Tearjerker: Moving and Heartwarming Masterpieces of Commercial Jingles and Songs

Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO

Chicago – Hard To Say I’m Sorry (stereo sound)

Chicago’s signature ballad “Hard To Say I’m Sorry” is a single that spent two consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

Its heartrending melody paired with lyrics depicting a relationship out of sync is guaranteed to bring tears.

The song was used in a Toyota commercial for the Mark II Qualis.

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.

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?

The Great EscapePatrick Watson

Patrick Watson – The Great Escape (Official Video)

This is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson.

It was used in Tropicana’s commercial for “Arctic Sun.” The monochrome, pencil-drawn style of the animation is very striking, and combined with the music, it’s a song that, for some reason, makes me feel like I’m about to cry.

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.