[Western Music] Commercial Songs I Often Hear Recently [2026]
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.
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[Western Music] Recently Popular Commercial Songs [2026] (111–120)
You Can’t Hurt MeGene Chandler
Apple’s commercial “Apple iPhone 14 Pro ‘Crash Test’” is memorable for its shocking accident staging.
It’s a very surreal ad where the powerful visuals and soulful background music oddly match.
The BGM used is “You Can’t Hurt Me” by Gene Chandler, a soul singer who was hugely active in the 1960s.
It’s a very soulful, nostalgic track, so if you like Black music, be sure to check it out.
Can’t Turn You looseBlues Brothers
The Blues Brothers are an R&B and blues band formed in the United States in 1978.
Created by comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, they rose to fame through their appearances on Saturday Night Live.
Their performance of “Can’t Turn You Loose” is a cover of the classic written by Otis Redding, carrying a message of deep love and devotion.
It’s a captivating, soulful track, notable for its passionate determination not to let a lover go.
Their 1978 album Briefcase Full of Blues includes this song among their repertoire.
In 2018, an album bearing the same title was also released, and the track has remained beloved across generations.
More recently, it was featured in Apple’s iPhone commercial “Uchino Ko” (“Our Child”), bringing it renewed attention.
It’s a perfect song to play while driving or at a party.
Crazy For LoveMondays feat. Lucy
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.
A Lover’s concertoSarah Vaughan
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.
Back On 74JUNGLE
Jungle is a British modern soul musical collective formed in London in 2013 by Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland.
Their songs capture a longing for the golden age of soul and funk in the 1970s, as well as moments of growth and realization in life.
This track is an energetic, dynamic song that charts a nostalgic journey while singing about the importance of letting go of attachment to the past and embracing the present.
Featured on the album Volcano, it was released on August 11, 2023.
It’s currently gaining attention as the CM song for Gap’s 2024 spring campaign “Choreo.” It’s a captivating track you’ll want to play in all kinds of settings—on a drive, during a workout at the gym, or while chatting with friends.
Watchers And DoersChristopher Malley feat. Jonathan Jarneek
The commercial “Thinking of the Happiness of Those Who Ride,” featuring actress Mayu Hotta, who has been appointed as the image character for Nippon Rent-A-Car, uses a song titled “Watchers and Doers.” The track is included on composer Christopher Murray’s 2016 album Bringing Rain.
It’s contemporary country music with a refreshing acoustic guitar sound.
How Many TimesJJ & The Mood
The debut single from JJ & The Mood, a duo based in Los Angeles and Cincinnati.
It’s the first release from the alt-disco collaboration project by Jack Shoeglen and Joey Joseph—an ambitious work that explores youthful sexual urges and themes that connect the past and present.
Some of you may have discovered it after it was selected for Apple’s iPhone 15 Plus commercial.
Riding on an infectious disco groove, it delivers a message that resonates with a wide range of listeners—from teens to adults—encouraging you to enjoy the present while reminiscing about your teenage years.
A guaranteed dance-floor igniter.