Recommended Western music for elementary school boys: world classics and popular songs

Runaway BabyBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Runaway Baby (Official Lyric Video)

Bruno Mars, who captivates the world with his high musicality and sweet looks, released the album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” in 2010.

One of the tracks included is “Runaway Baby.” Its lively, upbeat sound makes it perfect as background music for dance, and there are many kids’ dance performances by elementary school students uploaded on YouTube.

The tempo is fast, so the lyrics are delivered quickly, making it great for pronunciation practice as well.

Bruno Mars sings many songs that show the influence of 1970s soul, so let this be an opportunity to spark your interest in older music, too.

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Hamada Takuya

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SorryJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Sorry (PURPOSE : The Movement)

This is a song by Justin Bieber, who is now incredibly popular.

He sings it casually, but the meaning carries a strong message to today’s youth.

It’s slower than I expected, so it’s easy to catch the words and feels like he’s speaking to you, which makes it a good study resource.

Hello KittyAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Hello Kitty (Official Video)

Avril Lavigne, who sparked a massive boom in Japan in the 2000s as a rock singer, has performed live here many times and is a musician with deep ties to Japan.

Are you familiar with her surprising 2014 release, aptly titled “Hello Kitty”? It blends a rock-EDM vibe with Japanese lyrics and takes as its theme Hello Kitty, the beloved character from the Japanese company Sanrio.

For girls who probably owned at least one Hello Kitty item, it might be a great gateway into listening to Western music.

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Murakami Shinpei

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Song

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Song | Fun Story Song for Kids

This is the song from the picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Many of you were probably read it when you were little.

Did you know there’s a catchy song for The Very Hungry Caterpillar? It’s the season of hearty appetites, so listening to it brings the story back and makes you feel hungry, doesn’t it?

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ComplicatedAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Complicated (Official Video)

This is one of Avril Lavigne’s signature numbers that suddenly burst onto the scene in the 2000s and racked up smash hits.

Its upbeat vibe and flowing melody are hugely popular with elementary school students, and I especially recommend it for those in the upper grades.

Lately, you can even see elementary schoolers humming along to it.

Three Little BirdsBob Marley

Bob Marley- Three Little Birds (With Lyrics!)

A classic by Bob Marley released in 1977.

Set to a laid-back reggae sound, the words “Don’t worry.

It’s okay—everything’s going to be all right” lift your spirits.

The English is simple, and with lots of repetition, it’s an easy song to try.

Wavin’ FlagK’NAAN

K’NAAN – Wavin’ Flag (Coca-Cola Celebration Mix)

The official sponsor song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The lyrics calling out “Come on, wave your flags!” give it a truly cheering-song vibe and are energizing.

It’s a song I’d love to hear young athletes sing.

I think it gets even more exciting when the whole team sings it together.

The lyrics repeat a lot, so it’s not very difficult.