[Mazda Commercial] Popular Commercial Songs: A History of Mazda CM Songs [2026]
A commercial from Mazda, the domestic automaker known for the “Zoom-Zoom” tagline.
In this article, we’ll put together a roundup of Mazda’s commercial songs, which often spark the question, “Whose song is that?” While many Mazda ads feature original tracks written specifically for the commercials, there are also plenty of existing songs used as tie-ins—so we’ll cover those too! From the classic tune everyone associates with “Mazda commercials” to the catchy tracks you’ve probably heard more recently, we’ve picked a wide range.
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[Mazda Commercials] Popular CM Songs. Historical CM Tracks [2026] (21–30)
Original songcashell
This is a commercial sent out as part of the promotion for Mazda’s flagship SUV, the CX-8, aimed at car-loving families with children.
The tagline conveys the message: “Make both your time alone and your time with family truly special.” The footage is luxurious, showing the MAZDA CX-8 racing through a fantastical European lake district shrouded in deep green and white mist.
It was Mazda’s best-selling vehicle in 2018.
The music is an instrumental whose clear guitar tones perfectly match the dreamlike imagery.
On the BeachChris Rea
This is a song by Chris Rea, a British singer-songwriter who is also an actor.
It was released in 1986.
The use of this song in an Étude commercial greatly increased Chris Rea’s popularity in Japan.
PamelaTOTO
A track released in 1988 by the American rock band Toto.
The title “Pamela” was taken from the name of lead vocalist Joseph Williams’s girlfriend.
The track was used in a Capella commercial.
Original songEager Lush
A commercial jingle that conveys strength and power—like it could breeze through rugged winter roads piled high with snow.
It was produced by Eager Rush, a Japan-born keyboardist and composer based in the United States who has created numerous commercial songs.
It’s also perfect as background music for a fun drive with friends or a partner on the way to winter leisure activities! The melody has a great groove and feels like something everyone could sing along to.
With this track, it feels like you could make it through even the longest, toughest winter roads without getting tired!
My Luxury Nightshibata hatsumi
It’s a single released by Hatsumi Shibata in July 1977, which was used as a commercial song for the Mazda Cosmo.
With this song, Shibata appeared in the 28th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
There is also a self-cover version by Takao Kisugi, who composed the song.
Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadElton John
The track used in the Sentia commercial.
It was released by Elton John in 1973.
The song is about giving up wealth for a simple lifestyle.
It was sampled in People Like Us’s 2004 track “Nobody Does.”
GROOVE TUBEFlipper’s Guitar
It’s a single released in March 1991 by Flipper’s Guitar, often abbreviated as “Parfuri,” which peaked at No.
22 on the Oricon chart.
It was used in a Mazda Familia commercial.
A remix version titled “GROOVE TUBE pt.2” also exists.