[Elementary School Students] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]

GhostbustersRay Parker Jr.43rank/position

Ray Parker Jr. – Ghostbusters (Official HD Video)

It’s a very famous song as the theme for the movie “Ghostbusters.” Its relaxed, easy-to-follow beat is striking.

With the image of the film, it also evokes a sense of facing a powerful force together with your companions.

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Daydream BelieverThe Monkees44rank/position

The Monkees – Daydream Believer (Official Music Video)

Don’t forget to keep a dreaming heart.

Released in 1967, this song became the Monkees’ final No.

1 hit in the United States.

Davy Jones’s sweet vocals are truly memorable.

The lyrics, depicting a heart torn between ideals and reality, resonate across generations.

It was performed again during their 1986 reunion tour, captivating both new and longtime fans.

When you’re worn out by daily life or need a lift, listening to this song will surely bring you comfort.

It’s also a wonderful track that can teach elementary school students the importance of never giving up on their dreams.

RoarKaty Perry45rank/position

Katy Perry – Roar

Katy Perry’s big hit.

“Roar” refers to the cries of lions and tigers.

It’s a powerful song about letting out a roar louder than a lion’s no matter what hardships you face.

The strong, resilient lyrics and melody make it a great pick for boys as well.

Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAO46rank/position

LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock

There are lots of rap and club music tracks that just make you feel happy simply by listening to them.

Especially with songs like this one that you hear in commercials and various other settings, they can be something everyone around you can get excited about together.

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Smell Like Teen SpiritNirvana47rank/position

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)

This one song dropped like a bomb on America back when L.A.

metal was all the rage.

It’s the signature track from the band that catapulted grunge—a genre that wasn’t very familiar to the general public and wasn’t mainstream—into a full-blown boom.

A must-listen, especially for its explosive chorus.

Can’t Stop The FeelingJustin Timberlake48rank/position

Justin Timberlake – CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! (from DreamWorks Animation’s “TROLLS”) (Official Video)

It’s a song that instantly boosts your mood, making you think, “I can’t hold back this fun feeling—let’s just dance!” It may seem difficult at first glance, but if you use the cover version from the movie Trolls as a reference, even elementary school students should find it approachable.

In the film, it was also used as a song that makes everyone happy.

Sweet child O mineGuns N’ Roses49rank/position

Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine (Official Music Video)

This song, built around a distinctive riff, dates back to the 1980s, yet it still doesn’t feel dated—that’s what’s amazing about this band.

The foundations of rock lie with the older bands, so I recommend starting with this essential group and then branching out to listen to various others.