Tearjerker: Moving and Heartwarming Masterpieces of Commercial Jingles and Songs

We’ve Only Just BegunCarpenters

carpenters -We’ve Only Just Begun

The original was a song with lyrics by Paul Williams and music by Roger Nichols.

It was later covered by the Carpenters and became so famous that it is considered one of their signature songs.

Karen’s beautiful vocals make it even more poignant.

It was used as the music for Toyota’s “Vista Ardeo” commercial.

From the North Country ~From the Distant Land~ Hotaru’s Themesadamasashi

From the Northern Country: From the Distant Land ~ Hotaru’s Theme

This song, also very famous as the theme for the TV drama “From the Northern Country,” was used in the Suntory All-Free commercial featuring Hana Kuroki and Kuranosuke Sasaki.

Even without lyrics, it evokes a deeply melancholic feeling.

Masashi Sada’s singing and the guitar arpeggios are truly wonderful.

Lingering Snowiruka

Yasushi Nakanishi 'Nagori Yuki' PV Full [HD]

The famous song Nagori Yuki, sung by Iruka, was actually originally by Kaguyahime.

There are probably quite a few people who think Iruka was the original.

The chord progression is so good that just humming the tune makes me want to cry.

It was used as the song for the KOSÉ Sekkisei commercial featuring Yui Aragaki.

Music Room After SchoolGONTITI

[Multi-Track Recording] Gontiti – After-School Music Room [Classical Guitar Cover]

This is a signature piece by the acoustic guitar duo Gontiti.

It was used in a Lucido-L commercial.

The ad, in which this song plays while a woman is crying, left a strong impression on me, and even after many years I still can’t forget it.

The melody evokes a very lonely feeling.

Let me have that wonderful love once moreHugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman’s “Let’s Fall in Love Again”

“Ano Subarashii Ai wo Mou Ichido” is a single by Kazuhiko Kato and Osamu Kitayama.

The cover by The Folk Crusaders is widely known.

Hugh Jackman covered it in English lyrics for the TOYOTA CROWN commercial, “Light-Green Crown” edition.

Despite its bright melody, the lyrics are heartrending, making it an even sadder song.

WomanJohn Lennon

WOMAN. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon (official music video HD)

“Woman” is a masterpiece included on “Double Fantasy” and was released as a single after John’s death.

It was used as the theme song for Mitsubishi Motors’ eK Wagon commercial.

It’s perfect from the intro—so heartrending it brings you to tears.

The opening phrase is just too famous, isn’t it?

PalaceSam Smith

Sam Smith – Palace (On The Record: The Thrill Of It All Live)

Sam Smith’s “Palace,” used in Apple’s “Holiday Snow Dance” commercial, is included on his second album, “The Thrill of It All.” Sam Smith’s beautiful vocals and heartrending lyrics resonate deeply.

It’s a mellow track that sings of a bittersweet love.