Popular children's songs. Western music artist rankings [2026]

DynamiteBTS11rank/position

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Dynamite’ Official MV (Choreography ver.)

This track, brimming with dynamic disco-pop energy, vividly colors any sports day.

Released in August 2020 by the seven-member South Korean group BTS, this English-language song modernizes 1970s disco, featuring a sprightly guitar riff and a celebratory horn section.

Created with the intention of bringing hope and vitality to people around the world, it achieved the remarkable feat of debuting at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Its music video—showcasing colorful, high-energy performances—surpassed 100 million views within 24 hours.

With a powerful, uplifting atmosphere that blends naturally into any moment—entrance marches, breaks between events, or award ceremonies—it’s a perfect fit for every scene of a sports day.

Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)Backstreet Boys12rank/position

Backstreet Boys – Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) (Official HD Video)

It’s a nostalgic Backstreet Boys song from the ’90s.

In the music video, there are eerie yet somehow fun scenes where men and women—including the members—dance in pairs, and the members perform dressed as Dracula and the Phantom of the Opera.

Hosting a dance party in Halloween costumes as a parent and child sounds like a wonderful way to make Halloween memories.

ShowerBecky G13rank/position

Becky G – Shower (Official Video)

It’s a perfect song for the lively, high-spirited atmosphere of children.

It brightly captures the exhilaration of falling in love, and its catchy refrain leaves a strong impression.

Released in April 2014, it gained popularity in many countries, reaching No.

16 on the Billboard chart.

Becky G’s clear, soaring vocals and the refreshing melody are sure to win children’s hearts.

Its fun, pop vibe makes you want to dance at school plays and performances.

If everyone sings and dances together, it will surely become a wonderful memory.

you should be dancingBee Gees14rank/position

You Should Be Dancing

The Bee Gees are famous for numerous dance music hits that epitomize 1970s America.

Their songs, known from works like Saturday Night Fever, delight and energize listeners with distinctive vocals and rhythms.

It’s a track that gets everyone dancing, from adults to children.

Ooh La LaBritney Spears15rank/position

Britney Spears – Ooh La La (From The Smurfs 2) (Official Video)

This became the theme song for the second film in the Smurfs series, which portrays the adventures of the small, adorable blue fairies known as Smurfs.

Britney, who sings this track, said she prepared it for her sons, and both of her boys and her niece appear in the music video.

The sound is upbeat and makes kids feel excited, so why not try dancing with the Smurfs like in the video?