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 (41–50)
First loveMita Hiroko
“Hatsukoi” (First Love) is a single released in February 1983 by Kozo Murashita, who passed away at the young age of 46.
In April of the same year, it was covered by Hiroko Mita, and her version was used in a Kao commercial.
Mita herself also appeared in the commercial.
THIS IS A SONG FOR COCA-COLAYazawa Eikichi
“THIS IS A SONG FOR COCA-COLA” is a single by Eikichi Yazawa released in March 1980, and as the title suggests, it was used as a Coca-Cola commercial song.
It peaked at No.
5 on the Oricon chart.
Subtly flashy (bling-bling, but nonchalant)Kondō Masahiko
“Gingiragin ni Sarigenaku” is one of Masahiko Kondo’s signature songs, released in September 1981.
It reached number one on the Oricon chart and earned him the Best New Artist award at the Japan Record Awards.
The song was also used in a commercial for House Foods.
A weekend close to the skyImai Miki
It’s a song included on Miki Imai’s first best-of album, Ivory, released in 1989.
It became a long-running hit, staying on the Oricon album chart for over 100 weeks, and was her first million-seller.
It was also used in a commercial for Asahi Life Insurance.
Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki
‘Hello, Sadness’ is known as the opening theme for the TV anime Maison Ikkoku, but it was also used as a Shiseido commercial song.
It is Yuki Saito’s fifth single, released in March 1986.
Wanting to know you moreYakushimaru Hiroko
It was released in 1985 as Hiroko Yakushimaru’s fifth single.
It was used as the campaign song for NTT right after its privatization, and she also appeared in the commercial.
The song was a big hit, peaking at No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and staying on the chart for eight consecutive weeks.
The shy expression she has when delivering the spoken line in the middle of the song is incredibly cute.
DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina
It was released in 1986 as Akina Nakamori’s 14th single.
The song was used in a commercial for the Pioneer “PRIVATE CD 500AV,” reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, won the Japan Record Award at the 28th Japan Record Awards, received the Grand Prix at the 19th Nippon Television Music Festival, among many other accolades, and became a major hit.