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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] CM songs I've been hearing a lot lately [2026] (81–90)

Asahi Soft Drinks WILKINSON Tansan 'Chosen for its kick.'

Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz – Are You Gonna Go My Way (Official Music Video)

Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz

Wilkinson Carbonated Water CM “Chosen for its kick.” 30-second version Masaki Suda

This commercial features Masaki Suda portraying people on-site while highlighting that Wilkinson has been a long-loved favorite even among professionals.

By clearly depicting the reasons it has been used for so long, the ad conveys the brand’s commitment and confidence.

The track that further accentuates this timeless confidence is Lenny Kravitz’s “Are You Gonna Go My Way.” The opening guitar riff is striking, and its sharp tone powerfully carries the energy across.

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Ichikensetsu “A Home Where Love Grows”

A Lover’s concertoSarah Vaughan

A Lover’s Concerto

A Lover's concertoSarah Vaughan

Ichi Kensetsu CM: 'A House Where Love Grows'

It’s a heartwarming commercial that shows, with photos, how a boy’s family grows—like when his younger brother is born and when they welcome a dog.

You can feel the desire to build a cherished home where the family can live together for a long time.

The background music is an arrangement of “A Lover’s Concerto,” which was created based on “Minuet.” While “Minuet” is in 3/4 time, “A Lover’s Concerto” is in 4/4 time.

The version used in the commercial features a warm arrangement that makes use of humming, which suits the mood of the ad very well.

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Alfa Romeo TONALE CM TV4A

AmandotiGianna Nannini

Gianna Nannini – Amandoti

AmandotiGianna Nannini

Alfa Romeo TONALE CM TV4A

Car commercials always use stylish, fashionable music, don’t they? The Alfa Romeo ad “Alfa Romeo TONALE CM TV4A” is no exception, featuring the stylish track “Amandoti” by Gianna Nannini, one of Italy’s premier rock singers.

Along with the recently popular Måneskin, Italian rock artists have an outstanding knack for songs with that kind of worn-in, slightly faded vibe.

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Koki Holdings Japan: “Come on, challenges — let your heart beat louder, be yourself.”

Are You Gonna Be My GirlJet

Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl (Official Music Video)

Are You Gonna Be My GirlJet

Bring it on, challenges—let your heart pound, yourself. [Electrical Equipment Construction Edition] - HiKOKI

This commercial from HiKOKI, which meets a wide range of needs in electrical equipment work, introduces a cordless vacuum pump, highlighting its ease of use and the excitement it brings.

While showing footage of an actual worksite, the workers’ smiles convey the product’s user-friendly, feature-rich design.

It also gives the impression of promoting the idea that safety on the job leads to peace of mind for the people who live and work there.

Further enhancing the sense of fulfillment depicted in the visuals is the song “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by JET.

With its light, striking band sound and crisp rhythms, it vividly expresses a sense of fun.

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Don Quixote: “Donki, here we go.”

Original songBruno Mars

[4K] Bruno Mars Appears in a Japanese TV Commercial | Don Quijote - Bruno Mars “Donki, Here We Go” 30-second Version #DonkiHereWeGo

Many people were probably very surprised to see Bruno Mars appear in a Don Quijote commercial—and even sing an original song for it.

In the “Donki, Ikuyo” version, Bruno Mars shows up wearing a sukajan jacket emblazoned with a tiger, a hawk, and the word “Japan,” and he breaks into a dance.

The footage looks as cool as one of his music videos, and I bet plenty of people haven’t been able to get the song out of their heads since hearing it in the ad.

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Honda ZR-V “SUVs are meant to run.” (campaign/edition)

Fear for NobodyMåneskin

Måneskin – Fear for Nobody

Fear for NobodyMåneskin

[ZR-V] TV Commercial (Web Version) 'SUVs are made to run.'

This commercial straightforwardly highlights the Honda ZR-V’s stylish look, rich features, and powerful performance.

It shows the car speeding through a racetrack, driving along tree-lined mountain roads, and moving through cityscapes, expressing that it can be driven with confidence anywhere.

The scenes of high speed convey strength, while the mountain roads and urban settings suggest nimble, easy handling.

The footage also communicates the idea that reassurance, safety, and stability contribute to a fulfilling everyday life.

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[Western music] Recently frequently-heard commercial songs [2026] (91–100)

ENEOS “Long-term Vision” Edition

Crazy For LoveMondays feat. Lucy

Japanese Translation: Crazy For Love – Mondays feat. Lucy

Crazy For LoveMondays feat. Lucy

CM: ENEOS Group Long-Term Vision

This commercial reflects on the ENEOS Group’s journey so far while conveying a vision to keep boldly taking on challenges into the future.

It also portrays the confidence gained from having turned many energy-related impossibilities into possibilities, expressing a determination to connect today’s initiatives to tomorrow’s progress.

The song “Crazy For Love” further accentuates the intensity of the feelings expressed in the visuals.

With its crisp, rhythm-forward sound and a structure that steadily builds toward the chorus, it evokes a sense of powerful love and passionate resolve.

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