[Elementary School Students] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]
We’re excited to present the latest Top 100 ranking of Western (non-Japanese) songs popular among elementary school students, listed in order of most views!
The selection focuses on TV show theme songs, commercial tie-ins, and major hit numbers that even elementary schoolers are sure to recognize.
The playlist is updated weekly.
Playlist
| [Elementary School Students] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5’s viral wedding-surprise MV song |
| 2 | Let It GoIdina Menzel |  play_arrow | “Let It Go” is a song about self-liberation. |
| 3 | Karma ChameleonCulture Club |  play_arrow | Enjoy the 1970s–1990s with revival music |
| 4 | Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A refreshing electropop track, music that makes your heart dance |
| 5 | Shake It OffTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift's uplifting songs |
| 6 | Baby ft. LudacrisJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin Bieber songs best suited for elementary school students |
| 7 | The Lazy SongBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Expressing a lazy mood with a Bruno Mars song |
| 8 | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson |  play_arrow | Even hearing the song title or the artist’s name doesn’t ring a bell… |
| 9 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | Pharrell Williams's songs |
| 10 | STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Popular songs by The Kid LAROI |
| 11 | Story of My LifeOne Direction |  play_arrow | The British boy group, One Direc… |
| 12 | ImagineJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | John Lennon's iconic song wishing for peace |
| 13 | shape of youEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | The appeal of Ed Sheeran’s signature songs |
| 14 | SorryJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Beaver’s song is a message to young people |
| 15 | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s soul-funk pop |
| 16 | DynamiteBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s “Dynamite” becomes a worldwide mega-hit |
| 17 | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | Iconic songs by popular 2000s boy groups |
| 18 | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction (Wan Dairekushon) |  play_arrow | A moving piece featuring One Direction’s famous hit |
| 19 | RadioactiveImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | A track with a heavy bass and a captivating melody |
| 20 | We are youngFun |  play_arrow | A hot, positive song that celebrates youth |
| 21 | ThrillerMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson's Thriller |
| 22 | The NightAvicii |  play_arrow | Live the present with all your might… as my father told me when I was little. |
| 23 | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | A distinctive rock band from Las Vegas |
| 24 | Try EverytingShakira |  play_arrow | Since it’s the theme song of the movie Zootopia, … |
| 25 | Live While We’re YoungOne Direction |  play_arrow | A five-member boy group from the United Kingdom. Me... |
| 26 | Fight SongRachel Platten |  play_arrow | Rachel's Song of Courage and Hope |
| 27 | We Will Rock YouQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's classic song We Will Rock You |
| 28 | MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)Lil Nas X |  play_arrow | Lil Nas X’s authentically self music |
| 29 | FirefliesOwl City |  play_arrow | If you're a middle schooler who likes the Poppo Song, then Owl... |
| 30 | BonesImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | Imagine Dragons' moving rock song is hugely popular around the world |
| 31 | On Top Of The WorldImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | In Imagine Dragons, who often have a unique worldview... |
| 32 | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis |  play_arrow | The anthem by the British rock band OASIS… |
| 33 | Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors |  play_arrow | The rock band American Authors' hi... |
| 34 | We Are THE CHAMPIONSQueen |  play_arrow | A representative song by Queen that is famous as a cheer song |
| 35 | Bad DayDaniel Powter |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Daniel Powta... |
| 36 | World’s Smallest ViolinAJR |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the pain of not having one's struggles understood |
| 37 | Gotta Be YouOne Direction |  play_arrow | One Direction, released in 2011… |
| 38 | What Was I Made For?Billie Eilish |  play_arrow | The musical worldview of Billie Eilish |
| 39 | Get LuckyDaft Pank ft. Pharrell Williams |  play_arrow | The French electro house duo, Daft… |
| 40 | Walk Like an EgyptianThe Bangles |  play_arrow | Popular among elementary school students thanks to the JoJo anime theme song |
| 41 | ImmortalsFall Out Boy |  play_arrow | Baymax's hot theme song |
| 42 | HELPThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ Help! is popular even among elementary school students. |
| 43 | GhostbustersRay Parker Jr. |  play_arrow | The theme song of the movie “Ghostbusters”… |
| 44 | Daydream BelieverThe Monkees |  play_arrow | Don't forget your dreaming heart. In 1967, Lily... |
| 45 | RoarKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s major hit. Roar and... |
| 46 | Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAO |  play_arrow | Things like rap and club music as well… |
| 47 | Smell Like Teen SpiritNirvana |  play_arrow | An explosive anthem that epitomizes grunge |
