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Commercial songs from Western music that were hits in the 2000s. Popular commercial jingles.

Suddenly, but can you remember the commercials that were hits in the 2000s?

When it comes to songs from 10 or even 20-plus years ago, there are probably quite a few you can’t immediately recall, right?

This time, I’ve selected some famous Western songs from 2000s commercials—the kind that feel like you can almost remember them, but not quite.

There are many well-known tracks in the lineup, so those who were part of that generation should really enjoy this!

Along with introducing the commercials, I also provide detailed explanations of the songs, so this is a must-read for fans of Western music.

Now then, please sit back and enjoy!

Foreign pop songs from the 2000s used in commercials. Popular commercial songs (51–60)

SmileRod Stewart

This is the song that was used in Toyota’s Estima minivan commercial in 2004.

The song, Smile, was composed by the king of comedy Charles Chaplin for his film Modern Times as a piece within the movie.

Lyrics were later added, and it became a classic covered by many musicians.

The version used in this commercial is by the British singer Rod Stewart.

Thank God I Found YouMariah Carey, Joe, 98 Degrees

Mariah Carey, Joe, 98 Degrees – Thank God I Found You (Official HD Video)
Thank God I Found YouMariah Carey, Joe, 98 Degrees

This song, Thank God I Found You, was released in 2000 by Mariah Carey—an R&B singer said to have a seven-octave vocal range—featuring Joe and 98 Degrees.

The song was used in a Georgia commercial.

JUKEBOXBENT FABRIC

The song “Jukebox,” released in 2006, is a collaboration between jazz pianist Bent Fabric, who was 81 at the time, and a vocalist in their twenties.

The track was used as the theme song for a SoftBank Mobile commercial featuring Brad Pitt.

You Really Got MeThe Kinks

The Kinks – You Really Got Me (Official Audio)
You Really Got MeThe Kinks

This is the song that played in the SoftBank commercial featuring Brad Pitt.

It’s a 1964 hit by the British band The Kinks.

Played with power chords, the song influenced later musicians so much that it’s sometimes called the first track that, in a sense, gave rise to hard rock.

VertigoU2

U2 – Vertigo (Official Music Video)
VertigoU2

If we’re talking about a miraculous rock ‘n’ roll band that has not only avoided breaking up but has continued performing with its original members from debut to the present, it’s U2 from Ireland.

Their 2004 release ‘Vertigo’ was used in an Apple iPod commercial, in which they also appeared as silhouettes.