[From timeless classics to the latest hits] A roundup of catchy commercial songs
When you watch TV or video sites, you come across all kinds of commercials, and sometimes a jingle you happen to hear just sticks in your head, right?
For example, many classic commercial songs that have been airing for years are incredibly catchy and memorable.
Also, tie-in songs by trending artists can leave a strong impression even within the short span of a commercial.
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of those earworm-worthy CM songs all at once!
You might find a track you haven’t heard on air much lately but have been wanting to hear again, or discover the latest song you were curious about and wondering who it’s by!
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From timeless classics to the latest hits: A roundup of memorable commercial jingles (941–950)
L-O-V-ENat King Cole
L-O-V-E, one of the signature songs by American jazz pianist and singer Nat King Cole.
If you’re into jazz, you probably know it, and even if you’re not, there’s a good chance you’ve heard it before.
Its charm lies in the way it sings about love with a mellow, silky voice over a sprightly rhythm.
The tune is so pleasing to the ear that you can remember it after just one listen—an appeal that sets it apart from other songs.
It has been featured in commercials such as Y!mobile and Asahi Beer, so you’ve likely heard it somewhere.
Cool Struttin’Sonny Clark
In the 2020 commercial for Koumi Paste featuring Naomi Watanabe, the classic track “Cool Struttin’” by Sonny Clark is played.
Many people will recognize the album cover that features this song.
The design of the album title and artist name even served as the inspiration for the logo of the variety store Village Vanguard.
In that way, this song drew attention beyond just the music itself, and it’s a cool number where the solos—from piano to trumpet and more—are downright electrifying.
ABCThe Jackson 5
This is a song that was featured in Nissan Liberty commercials from 2002 to 2004.
Some of you may also remember that parody versions of this song were used in commercials for the T&D Insurance Group and AGC.
It’s a track that almost everyone has probably heard, released in 1979 by The Jackson 5, the group formed by brothers including a young Michael Jackson.
With its catchy, sing-along pop melody and groovy bass line, it’s a fun tune that makes you want to move your body as you listen.
Go WestVillage People
It’s a classic from the 1970s that you can still hear in various contexts today—through commercial jingles and timeless covers—despite the years since its release.
This signature song by the Village People was released in 1979.
Its driving four-on-the-floor beat and powerful, uplifting melody are sure to energize anyone who listens.
Over the years, it has been used in commercials across a wide range of industries, including mobile carriers like Docomo and SoftBank, as well as Asahi Beer, Suzuki, and JR.
Gently Singing ~Killing Me Softly with His Song~Watanabe Misato
The Nescafé Excella commercial that aired in 2003 features a cover of “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” originally sung by Lori Lieberman in 1971.
Known in Japan by the title “Yasashiku Utatte,” the version used in this commercial is Misato Watanabe’s 2002 cover.
It’s an excellent rendition that incorporates a contemporary sound while faithfully preserving the mellow, elegant atmosphere of the original.
[From timeless classics to the latest hits] A roundup of catchy TV commercial songs (951–960)
Spring has come.
This is a commercial that introduces the limited spring menu item, the Bacon Potato Pie, set to the children’s song “Haru ga Kita.” The actress Haru is shown smiling while holding the Bacon Potato Pie, clearly conveying her delight at the arrival of this limited-time offering.
The BGM starts as a calm choral piece, then shifts to a rock style in the middle, effectively expressing a rise in tempo and excitement.
Theme of the Beard
This is the commercial titled “Aromatic Black Sesame,” in which Sawa Nimura holds a black-sesame-flavored SOYJOY under her nose and performs a dance.
While introducing the newly released product, the scene of her dancing to the BGM “Theme of the Mustache” is truly memorable.
Incidentally, this song is known as the music for the Mustache Dance performed on the show “It’s 8 O’Clock! Everybody Assemble!”