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[Western Music] Commercial Songs I Often Hear Recently [2026]

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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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

The rule that a song becomes popular after being featured in a commercial hasn’t changed, past or present.

When a song is used in a well-received commercial and goes viral along with it—that’s a classic winning pattern.

For those who want to quickly check out these talked-about CM tracks, this article introduces Western songs featured in buzzworthy commercials!

With foreign songs, it can be hard to figure out the track when you don’t understand the lyrics—but we generally include both the actual commercial footage and the song’s music video, so it should be easy to check.

We update this article regularly with the latest information, so be sure to bookmark it!

[Western Music] Recently Heard CM Songs [2026] (71–80)

Jack Daniel's | MAKE IT COUNT

Bad Reputation (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Cover)Poppy Ajudha

Bad Reputation (Jack Daniels Edit)

Bad Reputation (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Cover)Poppy Ajudha

The song featured in the “Jack Daniel’s | MAKE IT COUNT” commercial is “Bad Reputation (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Cover).” The upbeat sound matched perfectly with the footage of people having fun, didn’t it? Some of you might have thought, “I’ve heard this before,” while watching.

That’s because the original is a classic by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and it’s also known as the theme song for a Japanese anime.

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Apple “iPhone Air, Debut”

Lambent RagClark

Clark – Lambent Rag (Official Music Video)

Lambent RagClark

iPhone Air, now available | Apple

This is the introduction video for the first Air series iPhone, announced in September 2025 alongside the iPhone 17 lineup.

It highlights how the device remains about 6 millimeters thin while featuring the same A19 Pro chip as the iPhone 17 Pro.

In addition to its thinness and lightness, the video emphasizes increased durability, as well as high processing power and camera performance.

The background music is Lambent Rag by the UK-born artist Clark—an exquisitely beautiful track that showcases his strength in ambient and classical styles, with an almost mystical allure.

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Lumine: “If the true nature of kindness is about half courage” (version)

Baby Let’s GoTiko Tiko

Baby Let’s Go

Baby Let's GoTiko Tiko

[LUMINE] Season – If the true nature of kindness were about half courage. 2025 autumn (LUMINE)

This is a commercial from Lumine, which operates station-building shopping centers and fashion buildings, expressing its commitment to supporting individuality.

It depicts Kiala Nakanishi in an autumn setting, and you can sense her kindness from the way she smiles while trying to retrieve a balloon caught on a branch.

The music that further accentuates the calm atmosphere conveyed by the visuals is “Baby Let’s Go.” The gentle vocals layered over the airy sound are striking, and the pronounced rhythm makes the lightness all the more palpable.

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Honda Prelude: 'A Hybrid of Exhilaration and Delight' (version)

Main Theme of “Melody in the Basement”Michel Magne

Main Theme ~from the film “Any Number Can Win”~ “Mélodie en sous-sol”

Main Theme of “Melody in the Basement”Michel Magne

[PRELUDE] TV commercial (Web version) “A Hybrid of Exhilaration and Pleasure” – 30 seconds

This commercial powerfully showcases the appeal of Honda’s new Prelude through footage of it driving energetically through the city.

As the phrase “a hybrid of exhilaration and delight” suggests, it conveys that the car is stylish not only in looks but also in performance.

The music that further accentuates the beautiful city-driving visuals is the main theme from the film ‘Mélodie en sous-sol’ by Michel Magne.

The brilliant tone created by overlapping brass is striking, and combined with the gentle rhythm, it conveys an exciting sense that something is about to begin.

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NEXCO Central Japan “With My Teenage Son”

with a little happinessEri Liao

NEXCO Central Japan / “With My Teenage Son” Edition

This is a drama-style commercial focusing on three people: a middle school boy who has entered adolescence and his parents.

It shows a scene where the boy, who has been spending more time apart from his family lately, goes out with them by car for the first time in a while.

Although the boy is standoffish at first, the way he and his parents are captivated together by the beautiful view at a service area warms the heart.

Adding to the emotional impact of this story is the song “with a little happiness” by Eri Liao, a singer with Taiwanese roots.

Created as the theme song for NEXCO Central Japan’s commercials, the track features her calm, lovely vocals and has a soothing quality that heals the listener.

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The World is Yous to Take 30s

The World Is Yours To TakeTears For Fears & Paulo Londra & Lil Baby

The World Is Yours To Take (Latin Remix / Budweiser Anthem Of The FIFA World Cup 2022)

The World Is Yours To TakeTears For Fears & Paulo Londra & Lil Baby

The World is Yours to Take 30s

The commercial song for the FIFA World Cup 2022, “The World Is Yours To Take.” This track is a stylish dance-pop number by the British duo Tears for Fears.

Centered on rap and unfolding with a rhythmic groove, it naturally gets you hyped as you listen! The background chorus also adds a great touch.

In addition to the original English version, there’s a Latin mix, which is also cool—be sure to check it out.

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Dior 'The New Miss Dior Essence' Chapter

Cry BabyJanis Joplin

Janis Joplin – Cry Baby (Official Audio)

Cry BabyJanis Joplin

The New Miss Dior Essence

This commercial conveys the confidence that comes from using Dior by showing dynamic movement across a variety of landscapes.

A key point is that we can clearly see her smiling as she moves around, which makes her optimism shine through even as the scenery changes.

Further highlighting the power of these visuals is the song “Cry Baby” by Janis Joplin.

While the overall sound feels gentle, her vocals have a projecting strength that conveys a determined will to move forward.

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