80s commercial songs. A roundup of Japanese songs from the 80s that have been used in commercials.
In this article, we’ll be introducing, all at once, the songs that were used in commercials aired in the 1980s, as well as 80s tracks that have been featured in commercials over the years!
Speaking of 80s music, a wide variety of artists—bands, female idols, singer-songwriters—burst onto the scene, and all of them gained tremendous popularity.
Countless songs were used in commercials, and many timeless classics that are still loved today were born during this era.
We’ve picked a wide range, from staple tunes you still hear often to hidden gems you might not have heard in a while, so please take this opportunity to listen closely and enjoy.
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80s commercial songs. A roundup of Japanese songs from the 80s used in commercials so far (71–80)
Ban Ban BanKUWATA BAND
Titled “LifeColors,” this commercial introduces T-shirts in a variety of colors to match different scenes.
Each color even has a name perfectly suited to its scene—like “Horizon Green” and “After-school Orange”—which feels really charming.
It highlights how, with Uniqlo, you can choose T-shirts from a rich palette of colors.
The background music is “Ban Ban Ban,” released by Kuwata Band in 1986.
Its refreshing, catchy melody line and the groovy bass line that supports it are especially striking.
Be sure to give it a careful listen.
You’re on a roll.Nagayama Miho
It was released in 1986 as Miho Nakayama’s seventh single.
The song was used as the Shiseido ’86 autumn campaign song, in which Nakayama herself appeared, and it became her first track to reach the top three on various music charts.
It also won the Gold Prize at the 28th Japan Record Awards.
The song has an upbeat tempo.
Pink sighTakahashi Mariko
Released in 1984 as Mari Takahashi’s 10th single.
It became a hit as the commercial song for Mitsutaka’s “Camellia Diamond” and became one of her signature tracks.
The song is notable for its lyrics depicting a seductive, richly mature world; it won the Lyricist Award at the 26th Japan Record Awards and earned her first appearance at the 35th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen at the end of 1984.
80s commercial songs. A roundup of Japanese pop songs from the 80s used in commercials (’81–’90)
Do you want to be honest? Don’t you tell him?haifaisetto
Hi-Fi Set was a Japanese vocal group formed in 1974 and disbanded in 1994.
This song was released in 1984 and was used as the image song for the Citizen Watch “Riviere” commercial.
It became popular for its exquisite harmonies.
Nancy of Summer ColorsHayami Yū
It was released in 1983 as Yū Hayami’s fifth single.
The song was used as the image song for a Coca-Cola commercial featuring Hayami herself, reached the Top 10 on the Oricon Weekly Chart for the first time, and became her biggest hit.
Thanks to the song’s success, she made her first appearance at the 34th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1983.
From The Tragedy of Woman WYakushimaru Hiroko
Released in 1984 as Hiroko Yakushimaru’s fourth single overall.
The song served as the theme for the film “W’s Tragedy” and was performed by the film’s lead actress, Hiroko Yakushimaru.
It was also used in a Shiseido “Porcelia” commercial and reached number one on the Oricon weekly chart.
In conclusion
We’ve brought you a roundup of songs that were featured in commercials aired in the ’80s, as well as classic ’80s hits that have been used in ads over the years. Alongside timeless favorites that remain as popular as ever, perhaps you also reunited with some hidden gems you hadn’t heard in a while. The iconic J-pop tracks from that era still shine just as brightly today, so take this opportunity to give them another listen.