Lovely commercial jingle

Memorable Commercials [April 2025]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Have you ever found yourself captivated by a melody that lingers in your ears while watching a commercial? The new commercials for spring 2025 are packed with memorable songs that you can’t help but hum along to.

Charming melodies, exhilarating rhythms, and vocals that tug at the heartstrings.

We’ll be showcasing a rich selection of CM songs whose music makes the products shine even brighter—from the latest commercials currently on air to the most talked-about tracks.

Memorable Commercials [April 2025] (91–100)

Mitsubishi Motors Lancer 1990

Moanin′Art Blakey

Moanin’ (Remastered 2013)

Moanin′Art Blakey

Mitsubishi LANCER CM 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer

Many of you might recognize the melody of this song, which was featured in a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer commercial.

The piece is “Moanin’,” released in 1958 by American jazz drummer Art Blakey.

Its striking theme carries a somewhat eerie atmosphere.

Japanese artists such as The Peanuts and TRI4TH have also covered it.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Mitsubishi Electric microwave oven

Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters

Yesterday Once More

Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters

This Carpenters song was used in a Mitsubishi Electric microwave oven TV commercial that aired in the 1990s.

It was included on their 1973 album “Now & Then” and later released as a single, becoming a popular track.

The lyrics are lyrical and reflective, evoking one’s own past brought back by a favorite song once heard on the radio—something many adults can relate to.

The gentle melody and vocals perfectly match the words, making it all the more appealing, so I highly recommend listening closely while reading the lyrics.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Memorable Commercials [April 2025] (101–110)

Toyota Brevis

Saturday in the ParkCHICAGO

Chicago – Saturday in the Park (Official Audio)

Saturday in the ParkCHICAGO

This song, used in a 2001 Toyota Brevis commercial, is by the American rock band Chicago.

Speaking of Chicago, they’re a rock band known for incorporating a horn section into their lineup.

In this track, you can enjoy a bright brass sound right from the intro, and the clean vocals add to it, making it a song that lifts your spirits as you listen.

It’s included on their 1972 album Chicago V.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Panasonic DVD 1996

What’s New?Dara Sedaka

Dara Sedaka – What’s New

What's New?Dara Sedaka

[Commercial 1996] Panasonic DVD Hank Jones 60 seconds

In 1996, when DVDs first appeared, a Panasonic commercial featured Hank Jones performing “What’s New?” composed by Bob Haggart.

The commercial also included Dara Sedaka, who showcased her beautiful singing voice.

This song has been covered by numerous musicians over the years, with well-known versions by Linda Ronstadt, Helen Merrill, and John Coltrane.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Coca-Cola Georgia 1994

Georgia On My MindDavid Sanborn

David Sanborn: “Georgia On My Mind” | International Jazz Day 2022

Georgia On My MindDavid Sanborn

Coca-Cola Georgia Commercial 1994

The song used in Georgia’s 1994 commercial is “Georgia On My Mind,” performed by David Sanborn.

The ad memorably features Sanborn playing the saxophone.

Originally recorded in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael’s orchestra, the song has since been covered by musicians across many genres and is cherished as a jazz standard.

Many listeners were likely captivated by the sensual saxophone melody.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Suzuki Wagon R

Highway StarDeep Purple

Highway Star (2024 Remaster)

Highway StarDeep Purple

The song used in the commercial featuring driving scenes of the Wagon R is one of the signature tracks by the English hard rock band Deep Purple.

Its brisk, thumping guitar and exhilarating, fast-paced melody make for an unforgettable arrangement once you’ve heard it.

It was included on their 1972 album Machine Head, which also features another of their signature songs, Smoke on the Water.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Kirin Beer Kirin Ichiban Shibori

Theme from New York, New YorkFrank Sinatra

Theme From New York, New York (2008 Remastered)

Theme from New York, New YorkFrank Sinatra

The song you often hear in Kirin Ichiban Shibori commercials was created as the theme for the 1977 film “New York, New York.” It was originally sung by Liza Minnelli, but the version covered by Frank Sinatra later became the most well-known.

It’s said to have been used in the Ichiban Shibori commercials since 2012.

For some reason, that relaxed brass sound perfectly fits the vibe of a beer commercial, doesn’t it?

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem