Rock commercial songs. Classic and popular commercial jingles.

Layla, my loveDerek and the Dominos

Derek And The Dominos – Layla

This is a song that was used in commercials for Mitsubishi Motors and Nippon Life.

It’s one of the signature tracks by Derek and the Dominos, the band featuring Eric Clapton on guitar.

Eric Clapton’s songs—from his time with Cream as well as his solo work—have been used in many commercials in Japan.

Do You Want ToFranz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand – Do You Want To (Video)

This is the song that was used in Sony’s Walkman commercial.

It’s a 2005 work by the Scottish band Franz Ferdinand.

Their track “No You Girls” was also used in an iPod touch commercial.

VertigoU2

U2 – Vertigo (Official Music Video)

This is the song that was used in an iPod commercial.

It’s a 2004 release by U2, and the band members also appeared as silhouettes in the iPod ad.

It went on to win three Grammy Awards, making it one of U2’s signature songs in recent years.

Chase the ShineSPYAIR

Chase the Shine

This commercial shows the morning exercises that are part of a boat racer’s daily routine and delves into the spirit of a veteran racer played by Takashi Sasano.

Boat racing is a sport where people of all ages and genders can excel, and Seiichi Takatsuka—the model for Sasano’s character—continued to compete as an active racer even past the age of 70.

In this CM, Nako Yabuki highlights how Sasano approaches boat racing to his junior, Oshiro Maeda, and many viewers were likely moved by that attitude.

The BGM features SPYAIR’s “Chase the Shine.” Alongside imagery evocative of boat racing, the lyrics depict someone forging their own path with the resolve of “I absolutely don’t want to lose!”—a message that ignites the listener’s spirit.

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ROCKIN’ MY HEARTYazawa Eikichi

Eikichi Yazawa – ROCKIN’ MY HEART (Rock’n’Roll Army ’90)

A cool, mellow slice of West Coast rock that blends into the flowing scenery of the nighttime highway.

Despite its sophisticated sound, it sings of the loneliness and longing of a city dweller thinking of a lover far away.

You can picture the glittering city lights only heightening the sense of solitude.

Released in October 1982 as the 13th single, it was featured in a commercial for a Pioneer stereo system and became widely known.

It was also released in the United States, earning high praise from Billboard magazine—a song that symbolizes Eikichi Yazawa’s challenge to take on the world.

New Grand HotelYazawa Eikichi

Eikichi Yazawa “New Grand Hotel” / “STAND UP ’89” EIKICHI YAZAWA CONCERT TOUR

This is a mature rock number whose rebellious edge and wistful vocals by Eikichi Yazawa seep into the heart.

Released in September 1988 as his 27th single, the track appears on the London-recorded masterpiece “Accomplice.” It also became well known as the theme song for Ginza Jewelry Maki’s Camellia Diamond commercials.

The lyrics portray a worldview where frustration at being unable to stop someone from leaving mingles with resignation.

That aching emotion meshes perfectly with the sound—brisk yet tinged with a certain dampness—and with Yazawa’s distinctive vocal delivery.

Awesome Rock You!Yazawa Eikichi

Awesome 'Rock You'! / From the new album 'TWIST'

The moment the intro guitar riff rings out, it blows away the dullness of everyday life—an exhilarating rock number.

This track opens the album “TWIST,” released in June 2010, and was also used in a commercial for Lotte’s “Xylitol Gum.” The protagonist taunts an unmotivated opponent and confidently declares they’ll show their very best.

That straightforward, powerful message stirs up excitement as if your soul were being shaken directly at a live show.

When you feel stuck, listening to this song might make you feel like, “I’ve still got more in me,” giving you a push forward.