Summary of Nissan commercial songs: a collection of famous tracks from Japan and abroad, plus CM-original songs

KraftyNew Order

New Order – Krafty (Official Music Video)

This is the song that was used in the Serena commercial.

It’s a signature late-period track by New Order, a band from Manchester that represents the new wave genre.

There’s a Japanese-language version of this song, and there’s an anecdote that when they came to Japan for Fuji Rock, they performed it and the whole venue sang along.

Speed KingDeep Purple

Deep Purple – Speed King

This is the commercial song for the Skyline GT-R R33.

Deep Purple is a hard rock band from England formed in 1968.

The guitar riff of “Smoke on the Water” is more than famous.

Like the windOda Kazumasa

Like the Wind - Kazumasa Oda (Cover)

This is the song that was used in the Elgrand commercial.

Featuring the couple Koichi Iwaki and Anna Yuki, it’s a track where Kazumasa Oda’s high-tone voice and wistful melody match perfectly with the majestic visuals set against hot air balloons and Niagara Falls.

In addition to this song, Kazumasa Oda’s “Konna Hi Datta ne” was also used in an Elgrand commercial.

HushJoe South

Joe South – Hush (Better Audio)

It’s the song that was used in the Serena commercial.

It’s by the American singer-songwriter Joe South.

I bet many of you find it familiar.

The song was later covered by Deep Purple, Kula Shaker, and others.

Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles

Hotel California (2013 Remaster)

It’s the ultra-famous “Hotel California,” used in a 1984 Sunny commercial.

It’s funny because the actual ad even includes a scene that’s exactly like the song’s title.

As a bit of trivia, American singer and Grammy winner Frank Ocean released a track called “American Wedding,” where he laid his own vocals over this song.

ABCThe Jackson 5

ABC

This is a song that was featured in Nissan Liberty commercials from 2002 to 2004.

Some of you may also remember that parody versions of this song were used in commercials for the T&D Insurance Group and AGC.

It’s a track that almost everyone has probably heard, released in 1979 by The Jackson 5, the group formed by brothers including a young Michael Jackson.

With its catchy, sing-along pop melody and groovy bass line, it’s a fun tune that makes you want to move your body as you listen.

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I miss youBEGIN

BEGIN / Longing for you

It was released in 1990 as BEGIN’s debut single.

First performed in 1989 on the TBS audition program “Miyake Yūji’s Ikasu Band Tengoku,” the song received high praise from the judges and, after being featured in a Nissan commercial, became the band’s biggest hit and remains a highly popular classic.