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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 Popular Commercial Songs [2026] (181–190)

Honda N-BOX CUSTOM: 'Balancing Spaciousness and Performance' Edition

The LocomotionLittle Eva

The Locomotion (Remastered)

The LocomotionLittle Eva

This commercial showcases the Honda N-BOX CUSTOM’s strong commitment to uncompromising spaciousness and performance, including its dynamic driving presence.

The relaxed seating positions of the occupants convey the comfort afforded by the roomy interior, while the shifting scenery clearly expresses stable driving in any situation.

Further emphasizing the powerful, forward-driving energy of the visuals is a cover of Little Eva’s “The Loco-Motion.” The song, strongly associated with vehicles and arranged with a forceful beat, conveys a reassuring sense of strength and the feeling that you can drive on endlessly.

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CHANEL N°5「A rendez-vous」

Veridis QuoDaft Punk

Daft Punk – Veridis Quo (Official Video)

Veridis QuoDaft Punk

Starting with a scene where they each get ready—Margot Robbie heading out by car and Jacob Elordi by motorcycle—this is the Chanel N°5 commercial “A rendez-vous.” You wonder where they’re both going, only to find that they actually pass each other along the way and are headed to each other’s homes.

Margot Robbie’s spontaneous smile when she realizes this is particularly striking.

By the way, as she gets ready, Margot Robbie casually applies N°5.

The background music is Daft Punk’s “Veridis Quo,” a track from their 2001 album Discovery—an instrumental number with distinctive synth sounds that evokes a near-futuristic feel.

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Suntory The Premium Malt’s “A Day of Doing Nothing”

You’re so CoolHans Zimmer

You’re so Cool

You're so CoolHans Zimmer

This is a commercial for The Premium Malt’s themed around “a do-nothing day,” featuring Yo Oizumi and Suzu Hirose.

Two versions were made—one with Oizumi and one with Hirose—and in each, they fully enjoy a day of doing nothing.

At the end of the ad, they say, “But we’ll still have a beer,” and you see them pouring Premium Malt’s into a glass.

For beer lovers, could there be any more luxurious way to spend a day off? It’s the kind of commercial that makes you smile with a touch of envy.

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Suntory Wellness VARON: “Impressions, VARON” / “Dissent, VARON” / “Public Opinion, VARON”

My Baby Just Cares for MeNina Simone

nina simone – my baby just cares for me

My Baby Just Cares for MeNina Simone

These are the commercials for VARON, a men’s skincare line: “Impressions, VARON,” “Objections, VARON,” and “Public Opinion, VARON.” The comedy duo Summers appear, showing scenes of them using VARON and highlighting its features.

The background music is “My Baby Just Cares for Me,” sung by Nina Simone in 1958—a classic jazz tune with a pleasantly lively rhythm.

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Kao Quickle Brand Commercial

My Baby Just Cares For MeHana Hope

nina simone – my baby just cares for me

My Baby Just Cares For MeHana Hope

This commercial promotes various Quickle products by Kao that support everyday cleaning.

It depicts using them in various everyday situations beyond just cleaning, emphasizing how easy they are to grab and use whenever something catches your eye.

Enhancing that relaxed atmosphere even further is Hana Hope’s rendition of “My Baby Just Cares For Me.” While preserving the feel of the original version sung by Nina Simone, Hana Hope’s vocals seem to highlight an even more relaxed mood and a softer touch.

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