A special feature on friendship songs used in commercials. Carefully selected and introduced unforgettable masterpieces that stay in your heart.
The commercial jingles that play when you turn on the TV.
Among them, songs themed around friendship tend to linger in our hearts.
Friendship songs that sing about bonds and supporting one another can really make your chest swell with emotion.
In this article, we’re spotlighting those friendship songs you’ve heard in commercials.
From nostalgic classics to hot new tracks, we’ve picked a wide range that spans eras and genres.
Think of someone special and see if you can find a new favorite song!
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A special feature on friendship songs used in commercials. Carefully selected and introduced unforgettable classics (41–50)
I’d Like to Teach the World to SingThe New Seekers
A track used in a Coca-Cola commercial.
It was released in 1971 by the British pop group The New Seekers.
It became a hit around the world, reaching No.
1 on the charts in the UK, New Zealand, and Japan.
A special feature on friendship songs used in commercials. Carefully selected timeless tunes that leave a lasting impression (51–60)
Love TrainThe O’Jays
A track that conveys a message of world peace and unity.
It was released as a single in 1972 by the American R&B group The O’Jays.
The track has been used in many forms of media, including a Coors Light commercial and the TV show Scrubs.
Join TogetherThe Who
A track released in 1972 by the British rock band The Who.
It features a melody with two different harmonicas and conveys a message of youth unity.
In 2008, it was used in a commercial for the Nissan Maxima.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
It’s a song by WANIMA, a rock band from Kumamoto, famous from the au Santaro (Three Arrows) series commercials.
The lyrics are original, but the melody is based on the well-known children’s song “Picnic.” The lyrics are very uplifting—like the kind of words from a friend that would give you courage.
The driving sound feels refreshing to listen to.
Kit Can Nowmiwa
This is the KitKat commercial song by singer-songwriter miwa.
The lyrics, which evoke graduation, express gratitude to friends.
While they can be interpreted as a song about parting, the melody is bright, making it a perfect graduation song that looks toward a positive future.
Jump!ikimonogakari
This song by Ikimono-gakari was released on Christmas, December 24, 2014, and was used in a Nissan Serena commercial.
Vocalist Yoshioka’s energetic voice and the bright melody fit the commercial’s visuals perfectly, making it a track that makes you want to go out and have fun with friends.
to the endItookashi
It’s a song by Ito Okashi, a duo signed to Avex.
The track serves both as the theme song for a Kawaijuku commercial and as the campaign song for Kit Kat’s exam-support initiative.
The lyrics, which encourage a hardworking friend by saying they’re not alone, are very moving.
The music video features Maki Okazoe from Mezamashi TV appearing in a miniature form.