[I want to hear it again!] Songs from Suntory commercials. Popular commercial jingles

Ah, summer vacation.Maeda Nobuteru

Nobuteru Maeda belts out a parody of “Ah, Summer Vacation”! Matching outfits with Green Dakara-chan and Mugi-chan sisters / Suntory “GREEN DA・KA・RA Yasashii Mugicha” commercial

Who’s the first artist or band that comes to mind when you think of summer J-pop? If you were in your late 30s to 40s or older as of 2021, many of you probably think of Southern All Stars and TUBE.

TUBE in particular released many summer vacation songs, and their most famous classic, “Ah Natsuyasumi” (Ah, Summer Vacation), was reborn as a parody version in 2021! TUBE’s vocalist, Nobuteru Maeda, appears in the commercial himself, passionately singing the parody tailored to the theme of Suntory’s “GREEN DA•KA•RA Yasashii Mugicha” commercial.

The original song was released as a single in 1990 and has been used as a commercial song across different eras.

If the ad piqued your interest and you’re young, be sure to check out the original track too!

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KOH-1

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lonelinessorisaka yuta

Yuta Orisaka – Loneliness (Official Music Video) / Yuta Orisaka – Sabishisa

Yuta Orisaka’s “Sabishisa” is a track included on his 2018 album Heisei, but three years after its release, in 2021, it was featured in a Suntory Tennensui commercial.

The lively 3/4-time accompaniment and Orisaka’s striking vocals—deftly switching between a rich chest voice and a clear, airy falsetto—leave a strong impression, and as you listen, you feel yourself drawn deeper into the world of his music.

This song might be a good gateway to exploring more of his work.

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Hane Keisuke

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Teacher’s PetDoris Day

Teacher’s Pet

This commercial promotes the appeal of Suntory’s whisky, Teacher’s, through interactions between a teacher character and an assistant.

The relaxed exchanges between actress Misato Morita, who plays the assistant, and the character convey a strong sense of calm.

Enhancing that gentle atmosphere even further is Doris Day’s “Teacher’s Pet.” The blend of its light, steady rhythm, tender melody, and soothing vocals puts the heart at ease.

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kappamaki

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Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)C+C Music Factory

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

This song was used in a 2012 commercial for Suntory Pepsi Black featuring Momoiro Clover Z.

To be honest, it was arranged so much that you could hardly recognize the original (lol).

The track was a big hit during the dance boom of the 1990s.

The Galaxy Express 999Platina Jazz

Anime Jazz Cover | The Galaxy Express 999 (from Galaxy Express 999) by Platina Jazz

This song was featured in a 2015 commercial for Chita Whisky starring Takeru Satoh.

The original is Godiego’s “Galaxy Express 999,” but when it’s arranged in jazz, it sounds like a completely different tune—very stylish.

An album featuring this track and other Japanese anime songs arranged in jazz has been released.

Ellie My LoveRay Charles

Ray Charles Ellie My Love

This song was used in a 1989 commercial for Suntory White.

The ad featured a toy Ray Charles playing the piano, but the original song is Southern All Stars’ “Itoshi no Ellie.” They asked Ray Charles to cover it specifically for the commercial, and that’s how it came about.

It sounds wonderful, almost like an original song of his.

In the NavyVillage People

Village People – “In the Navy” (official music video)

This song was used in a 2010 commercial for “Calorie” featuring Nozomi Sasaki.

The target market for the Village People, who perform this song, was, believe it or not, gay men.

Apparently, they were the first to market themselves with gay men as the main target.

There are even stories that the members themselves were as well…