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

You’re Gonna Go Far, KidThe Offspring

The Offspring – You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid (Official Music Video)

This song is built entirely from straightforward riffs and sounds.

The band’s tracks are generally easy to grasp and approachable even for rock beginners.

The chorus is easy to sing, and surprisingly, there aren’t many songs you can hum along to even without any knowledge of English.

Beautiful DayU2

U2 – Beautiful Day (Official Music Video)

A four-piece band that emerged from Ireland.

The vocals—Bono’s voice—draw attention from around the world.

Listening to this track, delivered with a crystal-clear sound throughout, will let you take your first step into the world of U2.

It’s a song I especially recommend when you’re feeling down.

Smoke on the waterDeep Purple

Deep Purple – Smoke On the Water (Official Music Video)

This riff is so striking that almost everyone has heard it at least once.

The Japanese commercial that used this song isn’t airing in Japan anymore, but even today’s elementary school kids, once they hear this clear and cool riff, will find themselves immersed in this band’s world.

It’s been a Hard Days NightThe Beatles

A Hard Day’s Night (Remastered 2015)

Speaking of the Beatles, they’re such a huge band that there’s hardly anyone in the world who doesn’t know them.

Their accessible pop-rock is of such quality that it’s hard to believe it was made in the 1960s.

As a band that was at the cutting edge of the world and still reigns at the very top today, this classic song is a must-listen.

DynamiteBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Dynamite’ Official MV

When it comes to signature songs by BTS, the Korean idol group taking the global music scene by storm, Dynamite is the one that comes to mind.

Released in 2020, the single hit number one on the U.S.

charts and became a huge success in Japan as well.

With a sound that evokes classic disco music, its cool dance moves are extremely popular even among elementary school students.

There are plenty of videos on YouTube of kids dancing to this track.

The lyrics also contain many expressions and grammar points commonly used in conversation, so be sure to compare the English lyrics with their Japanese translations!

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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.

Have a nice dayBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Have A Nice Day

Bon Jovi is easy to listen to and I really love them.

Even a junior high school student can enjoy their music and end up loving it.

As a junior high student, you feel like you’re listening to slightly grown-up rock, which makes you a big fan.

The melodies are easy to remember.