[Middle School Students] Popular Western Music Ranking [By Generation]
We’re excited to present the latest Top 100 ranking of Western pop songs popular among middle schoolers, all in order of most views! Many well-known tracks are included, from songs featured on TV shows to those tied to commercials.
It’s perfect as an introduction to Western music.
The playlist is updated weekly.
Playlist
| [Middle School Students] Popular Western Music Ranking [By Generation] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A refreshing electropop track, music that makes your heart dance |
| 2 | Shape of YouEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Introduce Ed Sheeran's smash hit song |
| 3 | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | Expressing the exhilaration of a party and the sweet feelings of romance |
| 4 | bad guyBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | Billie Eilish’s dark songs |
| 5 | GirlfriendAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril Lavigne’s smash hit song |
| 6 | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Start learning English with Carly’s classic hit |
| 7 | 2002Anne-Marie |  play_arrow | Anne-Marie '2002' dance recommended |
| 8 | Love YourselfJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin Bieber's hit song tops the U.S. charts |
| 9 | STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | The Kid LAROI and Bieber's smash hit |
| 10 | EspressoSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina’s smash hit expresses confidence and charm |
| 11 | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | Anthem of Panic! At The Disco |
| 12 | Don’t Start NowDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Dua Lipa’s signature song “Don’t Start Now” |
| 13 | Let It BeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A world-famous rock that surely everyone knows... |
| 14 | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson |  play_arrow | A smash hit energetic funk track |
| 15 | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Cool and refreshing music |
| 16 | All About That BassMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Megan Trainor’s positive song |
| 17 | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | A tumultuous love song, a masterpiece that conveys the depth of love |
| 18 | ButterBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s exhilarating summer dance tune ignites massive excitement |
| 19 | As It WasHarry Styles |  play_arrow | Active as a member of One Direction… |
| 20 | YummyJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Beaver transitions from idol to artist |
| 21 | Dirty WorkAustin Mahone |  play_arrow | In Japan, the comedian Buruzon Chiemi (Chiemi Blouson)... |
| 22 | NumbLinkin Park |  play_arrow | Linkin Park is an attractive band |
| 23 | Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone |  play_arrow | A ballad from Benson Boone’s signature songs that portrays gratitude and loss |
| 24 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | A dance song loved across generations |
| 25 | Live While We’re YoungOne Direction |  play_arrow | A youth anthem that celebrates young people's spirit of adventure |
| 26 | Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello |  play_arrow | Collaboration song by Marshmello and Chvrches |
| 27 | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | A poignant love song, a worldwide hit |
| 28 | We Will Rock YouQueen |  play_arrow | "We Will Rock You" is the will to win. |
| 29 | Dance The NightDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night” is the theme song of the movie Barbie. |
| 30 | Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Before their debut, they were homeless and earned about 30 per year... |
| 31 | Wake Me UpAvicii |  play_arrow | Avicii’s innovative EDM. Themes of life and self-discovery. |
| 32 | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Introducing Bruno Mars’s classic love songs! |
| 33 | Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters |  play_arrow | People who still love the Carpenters’ classic songs |
| 34 | abcdefuGAYLE |  play_arrow | GAYLE’s popular TikTok hit “abcdefu” is perfect for middle school students. |
| 35 | Bad DayDaniel Powter |  play_arrow | A warm piano piece that lifts you up even on unlucky days |
| 36 | We Are the WorldUSA For Africa |  play_arrow | Created by a gathering of top artists from around the world… |
| 37 | If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens |  play_arrow | Mae Stephens' song is going viral on TikTok |
| 38 | Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi |  play_arrow | The tasteful flamenco hit song “Despacito” |
| 39 | Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Shakira |  play_arrow | The official song of the Soccer World Cup, a masterpiece that thrilled the world |
| 40 | The Lazy SongBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A Bruno Mars song that cheers on lazy people |
| 41 | Blinding LightsThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | 80s music makes a comeback as The Weeknd’s songs draw attention |
| 42 | A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey |  play_arrow | A smash hit that fused country and hip-hop |
| 43 | Green Green GrassGeorge Ezra |  play_arrow | George Ezra’s feel-good anthem about enjoying life |
| 44 | StayZedd, Alessia Cara |  play_arrow | A powerful, meaningful track by Zedd and a singer |
| 45 | I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder is still active. |
| 46 | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | A classic that sings of the courage to live true to oneself |
| 47 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | An exhilarating track that conveys happiness, a No. 1 hit in the U.S. |
| 48 | Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Lewis Capaldi’s smash-hit heartbreak ballad |
