[Must-See!] Popular songs from Amazon commercials: A history of CM tracks

New Year (Japanese New Year)

New Year’s — Oshōgatsu — Children’s Song

The song “Oshogatsu,” often hummed by children as New Year’s approaches, is filled with their excitement about how they’ll play during the holiday.

This traditional Japanese children’s song, passed down for generations, has been featured as the music for an Amazon commercial.

In what appears to be an Amazon warehouse, boxes of all shapes and sizes riding along the conveyor belt sing as if they, too, were eagerly awaiting the New Year, just like the children.

The boxes’ gospel-like harmonies have a mysterious charm that makes you want to stop and listen!

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SAKI

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Preparing for a tripCzecho No Republic

Czecho No Republic album “Preparing to Go on a Journey” all-track listening trailer

The song that played in the “Amazon Echo” camp-themed commercial is the title track from Czecho No Republic’s fifth album, “Tabi ni Deru Junbi” (Ready to Go on a Journey), released in 2018.

Many viewers probably felt like asking Alexa, “What’s this song?” Its sparkling sound and the pleasant melodies of the male-female twin vocals are sure to lift your spirits! It’s the perfect tune to get you in the mood for heading out.

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KEI

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Choo Choo TRAINEXILE

EXILE / Choo Choo TRAIN

The song used in the commercial is EXILE’s “Choo Choo TRAIN,” released in 2003.

Speaking of “Choo Choo TRAIN,” the choreography where each person turns in a staggered timing behind the one in front is famous, but it seems there isn’t an official name for that move! By the way, the group that sang the original song spins clockwise, while EXILE spins counterclockwise—the direction is apparently fixed!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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An Argument With MyselfJens Lekman

Jens Lekman – An Argument With Myself [HQ]

The track used in the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite commercial.

It’s by Swedish indie pop artist Jens Lekman, who has been active since 2000.

It’s the title track from an EP released in 2011 that received high acclaim.

True ColorsJules Larson

Jules Larson – True Colours

Originally released in 1986 by Cyndi Lauper, this track was used in Amazon Music’s commercials for “Pride in London” and “The Kick,” featuring a version by Los Angeles singer-songwriter Jules Larson that depicts a lesbian couple preparing to meet their parents.

Stole My HeartLittle & Ashley

Stole My Heart – Little&Ashley – Lyrics

A track released in 2010 by Little & Ashley, a duo consisting of American singer-songwriters Marcus Ashley and Annie Little.

It was used in an Amazon Kindle commercial.

Ashley is also known for numerous appearances in films and television dramas.

Pep RallyMissy Elliott

Pep Rally

A track released in 2016 by American artist Missy Elliott, with Pharrell Williams involved in the production.

It features blaring trumpets and a marching band drumline, and is inspired by Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force’s 1982 track “Planet Rock.” It was used in Amazon Echo’s Super Bowl commercial in 2016.