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A roundup of songs from Suzuki commercials: the appeal of friendly J-pop and Western music

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Speaking of Suzuki, in addition to popular kei cars like the Spacia, Hustler, and Alto, the lineup is known for being approachable, with models like the Solio—a compact family car that’s also very popular.

Even when you’re watching TV, you often see commercials for these hit models, right?

In this article, we’ll introduce the songs that have been used in commercials for Suzuki’s popular models.

Suzuki’s commercials feature not only popular J-pop, but also many covers of classic hits, and a lot of them are really catchy in their presentation.

More recently, there’s also been an increase in original songs made specifically for the commercials.

All of the songs tend to stick in your head, so you might find yourself thinking, “What’s that song called?”

There are plenty of classics you may have heard even if you didn’t know their names!

Compilation of Suzuki commercial songs: The appeal of friendly J‑Pop and Western music (71–80)

SUZUKI Swift

Rusty NailX JAPAN

X Japan Rusty Nail from “The Last Live” HD

Rusty NailX JAPAN

The Swift commercial that aired in 2008 featured X Japan’s “Rusty Nail.” These days, car commercials often seem to use chic and stylish tracks, but it shows that they used to go with passionate, hard-rock sounds like this as well.

The ad’s visuals are directed like a race promotion, which looks really cool and perfectly matches the song’s aggressive vibe.

It’s surprising how much the impression can change depending on the music used.

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SUZUKI MR Wagon Wit “Nightclub” Version

a grown-up childkyarī pamyu pamyu

Nice commercial: Suzuki MR Wagon Wit, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, 'Nightclub' version, 15 seconds + 30 seconds.

a grown-up childkyarī pamyu pamyu

Otona na Kodomo, written and composed by Yasutaka Nakata, is a song that conveys the feeling of wanting to seem a little more grown-up.

The track was used in the MR Wagon commercial, the “Wit Night Club” version.

It drew attention because Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, usually known for her colorful outfits, appeared in an all-black costume.

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SUZUKI SX4

THE EDGE OF CHAOS ~Strike of Love~Fukuyama Masaharu

Fukuyama Masaharu / Masaharu Fukuyama / Fukuyama Masaharu (phonetic) / THE EDGE OF CHAOS ~Love’s Strike~

THE EDGE OF CHAOS ~Strike of Love~Fukuyama Masaharu

Suzuki SX4 “Driving Fukuyama” version – Masaharu Fukuyama commercial

It’s a song included on Masaharu Fukuyama’s album “5 Nen Mono,” released in December 2006, and it was used as the commercial song for the Suzuki SX4.

It has a driving, exhilarating feel.

The album ranked No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

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SUZUKI Alto: “This Moment the Alto Gave Us — Mother and Daughter” Edition

For Your LoveStevie Wonder

For your love – Stevie wonder

For Your LoveStevie Wonder

This commercial features Stevie Wonder’s song “For Your Love.” The Alto is truly one of the best-selling kei cars, and I’m sure many people have ridden in one.

The Alto celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2019.

In this ad, the relationship of “a parent and child who never change no matter how old they get” is paralleled with “the Alto, which has been by everyone’s side for 40 years,” and the song helps portray the bond between parent and child.

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SUZUKI Xbee “WAGON Spaciousness” Version

Mambo No.5

Lou Bega – Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of…)

Mambo No.5

This Crosstrek commercial uses the song “Mambo No.

5.” Within the mambo genre, this track is among the most well-known, and many Japanese people probably recognize it.

The ad is built around the concept of going out with friends, using the song to create a fun vibe.

It features footage of surfing with a dog, which really grabs your attention even if you’re just absentmindedly watching TV.

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SUZUKI Cultus

Love Changes (Everything)Climie Fisher

Climie Fisher – Love Changes Everything

Love Changes (Everything)Climie Fisher

This is a song released in 1987 by the pop duo Climie Fisher, formed in the UK by Simon Climie and Rob Fisher.

It was used in a Suzuki Cultus commercial.

Climie Fisher disbanded in 1990.

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