| 49 | Viva La VidaColdplay |  play_arrow | Coldplay’s masterpiece, a hymn to life |
| 50 | Don’t Stop Me NowQueen |  play_arrow | Queen’s movie sparks a hit song’s comeback |
| 51 | I’m YoursJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A refreshing, heartwarming acoustic guitar classic |
| 52 | Try EverythingShakira |  play_arrow | Positive vibes from Shakira’s Zootopia theme song |
| 53 | everything i wantedBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | A song that portrays Billie Eilish’s loneliness and the bond between siblings |
| 54 | Watermelon SugarHarry Styles |  play_arrow | One of the members of One Direction a... |
| 55 | Let It GoIdina Menzel |  play_arrow | “Let It Go” is a song about self-liberation. |
| 56 | She Looks So Perfect5 Seconds of Summer |  play_arrow | A pop-rock coming-of-age song that resonates with the heart |
| 57 | Born This WayLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Find hope to live through Lady Gaga’s powerful lyrics |
| 58 | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | A song that moved people as the theme of Titanic |
| 59 | I Was Born To Love YouQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's classic hit has regained attention among young people. |
| 60 | MiracleCalvin Harris, Ellie Goulding |  play_arrow | Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding’s new song |
| 61 | MotherMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | A trend in the 1950s called doo-wop… |
| 62 | Teeth5 Seconds of Summer |  play_arrow | 5SOS's new song: a sense of speed and dynamism |
| 63 | Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOdBring Me The Horizon |  play_arrow | British rock band Bring Me… |
| 64 | SorryJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Beaver’s song is a message to young people |
| 65 | Shake It OffTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor's shift from country to pop |
| 66 | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | Appearing like a comet and still attracting attention from around the world... |
| 67 | Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana |  play_arrow | The allure of Nirvana’s historic masterpiece |
| 68 | StitchesShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | Shawn Mendes’s hit song wins the grand prize |
| 69 | PILLOWTALKZAYN |  play_arrow | ZAYN, who left One Direction... |
| 70 | Stay With MeSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith’s Grammy Award-winning song. The perfect tune to wake up to in the morning. |
| 71 | IntentionsJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin Bieber’s message to the one he loves… |
| 72 | I Don’t CareEd Sheeran & Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Introduction to the collaboration song by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber |
| 73 | WonderwallOasis |  play_arrow | An iconic song representing the 90s, loved around the world. |
| 74 | Shout Out to My ExLittle Mix |  play_arrow | I chose it because it’s a song that blows away depression. She… |
| 75 | Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | Ari Gaga’s hit song “Rain On Me” |
| 76 | Hey JudeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A timeless classic that resonates across generations: Hey Jude |
| 77 | Basket CaseGreen Day |  play_arrow | The pioneering American pop-punk band, Gri... |
| 78 | Love AgainDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Introduction to Dua Lipa's fun pop songs |
| 79 | The A TeamEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | I remember it being used in commercials and such... |
| 80 | Favorite SongToosii |  play_arrow | Toosii’s “Favorite Song” is popular. |
| 81 | My UniverseColdplay X BTS |  play_arrow | Coldplay and BTS's collaborative song |
| 82 | DALLA DALLAITZY |  play_arrow | ITZY: The captivating musicality of their debut song |
| 83 | I Really Like YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A catchy classic beloved by junior and senior high school girls |
| 84 | Made You LookMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Packed full of positive messages... |
| 85 | The MottoTiësto & Ava Max |  play_arrow | Ava Max and Tiësto’s collaboration track |
| 86 | Light SwitchCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | Charlie Puth’s new song “Light Switch” |
| 87 | It’ll Be OkayShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | Shawn Mendes quietly sings the pain of a breakup |
| 88 | Training SeasonDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A middle schooler who wants to wake up to stylish Western music from the morning… |
| 89 | CelestialEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song in collaboration with Pokémon |
| 90 | Break Free feat. ZeddAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana Grande’s signature songs are popular among teenage girls |
| 91 | SacrificeBebe Rexha |  play_arrow | Bebe Rexha’s hit song “Sacrifice” |
| 92 | Dancing Feet ft. DNCEKygo |  play_arrow | Kygo, popular for his upbeat, catchy music |
| 93 | BoatEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s heartbreak song “Boat” |
| 94 | HeroMariah Carey |  play_arrow | You can become strong with the hero in your heart |
| 95 | A COLD PLAYThe Kid LAROI |  play_arrow | The Kid Laroi’s breakup song |
| 96 | What Am IWhy Don’t We |  play_arrow | An inspiring introduction to Ed Sheeran’s moving songs |
| 97 | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | OneRepublic’s hopeful pop-rock song |
| 98 | RoarKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katie Perry’s smash hit that boosts self-esteem |
| 99 | PerfectEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Ed Sheeran’s Hit Song “Perfect” |
| 100 | Girls Like YouMaroon 5 ft. Cardi B |  play_arrow | In autumn, when it's easy to feel nostalgic, … |