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[Toyota Commercial] Popular CM Songs. Historical CM Songs [2026]

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Toyota commercials often feature popular actors and big hit songs, making them really eye-catching when you see them on TV! What’s more, the original songs created for these ads—which showcase the appeal of the cars sometimes stylishly, sometimes catchily—are also part of the charm.

In this article, we’ll introduce many of the songs used in those attention-grabbing Toyota commercials.

We’ll cover not only arrangement versions of trending hit songs, but also tracks sung by popular actors, so be sure to check them out.

[Toyota Commercials] Popular Commercial Songs. Historic/All-time Commercial Songs [2026] (61–70)

Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss I

[Vasily Petrenko] Johann Strauss I: Radetzky March

Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss I

The commercial song from Toyota Town’s “Mysterious Car Chase” segment.

It’s a march that can be considered one of Johann Strauss I’s signature works.

It was reportedly composed in 1848 to honor General Radetzky, who suppressed the independence movement in Northern Italy.

This inspiring piece has been used in various commercials and as background music, making it a classical work that almost everyone has heard at least once.

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Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO

Az Yet – Hard To Say I’m Sorry (Official Video) ft. Peter Cetera

Hard To Say I'm SorryCHICAGO

This song was released in 1982 by the American rock band Chicago, and it is also known as a signature track that marked a major shift from their previous style.

It was used in a commercial for Toyota’s Mark II Qualis.

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HAPPYC2C

C2C – Happy (feat. Derek Martin) (Official Video)

HAPPYC2C

The Vitz commercial song.

A four-member DJ group formed in France in 1998.

They aren’t very well known in Japan, but they’re a powerhouse that achieved four consecutive victories at the DMC World Championships, where DJs from around the globe compete.

Their stylish tracks have been chosen as commercial music by major companies worldwide.

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ClairGilbert O`Sullivan

CLAIR – Gilbert O’Sullivan (Lyrics on screen)

ClairGilbert O`Sullivan

Gilbert O’Sullivan is a singer-songwriter from Ireland, known for songs such as “Clair” and “Alone Again.” “Clair” is named after his manager’s daughter, and her laughter can be heard at the end of the track.

The song was also used in a commercial for Toyota’s Vista.

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Rambling DreamerSera Masanori

Masanori Sera GUILD 9 “Rambling Dreamer”

Rambling DreamerSera Masanori

This is a single by Masanori Sera released in February 1996, which peaked at number 88 on the Oricon chart.

It was used as a commercial song for the Toyota Caldina.

There is also a self-cover version by LISAGO, who wrote both the lyrics and the music.

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Heart of GlassBlondie

Blondie – Heart Of Glass

Heart of GlassBlondie

The song “Heart of Glass” is a track by Blondie, an American new wave band that rose to prominence in the late 1970s, and it dominated music charts in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

It has been used as the commercial song for Toyota’s AQUA.

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Regius

Ordinary worldDuran Duran

Duran Duran – Ordinary World (Official Music Video)

Ordinary worldDuran Duran

The song used in the commercial for Toyota’s “Regius” was Duran Duran’s “Ordinary World.” Featured on the album Duran Duran (The Wedding Album), this track has a refreshing melody that’s perfect for a drive.

The lyrics convey that life includes not only fun times but also all the painful and sad moments—everything is part of your own world and your life.

Within that, it asks how we keep facing forward and continue walking through life.

Listening to this song while driving and taking a moment to reflect on how you’ll navigate your own life sounds like a great idea.

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