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 1980s Japanese pop songs used in commercials so far (31–40)
After all, I’m an idolKoizumi Kyoko
It was released in 1985 as Kyoko Koizumi’s 17th single.
It debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon charts and became a hit, selling over 280,000 copies.
The song was used in a commercial for Fuji Photo Film’s “Cardia,” and thanks to its success, she appeared for the second consecutive year at the 36th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Runnerbakufū suranpu
It was released in 1988 as Bakufu Slump’s 12th single.
Chosen as the theme song for Hitachi Video’s “MASTACS” commercial, it became one of Bakufu Slump’s signature tracks and was also performed at the 39th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Even today, it’s widely loved and used as background music at events like school sports days, making it a well-known song.
240 Million EyesGō Hiromi
It was released in 1984 as Hiromi Go’s 50th single.
The song was used as the campaign song for “Exotic Japan,” which became the final campaign by Japanese National Railways.
The title comes from the idea that when the song was released, Japan’s total population was about 120 million, meaning 240 million eyes, and it has been loved as one of Hiromi Go’s signature songs.
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
“Christmas Eve” is one of Tatsuro Yamashita’s signature songs, released in December 1983.
It was used as a CM song for JR Tokai in 1988, and in December of the following year it reached number one on the Oricon charts.
Since then, it has remained a long-running hit that sells well every Christmas season.
TemptationHonda Minako
This is a single released by Minako Honda in 1985, which was used as the TV commercial song for Toshiba’s fan heaters and hot carpets.
With this song, she won newcomer awards at the 27th Japan Record Awards in 1985, the 16th Japan Song Awards, the 14th FNS Music Festival, among others, making it one of her signature tracks.
80s commercial songs. A roundup of Japanese songs from the 80s used in commercials (41–50)
Ruby RingTerao Akira
It was released in 1981 as Akira Terao’s fifth single.
It is one of his signature works and his best-selling record.
It was also selected as the entry march for the 54th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament held in the spring of 1982, and used as the theme song for Yokohama Tire’s ASPEC commercial.
Blue SkySaijō Hideki
It was released in 1988 as Hideki Saijo’s 59th single.
The cover photo, shot on Australia’s Gold Coast, contributed to a summery feel for the song.
It was used as the commercial song for Asahi Breweries’ Asahi Draft Beer.