[Middle School Students] Popular Western Music Ranking [By Generation]

IntentionsJustin Bieber71rank/position

Justin Bieber – Intentions (Official Video (Short Version)) ft. Quavo

It’s a song in which Justin Bieber sings with heartfelt feelings for his loved one.

Released in February 2020, the track features a melodic sound and striking lyrics that celebrate the other person’s inner beauty.

Bieber’s gentle vocals and rapper Quavo’s feature are woven together in a perfectly balanced way.

Included on the album Changes, the song reached No.

5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and captured the hearts of many.

It’s top-tier as a dance track—a well-loved classic often played on the dance floor thanks to its feel-good melody.

It’s recommended for times when you want to express gratitude to someone you love or when you want to cherish yourself.

I Don’t CareEd Sheeran & Justin Bieber72rank/position

Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber – I Don’t Care [Official Music Video]

A collaboration I can wholeheartedly recommend even to those new to Western pop: Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber’s “I Don’t Care.” You’d expect a song and video as glamorous and high-end as their big-name pairing—but surprise, it’s delightfully cheap! We all have small daily worries and problems, but this breezy, easygoing track makes them all feel silly.

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WonderwallOasis73rank/position

Oasis – Wonderwall (Official Video)

A quintessential masterpiece of the ’90s, this timeless classic continues to be loved by music fans around the world.

Created by Oasis’s Gallagher brothers, the song captured countless listeners with its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.

Released in 1995, it reached No.

2 in the UK and No.

8 in the US.

It won Best British Single at the 1996 BRIT Awards and was nominated for a Grammy the following year.

The crowd sing-alongs at live shows are nothing short of breathtaking.

It’s also a karaoke staple adored across generations, and it’s a song that even those not confident in English will find easy to sing.

Shout Out to My ExLittle Mix74rank/position

Little Mix – Shout Out to My Ex (Official Video)

I chose it because it’s a song that blows away depression.

Watching them sing with all their might and perform with raw emotion makes me feel ashamed of my gloomy self, and I naturally start to feel energized.

Or, it’s so dazzling that it makes me even more depressed—one or the other.

Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande75rank/position

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me (Official Music Video)

“Rain On Me,” a collaboration by Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga.

Released in 2020, this track gained worldwide popularity with its uptempo melody and visually engaging performance, and it won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

While it’s a high-energy song, the tempo isn’t overly fast, making it a tune that anyone can get into and enjoy!

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Hey JudeThe Beatles76rank/position

The Beatles – The Beatles – Hey Jude (Official Music Video) [Remastered 2015]

Hey Jude by The Beatles is a song that sparked a social phenomenon and continues to be loved by many.

Its warm melody resonates across generations and is easy for junior high school students to connect with.

In particular, the sense of unity that swells toward the end grips listeners and won’t let go.

Said to have been written by Paul McCartney to comfort Julian Lennon, this song also stands out as a ballad; while it challenges singers with its wide vocal range, it has an appeal that makes everyone want to hum along at least once.

It’s a highly recommended track—please give it a listen.

Basket CaseGreen Day77rank/position

Green Day – Basket Case [Official Music Video] (4K Upgrade)

It’s a hugely popular pop-style track by Green Day, the pioneering American pop-punk band.

Among their songs, it’s relatively melodic, upbeat, and poppy, and I think its catchy vibe will deliver a comfortable groove and a lift in mood on a junior high school morning.