Commercial songs from the 70s. Nostalgic TV commercial jingles.
When it comes to music of the 1970s, it was an era that produced countless classic songs—often called Showa Kayō—that are still loved today.
Naturally, many of these timeless hits were used in commercials at the time.
What’s more, numerous 70s tracks that were popular with listeners back then have also been picked up as commercial songs decades after their original release!
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs: not only those used in real time during the 1970s, but also tracks released in the 70s that were later featured in commercials.
From nostalgic commercials of the era to recently aired spots, enjoy a comprehensive look at 70s masterpieces that continue to be loved across generations.
Playlist
| Commercial songs from the 70s. Nostalgic TV commercial jingles. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Galaxy Express 999Godaigo | play_arrow | A commercial promoting the convenience of Y!mobile’s Starlink |
| 2east | Fly! GundamIkeda Ko | play_arrow | Promoting Chicken Tatsuta in a Gundam collaboration |
| 3east | Close your eyesMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | Preventing heatstroke with Pocari Sweat |
| 4east | You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira | play_arrow | Kanebo commercial starring Olivia Hussey |
| 5east | An Angel Covered in ScarsInoue Takayuki Bando | ![]() | Express the appeal of Banmeshi Soda in a commercial |
| 6east | EnchantedJudi Ongu | play_arrow | Judy Ongg’s classic song has been loved for many years. |
| 7east | Ngoma PartyWatanabe Sadao | play_arrow | A commercial that conveys how the Yamaha Towny is a bike everyone admires. |
| 8east | foreignerKUBOTA Saki | play_arrow | Saki Kubota’s “Ihoujin” has been used in commercials and covered by many artists. |
| 9east | Chelsea’s SongShimonzu | play_arrow | The history and appeal of Chelsea’s commercial songs |
| 10east | Candy CandyHorie Mitsuko, Za Chaapusu | play_arrow | A commercial introducing the appeal of a winter-limited pie |
| 11east | The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi | play_arrow | A signature youth folk song by Aoi Sankaku Jōgi |
| 12east | applausechiaki naomi | play_arrow | About “Kassai” used in Suntory BOSS’s commercial |
| 13east | Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru | play_arrow | Shigeru Matsuzaki’s famous song that became well-known from the Glico commercial |
| 14east | Dream FlowerEn Hiroshi | play_arrow | Highlight the strength of the lemon sour |
| 15east | youKozaka Akiko | play_arrow | Akiko Kosaka’s classic song “Anata” was used in many commercials. |
| 16east | To say goodbyebiriibanban | play_arrow | To Say Goodbye, a Representative Song of Billy BanBan |
| 17east | Yoko of the Port, Yokohama, YokosukaDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando | play_arrow | “Minato no Yōko, Yokohama, Yokosuka” is a song released in 1975. |
| 18east | A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | Signature song by Momoe Yamaguchi, JNR campaign song |
| 19east | Love Dial 6700Fingā 5 | play_arrow | Bakarhythm promotes En Tenshoku through dance |
| 20east | Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko | Goro Inagaki and others promote the separation of PET bottles | |
| 21east | metropoliskurisutaru kingu | play_arrow | Crystal King's 'Daitokai' was used in a commercial. |
| 22east | Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi | play_arrow | Many artists have covered Hiromi Ohta’s classic songs. |
| 23east | School HeavenFingā 5 | play_arrow | Takanori Nishikawa passionately sings a parody song at a snack bar |
| 24east | UFOpinku redii | play_arrow | UFO is the big hit song of ’77 |
| 25east | At HomeNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | A poignant song by Miyuki Nakajima that reflects on her hometown |
| 26east | Law of Smiles ~Smile on Me~Yanagi Jōji & Rainīuddo | play_arrow | An earnest wish to see the smile of a loved one |
| 27east | Original songSaijō Hideki | play_arrow | Hideki Saijo from the Vermont Curry commercial |
| 28east | Kanda Riverkaguya hime | play_arrow | Lyrics that look back on memories with a lover resonate with listeners |
| 29east | Song of SocratesNozaka Akiyuki | play_arrow | The commercial song for Gold 900, a philosophical piece by Akiyuki Nosaka |
| 30east | Summer ChampionAsano Yūko | play_arrow | Yuko Asano sings a summer love song as a cover |
| 31east | Ah, Lady HurricaneChikada Haruo & BEEF | play_arrow | Haruo Chikada’s Lady Bessbon commercial song |
| 32east | My Salad GirlGodiego | play_arrow | Godiego’s classic hit, the love-filled Salad Girl |
| 33east | My castle townKoyanagi Rumiko | play_arrow | Rumiko Koyanagi's hit song ranked No. 1 on the Oricon chart |
