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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] Commercial Songs I've Been Hearing a Lot Lately [2026] (131–140)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro "Shot on iPhone 16 Pro" film

Dancing In The FlamesThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Dancing In The Flames (Official Music Video)

Dancing In The FlamesThe Weeknd

This commercial introduces the fact that the music video for The Weeknd’s 2024 track “Dancing In The Flames” was shot on an iPhone 16 Pro.

Presented like a behind-the-scenes look at the MV, the ad shows The Weeknd being filmed with an iPhone.

It’s hard to believe footage like this was created with the smartphones we hold every day, but the spot directly conveys just how powerful the device is.

The BGM is, of course, “Dancing In The Flames,” featuring a clear, beautiful vocal laid over a driving beat.

It’s a track that’s both stylish and so pleasing you’ll want to keep listening.

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Suntory WORLD WHISKY Ao: “The sea-scented highball is now in a can.”

Mister SandmanThe Chordettes

Mr. Sandman – The Chordettes

Mister SandmanThe Chordettes

At the restaurant of Jetwing Lighthouse, a luxury hotel in Sri Lanka, Shizuka Ishibashi waits for Ryuhei Matsuda to arrive.

The refined setting—the atmosphere of the hotel and the view of the sea through the restaurant’s windows—is truly striking.

When Matsuda arrives, the two share a conversation over glasses of Midori.

It’s an elegant and captivating sequence that exudes a distinctly mature sophistication, brilliantly conveying the premium image associated with whisky.

The background music features The Chordettes’ signature 1954 release, “Mr.

Sandman,” whose beautiful harmonies are enchanting enough to make you swoon.

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Dior Summer「Chase the Sunglight」

Dolce VitaRyan Paris

Ryan Paris – Dolce Vita (Official Video) – Lyrics Video

Dolce VitaRyan Paris

Perfumes, sunscreen, and an array of cosmetics—this commercial showcases Dior’s lineup of products for the summer.

True to its title, “Chase the Sunlight,” the ad strikingly depicts women spending time under the sun in their own ways.

The background music is Lian Paris’s 1983 track “Dolce Vita.” As the title—meaning “sweet life” in Japanese—suggests, the song captivates with its moody lyrics and dreamy, atmospheric melody.

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Senju Pharmaceutical Mytear: Spread the power of eyes. “My Tears” version

Hymn to LoveDazubī

Hymn to Love — Édith Piaf

Hymn to LoveDazubī

Focusing on the role of the eyes in our interactions with others, this is a commercial titled “Spread, the Power of Eyes: ‘My Tears’.” It highlights how Mytear is the perfect choice for protecting your eyes, which are essential for expressing yourself.

Also, many of you might have thought, “I’ve heard this song somewhere before—what is it?” The background music is a cover of Hymne à l’amour, a classic chanson released in 1950 by Édith Piaf.

The singer is Dazbee, a vocalist based in Korea, and the arrangement is a more up-tempo piano rock style than the original—resulting in a very pleasant listen.

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Brand Movie “MIZUHO DX”

If I’m HonestJay Denton

If I’m Honest

If I'm HonestJay Denton

The song used in the brand movie on Mizuho Financial Group’s brand site introducing its initiatives, “MIZUHO DX,” is If I’m Honest.

It’s a track released in 2016 by Jay Denton, a singer-songwriter active in the American country music scene.

The melody, which stirs listeners’ emotions, really sticks in your ears.

The lyrics depict a protagonist who has gone through many failures and setbacks, striving to face their own weaknesses.

It’s a track that truly resonates with the heart.

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Suntory Craft Boss Unsweetened Italiano Alien Jones “A Day’s Errand” / “A Day at the Café”

AmarcordNino Rota, Carlo Savina

Amarcord

AmarcordNino Rota, Carlo Savina

A commercial that begins with a casual conversation between a boss and a subordinate spending their work break at a café.

When the boss, played by Sakura Ando, mentions a small everyday discomfort, the subordinate—an alien played by Tommy Lee Jones—immediately takes action.

Accompanying the visuals is Amarcord by Nino Rota and Carlo Savina.

Known as a film score, the piece features a gentle, nostalgic melody that evokes the feeling of gazing off into the distance.

Its quiet, beautiful tones naturally blur the boundary between the ordinary and the extraordinary, adding depth to the commercial’s world.

By fusing music and imagery, it’s an evocative track that makes you feel there’s a story hidden in everyday life.

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MINI Crossover Highlands Edition | Step into majestic days. | MINI Japan

Freedom SongPierre Terrasse & Laetitia Plaissy

Freedom Song

Freedom SongPierre Terrasse & Laetitia Plaissy

MINI JAPAN’s commercial “MINI CROSSOVER HIGHLANDS EDITION | Step into Majestic Days” depicts a parent and child heading out to various places by car.

In the ad, the song “Freedom Song” is playing.

It’s a track by Pia Theres and Laetitia Pléissy, crafted with a country-music feel.

Also noteworthy is how the lyrics, themed around freedom, perfectly match the commercial’s storyline.

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