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[Heartwarming] Moving CM songs. Popular commercial songs

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

A wide variety of songs are used in TV commercials.

From upbeat, catchy tunes to stylish and cool tracks, the mood of the music varies depending on what each commercial wants to convey and the target audience.

In this article, we’ll focus on CM songs that are especially moving!

We’ve collected mainly ballads with beautiful lyrics.

If there’s a touching song you heard in a commercial that stuck with you, try looking for it here.

[Heartwarming] Moving CM songs. Popular commercial songs (161–170)

Nippon Life Play, Support. “Mutual support creates the future” version

Beautifulyuzu

Yuzu 'Beautiful' Official Visualizer

Beautifulyuzu

Introducing “Beautiful,” produced by the folk duo Yuzu.

It’s featured as the theme song for a Nippon Life (Nissay) commercial.

Set to a Latin-flavored rock sound, the song celebrates the beauty of those who chase their dreams and never give up.

The powerful vocals and up-tempo beat work together to ignite the listener’s fighting spirit.

By the way, the commercial is a collaboration with the 2023 Basketball World Cup.

Listening to the song alongside the footage may make the lyrics resonate even more.

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CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

CAN YOU CELEBRATE 2003 Namie Amuro

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

Years have passed since its release, but it still boasts enduring popularity! Known as one of Namie Amuro’s signature songs, it was released in February 1997.

It was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Virgin Road,” which generated a huge buzz.

In addition, it was featured as the image song for a Hitachi Maxell commercial, giving it extensive media exposure.

Widely loved as a wedding standard, its message praising eternal love resonates with many people.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone special!

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SMBC Group Green Group 'Colorful People: Sakura Shirai' Version

Midnight ExpresswayKishii Yukino

This is a commercial that introduces the SMBC Group’s commitment to delivering the power of its people, portrayed through Yukino Kishii in the role of a bank employee.

Her determined efforts to help others convey a strong sense of kindness and passion.

The song used is Yukino Kishii’s cover of The Flower Companyz’s “Shinya Kousoku” (Midnight Expressway).

Sung with English lyrics, it evokes a heartfelt desire to help people all around the world.

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In conclusion

We’ve rounded up a selection of moving songs that have been featured in commercials. Centered on ballads, there were plenty of tracks with lyrics that really tug at the heart. You only hear a few dozen seconds in a commercial, but even in that short time, there were surely lines that resonated with you. If any song in this article caught your attention, be sure to listen to it closely while reading the lyrics.