[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!

Playlist

[Classic Hits of the 70s] A Compilation of Western Songs Used in Commercials
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Don’t Stop Me NowQueen		A signature song by Queen, famous from the movie
2	Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s classic song “Isn’t She Lovely”
3	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		Classic disco hits by African bands
4	Dancing QueenABBA		ABBA's signature song, a bright and uplifting classic
5	Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles		A classic by the Eagles, a masterpiece imbued with nostalgia and grandeur
6	LaylaDerek and the Dominos		It's one of Clapton's bluesy masterpieces.
7	Top of the WorldCarpenters		The Carpenters’ gentle vocals and beautiful melodies
8	Walk This WayAerosmith		Aerosmith’s classic song “Walk This Way”
9	20th Century BoyT-REX		T. Rex's classic song symbolizes the era.
10	Hot StuffDonna Summer		Donna Summer’s signature song, a Grammy Award–winning classic
11	Bohemian RhapsodyQueen		The Innovative Allure of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”
12	Black NightDeep Purple		Deep Purple’s signature song Black Night
13	Highway StarDeep Purple		Deep Purple's signature song(s)
14	Let It BeThe Beatles		The appeal of the Beatles’ classic, Let It Be
15	Smoke on the WaterDeep Purple		Deep Purple’s classic song, the famous guitar riff
16	Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John		Temptation of the Breeze, Olivia’s Classic Song
17	Saturday in the ParkCHICAGO		Chicago's brass sound.
18	KILLING ME SOFTLYRoberta Flack		Love song “Gently Sing” becomes a big hit
19	Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel		Conveying a company's journey through the power of music
20	ABCThe Jackson 5		A song released by the Jackson 5 in 1979
21	Your SongElton John		Elton John’s classic “Your Song”
22	Piano ManBilly Joel		Billy Joel's signature song 'Piano Man'
23	Heart of GlassBlondie		Blondie’s classic song “Heart of Glass”
24	Long Train Runnin’Doobie Brothers		A classic by The Doobie Brothers, a famous commercial jingle
25	Thats the way a Woman isMessengers		The Messengers’ classic song “The Girl I’m Curious About.”
26	loving youMinnie Riperton		A classic with a memorable melody, used in numerous commercials.
27	Joy To The WorldThree dog night		"Joyful World" Popular Western Music Hit Songs
28	Boogie WonderlandEarth, Wind & Fire		Used as a disco classic and in commercials
29	CeciliaSimon&Garfunkel		A cheerful song by Simon & Garfunkel
30	I Was Made For Loving YouKISS		A signature song by KISS, a disco-style metal track.
31	Have You Ever Seen The RainCreedence Clearwater Revival		A classic song by CCR sings about the tragedy of war.
32	I’m not in love10cc		A signature song by the band 10cc and a dreamy masterpiece
33	Can’t give you anythingThe stylistics		Disco hit from 1975, reappraised thanks to Kimura commercial
34	Sugar Baby LoveThe Rubettes		A legendary British band, a famous classic song
35	I Can’t Turn You LooseBlues Brothers		A soul-world classic: Otis Redding
36	All By MyselfEric Carmen		Eric Carmen's moving ballad
37	Stayin’ AliveBee Gees		Disco music of the 1970s is a culture of dancing and meeting people.
38	I Feel the Earth MoveCarole King		The captivating musicality of Carole King
39	HonestyBilly Joel		A timeless anthem seeking sincerity, resounding across the world.
40	Raindrops keep falling on my headB.J.Thomas		Thomas's hit song “Rainbow”
41	Sky Highjigsaw		Jigsaw’s “Sky High” is Mil Máscaras’s entrance theme.
42	IrresistiblementSylvie Vartan		A classic masterpiece that passionately sings of lost love
43	SailingRod Stewart		Rod Stewart’s classic song “Sailing”
44	BURNDeep Purple		Deep Purple’s classic song “Burn”
45	Use MeBill Withers		A high-quality Tiida commercial using a Bill Withers song
46	CLAIRGilbert O`Sullivan		A Heartwarming Song of Claire and Her Uncle
47	New York State of MindBilly Joel		A commercial for a company that improves the future through IT
48	The HustleVan McCoy and the Soul City Symphony		A disco hit song that gained popularity through commercials
49	Get It OnChase		Famous trumpet piece, used in many commercials
50	Morning has BrokenCat Stevens		The 1970s classic song “A Rain-Soaked Morning”
51	ChangesDavid Bowie		The allure and melancholy of Space Oddity
52	Follow MeBertrand Burgalat, A.S. Dragon feat. Whitney Peak		Whitney Peak in a Chanel perfume commercial
53	Theme from New York, New YorkFrank Sinatra		Origin of the song used in the Kirin Ichiban Shibori commercial
54	Always Look on the Bright Side of Life		Recruit Agent job-change commercial introduction
55	La Vie En RoseBette Midler		“La Vie En Rose” sung by Bette Midler
56	As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira		Popular kayōkyoku hits representing Akira Nishikino
57	Going The DistanceBill Conti		The theme song from Rocky is memorable.
58	Go WestVillage People		A classic hit from the ’70s that was used in many commercials.
59	Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters		Introducing the charm of the Carpenters’ nostalgic classics