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 jingles. A collection of timeless hits that bring back those days (41–50)
I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa
Kazumasa Oda’s “Kotoba ni Dekinai” is a self-cover of an Off Course song, included on the album LOOKING BACK 2.
It’s a bittersweet ballad in which the sense of yearning is conveyed not only through the sound but also through Oda’s transparent, chorus-layered vocals.
Known for the episode where Oda was moved to tears and couldn’t continue singing, it is a signature song for both Off Course and Kazumasa Oda.
It also became widely known after being used in a Meiji Life Insurance commercial in 1999, which helped it gain popularity across generations.
Heartwarming nostalgic commercial songs. A special collection of classic hits that bring back those days (51–60)
Over the RainbowYamazaki Masayoshi
In this commercial for the Colt, developed jointly with DaimlerChrysler, the memorable narration says, “Japan and Germany gave it serious thought,” and it proudly highlights the freedom to choose exterior colors and features.
The background music is the classic “Over the Rainbow,” covered by artists worldwide.
For this particular CM, a vocal version by Masayoshi Yamazaki was selected.
His warm voice and the relaxed, swing-like arrangement are wonderful.
Over the RainbowMatsutōya Yumi
This is one of the Colt commercial series that aired in 2003, and it’s a memorable spot featuring a narration that seriously contemplates the joy of driving.
The BGM for this commercial is a cover of Over the Rainbow, sung by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz.
In this CM, the vocals are performed by Yumi Matsutoya.
Her soft, gentle voice is truly captivating.
From the Orange Village to Springririi
Lily’s “From Orange Village to Spring” is a song released in 1976, included as the B-side of “Ie e Oide yo” (“Come Home”).
Set to a gentle sound with hints of country, it paints a picture of a peaceful village scene.
The song’s rhythm has a buoyant lightness, and the overall tender yet cheerful mood evokes a sense of love for one’s hometown.
As a commercial jingle, it’s best known for being used in a Shiseido ad, where the music and visuals together portray the rising excitement as the season turns toward spring.
FireworkKaty Perry
Actress Satomi Ishihara appears in the commercial introducing irumo, NTT Docomo’s new pricing plan, which appeals with the message of making smartphone fees—now a daily necessity—more accessible.
The background music is Katy Perry’s “Firework,” a standout hit of the 2010s whose exhilarating chorus is irresistibly uplifting.
Original song
This is a commercial for Orico Card featuring Gackt.
It has a musical-theater vibe, with Gackt dancing, but since dancing doesn’t seem to be his strong suit, the result feels rather innocent and unpolished.
To top it off, the person singing isn’t Gackt, which makes the intent of the ad unclear—it’s the kind of content that makes you want to sit down face-to-face with the ad agency and demand to know what exactly they were trying to make Gackt do.
Winter SongDREAMS COME TRUE
In 1998, it was featured as the CM song for Sony’s “SONY MD WALKMAN.” The bells and synthesizer create a sound brimming with the feel of a Christmas song.
The lyrics are entirely in English and are sung with great care.