Heartwarming nostalgic commercial jingles: a special collection of timeless hits that take you back.
“I want to hear that commercial jingle again!” Why not start a little journey to rediscover those memories? The melodies from the TV commercials we watched as kids have a way of suddenly resurfacing in our hearts.
Even if you’ve forgotten the product or the storyline, those catchy, nostalgic phrases are surely still etched in your memory.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of classic commercial songs that you’ll find yourself humming along to.
Enjoy these heartwarming melodies along with the memories of those days.
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Heartwarming nostalgic commercial songs: a special collection of classic hits that bring back those days (71–80)
Ngoma PartyWatanabe Sadao
This is a commercial where a construction worker, who happens to spot Sadao Watanabe riding a Yamaha Towny, can’t help but feel envious.
The way he observes every little detail with envy, and the confident way Watanabe responds, clearly conveys that this is a bike everyone admires.
The music used is Sadao Watanabe’s “Ngoma Party.” Its light, wind-instrument-infused sound is striking, and it perfectly evokes a refreshing, summery atmosphere.
With its structure that lets various instruments take turns in solo spots, the track exudes a joyful vibe.
Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi
Eikichi Yazawa’s “Tokiya Tomare” (Stop, Time) was released in 1978 and is a highly popular song that has been covered by various artists.
An interesting point is that after the catchphrase “Stop, time” was decided, Shiseido set out to create a campaign song, which led to the request being made to Yazawa.
The gentle band sound layered with vocals that carry a touch of sadness conveys a sensual atmosphere.
Given its origins as a Shiseido campaign song, the structure strongly evokes images of romantic relationships, which leaves a striking impression.
My boyfriend is left-handed.Asaoka Megumi
Megumi Asaoka’s “My Boyfriend’s Left-Handed” was released in 1973 and is widely known as one of her signature songs.
With its cute lyrics expressing affection for a left-handed boyfriend, it became such a hit that it helped overcome the prejudice against left-handedness at the time.
The light band sound combined with her cheerful vocals clearly conveys a positive image.
Because of its bright atmosphere, it also works well as a commercial jingle and has been used widely, from fun, upbeat spots to more comical ones.
Spicks and SpecksBee Gees
In Mizuho Financial Group’s commercial, they present their philosophy of thinking about each person’s future and happiness through money.
The ad shows many everyday people speaking to the camera, and their expressions—ranging from serious looks to bright smiles—are all truly wonderful.
The background music is the Bee Gees’ “Spicks and Specks,” a song released in 1966, notable for its lyrics that look back on the past with a sense of nostalgia.
Its gentle, soothing tone that calms the listener is also part of the song’s charm.
Arrivée des camionneursMichel Legrand
This commercial, which aired in 2001 and shows a lively drive as it suddenly warps from the city into the great outdoors, is for the Lancer Cedia Wagon Turbo.
The vivid yellow Lancer racing through rocky mountains really leaves an impression, doesn’t it? By the way, many people have probably heard the song playing in the background of this commercial but don’t know its title.
The piece is Arrivée des camionneurs, composed by Michel Legrand for the film The Young Girls of Rochefort.
It’s also known in Japanese as “Kyaraban no Tōchaku” (Arrival of the Caravan).
Its passionately evocative melodic line stands out, and once you hear it, its catchiness really sticks with you.
Ken the Wolf Boy Theme (Lotte “Fit’s” TV Commercial Song)
This is a compilation of commercials for LOTTE’s gum, the “Fit’s” series.
Featuring Nozomi Sasaki, who was rapidly gaining popularity among young people at the time, and Takeru Satoh, the CM became a hot topic for its impactful choreography set to an original song.
Takeru Satoh comes off more flashy than he does now, and Nozomi Sasaki has a more gyaru vibe than she does today.
Naomi Watanabe is also dancing in the background.
She’s slimmer than she is now.
I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN
It was used as the 1993 commercial song for NTT DoCoMo’s “pager.” The bittersweet relationship between the man and woman in the ad matches the lyrics, which sing of feelings for a loved one.
It is DEEN’s debut single and their biggest hit.