All-Time Nescafé Popular Commercials and Jingles Roundup
When it comes to delicious coffee you can easily enjoy at home, the classic choice is Nescafé!
You’ve probably seen their commercials on TV quite often.
In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of Nescafé commercials and the songs featured in them.
Speaking of Nescafé CM songs, the iconic track Mezame—famous for the “Dabadaba” refrain—has been loved across generations, but many other songs have been used as well.
We’ll showcase numerous commercials from over the years, also touching on the featured performers, so be sure to check them out.
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Gently Singing ~Killing Me Softly with His Song~Watanabe Misato
The Nescafé Excella commercial that aired in 2003 features a cover of “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” originally sung by Lori Lieberman in 1971.
Known in Japan by the title “Yasashiku Utatte,” the version used in this commercial is Misato Watanabe’s 2002 cover.
It’s an excellent rendition that incorporates a contemporary sound while faithfully preserving the mellow, elegant atmosphere of the original.
Morning Has BrokenCat Stevens
Cat Stevens, a British musician, is a singer who represents the 1960s.
Isn’t “Morning Has Broken,” released in 1978, a classic that everyone has heard at least once? Its gentle melody is soothing to the heart.
It’s a wonderful song you’ll want to listen to in the morning!
awakeningIju Kayo
In the NESCAFÉ GOLD BLEND commercial “Preserving While Evolving,” Shusaku Endo, who appeared in a 1972 NESCAFÉ ad, is joined by Toshiaki Karasawa, who has starred in NESCAFÉ commercials since 2003, for a dazzling crossover.
The ad features the familiar NESCAFÉ jingle “Mezame.” It’s the perfect classic tune to complement this star-studded collaboration, just as it has supported NESCAFÉ alongside both of them for many years.
Sung entirely as a wordless scat, the song is a beloved classic known by everyone from children to adults.
Its refined melody and vocals turn coffee breaks into elegant moments.
Fantaisie-ImpromptuNakamura Hiroko
The piece used in the Nescafé “Gold Blend Red Label” commercial is Fantaisie-Impromptu, composed by the Polish composer Chopin.
In the commercial, it was performed by pianist Hiroko Nakamura.
The piece begins with a flowing, beautiful yet explosively intense melody that borders on madness.
Although it turns quiet and calm at times, perhaps the most striking aspect is the melody—often noticed within the piece—that sounds as if something is collapsing.
That kind of melody seems to evoke a mysterious quality in Nescafé that only adults can truly appreciate.
Sa Yo Na Raglobe
“Sa Yo Na Ra” is the 14th single released in 1998 by globe, a music unit that debuted in 1995.
It was used as the CM song for Nescafé’s Wake-Up Moment and Break-Time Moment.
This track, which feels fresh no matter when you listen to it, makes you want to relax and enjoy it with a cup of coffee.
Nessun dorma from the opera TurandotNishikiori Ken
A commercial for Nescafé Gold Blend featuring opera singer Ken Nishikiori uses Nessun dorma from the opera Turandot.
The piece is also frequently used in figure skating: at the 2006 Turin Olympics by gold medalist Shizuka Arakawa, and at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics by silver medalist Shoma Uno.
In the commercial, Ken Nishikiori himself performs the song, showcasing a magnificent voice that makes it feel as if you are watching an opera live before your eyes.
La La,Smile
This is a jazz arrangement of the classic Nescafé commercial song, “La La, Smile.” The sound is simple, yet it instantly captures your heart.
Its stylish vibe makes any moment feel special just by listening.
As your mood slowly lifts, the song gradually builds as well.
