[Going Viral!] A Special Feature on the Cute Songs Used in Commercials

Bittersweet SambaHerb Alpert

Bittersweet Samba – Herb Alpert

This is also the commercial song for the popular Kinmugi (Dan Rei) series.

Since it’s also the theme music for All Night Nippon, it’s very familiar to radio listeners.

It’s a jazz instrumental, and the performance runs for over 1 minute and 40 seconds.

Daddy Likes MamboPerry Como

perry como papa loves mambo

It’s a cheerful, upbeat song from Suzuki’s Hustler (featuring Dr.

Slump Arale-chan).

Perry Como was a major American entertainer on par with Frank Sinatra, performing on numerous television shows and stages.

He had many hit songs—an impressive 14 of them reached number one in the United States.

Dear WOMANSMAP

[everysing] Dear WOMAN

Since the disbandment was decided, there has been a mix of praise and criticism, and a fervent search for villains.

Even so, please don’t forget that SMAP is an exceptionally rare group representing Japan that has given us hope and energy since 1988—and for some, even a light to live by—and that for 30 long years they set aside personal interests to lift up Japan.

Ob-La-Di,Ob-La-DaThe Beatles

The Beatles – Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

It’s such a masterpiece that I think there might be no one who doesn’t recognize it when they hear it.

The phrase “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” was often said by conga player Jimmy Scott, who performed at a club Paul McCartney of the Beatles frequently visited at the time.

It means “life goes on.”

I love itŌhara Sakurako

Nice commercials: Suntory Natural Mineral Water ♪ Noriyuki Makihara, Maia Hirasawa — set of 4

It’s the commercial song for the smartphone game White Cat Project.

A track with a pure and cute melody.

Beyond music, she has been active across films, TV dramas, and stage productions.

Sakurako Ohara is expanding her range of activities.

In 2015, she made her first appearance at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen as the opening performer for the Red Team.

Song of Café au LaitMinegawa Takako / Kikkaren

Kikkaren - Cafe au Lait Song (Live ver.)

The mischievous protagonist sways between strong Coffee-kun and gentle Milk-kun, ultimately settling on behavior that literally “doesn’t make things black and white”—a café au lait.

The laid-back vibe is soothing.

It also drew attention for being sung by “Kikkaren,” the duo of Kimaguren and idol singer Yuu Kikkawa.

Happy SongNishino Kana

Kana Nishino / Happy Song “Kanayan X’mas Special ~wish & real~”

It’s a song that carries the message: “Even when we’re feeling down or things aren’t going well, we still have tomorrow.” Each student comes together through the power of music, and in the end, Kana Nishino and about 80 students all dance to the music, resulting in a Walkman commercial.