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)
Sentimental JourneyMatsumoto Iyo
It was released in 1981 as Iyo Matsumoto’s debut single.
The song was used in a commercial for Lotte’s Ghana Chocolate and, despite being her debut, became her biggest hit.
At the 13th Japan Kayō Awards, she won the Broadcast Music Newcomer Award, and the following year, at the 24th Japan Record Awards in 1982, she also received the Newcomer Award.
A Sign of CourageUshiwakamaru Saburota
The most famous Regain commercial features Saburota Ushiwakamaru (Saburo Tokito) singing “Yūki no Shirushi” (“A Sign of Courage”).
Released in November 1989, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a fun song, but it might not quite fit the current climate, with the economy not doing so well.
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.
80s commercial songs. A roundup of Japanese pop songs from the 80s used in commercials (’81–’90)
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.
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.