Western songs we want elementary school students to listen to: recommended classics and hit tracks
These days, elementary school students receive active English education, and thanks to the growth of the internet they can access music from around the world anytime.
It’s a time when many kids enjoy music without distinguishing between Western and Japanese songs.
In this article, we researched recommended Western music for elementary school students living in such a global era.
From that famous theme song used in an animated movie, to hit songs you’ve probably heard somewhere, to timeless classics that can even help with studying English—we’ve put together a diverse selection!
Playlist
| Western songs we want elementary school students to listen to: recommended classics and hit tracks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Oh Happy DaySt. Francis Choir with Ryan Toby | play_arrow | The film starring Whoopi Goldberg, “... |
| 2east | shape of youEd Sheeran | play_arrow | The appeal of Ed Sheeran’s signature songs |
| 3east | Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-DaThe Beatles | play_arrow | The Beatles’ 1989 song “Ob-La-Di, …” |
| 4east | Try everythingShakira | play_arrow | Used in the Disney film Zootopia... |
| 5east | Hakuna MatataJason Weaver,Nathan Lane,Ernie Sabella | play_arrow | Disney’s 1994 feature-length animated film “... |
| 6east | Story of My LifeOne Direction | play_arrow | The British boy group, One Direc… |
| 7east | Hello KittyAvril Lavigne | play_arrow | Even in Japan as a rock singer in the 2000s... |
| 8east | Start of something newZac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens | play_arrow | The musical film “High School Musi...” |
| 9east | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire | play_arrow | A funk band representing the 1970s, A... |
| 10east | Let It GoIdina Menzel | play_arrow | Above all else, Disney’s film “Frozen”... |
| 11east | I Want You BackThe Jackson 5 | play_arrow | King of Pop, Michael Jackso… |
| 12east | Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters | play_arrow | A signature song by the sibling duo, The Carpenters… |
| 13east | Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen | play_arrow | As expected, even elementary school children sway their bodies and jump… |
| 14east | Shake It OffTaylor Swift | play_arrow | Female singer, Taylor Swift’s… |
| 15east | ImagineJohn Lennon | play_arrow | One of the signature songs by John Lennon of The Beatles, “… |
| 16east | Stand By MeBen E. King | play_arrow | The bassline of this striking melody and th… |
| 17east | Only TimeEnya | play_arrow | Released in 2000, it became a big hit in Japan as well... |
| 18east | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis | play_arrow | The anthem by the British rock band OASIS… |
| 19east | Bad DayDaniel Powter | play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Daniel Powta... |
| 20east | It’s A Small WorldDisneyland Children’s Chorus | play_arrow | Speaking of Disneyland, the attraction I absolutely want to ride is... |
| 21east | Live While We’re YoungOne Direction | play_arrow | A five-member boy group from the United Kingdom. Me... |
| 22east | Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus | play_arrow | Miley Cyrus, in Japan in 2006... |
| 23east | Video Killed The Radio StarThe Buggles | play_arrow | The Buggle, a two-man male group… |
| 24east | Karma ChameleonCulture Club | play_arrow | A single released in 1983. Cult… |
| 25east | SugarMaroon 5 | play_arrow | The popularity of Maroon 5, which is quite well-known even in Japan... |
| 26east | Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAO | play_arrow | Things like rap and club music as well… |
| 27east | Everything you doM2M | play_arrow | A single released in 2000. M2M is a girl... |
| 28east | Take Me Home, Country RoadsJohn Denver | play_arrow | Affectionately known as “Country Road” in Japan… |
| 29east | Dirty WorkAustin Mahone | play_arrow | In Japan, the comedy talent Buruzon Chiemi’s ne... |
| 30east | When Can I See You Again?Owl City | play_arrow | The theme song for the overseas version of the movie Wreck-It Ralph... |
| 31east | I wanna be like youLouis Prima | play_arrow | Insert song from the Disney film “The Jungle Book”… |
| 32east | Pass The DutchieMusical Youth | play_arrow | A single released in 1982. Music… |
| 33east | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson | play_arrow | Even hearing the song title or the artist’s name doesn’t ring a bell… |
| 34east | Sexy SexyBrian Setzer Orchestra | play_arrow | American guitarist Brian Setz… |
| 35east | Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John | play_arrow | Female singer Olivia Newton- … |
| 36east | Cuban PeteJim Carrey | play_arrow | Insert song from the American comedy film “The Mask”… |
| 37east | 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. |
| 38east | Baby ft. LudacrisJustin Bieber | play_arrow | A single released in 2010. Jaz… |
| 39east | Under the SeaSamuel E. Wright | play_arrow | Insert song from Disney’s film “The Little Mermaid”… |
| 40east | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston | play_arrow | American female singer Whitney H... |
| 41east | GhostbustersRay Parker Jr. | play_arrow | The theme song of the movie “Ghostbusters”… |
| 42east | Daydream BelieverThe Monkees | play_arrow | Don't forget your dreaming heart. In 1967, Lily... |
| 43east | Dschinghis KhanDschinghis Khan | play_arrow | Dschinghis Khan, a West German music group... |
| 44east | Sk8er BoiAvril Lavigne | play_arrow | Avril Lavigne is, at the beginning of the 2000s… |


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