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 | You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira | play_arrow | Kanebo commercial starring Olivia Hussey |
| 2east | Ngoma PartyWatanabe Sadao | play_arrow | A commercial that conveys how the Yamaha Towny is a bike everyone admires. |
| 3east | Love Dial 6700Fingā 5 | play_arrow | Bakarhythm promotes En Tenshoku through dance |
| 4east | foreignerKUBOTA Saki | play_arrow | Saki Kubota’s “Ihoujin” has been used in commercials and covered by many artists. |
| 5east | EnchantedJudi Ongu | play_arrow | Judy Ongg’s classic song has been loved for many years. |
| 6east | applausechiaki naomi | play_arrow | About “Kassai” used in Suntory BOSS’s commercial |
| 7east | Candy CandyHorie Mitsuko, Za Chaapusu | play_arrow | A commercial introducing the appeal of a winter-limited pie |
| 8east | The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi | play_arrow | A signature youth folk song by Aoi Sankaku Jōgi |
| 9east | Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru | play_arrow | Shigeru Matsuzaki’s famous song that became well-known from the Glico commercial |
| 10east | Chelsea’s SongShimonzu | play_arrow | The history and appeal of Chelsea’s commercial songs |
| 11east | To say goodbyebiriibanban | play_arrow | To Say Goodbye, a Representative Song of Billy BanBan |
| 12east | Dream FlowerEn Hiroshi | play_arrow | Highlight the strength of the lemon sour |
| 13east | Yoko of the Port, Yokohama, YokosukaDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando | play_arrow | “Minato no Yōko, Yokohama, Yokosuka” is a song released in 1975. |
| 14east | A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | Signature song by Momoe Yamaguchi, JNR campaign song |
| 15east | youKozaka Akiko | play_arrow | Akiko Kosaka’s classic song “Anata” was used in many commercials. |
| 16east | metropoliskurisutaru kingu | play_arrow | Crystal King's 'Daitokai' was used in a commercial. |
| 17east | Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi | play_arrow | Many artists have covered Hiromi Ohta’s classic songs. |
| 18east | Love Dial 6700Fingā 5 | play_arrow | Finger Five’s representative hit song of the 1980s |
| 19east | School HeavenFingā 5 | play_arrow | Takanori Nishikawa passionately sings a parody song at a snack bar |
| 20east | Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko | play_arrow | Goro Inagaki and others promote the separation of PET bottles |
| 21east | UFOpinku redii | play_arrow | UFO is the big hit song of ’77 |
| 22east | At HomeNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | A poignant song by Miyuki Nakajima that reflects on her hometown |
| 23east | Kanda Riverkaguya hime | play_arrow | Lyrics that look back on memories with a lover resonate with listeners |
| 24east | Law of Smiles ~Smile on Me~Yanagi Jōji & Rainīuddo | play_arrow | An earnest wish to see the smile of a loved one |
| 25east | My Salad GirlGodiego | play_arrow | Godiego’s classic hit, the love-filled Salad Girl |
| 26east | My castle townKoyanagi Rumiko | play_arrow | Rumiko Koyanagi's hit song ranked No. 1 on the Oricon chart |
| 27east | Song of SocratesNozaka Akiyuki | play_arrow | The commercial song for Gold 900, a philosophical piece by Akiyuki Nosaka |
| 28east | Summer ChampionAsano Yūko | play_arrow | Yuko Asano sings a summer love song as a cover |
| 29east | Ah, Lady HurricaneChikada Haruo & BEEF | play_arrow | Haruo Chikada’s Lady Bessbon commercial song |
| 30east | Just FeelingKanai Yūko | play_arrow | The single by yoga instructor Yuko Kanai |
| 31east | bridehashida norihiko to kuraimakkusu | play_arrow | Norihiko Hashida's big hit song |
| 32east | Original songSaijō Hideki | play_arrow | Hideki Saijo from the Vermont Curry commercial |
| 33east | Our HouseCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young | play_arrow | Protecting parent-child memories with hearing support on AirPods Pro 2 |
