KFC's commercial song. A popular jingle.
When you think of Kentucky, you think of the fast-food chain marked by a logo featuring Colonel Sanders’ face.
In addition to its distinctly seasoned fried chicken, the menu is packed with delicious items like hamburgers, biscuits, and coleslaw.
We often see Kentucky’s commercials on TV, and they pop up even more frequently during the Christmas season.
That naturally makes you curious about the music used in those commercials.
Some of you might even be reminded of Kentucky the moment you hear that Christmas song.
In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of Kentucky’s commercial songs—starting with that classic tune, as well as tracks used in past ads and songs featured in overseas commercials.
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KFC commercial songs: Popular jingle rankings (11–20)
Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya
On Christmas Day, have you ever thought, “Oh, I want to eat KFC chicken! But I didn’t make a reservation!” and given up? Many people probably have.
However, this commercial highlights that you can still buy chicken even without a reservation.
After all, chicken is essential for Christmas, isn’t it? The background music features the classic ‘Sutekina Holiday’ by Mariya Takeuchi.
Hallelujah!!!!GReeeeN
It’s a very upbeat, positive song that’s so characteristic of GReeeeN.
When it comes on, your body just naturally starts moving to the beat, doesn’t it? The rhythm even feels a bit like samba, doesn’t it? It was also used as the CM song for Kentucky’s “Kenta Festival 2009.” It’s perfect for a lively party and definitely a track you’ll want to add to your party-boosting BGM.
GReeeeN, who have balanced careers as dentists and artists since their debut, remain shrouded in secrecy—making their activities all the more intriguing!
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
When you hear the name Makihara, the first song that comes to mind is, of course, “Donna Toki mo” (“No Matter What”).
Since its release in 1991, it has been used in dramas and commercials, making it a timeless classic.
While it’s a youth anthem, it also works perfectly as a party song to lift the mood when everyone gets together.
In that sense, it’s a perfect match for the image of Kentucky Fried Chicken—food that tastes even better when shared with friends.
By the way, it’s also famous for being covered by many Asian artists, including Andy Lau and Tracy Lin, among others!
Reverse LoversKEN☆Tackey
A special unit by V6’s Ken Miyake and former Tackey & Tsubasa member Hideaki Takizawa, KEN☆Tackey! Their debut single “Gyaku Ten Lovers” was featured in a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial.
The English in the chorus sounds like “Kentucky,” and even the unit’s name is pronounced “Kentucky,” making it feel inseparably linked to KFC! Both of them appear in the commercial, showing a fun back-and-forth.
The song has a friendly, poppy melody—perfect as BGM for a fun party while enjoying some KFC!
Full of determinationV6
This is V6’s sixth single, released in 1997.
I used to look forward every week to TBS’s popular show “Gakkō e Ikō,” which V6 hosted.
They’ve remained a beloved group ever since, and their appeal is truly boundless.
The song “Honki ga Ippai” is a pep anthem with a “Let’s throw ourselves into everything wholeheartedly” vibe, and it perfectly matches Kentucky’s image as a source of everyone’s energy.
Kentucky when you’re feeling down really hits the spot, doesn’t it? It’s one of V6’s signature tracks, included on the album “SUPER Very best” as well as three other albums.
dizzykyarī pamyu pamyu
It’s a fun song written and composed by the well-known Yasutaka Tanaka, who works on many of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s tracks.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s songs really stick in your head after just one listen, don’t they? In this one too, scat-like words such as “chu-chu” and “kura-kura” are repeated endlessly.
If just 15 seconds of it in a KFC commercial can leave the melody stuck in your head, is that Kyary magic at work? A mysterious track with a refined kind of addictiveness that makes you want to listen to it again and again the more you hear it.
KFC commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (21–30)
Lovely HolidayTakeuchi Mariya
When it comes to Kentucky Fried Chicken, many people probably remember eating it at Christmas.
This commercial portrays how KFC’s fried chicken—loved as a classic Christmas menu item for forty years—has watched over the male protagonist.
It shows the boy growing into a man and the memories at each stage of his life, and many viewers may feel their hearts swell with, “I’ve been there too!”