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

Take On Mea-ha

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

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.

NO MORE CAKECHAI

CHAI – NO MORE CAKE – Official Music Video (subtitled)

HONDA Motorcycle CM 'Wanna hop on a bike? MUSIC FES' Version 15 seconds

Released in 2020 by the Japanese four-piece girl band CHAI, this track captivates with an impactful sound reminiscent of Western rock.

Grounded in powerful rock, it blends elements of punk, dance music, and hip-hop with a free-spirited, girlish charm.

The result is a unique and cool song that only they could create.

With overseas tour experience under their belt, they’re a young band poised for even greater success—and this track is a standout example of their potential!

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momo@raitaa

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yearsSakanakushon

Sakanaction “years” - Music Video -

You can feel a beautifully clear, transparent atmosphere conveyed through the sound.

It’s a track by the band Sakanaction, known for producing numerous hits like “Shin Takarajima,” included on their fifth album DocumentaLy, released in 2011.

With an ambient soundscape that seems to seep deep into your heart, it’s a profoundly rich piece that pairs perfectly with its philosophical lyrics.

Some people might associate their music primarily with dance tunes.

This is precisely the innovative number I want those people to hear.

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Araki Jakkan

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Eat The RichAerosmith

Aerosmith – Eat The Rich (Official Music Video)

A song by Aerosmith, the American rock band that fused R&B and rock and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

It was used in a Honda Integra commercial and is included on their 11th album, GET A GRIP, which became their first to reach No.

1 on the U.S.

album charts.

Starting with a folk-influenced intro that shifts into a tight rock beat and flows into a memorable guitar riff, the structure alone makes the opening worth the listen.

With a catchy chorus that makes you want to sing along, it’s a rock tune packed with Aerosmith’s appeal—perfect for a drive.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Gotta Go HomeBoney M

Boney M. – Gotta Go Home (Sopot Festival 1979)

HONDA FREED CM 'FREED PEOPLE' Version 15 seconds

This song, which carries the meaning of “I’ve got to go home,” is by Boney M., a disco band from Germany, and it was released in 1979.

Although they were a German band, many of the members were from Latin America and Africa, and they had many songs with an exotic flair.

They’re also known for the hit “Rasputin,” and it’s said they inspired the debut of the German disco band Dschinghis Khan.

Honda always picks quirky songs for their commercials, so I’m really looking forward to it.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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