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 commercial songs (21–30)
FEELING MYSELFCHIP FEAT. KANO & WRETCH 32
A collaboration by British rapper-singer Chip, rapper-actor Kano, and rapper Wretch 32.
Released as a single in 2015 from the album “Believe & Achieve: Episode 1.” It is used in KFC commercials in the UK and Ireland.
Keep TogetherHunter Hunted
The track used in KFC’s 2016 commercial, “£15 Double Bucket Deal.” It was released by Hunter Hunted, an indie pop rock band based in Los Angeles, and is included on their 2015 album “Ready for You.”
KFC commercial songs: Popular commercial tunes (31–40)
Boom BoomJohn Lee Hooker
The track used in KFC New Zealand’s “Summer’s Better When It’s Finger Lickin’ Good” commercial.
It was released in 1962 by American blues singer and guitarist John Lee Hooker, and has been covered by artists such as The Animals and Rufus Thomas.
Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya
This is a commercial featuring the Party Barrel, which adds color to the Christmas season when KFC gets particular attention.
It portrays a Christmas party centered around Mitsuki Takahata, with a comical twist where everyone who arrives brings a Party Barrel.
While capturing the lighthearted tone, it also clearly conveys that KFC is an indispensable part of Christmas.
Mariya Takeuchi’s song “Suteki na Holiday” also helps to convey the festive, joyful atmosphere of the season.
Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya
The familiar KFC commercial featuring Kento Kaku as Colonel Sanders is back.
This time it’s a Christmas-themed spot announcing the Party Barrel.
The ad focuses on a young girl, and it’s lovely to see her happily eating chicken with her family.
The background music is “Suteki na Holiday,” which has been used in KFC’s Christmas-season commercials for many years.
Hearing this song makes many people think, “So it’s that time of year again…” It’s a soothing classic beloved as a Christmas standard.
ACROBOTGods of Fashion
A track released by Gods Of Fashion, an electronic music and dubstep band.
It was used in KFC’s “Go Cup” commercial featuring American Moto X rider Bryce Hudson.
Outer SpaceJohn Grant
A track used in KFC’s 2016 summer “Homecoming” commercial featuring an astronaut heading toward Earth.
It was released in 2010 by American singer-songwriter John Grant and is included on the album Queen of Denmark.