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

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wacci “Ink” Music Video

Various rock bands have been featured in Honda Cars’ fiscal-year-end sale commercials over the years, and the 2022 commercial used a song by wacci.

The warm tone of vocalist Yohei Hashiguchi’s voice—one of the band’s key charms—really stands out in this track as well.

The title “Ink” refers to the ink used when writing a letter, and the lyrics are filled with lingering feelings for a former lover.

Although the lyrical content is very heartrending, the song is memorable for its imagery that somehow evokes the feeling of spring.

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Hane Keisuke

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What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World

Among the many songs used in commercials, perhaps none evokes elegance and refinement quite like “What a Wonderful World.” In Japan, the Japanese title “Kono Subarashiki Sekai” may feel more familiar.

The song was created by the legendary jazz singer Louis Armstrong.

His husky voice and uniquely expressive phrasing have an unparalleled charm.

I also hope you’ll pay attention to the lyrics, which celebrate the beauty of everyday life.

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Step by StepNew Kids On The Block

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

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.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – Let’s Groove (Official HD Video)

This song was used in an Edix commercial in 2004.

Earth, Wind & Fire had scored numerous hits.

Maurice White was known for his beautiful falsetto, but after a long battle with illness, he passed away in 2016.

He was posthumously honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

tinglingHarayuko

tingling

This is the song that was used in the Beat commercial.

The vocalist is Yuko Hara—known as Harabō—keyboardist for Southern All Stars and the wife of Keisuke Kuwata.

The song was released in 1991.

The Beat was a shocking car for its time: a two-seater kei-class open-top car, and the commercial featuring this song left a strong impression.

Never Ending StoryLimahl

Limahl – Never Ending Story – 1984

It’s the song that was used in the Stepwgn commercial.

It’s well known as the theme song for the 1984 film The NeverEnding Story.

The singer, Limahl, was originally the vocalist of the band Kajagoogoo.

Let It GoIdina Menzel

Disney’s Frozen “Let It Go” Sequence Performed by Idina Menzel

A song by Idina Menzel, who has a wide-ranging career as a Broadway musical actress, voice actor, and musician.

It was used in a commercial for Honda’s minivan series and is also famous as a song from the Disney film Frozen, in which she herself appeared as a voice actor.

With its catchy melody delivered by her clear yet powerful vocals, it’s sure to brighten up your drive.

It’s a number that evokes scenes from the movie and makes everyone in the car want to sing along.

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Hoshino Takashi

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