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 compilation of Japanese pop songs from the 80s used in commercials (21–30)
And then I’m at a lossŌsawa Yoshiyuki
Many different songs have been used in commercials for Nissin Cup Noodles, a staple of cup ramen, and one of them is Yoshiyuki Osawa’s single “Soshite Boku wa Tohō ni Kureru,” released in September 1984.
Its highest position on the Oricon chart was No.
6.
Get WildTM NETWORK
This is a commercial that introduces what Car Sensor is, set in a world reminiscent of City Hunter.
Nana O plays it stylishly, interweaving illustrations as she takes on a bulletin board request to “find a used car.” When Robert Akiyama performs similar moves, he does them in an exaggerated way to create a humorous contrast.
TM NETWORK’s “Get Wild” further amplifies the stylish mood of the visuals.
Well-known as the theme song of City Hunter, the track’s cool sound evokes the lights of the city at night, and its gradually building arrangement is a major part of its appeal.
Remember MeTUBE
TUBE’s “Remember Me” is a song that was used in a Ginza Jewelry Maki commercial.
It was released in December 1988 and reached No.
12 on the Oricon chart.
This video shows a performance from a live concert held in 2005.
You’re Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango.Nakahara Meiko
It was released in 1984 as Meiko Nakahara’s sixth single.
Chosen as the theme song for Kanebo’s summer cosmetics campaign, it became Nakahara’s biggest hit.
The song was created with the image of women sparkling in a variety of colors under the sun’s rays, resulting in a cute tune.
WALKCHAGE and ASKA
This is a commercial for the kei car VIVIO that was sold in the 1990s.
In this ad, the VIVIO RX-R—known for its impressive sporty specs, featuring 4WD and a supercharger—is introduced, and it shows the RX-R swiftly overtaking a car driven by a woman.
Surprisingly, the sporty visuals are set to a ballad by CHAGE and ASKA.
Titled “WALK,” the song was originally released under the name Chage & Asuka in 1989, and then re-released under CHAGE and ASKA in 1992, the year the commercial aired.
Reading the lyrics, which express earnest feelings for a beloved woman, might remind you of a passionate romance you once experienced.
RunawayShaneruzu
It was released in 1980 as the debut single by Chanels.
The song was used in a commercial for Pioneer’s boombox “Runaway,” and despite being their first release, it became a huge hit, selling 1.1 million copies.
Initially, only one chorus was recorded for the commercial, but once the decision was made to release it on record, it was quickly produced as a standard single.
TIME ZONEotoko
“TIME ZONE” is the third single by the rock band Otokogumi.
It was released in February 1989 and reached number one on the Oricon weekly chart.
It ranked 16th on the year-end chart and was used in a Seiko commercial.