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 (41–50)
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.
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!
Modern GirlSheena Easton
A track released in 1980 by Sheena Easton, a pop singer from Scotland.
It has been covered by artists such as Mona Carita.
The track was used in a 2015 KFC “Rice Box” commercial and in the arcade game Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova.
Honky Tonk | Smoky Mountain BBQReba McEntire
A track sung by Reba McEntire, an American singer-songwriter and actress who has won multiple Grammy Awards.
Reba performed it in the 2018 commercial “Smoky Mountain BBQ ‘Honky Tonk,’” in which she portrayed Colonel Sanders, the founder of KFC.
Ridin’Chamillionaire ft. Krayzie Bone
A collaboration between American rapper Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Released in 2006, it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.
The track won a Grammy Award and was used in a KFC commercial.
Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd
A track released in 1974 by the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
It was inspired by pride in the South, especially the state of Alabama.
The track has been used in many forms of media, including a 2005 KFC commercial and the 1997 film Con Air.
Little Darlin’The Diamonds
A track released in 1957 by The Diamonds.
It was written by Maurice Williams, the lead singer of the Gladiolas.
It was used in the 1973 film American Graffiti and in a 1987 commercial for KFC’s Chicken Little Sandwich.