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

Suntory BOSS Black Alien Jones “Woman in a Black Dress”

From the TV drama “Peter Gunn” No. 1Henry Mancini

Suntory BOSS Commercial Alien Jones: “The Woman in the Black Dress”
From the TV drama “Peter Gunn” No. 1Henry Mancini

A commercial from the Alien Jones series that began airing in June 2014.

In addition to Tommy Lee Jones as Jones, Mirai Natsume and Matsuko Deluxe also appear.

The background music uses the theme song from the American private-detective TV drama Peter Gunn, giving it a mysterious vibe.

The X-Files ThemeMark Snow

Nice CM: Suntory BOSS “Alien Jones – Web Special” Edition
The X-Files ThemeMark Snow

A commercial from the 2013 “Alien Jones” series.

It’s set up so that Tommy Lee Jones, who plays Alien Jones, is exploring Earth while working at a pizza place.

The background music features the “X-Files Theme,” which is often used in mystery shows, making it a perfect fit for the alien concept.

Distant Shadows (Cover)Matsuda Seiko

The “BOSS SILKY BLACK” commercial that aired in 2012 features Seiko Matsuda and classical pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii.

In the CM, Seiko Matsuda covers the Carpenters’ timeless classic “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” giving it an elegant feel.

Suntory BOSS Blue Impact – Crisp Low Sugar – “CP: Shock of the Azure Days” Version

Godzilla’s Theme

BOSS | Godzilla “CP: Shock of the Azure Days” Version, 65 seconds – Suntory Commercial
Godzilla's Theme

The boss coffee Blue Impact – Sae no Bitō – commercial “CP: Shock of the Blue Days” features Godzilla, the giant monster known not only in Japan but around the world.

The song playing in this CM is, of course, ‘Godzilla’s Theme.’ When you think of Godzilla, you think of this piece—it’s so famous that even people who’ve never seen the movies would recognize it.

The composer is Akira Ifukube, who worked on the Godzilla series as well as a wide range of film and stage music.

For the commercial, the universally known masterpiece is used with a strings arrangement that heightens the sense of tension.

Suntory BOSS Rainbow Mountain Blend Alien Jones “Condominium (New Year)” Version

Beyond the Night SkySMAP

2014 Suntory BOSS “Alien Jones: New Year at the Mansion”
Beyond the Night SkySMAP

This ad for “Alien Jones” aired in 2014.

In addition to Tommy Lee Jones as Jones, actor Morio Kazama and comedian HIRO also appear.

In the latter half of the commercial, SMAP member Masahiro Nakai appears on a TV screen and humorously belts out the group’s song “Yozora no Mukou.”

Suntory BOSS Alien Jones’s Earth Investigation Series: “Hokkaido Shinkansen” Edition

Woman of HakodateKitajima Saburō

Alien Jones’ Earth Investigation Series #66 “Hokkaido Shinkansen” Version (30s)
Woman of HakodateKitajima Saburō

In this commercial, in addition to Alien Jones, enka singers Sayuri Ishikawa and Saburō Kitajima appear.

The premise is that Alien Jones is conducting a survey on Earth while working on the Hokkaido Shinkansen construction.

In the latter half of the commercial, Saburō Kitajima sings a line from his own song “Onna no Hakodate,” which lends it an emotional touch.

Suntory BOSS Alien Jones Series: "Pepper (Workplace)"

From the movie “Life: Tengoku de Kimi ni Aetara” — Hang-Loose IYoshimata Ryō

This commercial featuring Pepper-kun began airing in February 2015.

In addition to Tommy Lee Jones as Alien Jones, popular actors such as Kotaro Yoshida and Jiro Sato also appear.

The background music uses the track “Hang-LooseI” from the soundtrack of the film “Life: Tengoku de Kimi ni Aetara.”