| 48 | Can’t Stop The FeelingJustin Timberlake |  play_arrow | I can't contain my excitement, so anyway... |
| 49 | Sweet child O mineGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | Classic hits of the ’80s, timeless performances |
| 50 | Hips don’y lieShakira |  play_arrow | A captivating song with Latin-style rhythms |
| 51 | Last Friday NightKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s popular songs and music videos |
| 52 | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Bon Jovi’s popular songs that are perfect for learning English |
| 53 | ProblemAriana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea |  play_arrow | Ariana and Iggy’s collaboration song “Problem” |
| 54 | FlowersMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley Cyrus’s hit song “Flowers” |
| 55 | …Baby One More TimeBritney Spears |  play_arrow | Easy-to-sing signature songs by Britney Spears |
| 56 | Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley Cyrus, in Japan in 2006... |
| 57 | Pump ItBlack Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | Signature song of a Black music unit, Fergie’s appeal |
| 58 | I’m YoursJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of pure love |
| 59 | Heat WavesGlass Animals |  play_arrow | Glass Animals’ smash hit “Heat Waves” |
| 60 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | A funk band representing the 1970s, A... |
| 61 | ComplicatedAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Suddenly emerging in the 2000s, it became a smash hit... |
| 62 | All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey's fun signature song |
| 63 | GirlfriendAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril’s signature song, a rhythmic masterpiece. |
| 64 | Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)Elton John, Dua Lipa |  play_arrow | Dua Lipa, popular for disco music |
| 65 | Break My HeartDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Girls enchanted by Dua Lipa's music |
| 66 | Wavin’ FlagK’NAAN |  play_arrow | Official s... of the 2010 FIFA World Cup |
| 67 | Take Me Home, Country RoadsJohn Denver |  play_arrow | Affectionately known as “Country Road” in Japan… |
| 68 | StrongerKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A classic with a powerful voice and a good rhythm |
| 69 | The ClimbMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley Cyrus’s encouragement song |
| 70 | Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin |  play_arrow | American jazz singer Bobby McFerr... |
| 71 | Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| 72 | Under the SeaSamuel E. Wright |  play_arrow | Insert song from Disney’s film “The Little Mermaid”… |
| 73 | I’m Good (Blue)David Guetta & Bebe Rexha |  play_arrow | EDM songs popular among elementary school students |
| 74 | Favorite SongToosii |  play_arrow | Toosii’s hit song goes viral on TikTok |
| 75 | Only TimeEnya |  play_arrow | Released in 2000, it became a big hit in Japan as well... |
| 76 | My WayFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | A famous song loved across generations |
| 77 | Heal the worldMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael's songs are easy to listen to and easy to remember. |
| 78 | Let’s Get It StartedThe Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | “Alright, let’s start from here,” and then do it all at once… |
| 79 | Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon |  play_arrow | Introducing Givion’s popular songs. |
| 80 | Sk8er BoiAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril Lavigne is, at the beginning of the 2000s… |
| 81 | How Far I’ll GoAlessia Cara |  play_arrow | An epic yet warm song, reminiscent of the sea, that serves as the theme for a Disney film. |
| 82 | abcdefuGAYLE |  play_arrow | Gail, popular on TikTok, captivates with relatable lyrics. |
| 83 | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | American female singer Whitney H... |
| 84 | Beautiful DayU2 |  play_arrow | U2, a globally popular Irish band |
| 85 | Hello KittyAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Even in Japan as a rock singer in the 2000s... |
| 86 | We Are The WorldUSA For Africa |  play_arrow | A charity song for supporting Africa. |
| 87 | This is me!The Greatest Showman Cast |  play_arrow | This is the real me. |
| 88 | Take a chance on meABBA |  play_arrow | An old classic song—the melody is fantastic! Captivating across generations. |
| 89 | Three Little BirdsBob Marley |  play_arrow | Bob Marley, released in 1977... |
| 90 | You’re Gonna Go Far, KidThe Offspring |  play_arrow | The riffs are easy to understand and beginner-friendly. |
| 91 | HopefulBars&Melody |  play_arrow | Bars and Melody, who came from an audition, ... |
| 92 | HysteriaMuse |  play_arrow | The bass is cool and striking |
| 93 | To Be With YouMr. BIG |  play_arrow | A straightforward love song that grabs the heart |
| 94 | I’m Shipping Up To BostonDropkick Murphys |  play_arrow | Movie soundtrack, a song to get pumped up |
| 95 | The MiddleJimmy Eat World |  play_arrow | In 2001, the American rock band Ji… |
| 96 | UpsidedownJack Johnson |  play_arrow | Relaxed and laid-back, just like Jack Johnson… |
| 97 | I Want You BackThe Jackson 5 |  play_arrow | King of Pop, Michael Jackso… |
| 98 | ClumsyFergie |  play_arrow | Fergie’s hit song—its mechanical sounds and vocals are captivating. |
| 99 | My YearZombies |  play_arrow | Disney Channel presents 'ZOMBIE...' |
| 100 | HonestyBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel’s classic song Honesty |