| 34east | Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao | play_arrow | Takao Horiuchi's solo song used in a Shiseido commercial |
| 35east | Premonition of Spring -I’ve been mellow-Minami Saori | play_arrow | Saori Minami’s 1978 single. |
| 36east | A café in a student districtGARO | play_arrow | GARO’s “Coffee Shop in the Student District” is a big hit song |
| 37east | Journey of the Heartchūrippu | play_arrow | Hit songs by Tulip used in commercials |
| 38east | SuccessDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando | play_arrow | Single by the Down Town Boogie-Woogie Band |
| 39east | Among the seasonsMatsuyama Chiharu | ![]() | Chiharu Matsuyama’s 1978 Oricon number-one song |
| 40east | Travel Lodgeyoshida takurou | play_arrow | Takuro Yoshida's 1972 single |
| 41east | Sexual Violet No. 1Kuwana Masahiro | play_arrow | Masahiro Kuwana's signature song, a sexy sound |
| 42east | Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi | play_arrow | A classic hit by Eikichi Yazawa. A Shiseido campaign song. |
| 43east | As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira | play_arrow | Popular kayōkyoku hits representing Akira Nishikino |
| 44east | youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran | play_arrow | A signature song that deftly captures the feelings of youth |
| 45east | The Tree of HitachiAsa Kōtarō, Hide Yuuki, Shingāzu Surī | play_arrow | Introduction to the song of the tree famous from Hitachi’s commercial |
| 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 | Mr. Summertimesaakasu | play_arrow | Commercial song for Circus's second single |
| 49east | My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko | play_arrow | Tomoko Kuwae sings her debut song in a POLA commercial |
| 50east | Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii | play_arrow | Pink Lady's signature summer song |
| 51east | My boyfriend is left-handed.Asaoka Megumi | play_arrow | A pop hit that sings of love for her left-handed boyfriend |
| 52east | Woman’s Pathpinkara torio | play_arrow | PINKARA Trio’s debut song is a big hit |
| 53east | Burn, you fine womantsuisuto | play_arrow | Masayuki Sera lyrics and composition, The Twist 1979 single |
| 54east | Wantedpinku redii | play_arrow | Pink Lady's fifth single |
| 55east | Swim! Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato | play_arrow | A smash-hit children's song from 'Hirake! Ponkikki' |
| 56east | Lover TestMatsumoto Chieko | play_arrow | Chieko Matsumoto’s single, used in a Shiseido commercial |
| 57east | Suddenly, SinbadSakamoto Fuyumi | play_arrow | Southern All Stars’ major-label debut single, released in 1978 |
| 58east | The Scent of CyclamenFuse Akira | play_arrow | Akira Fuse’s 1975 smash hit song |
| 59east | Strings of TearsTonosama Kingusu | play_arrow | A smash hit by Tonosama Kings that sings of a woman’s heart |
| 60east | HERO (The time to become a hero is now)Kai Band | play_arrow | Kai Band signature song, released in '78, used in a commercial |
| 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 | homesicknessMori Shinichi | play_arrow | Release of Shinichi Mori's popular song single |
| 64east | Yokohama TwilightItsuki Hiroshi | play_arrow | The re-debut single, with the mic held in the left hand, has begun. |
| 65east | A Night’s DreamMinami Kōsetsu | ![]() | Single with lyrics by Kosetsu Minami and Yoko Aki |
| 66east | Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki | play_arrow | A Popular Award-winning song composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi |
| 67east | Trembling gazeogura kei | play_arrow | A love song by Kei Ogura for a Shiseido commercial |
| 68east | RomanceIwasaki Hiromi | play_arrow | Hiromi Iwasaki's second single |
| 69east | From the northern innMiyako Harumi | play_arrow | Harumi Miyako Award-Winning Single |
| 70east | Northern SpringSen Masao | play_arrow | A Man’s Story of Longing for His Hometown |


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