’s slow, it’s easy to sing and simple enough for middle schoolers to learn.

The song itself has somewhat bittersweet lyrics, and I really grew to love it.

Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine (Official Music Video)

This is a band I got into in middle school.

Once you listen to them, you’ll fall in love with this rock band.

For someone around middle school age, I think this song is the easiest to listen to and has the gentlest melody.

Even after decades, it never loses its luster, and it’s a masterpiece you can keep listening to without getting tired of it.