Popular Commercial Songs: TV Ad Music Rankings [2026]

Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru21rank/position

Takahara Pistol – 'Hey, you there, youngster'

While he belts out message-driven songs with a wild voice, he’s also a meticulous type who can’t stop worrying if the mic is off by even a centimeter—a charming gap that defines singer-songwriter Pistol Takehara.

The track, which has been featured in Sumitomo Life’s commercials, is a well-known song you hear on various TV programs.

With a chorus so impactful that just a single phrase instantly tells you what song it is, it’s a perfect fit for a commercial.

And yet it’s not a tune that panders to mainstream tastes; its straightforward lyrics leave a strong impression, making it irresistibly catchy—once you hear it, it sticks in your head.

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Let’s give it a tryWANIMA22rank/position

au Santaro TV commercial: “Let’s Try It” edition (60 seconds + making-of footage)

It’s a song by WANIMA, a rock band from Kumamoto, famous from the au Santaro (Three Arrows) series commercials.

The lyrics are original, but the melody is based on the well-known children’s song “Picnic.” The lyrics are very uplifting—like the kind of words from a friend that would give you courage.

The driving sound feels refreshing to listen to.

My WayDef Tech23rank/position

Yokohama Tire commercial

Def Tech is a unit that mixes the music and cultures of Hawaii, Jamaica, and Japan, and this is their biggest hit.

Many people probably have this Yokohama Tire commercial burned into their memory.

This particular spot is the “Wind Farm” version, featuring wind turbines lined up across a vast ocean.

Even though its broadcast run has ended, it remains a very popular commercial and continues to be highly regarded online.

We Are YoungFun. ft. Janelle Monáe24rank/position

Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A track released in 2011 by the New York pop music band Fun.

that won a Grammy Award.

It was used in a commercial for the Chevy Sonic automobile.

The music video, directed by Marc Klasfeld, was filmed at the David Sukonick Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

Song 2Blur25rank/position

Blur – Song 2 (Official Music Video)

This commercial highlights the stability of BMW’s unique four-wheel-drive system, xDrive, through scenes of the car dashing across snowy landscapes.

The fact that it’s moving at high speed on snow clearly conveys its stability.

The music that further emphasizes this powerful, steady performance depicted in the visuals is Blur’s “Song 2.” Its striking, almost-clipping, powerful sound conveys a sense of going all out, and from that full-throttle energy you can feel the will to push forward.

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WomanJohn Lennon26rank/position

WOMAN. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon (official music video HD)

“Woman” is a masterpiece included on “Double Fantasy” and was released as a single after John’s death.

It was used as the theme song for Mitsubishi Motors’ eK Wagon commercial.

It’s perfect from the intro—so heartrending it brings you to tears.

The opening phrase is just too famous, isn’t it?

Let It BeThe Beatles27rank/position

The Beatles – The Beatles – Let It Be (Official Music Video) [Remastered 2015]

The Beatles’ “Let It Be” was released in 1970 and is one of the band’s signature songs, a classic that stands out in music history.

The fact that both the album title and the song share the name “Let It Be” also makes it feel like a particularly special track.

Its structure builds from a quiet piano-and-vocal opening to gradually layered instrumentation, conveying a sense of human connection and warmth.

In Japan, it was used in a commercial for Toshiba’s IC Stereo Boston, and the choice to feature a song by such a historic band in an audio equipment ad reflects strong confidence in the product’s quality.

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SummerHisaishi Joe28rank/position

Joe Hisaishi – Summer

Joe Hisaishi’s “Summer” was released in 1999 and composed as the main theme for the film “Kikujiro,” directed by Takeshi Kitano.

Centered on a light and gentle piano timbre, the orchestral colors softly layer in to create a tender atmosphere.

The structure—where phrases are repeated across various instrumental tones—is striking, and its playful spirit conveys a sense of joy.

As a commercial song, it has been used for Kirin Beverage’s functional drinks and corporate ads, with visuals expressing the desire to support everyone’s smiles.

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I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi29rank/position

Fuyumi Sakamoto – I'm Falling in Love with You Again

This song is the commercial theme for iichiko by Sanwa Shurui.

Originally sung by the brother duo Billy BanBan, the song “Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru” was covered by enka singer Fuyumi Sakamoto, and that version was reportedly used in the commercial for “iichiko Hita Zenkoji” featuring Koji Matoba.

Meltsupercell feat.Hatsune Miku30rank/position

Hatsune Miku "Melt"

This is a commercial promoting the new Craft Boss series, World TEA, conveying that it offers flavors that let you feel the winds of the world.

In the simple yet refreshing visuals, Takako Matsu and Hana Sugisaki, Yumi Kawai and Sairi Ito, and Hono Tamura each drink their respective flavors and feel the breeze.

Enhancing that refreshing atmosphere is Melt by supercell.

The track features an impressively fresh sound that evokes youth and suggests a sense of hope moving toward the future.

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