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[Moving & Cool] JT’s Commercial Song: A Popular Jingle

Speaking of JT, in addition to selling cigarettes, they also used to sell soft drinks.

If you watch TV or browse the internet, you’ll often see JT commercials, and many people probably find the “Oni no Yuku Michi” series, the “Omouta” series, and the much-talked-about, stylish “Social Song” series especially memorable.

These commercials attract attention not only for their content but also for the music used in them.

In this article, we’ll introduce the music featured in JT’s commercials to date.

If there’s a song you want to hear again or learn more about, please try finding it in this article.

[Moving & Cool] JT’s Commercial Songs: Popular CM Tracks (21–30)

Recado Bossa NovaEydie Gorme

“Recado Bossa Nova” was originally a bossa nova by Brazil’s Luiz Antônio (lyrics) and Djalma Ferreira (composition).

Later, it gained the English title “The Gift” with English lyrics and became popular in the English-speaking world.

The song has been used in a JT commercial.

Moanin’Art Blakey

Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers – Moanin’
Moanin'Art Blakey

The track “Moanin’,” which shares its name with the album, is the first song on Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers’ album Moanin’, led by jazz drummer Art Blakey.

This song was used in a commercial for JT’s “Seven Stars.”

[Moving & Cool] JT's Commercial Songs: Popular CM Tracks (31–40)

Blue MoonDiane Shaw

Blue Moon – Diane Shaw (Jazz version)
Blue MoonDiane Shaw

There is a jazz standard called “Blue Moon” by the songwriting duo Lorenz Hart (lyrics) and Richard Rodgers (music).

It seems the song was originally created for a film under a different title.

A cover version of this song was used as the CM song for JT’s “Peace.”

leviathanmouse on the keys

The commercial for JT’s canned coffee “Roots,” the Roots Aroma Bottle “No.1 Man” version featuring actor Yutaka Takenouchi, has a cool, stylish, and brooding feel.

The song used in the CM is an original track for the ad by the Japanese hardcore band mouse on the keys.

Song of the RootKōrasu Japan

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of JT’s canned coffee “Roots,” a new brand called “Aroma Impact” has been added.

The commemorative commercial’s theme song is “Ne no Uta” (Song of Roots), performed by a special six-member chorus group formed for this purpose: Akira Fuse, Sayuri Ishikawa, Anri, Masayuki Suzuki, Aya Matsuura, and Yoshikuni Dōchin (from CHEMISTRY).

You can’t hurry loveThe Supremes

The Supremes “You can’t hurry love” GR 082/16 (Official Video Cover)
You can't hurry loveThe Supremes

One of the signature and hit songs by the American vocal group The Supremes—also known for once featuring Diana Ross—is this track, whose Japanese title is “Koi wa Aserazu.” The song has been used in various Japanese TV commercials, including an ad for JT’s canned coffee brand “Roots.”

Do We RockPoint Break

This is the song that was used in the JT canned coffee “Roots” commercial featuring Brad Pitt.

The track is “Do We Rock,” by Point Break, a three-man male vocal group from the UK.