[Classic Hits of the 70s] A Compilation of Western Songs Used in Commercials
When it comes to Western music from the 1970s, there were so many timeless classics that are still loved today.
Many of those popular songs have been used in TV commercials in Japan since back then.
And in recent years, quite a few of them have been newly featured in commercials again.
In this article, we’ll give you a comprehensive introduction to 1970s Western songs that have been used in commercials so far.
As we gathered the tracks featured in commercials, we ended up with a wonderful collection of masterpieces, so take this opportunity to find some new favorites!
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[Classic Hits of the ’70s] A Compilation of Western Songs Used in Commercials (21–30)
Boogie WonderlandEarth, Wind & Fire
A 1979 number by Earth, Wind & Fire.
It’s a classic disco track.
The Emotions, who were fully backed by Earth, Wind & Fire at the time, participated as backing vocalists.
It was used as the theme song for Asahi Super Dry commercials.
Have You Ever Seen The RainCreedence Clearwater Revival
The Japanese title of Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)’s song is “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” This track was used in a Nissan Serena commercial.
It’s certainly a song so great you’d want to use it in a commercial, but the “rain” in the title doesn’t refer to weather.
The song was created from the image of bombs falling from airplanes like rain during the Vietnam War, and I’ve heard that at one point it was banned from broadcast in the United States.
Classic Hits of the 70s: A Compilation of Western Songs Used in Commercials (31–40)
New York State of MindBilly Joel
This commercial, featuring Hana Sugisaki standing still in the middle of Shibuya’s scramble crossing—an image that leaves a strong impression—introduces a company’s mission to use IT to make the future better.
The dawn-lit visuals are so beautiful that you can’t help but want to watch it over and over.
The emotional song that plays alongside this wonderful footage is Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind.” Released in 1976, the song expresses Billy’s feelings as he returned to his hometown of New York.
His richly expressive vocals—and the beautiful piano accompaniment—further elevate the song’s moving atmosphere.
Joy To The WorldThree dog night
Three Dog Night’s 1970 hit song.
In Japan, it’s known as “Joy to the World.” It was the theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.
drama ‘Lunch Queen’ starring Yūko Takeuchi.
It has also been used in commercials, including Asahi Beer’s “Beer Water” and Suzuki’s “Wagon R” featuring Christel Takigawa, making it a highly recognized song in Japan.
I Was Made For Loving YouKISS
Known for their flamboyant face paint and a rabid global fanbase, the metal band KISS.
“I Was Made For Lovin’ You” is one of their signature songs.
In Japan, it’s famous as the CM song for Canon EOS and for KISS.
Its melody, rising and falling in a minor scale, makes it an incredibly catchy track.
Although they’re a metal band, they also incorporate pop elements, and you can feel the influence of the disco rhythms and basslines that were popular at the time.
It may well have been their presence that helped grant broader acceptance—almost a kind of citizenship—to the once-hard-to-embrace genre of metal.
Can’t give you anythingThe stylistics
A 1975 hit by The Stylistics.
The trumpet in the intro is highly memorable, and it’s a very passionate song.
Its Japanese title is “Ai ga Subete” (“Love Is Everything”).
It was famous as a disco song of the time, and later became a revival hit as the song used in the Gatsby commercial featuring Takuya Kimura.
All By MyselfEric Carmen
A ballad released by Eric Carmen in 1975.
It was used in TV commercials for Toyota’s Soarer and Daihatsu’s Copen.
Featuring a striking piano and a deeply melancholic melody, it’s a masterpiece that moves listeners to the core.
Celine Dion’s cover version is also well known.