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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 listening to a lot lately [2026] (161–170)

7-Eleven 'Fried Young Chicken' Edition

Top Of The WorldCarpenters

Top Of The World

Top Of The WorldCarpenters

This commercial straightforwardly highlights the appeal of one of 7‑Eleven’s most popular products: young chicken karaage.

By showing the dining scene after bringing it home, it conveys the care put into it and its surprisingly delicious taste.

The song playing to emphasize the warm atmosphere of home is the Carpenters’ “Top of the World.” Both the sound and the vocals give an impression of lightness and warmth, gently lifting your spirits.

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Gap 2024 GapKids 'Just dance. Let your heart lead.'

Canned HeatJamiroquai

Jamiroquai – Canned Heat (Official Video)

Canned HeatJamiroquai

2024 GapKids Just dance. Let your heart dance. [Hero]

Set to a lively tune, this GAP Kids commercial features children showing off their dance moves.

Watching the kids smile and dance freely is uplifting! The upbeat BGM used in the ad is Jamiroquai’s classic “Canned Heat,” a cool track known for its groove, from the 1999 album “Synkronized.” The lyrics shouting “Dance!!” are a perfect fit for the commercial.

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SUZUKI Hustler “Hustler World: Wonder Drive” Version

That’s The Way A Woman IsThe Messengers

Messengers “Thats the way a Woman is” stereo (1971)

That's The Way A Woman IsThe Messengers

SUZUKI HUSTLER Hybrid TV Commercial: “Hustler World / Wonder Drive” 15-second version

“That’s the Way a Woman Is,” which played in the anime-style Hustler commercial “HUSTLER WORLD,” is a 1971 track by the American rock band The Messengers, and in Japan it was also covered by Finger 5.

The commercial uses an original arrangement, but the original song is a rock ’n’ roll number with a slightly funky vibe.

Its catchy phrases stick with you, and the lyrics encourage you to lean on a girl’s sweetness, giving you a liberating feeling.

It’s stylish—perfect for a drive!

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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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IKEA JAPAN “A Good Tomorrow Starts with a Good Night’s Sleep”

I Feel ItHannes

Hannes – I Feel It (Official video)

I Feel ItHannes

IKEA’s commercial focusing on bedding, “A Better Tomorrow Starts with Better Comfort,” dramatizes each scene and instantly draws you into its visual world.

You can feel the warmth of family life, and the ad leaves you with a happy feeling.

The background music is “I Feel It” by Hannes, featuring an appealing acoustic sound.

The warm vocals, relaxed accompaniment, and melodic lines make it a very soothing track.

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“XC40 Recharge Debut” version

Cobrastyle feat. Mad CobraTeddy Bears

Teddybears – Cobrastyle (feat. Mad Cobra) [Official Video]

Cobrastyle feat. Mad CobraTeddy Bears

“XC40 Recharge Debut” Version – 30 Seconds

The song used in the commercial “XC40 Recharge Debut” for Volvo, the luxury car brand born in Sweden, is “Cobrastyle (feat.

Mad Cobra).” This track was released in 2004 by The Teddybears, a Swedish band, and features Jamaican singer Mad Cobra.

The Teddybears are a three-piece rock band known for wearing bear masks.

They excel at creating catchy songs across a wide range of genres and are in high demand for commercial music.

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UNIQLO “2025 This is My Best ‘T’ - Mini T -” version

Armpit BluesDaniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall

Armpit Blues

Armpit BluesDaniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall

This is a commercial that showcases how Uniqlo’s Mini T pairs easily with any bottoms, using real styling examples.

The key point is how well it matches a variety of bottoms, conveying that it helps each person achieve their ideal look.

The song that emphasizes this relaxed, everyday vibe is “Armpit Blues.” Its distinctive guitar riffs and the overall light, airy sound seem to convey a sense of relaxation and fun.

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