Popular Commercial Songs: TV Ad Music Rankings [2026]

Hold My HandJess Glynne92rank/position

Jess Glynne – Hold My Hand [Official Video]

A track used in a Coca-Cola commercial.

It was released in 2015 by Jess Glynne, a British singer-songwriter.

The song is about someone always being there for you when you’re anxious, and it was written by Jess and a friend.

True ColorsCyndi Lauper93rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – True Colors (Official HD Video)

“True Colors,” which was used as the theme song for the FUJIFILM X-T1 commercial, is a classic released in 1986 that portrays “your very own colors.” It’s a work by the pop singer Cyndi Lauper, who is also well known for her love of Japan.

“Time After Time” is a tearjerker, and “True Colors” really hits you in the heart as well.

It was a hit not only in English-speaking countries like the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, but also in the Nordic region.

Even though we’re living in a time when individuality is increasingly respected, there are still plenty of situations where we change under the influence of others or can’t express ourselves due to our surroundings.

In times like that, the song’s gently spoken message resonates all the more.

The words of love and encouragement in the lyrics—”You’re wonderful just the way you are”—are enough to move you to tears.

The song has been covered by many artists across both Western and Japanese music scenes, and its color changes depending on who sings it, which is part of its brilliance.

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Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)C+C Music Factory94rank/position

Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) (Official HD Video)

This is a commercial that energetically promotes the idea that if you’re getting into Bitcoin, bitbank is the way to go.

The footage mainly showcases Shingo Murakami’s surprise and smile, and the deliberate lack of explanation really highlights the momentum.

The song that further accentuates that energetic vibe is C+C Music Factory’s “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now).” The powerfully driving guitar sound and the piercing vocals combine to clearly convey that sense of momentum.

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Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number95rank/position

back number – Takane no Hanako-san (full)

Here is a classic song that paints a bittersweet longing for someone you admire from afar.

Told from a delicate male perspective, this unrequited love story resonates deeply with listeners.

Released by back number in June 2013, the track combines a pop sensibility with a wistful melody and emotionally stirring lyrics.

The diary-like words capture feelings for someone out of reach, vividly expressing emotions that many have experienced.

In 2019, it was also featured in a Kirin Brewery “Tanrei Green Label” commercial, winning over an even wider audience.

Anyone who has felt the pangs of love or unrequited affection will surely relate to this song.

It is also known as a piece where you can learn basic guitar chord progressions, making it a popular practice song for those starting out in rock.

dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE96rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Dance Hall” Official Music Video

This commercial showcases the fun of fashion at &ST through Minami Hamabe’s light, buoyant dancing.

A key point is that people dressed in a variety of outfits join the dance, conveying the breadth of fashion styles.

By incorporating clothing as props into the choreography, the joy of fashion comes through as well.

The song that truly elevates the sense of dance captured in these visuals is “Dance Hall” by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

With rhythms and sounds that evoke dancing, the track leaves a strong impression and conveys an irresistible, full-bodied sense of fun that makes you want to move.

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About meMrs. GREEN APPLE97rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

It is a grand rock ballad that begins by questioning the difference between self and others, delivering a straightforward message.

The song carefully depicts the subtle shifts of the heart, moving from days of being unable to find one’s sense of purpose to gradually discovering light.

Released in January 2019 as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, it reached 100 million streams by January 2021, roughly two years later.

It has continued to resonate with many people, being featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Calorie Mate exam-support commercial series, among others.

It is a song that gently stays by the side of those who, while burdened with doubts and anxieties in life, still strive to keep moving forward.

Christmas songback number98rank/position

back number – Christmas Song (full)

Sei Shiraishi appeared in LINE’s Christmas project “LINE Xmas 2018.” The campaign song chosen was back number’s “Christmas Song.” Also used as the theme song for the drama “5→9: The Monk Who Fell in Love with Me,” the track portrays the bittersweet romances of the Christmas season.

With elements like the sound of bells, the melody is filled with a festive Christmas feel.

Yet in the lyrics, the narrator envies couples cuddling during the holidays, while yearning for a love that hasn’t yet come to fruition.

It’s a heart-fluttering song that depicts the feeling of wanting to be with that special someone at Christmas, but being unable to be honest about your feelings.

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