| 34east | Just FeelingKanai Yūko | play_arrow | The single by yoga instructor Yuko Kanai |
| 35east | bridehashida norihiko to kuraimakkusu | play_arrow | Norihiko Hashida's big hit song |
| 36east | Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao | play_arrow | Takao Horiuchi's solo song used in a Shiseido commercial |
| 37east | Premonition of Spring -I’ve been mellow-Minami Saori | play_arrow | Saori Minami’s 1978 single. |
| 38east | The Tree of HitachiAsa Kōtarō, Hide Yuuki, Shingāzu Surī | play_arrow | Introduction to the song of the tree famous from Hitachi’s commercial |
| 39east | Journey of the Heartchūrippu | play_arrow | Hit songs by Tulip used in commercials |
| 40east | A café in a student districtGARO | play_arrow | GARO’s “Coffee Shop in the Student District” is a big hit song |
| 41east | SuccessDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando | play_arrow | Single by the Down Town Boogie-Woogie Band |
| 42east | Travel Lodgeyoshida takurou | play_arrow | Takuro Yoshida's 1972 single |
| 43east | As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira | play_arrow | Popular kayōkyoku hits representing Akira Nishikino |
| 44east | Our HouseCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young | play_arrow | Protecting parent-child memories with hearing support on AirPods Pro 2 |
| 45east | Among the seasonsMatsuyama Chiharu | ![]() | Chiharu Matsuyama’s 1978 Oricon number-one song |
| 46east | From the Orange Village to Springririi | play_arrow | From the Orange Village to spring, depicting the exhilaration of spring |
| 47east | Morning of PartingPedoro & Kapurishasu | play_arrow | A breakup morning is a powerful kayōkyoku song |
| 48east | Woman’s Pathpinkara torio | play_arrow | PINKARA Trio’s debut song is a big hit |
| 49east | My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko | play_arrow | Tomoko Kuwae sings her debut song in a POLA commercial |
| 50east | Burn, you fine womantsuisuto | play_arrow | Masayuki Sera lyrics and composition, The Twist 1979 single |
| 51east | Wantedpinku redii | play_arrow | Pink Lady's fifth single |
| 52east | Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii | play_arrow | Pink Lady's signature summer song |
| 53east | Swim! Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato | play_arrow | A smash-hit children's song from 'Hirake! Ponkikki' |
| 54east | Lover TestMatsumoto Chieko | play_arrow | Chieko Matsumoto’s single, used in a Shiseido commercial |
| 55east | Suddenly, SinbadSakamoto Fuyumi | play_arrow | Southern All Stars’ major-label debut single, released in 1978 |
| 56east | The Scent of CyclamenFuse Akira | play_arrow | Akira Fuse’s 1975 smash hit song |
| 57east | youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran | A signature song that deftly captures the feelings of youth | |
| 58east | Strings of TearsTonosama Kingusu | play_arrow | A smash hit by Tonosama Kings that sings of a woman’s heart |
| 59east | HERO (The time to become a hero is now)Kai Band | play_arrow | Kai Band signature song, released in '78, used in a commercial |
| 60east | Mr. Summertimesaakasu | play_arrow | Commercial song for Circus's second single |
| 61east | The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko | play_arrow | Hit songs by Rumiko Koyanagi |
| 62east | My Pure LadyOzaki Ami | play_arrow | Ami Ozaki's 1977 single |
| 63east | Sexual Violet No. 1Kuwana Masahiro | play_arrow | Masahiro Kuwana's signature song, a sexy sound |
| 64east | homesicknessMori Shinichi | play_arrow | Release of Shinichi Mori's popular song single |
| 65east | Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi | play_arrow | A classic hit by Eikichi Yazawa. A Shiseido campaign song. |
| 66east | My boyfriend is left-handed.Asaoka Megumi | play_arrow | A pop hit that sings of love for her left-handed boyfriend |
| 67east | Yokohama TwilightItsuki Hiroshi | play_arrow | The re-debut single, with the mic held in the left hand, has begun. |
| 68east | A Night’s DreamMinami Kōsetsu | ![]() | Single with lyrics by Kosetsu Minami and Yoko Aki |
| 69east | Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki | play_arrow | A Popular Award-winning song composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi |
| 70east | Trembling gazeogura kei | play_arrow | A love song by Kei Ogura for a Shiseido commercial |
| 71east | RomanceIwasaki Hiromi | play_arrow | Hiromi Iwasaki's second single |
| 72east | From the northern innMiyako Harumi | play_arrow | Harumi Miyako Award-Winning Single |
| 73east | Northern SpringSen Masao | play_arrow | A Man’s Story of Longing for His Hometown |


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