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Honda commercial songs: introducing memorable past CM tracks and the latest buzzworthy tunes

When you catch a Honda commercial on TV, have you ever wondered about the music they’re using? Car commercial songs range from cool and edgy to fun, family-friendly tunes.

Honda features a wide variety of artists—from popular Japanese rock bands and up-and-coming musicians to internationally renowned stars—so every time a new commercial airs, it’s easy to find yourself thinking, “What’s this song?” In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive list of Honda commercial songs.

We’ll also highlight the latest commercials, so be sure to check them out!

Honda commercial songs: Introducing memorable classic CM tunes and buzzworthy tracks (71–80)

Stayin’ AliveBee Gees

Bee Gees Stayin Alive (Extended Remaster)
Stayin' AliveBee Gees

An ultra-famous disco song that needs no introduction: the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive.” It’s also well known from the soundtrack of the film Saturday Night Fever.

It’s a lively number that makes you want to dance.

This song was used in a Honda Odyssey commercial.

Honda Heart “Safety Technology” Edition

Sunday CandyDonnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment

Donnie Trumpet & the Social Experiment – Sunday Candy “Short Film”
Sunday CandyDonnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment

The five-piece band The Social Experiment was formed by Chance the Rapper and his Chicago crew.

Their beautiful track Sunday Candy, which evokes jazz and hip-hop, is included on Surf, released in 2015.

In 2021, it was featured in Honda Heart’s “Safety Technology” commercial starring King & Prince.

Its soulful, gospel-like chorus is deeply moving.

The way the song shifts into drum’n’bass in the latter half and its stirring melody reveal something new with every listen.

With its alluring slow tempo, it’s a track that makes you tap out the beat without thinking.

HONDA FIT “Do what you love.” 15-second version

Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson

A funky, irresistibly danceable track is “Uptown Funk ft.

Bruno Mars” by UK-born DJ Mark Ronson.

Known as one of the best-selling songs ever through downloads and physical sales, it also shares qualities that resonate with Fit’s image, which is loved across generations.

Honda’s commercial songs: Introducing memorable classic CM tunes and buzzworthy tracks (’81–’90)

HONDA Fit

Trammps Disco ThemeTRAMMPS

The Trammps were a disco group active in the 1970s.

Their track “Trammps Disco Theme,” included on their 1975 release Trammps, was featured in a Honda Fit commercial.

It was also used on the TV show Naruhodo! The World, so some of you might already know it.

Although it’s an upbeat dance tune, the arrangement is relatively sparse, letting you really savor the bassline.

Its groovy disco sound is packed with timeless appeal, and it’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to again and again!

HONDA Super Dio “Step by Step”

Step by StepNew Kids On The Block

New Kids On The Block – Step By Step (Official Video)
Step by StepNew Kids On The Block

A song by the five-member boy band New Kids on the Block, who formed in 1984, disbanded and later reunited, and were inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014.

Used in a Honda Super Dio “Step by Step” commercial, the track became a global hit after reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It’s often heard in various contexts in Japan, so many people may already be familiar with it.

With its danceable beat and beautiful harmonies, the song makes a striking impression as a commercial tune as well.

Take On Mea-ha

a-ha – Take On Me (Official Video) [4K]
Take On Mea-ha

A hugely popular pop number with an iconic synthesizer intro that epitomizes the 80s.

Many of you may vividly remember the innovative music video that aired on TV at the time.

It’s a highly melodic and unforgettable classic.

This track was used in a CR-V commercial.

HONDA N-BOX 'Expanding Your Life' Version

Zip A Dee Doo Dah

Among kei cars, the N-BOX—especially the “Expanding Your Life” commercial, which has been boosting its sales—features the song “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” in several of its ads.

The song originally appeared as an insert song in the 1946 Disney film “Song of the South,” and it’s likely one you’ve heard many times somewhere.

In this commercial, it’s given a refreshing orchestral arrangement that conveys a light, friendly feel.