[2026] Classic Western Songs Recommended for Junior High Students [English Songs]
In the 2020s, with subscriptions in full swing, we live in an era where you can enjoy music from all over the world—from the latest hits to classics from decades ago—anytime, anywhere.
The barrier to listening to Western music has definitely gotten lower.
That said, with talk of younger people drifting away from Western music, this article picks out classic English-language songs recommended for middle schoolers, including tracks popular on TikTok and Spotify.
In the first half, we feature the latest buzzworthy and hit songs; in the second half, we include timeless classics.
From upbeat killer tunes to mellow numbers, we focus on tracks with melodies that feel familiar even if you don’t understand the lyrics.
We hope this becomes your gateway to getting into Western music!
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[2026] Classic Western Songs Recommended for Junior High School Students [English Songs] (41–50)
Don’t Stop Me NowQueen
Bohemian Rhapsody is a film that focuses on Freddie Mercury, the legendary lead vocalist of the band Queen.
Since its release in April 2019, it quickly gained popularity and grossed over 12.7 billion yen at the box office.
For many junior high school students, this movie was likely their first introduction to Queen.
Don’t Stop Me Now, which was featured during one of the most exciting scenes in the film, experienced a resurgence in popularity from 2019 to 2020.
Nobody’s LoveMaroon 5
Maroon 5 is a band behind many hit songs.
Their track “Nobody’s Love” is dedicated to those suffering in various ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
That said, it isn’t a rallying anthem; it’s been crafted as a love song directed toward someone dear.
In making the song, Maroon 5 commented that they “created a track that could bring comfort to everyone while being mindful of the situation where the coronavirus is threatening the world.” How about listening to it together with your girlfriend or boyfriend?
Beautiful People (feat. Khalid)Ed Sheeran
The song “Beautiful People (feat.
Khalid)” is a collaboration between Khalid and Ed Sheeran.
Released in 2019, it won the iHeartRadio Music Award for Best Lyrics and the MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboration (Earth-Shattering Collaboration).
The lyrics deliver a sharp critique of the glitzy entertainment world.
It’s recommended for junior high school students who are feeling frustrated!
YummyJustin Bieber
One of the most striking parts of this song is the section where the title “Yummy” is repeated.
It’s a word you often hear in dramas and the like, meaning “delicious.” The fact that this word is being directed at a person is what makes the song’s expression literary and sexy.
And the very fact that it’s Justin Bieber singing this expression makes it absolutely irresistible!
Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello
Here With Me is a collaboration between the enigmatic masked DJ Marshmello—known for his marshmallow-like headgear—and the UK electropop band CHVRCHES.
The song expresses feelings of longing and bittersweet emotion for someone special.
It conveys the singer’s thoughts about that person, and concludes with the line, “Cause I need you here with me.”
One TimeJustin Bieber
Even if you don’t listen to Western pop music, many people have at least heard the name Justin Bieber, right? He’s even appeared in Japanese TV commercials, so he’s widely known among the general public.
This song, One Time, was released in 2009.
Justin was 15 at the time—about the same age as junior high schoolers—and his voice hadn’t changed yet, giving it a fresh feel.
It’s a song where he confesses his feelings to a girl, and while he says, “I’ll say it one time: I love you,” he actually says it over and over (lol).
GirlfriendAvril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne is a singer-songwriter who began gaining worldwide popularity in 2000.
She’s known for helping to popularize pop rock and power pop globally.
Her song “Girlfriend” is one of her signature tracks and was released in 2007.
It became a major hit and won Best Song at the MTV Europe Music Awards.
Since it’s been used in many forms of media, even middle school students are likely to recognize it!