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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.

[Tearjerker] Moving Masterpieces and Touching Songs from Commercial Jingles (51–60)

Maplesupittsu

It was used as the song for Kirin’s Gogo-no-Kocha (Afternoon Tea) commercial.

The ad is memorable, featuring actress Moka Kamishiraishi singing.

The original song is by Spitz, and Masamune Kusano’s gentle vocals combined with the wintery, sorrowful mood of the melody and lyrics are truly moving.

Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken

Ken Hirai “May I Call It Magic?” MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.)
Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken

It was used as the commercial song for Panasonic’s “4K Camera.” This is Ken Hirai’s 40th single.

With a gentle singing voice and a poignant melody that you wouldn’t expect from his appearance, he delivers a tender performance.

It’s the kind of song that can make your tears flow when you listen to it after a tiring day.

Beyond the GoodbyeA Hundreds Birds

This is a cover of Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Sayonara no Mukougawa” by A Hundred Birds.

It was used in an Asahi Kasei commercial.

The vocalist TeN has a very cool voice—one that’s not only gentle but also possesses a certain iciness, making it incredibly captivating.

Combined with the commercial’s visuals, the sense of poignancy grows even stronger.

Swallowtail Butterfly ~Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND

Swallowtail Butterfly -Aino Uta- (Remastered 2015)
Swallowtail Butterfly ~Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND

It was used as the song for the Lion fabric softener “Soflan” commercial.

It’s a track by the in-film band YEN TOWN BAND from the movie Swallowtail.

The melody is endlessly heartrending, and together with vocalist Chara’s voice, it results in a wistful song.

[Tearjerker] Heartwarming and Moving Masterpieces from Commercial Jingles (61–70)

Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro

Tatsuro Yamashita "Christmas Eve" Music Video
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro

Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic song “Christmas Eve” was used as the commercial song for the Tokaido Shinkansen provided by JR Central.

The commercial featuring Riho Makise is very famous, isn’t it? You might think it’s a happy Christmas song, but it’s actually about unrequited love.

Listening with that in mind makes it feel very bittersweet.

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)
White LoversKuwata Keisuke

It’s a masterpiece that sings about a very heartrending breakup with a lover.

You have to take your hat off to Keisuke Kuwata’s musical sensibility.

He really creates nothing but wonderful songs.

It’s the kind of track you want to listen to alone on a cold, snowy day.

It was used as the song for the second Coca-Cola campaign commercial.

The first was “Naminori Johnny.”

Don’t Tell MeRuel

Ruel – Don’t Tell Me (Official Video)
Don’t Tell MeRuel

This is a single by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel.

It was used in a commercial for the audio equipment brand Beats.

It’s the kind of track you’d want to listen to while walking alone through the city at night.

Ruel’s husky voice is particularly striking.

In conclusion

CM songs condense a powerful, heart-stirring force into a short span.

When you happen to hear one in everyday life, that scene resurfaces and tears well up.

If you encounter such a song, it will surely become a cherished piece of music that colors your life.