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

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From kei cars to compact cars and family-friendly minivans, Nissan offers a wide range of models.

In their commercials, background music is chosen to match the image of each vehicle.

In the past, original songs created exclusively for commercials stood out, but lately there’s been a resurgence in the use of tie-in tracks.

In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs that have been used in Nissan’s commercials so far!

There are plenty of wonderful original tracks as well as tie-in songs, so be sure to listen closely and enjoy them.

Nissan Commercial Song Compilation: A Collection of Classic Hits from Japan and Abroad and Original CM Tracks (41–50)

Nissan Serena 2012 commercial

Laugh off your sorrowFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

[MAD] Haikyuu!! (Season 3) × Laugh Off the Sadness (FUNKY MONKEY BABYS)

Laugh off your sorrowFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

When you think of the Serena, doesn’t a mini-wagon family car come to mind? It’s a track included on FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ fourth original album, “Funky Monkey Babys 4,” and it was used as the Nissan Serena commercial song.

The album topped the Oricon weekly album chart, and the song is a powerful, message-driven piece that’s very characteristic of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS.

It has a very catchy vibe!

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Nissan commercial songs roundup: A collection of iconic domestic and international tracks and original CM music (51–60)

Like a Rolling StoneBob Dylan

Bob Dylan – Like a Rolling Stone (Official Audio)

Like a Rolling StoneBob Dylan

This is the song used in the Serena commercial.

It’s one of the signature tracks by Bob Dylan, a singer who represents America.

It’s his biggest hit and a classic among classics, covered by countless musicians.

With its strongly message-driven lyrics and memorable intro, it’s a song that really sticks in your ears.

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Nissan GT-R “GT-R × Yazawa” version

Original songaudioforce

[CM] Nissan “Go for it, NISSAN” 2016 Eikichi Yazawa

You can’t help but have your attention drawn to the sound design that matches a soundscape unobtrusive to the narration, and the way the story accelerates right at the moments where the direction ramps up.

The video precisely captures Nissan’s cool, cutting-edge technology.

This track is a perfect match between audioforce—the globally active creative team behind countless commercial songs, known for their sophisticated music—and the narration by Eikichi Yazawa, the king of Japan’s rock scene.

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Nissan X-Trail

ParanoidMegadeth

Megadeth – Paranoid

ParanoidMegadeth

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This is the commercial song for the first-generation X-Trail.

Speaking of Megadeth, they are one of the bands known as part of America’s “Big Four of thrash metal.” This is a cover of Black Sabbath, but the sound is more refined and fits perfectly with the sporty feel of the X-Trail.

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I’m Not In Love10cc

10cc – I’m Not In Love

I'm Not In Love10cc

This is the commercial song for the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34.

10cc is a British band formed in 1972.

The model designation R34 is one of Nissan’s iconic cars, repeatedly featured as the protagonist’s beloved ride in the Hollywood “Fast & Furious” series.

Even today, it trades on the market for tens of millions of yen.

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White RoomCream

White Room

White RoomCream

This is the song from the Gloria commercial.

Cream, a band from London, were active for only two years, from 1966 to 1968, but they had a major influence on later bands.

This Gloria is the model famous as Masahiro Nakai’s beloved car.

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Nissan Ariya: “If you choose, choose by future standards.”

Original song

This is a commercial for Nissan’s Ariya, an SUV-type electric vehicle.

In addition to its refined exterior, features like smooth acceleration and a comfortable ride are presented through a calm, composed narration.

The background music uses a Western-style track with an impressive, cool rap.

It’s said to be an original song produced specifically for this commercial, and it’s a stylish piece that suits the mood of the visuals very well.

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