Western songs from the 90s featured in commercials. A roundup of CM songs.
In the Western music scene of the 1990s, countless popular songs emerged across genres—rock, pop, hip-hop, and dance music alike.
Not only were they beloved at the time, but many of these tracks are still cherished by listeners today, and they’ve had a major influence on the music that followed.
You often hear these ’90s hits used in commercials, don’t you?
Because of that, you might recognize the melodies or phrases but not actually know the song titles.
In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive list of classic ’90s Western songs that have been used in commercials!
You might finally find that song you’ve thought, “I recognize this, but what is it called?!”
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Western music from the 90s used in commercials. Compilation of commercial songs (41–50)
Livin’ La Vida LocaRicky Martin
A song released in 1999 by Ricky Martin, a singer from Puerto Rico, USA.
In Japan, Hiromi Go covered it the same year under the title “GOLDFINGER ’99,” and many people may recognize it from its use in Nissan’s commercials for the Note (Nissan Eco-Value Series) and Cube (Cube Nissan Eco-Value Series).
With a title that means living a crazy life in Spanish, the track pairs a passionate arrangement that foregrounds Latin rhythms with powerful vocals, dominating single charts around the world.
It’s a must-listen even for those who only know Hiromi Go’s version.
Right Here Right NowFatboy Slim
“Right Here Right Now” is a song by Fatboy Slim that was included on the 1998 album “You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby” and released as a single the following year.
The track was used as an insert song in the Formula 1-themed film “Driven,” starring Sylvester Stallone.
In Japan, leveraging that image, it has been used as a commercial song for Nissan’s Skyline passenger car.
BurnDeep Purple
This commercial showcases the powerful sense of speed in boat racing using real footage, while also promoting the Speed Queen Memorial.
A key point is that it features not only the athletes piloting the boats but also the spectators, which makes the excitement of the moment feel even more vivid.
The music that further amplifies the sport’s dynamic power is Burn, one of Deep Purple’s signature songs.
Its sound is both heavy and fast, leaving a strong impression and clearly conveying the forceful momentum of racing full-throttle.
Change The WorldEric Clapton
This is a commercial featuring Tamori sightseeing in Kyoto in autumn.
A series of evocative scenes unfolds, including autumn leaves and quintessential Kyoto streetscapes.
The whole CM has a calm, beautiful atmosphere, but it also slips in a few moments that will make you chuckle—see if you can spot them.
The background music is “Change The World,” well known from BOSS commercials.
This refreshing, mellow song was sung by Eric Clapton in 1996.
How Crazy Are youMeja
“How Crazy Are You?”, sung by Meja, a singer-songwriter from Stockholm, Sweden, was a major hit in Japan in 1996.
Included on her debut album Meja, the song gained recognition after being put into heavy rotation on FM radio stations.
It was also used in a commercial for Evian mineral water featuring Jessica Michibata, and is known for its unforgettable chorus that goes “pa-rapa, pa-rapa.”