Tearjerker: Moving and Heartwarming Masterpieces of Commercial Jingles and Songs
Have you ever heard a song in a commercial that suddenly brought you to tears? Even though the music only plays for a few dozen seconds within the footage, many of us have encountered a CM song that reaches deep into our hearts and moves us.
Melodies layered over stories about family bonds or messages conveying feelings for someone become etched deeply in our memories.
In this article, we’ll introduce a collection of tear-jerking and emotionally stirring songs used in commercials.
You’re sure to find a track that resonates with your heart.
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[Tearjerker] Moving and Emotional Masterpieces of Commercial Jingles (31–40)
Journey of the Heartchūrippu
It’s no exaggeration to call “Kokoro no Tabi” Tulip’s signature song; it was released as their third single.
Since Kazuo Zaitsu wrote it while thinking of the girlfriend he parted with when he moved to Tokyo, it’s truly heartrending.
The scenes come to mind and bring you to tears.
It was used in a commercial for the Toyota Carina.
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
Although the lyrics overflow with love, it’s a song that makes tears well up just from hearing Mika Nakashima’s voice and the melody.
The dark tone of the music video further emphasizes the sense of loneliness.
It was used as the commercial song for Meiji Seika’s “boda” and “galbo,” in which Mika Nakashima herself appeared.
Daydream BelieverTHE TIMERS
This is a song covered by The Timers, led by Kiyoshiro Imawano, originally by The Monkees.
The lyrics are entirely in Japanese.
The words, said to be addressed by Kiyoshiro Imawano to his late mother, are incredibly moving.
It has been used in a Seven-Eleven commercial.
The original version sung by The Monkees is also wonderful, so I recommend listening to both.
SummerHisaishi Joe
Joe Hisaishi’s “Summer,” which was also used as the theme song for the film Kikujiro, was featured in commercials for the Toyota Corolla Sedan and Corolla Fielder as well.
Its wistful melody, which brings back memories of childhood summer vacations, lingers in my ears.
When I listen to this piece, it reminds me of my elementary school days and makes me want to cry.
The strong and fleeting onesCocco
Cocco’s second major-label single, “Tuyoku Hakanai Monotachi,” was used as the song for Japan Airlines’ “JAL Hawaii Campaign.” Her singing is very powerful, yet feels as if it might break with the slightest touch—somehow tinged with melancholy and sadness.
Perhaps it’s because her humanity shines through so strongly.
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You’re BeautifulJames Blunt
It was used as the commercial song for Toyota’s Vitz.
It’s the track that made James Blunt internationally famous.
His singing voice is so beautiful it brings me to tears on its own, but the music video’s impact is so overwhelming that all that’s left afterward is a sense of emptiness.
Can’t Get It Right TodayJoe Purdy
This is a song by American folk singer-songwriter Joe Purdy.
It was used in a commercial for the compact car Kia Spectra.
The song starts with a light, lively piano, but Joe’s on-the-verge-of-tears vocals and the guitar solo in the interlude are utterly heart-wrenching.
His somewhat sorrowful singing voice is really wonderful.