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

Walk Like an EgyptianThe Bangles

The Bangles – Walk Like an Egyptian (Official Video)

This is a song that became the opening theme for the anime adaptation of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, a manga in Weekly Shonen Jump that’s hugely popular among elementary school students.

Its melody is easy for kids to listen to and it matches the anime well, so it’s extremely popular—especially with elementary schoolers.

Let It BeThe Beatles

The Beatles – Let It Be – Let It Be (STEREO REMASTERED)

It’s a song everyone knows, but when I first listened to the Beatles, I was so blown away that I binge-listened to all their tracks.

Among them, I still can’t forget their signature masterpiece—the one that truly says “the Beatles”—and nothing has ever topped it for me.

It’s also an easy, memorable song, even for middle schoolers.

ABCThe Jackson 5

ABC

When it comes to songs popular for elementary school English learning, The Jackson 5’s “ABC” is a classic.

Speaking of The Jackson 5, they were a sibling idol group with Michael Jackson as the lead vocalist, known for cranking out massive hits.

“ABC” was released as a single in 1970 and reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

With a title that uses the first three letters of the alphabet—essential for learning English—along with its upbeat rhythm and catchy melody, it’s perfect as a first step into Western pop music.

It’s a highly recommended track for anyone just starting to learn English!

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STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber

The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY (Official Video)

Another figure who made headlines through a collaboration with the manga Tokyo Revengers, which is gaining popularity even among elementary school students, is the Australian rapper The Kid LAROI.

In 2021, he collaborated with Justin Bieber on Stay, which reached number one on the U.S.

charts and ranked tenth on Japan’s Billboard Japan Hot 100.

The lyrics include slang and other colloquial expressions, making it a song where you can learn more than just polished grammar.

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Jumpin’ Jack FlashThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Live) – OFFICIAL

I love the Rolling Stones’ powerful sound, and after hearing them once I was hooked.

My bandmates in middle school used to listen to them a lot, and I got really into them too.

Their music is surprisingly easy to listen to, and the melodies are cool, so you can start picking them up right away.

Sk8er BoiAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Sk8er Boi (Official Video)

Avril Lavigne is a singer-songwriter who gained immense popularity from her teens in the early 2000s.

This song was released as a single in 2002.

Following her debut single, “Complicated,” it became a worldwide hit.

The title uses youth slang to refer to a “skater boy.” It’s a catchy rock number, and Avril’s slightly cheeky vibe makes it especially charming.

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Stand By MeBen E. King

Ben E. King – Stand By Me (Official Audio)

You can tell the song has started the moment you hear that striking melodic bassline and the swish of the guiro.

Ben E.

King’s “Stand By Me” inevitably brings to mind the 1986 film of the same name.

That movie centers on four boys, and it instantly recalls the scene of them walking along the railroad tracks.

The lyrics are quite literary, and I think the song is perfectly suited to the start of a grand adventure that gives you courage.

It’s a track I’d love for the boys to hear and draw strength from.

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