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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 Frequently Heard Commercial Songs [2026] (101–110)

Apple “Apple Watch Series 10, Now Available”

BlackThe Soft Moon

The Soft Moon // Black (Official Audio)

BlackThe Soft Moon

This is a commercial for Apple’s new smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 10.

It’s a cool ad that showcases the redesigned body and new features with artistic, stylish visuals.

The background music is “Black” by The Soft Moon, a band led by Luis Vasquez.

The track was released as a single in 2015 and is also included on the album “Deeper,” released the same year.

With its overwhelmingly cool sound that evokes elements of post-punk and industrial, the song is one of his signature tracks.

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T&D Insurance Group Commercial: “T&D Song” Version

ABCThe Jackson 5

ABC

ABCThe Jackson 5

The T&D Insurance Group commercial “T&D Song,” which strikingly portrays people working hard at clubs and at their jobs, uses the song “ABC” by the Jackson 5, the sibling group Michael Jackson belonged to.

While it’s a cover rather than the original, compared to the original’s cute melody, this version has a slightly more formal feel.

If this is your first time hearing the song, be sure to check out the original as well.

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Google Pixel 9 Pro now available: “More fun with AI” edition

I Want To Break FreeQueen

Queen – I Want To Break Free (Official Video)

I Want To Break FreeQueen

The Pixel 9 smartphone from Google, promoted with the catchphrase “AI smartphone,” features a commercial titled “More Fun with AI.” It showcases many convenient AI-powered functions, and many people may have thought, “I want to try it!” The song playing in this commercial is Queen’s “I Want To Break Free.” Released in 1984, this track centers on the theme of freedom and is a comfortable, mid-tempo rock number.

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Galaxy Tab S9 Series：Official Film | Samsung

PowerSoolja

Power

PowerSoolja

The Galaxy Tab S9 Series commercial, “Official Film | Samsung,” showcases its astonishing performance.

In the ad, a catchy EDM track plays alongside stylish visuals.

The song is ‘Power’ by SOR/JA.

It’s a cool track overall, but the chorus is especially powerful and overwhelming.

With its simple phrases, it’s also the kind of song that makes you want to sing along.

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Spring Valley: The Color of Beer (version)

Why Can’t We Be FriendsWar

WAR – Why Can’t We Be Friends? (Official Video) [Remastered in 4K]

Why Can't We Be FriendsWar

The Kirin Beer commercial, Spring Valley, Beer Color version.

In this one, Takayuki Yamada talks about the product’s appeal, and in the background the funk band War’s “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” is playing.

It’s a piece of soul music built around the title phrase, expressing a desire to become friends.

In the lyrics, wine appears as an item for bringing people together, so you could interpret that as a play on the product as well.

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[Western Music] Recently Popular Commercial Songs [2026] (111–120)

Suntory Single Malt Whisky Hakushu “Refreshing Smoky” Version

The Last Rose Of Summer

The Last Rose Of Summer

The Last Rose Of Summer

Set against footage of the Southern Alps and the Hakushu Distillery, this is a commercial for Suntory’s Hakushu whisky.

In a calm, measured narration, it introduces the brand’s dedication to whisky-making.

The background music is the Irish folk song “The Last Rose of Summer,” whose gentle, soothing warmth perfectly matches the mood of the commercial.

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CHANEL Watches and Fine Jewelry「CHANEL is a celebration」

All Alone on ChristmasDarlene Love

Darlene Love – All Alone On Christmas (Official Video)

All Alone on ChristmasDarlene Love

This is the CHANEL watches and fine jewelry commercial “CHANEL is a celebration,” created for the 2024 holiday season.

Models wearing CHANEL watches and jewelry show playful energy with cool expressions and bright smiles, while each item is captured in a dazzling light.

The background music is the Christmas song “All Alone on Christmas,” sung by Darlene Love.

Released in 1992, the track features the sparkling sound characteristic of holiday music and Darlene Love’s richly resonant vocals.

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