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[Suntory BOSS] Songs from BOSS commercials: A comprehensive roundup of all past CM tunes!

The commercials for Suntory BOSS, which have drawn long-standing attention thanks to legendary Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones—famed for roles in movies like Men in Black—serving as the brand’s image character.

Many of the commercials are memorable, ranging from hilarious to deeply moving.

In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs used in BOSS commercials aired to date.

A wide variety of tracks have been selected, spanning eras and both Western and Japanese music, so be sure to find your favorite!

[Suntory BOSS] Songs from BOSS commercials. A roundup of all the historical CM tracks! (31–40)

Suntory BOSS Alien Jones: “Advice from an Alien” Edition

whistle of the windŌshima Michiru featuring Miyamoto Fumiaki

Here is a piece featuring the oboe, composed by Michiru Oshima.

Oshima is known for composing music for numerous dramas and films, including Gokudo no Onna-tachi (Yakuza Wives) and Lost Paradise.

This piece was originally written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Asuka.

As a coffee commercial, it has been used as one installment in the popular SUNTORY BOSS “Alien Jones” series.

It’s a magnificent, cleansing masterpiece.

Lara’s Theme from the film Doctor ZhivagoMaurice Jarre

Nice commercial: Suntory BOSS Super × Luxurious Low Sugar — “Ultra-Luxury Watch”
Lara's Theme from the film Doctor ZhivagoMaurice Jarre

This is a commercial from the 2013 “BOSS 20th Anniversary Campaign.” The campaign offered a luxurious gold watch as a prize, and Kinya Kitaoji appears in the ad playing a powerful politician.

The background music is “Lara’s Theme” from the film Doctor Zhivago, which perfectly matches the atmosphere of the mansion.

Suntory BOSS Rainbow Mountain Blend Alien Jones “Equipment Manager” Version

Shadows of Youthchūrippu

2014 Suntory BOSS 'Alien Jones: Equipment Manager' version
Shadows of Youthchūrippu

A commercial from the 2014 “Alien Jones” series.

In addition to Tommy Lee Jones as Alien Jones, former professional baseball player Yusaku Iriki appeared, which became a hot topic.

The background music uses Tulip’s classic hit “Seishun no Kage,” which is sure to bring tears to your eyes.

Suntory BOSS “Alien Jones: Dreamland” Edition

RAINSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RAIN」Short Version
RAINSEKAI NO OWARI

In the Suntory BOSS commercial series where Alien Jones observes humans, the moving “Alien Jones: Dreamland” edition features Tommy Lee Jones as the alien and Koji Yakusho, with SEKAI NO OWARI’s “RAIN” helping to heighten the emotional scenes.

It’s a gentle song that perfectly matches the ad’s fantastical imagery and is full of everything that makes Sekaowa great.

By paralleling the beauty of nature—rain, wind, rainbows—with human emotions, it’s a track that soothes the heart and gives you energy.

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP

Nice CM. Suntory BOSS Gran Aroma. SMAP. Set of 4 (commercials).
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP

A commercial for “BOSS Gran Aroma” that aired in 2013.

The members of SMAP, who were active at the time, appear in the ad, and their noses grow longer to highlight the aroma of the coffee.

The background music uses SMAP’s famous song “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” (“The Only Flower in the World”), playing on the Japanese wordplay between ‘hana’ meaning ‘flower’ and ‘hana’ meaning ‘nose.’

[Suntory BOSS] BOSS commercial songs. A roundup of all the CM tracks through the years! (41–50)

The Rainbow Song: Reminiscence of the RainbowTane Tomoko

SUNTORY BOSS Alien Jones 'Child Actor' Episode / 'Convenience Store' Episode – Tommy Lee Jones / Kanon Tani / SMAP / Saburo Kitajima / Sugi-chan / Kintaro (30 sec × 2)
The Rainbow Song: Reminiscence of the RainbowTane Tomoko

This commercial is one installment from the Alien Jones series that aired in 2013.

In addition to comedians Kintaro and Sugi-chan, members of SMAP—who were active at the time—also appear.

The background music uses the soundtrack from the Japanese film “Rainbow Song,” creating a moving, emotional atmosphere.

Billie Jean (Intro/Arrangement)

[HD] SMAP Alien Jones BOSS Rainbow Mountain Blend 'Concert Encounter' CM (15 seconds)
Billie Jean (Intro/Arrangement)

A commercial from the “Alien Jones” series that aired in 2013.

In addition to Tommy Lee Jones as Jones, members of SMAP—who were active at the time—also appear.

In this ad, Jones works as a security guard at a SMAP concert and ends up showing off a dance on stage, with Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” used as the background music during the dance.