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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] (41–50)

Kirin Beer Honshibori Chu-Hi: “Nothing added, the natural taste of fruit” version

End of the BeginningFabien Tell

End of the Beginning

End of the BeginningFabien Tell

The piece “End of the Beginning” used in Kirin Beer’s Honshibori Chuhai “Nothing added, the natural taste of fruit” commercial is a work by Fabian Tell.

While he is a relatively minor composer globally, his approach to music is highly experimental, and in this piece as well, he weaves together major and minor modes to create a style reminiscent of contemporary music.

The violin leaves a particularly strong impression, so I imagine many listeners still have it stuck in their heads.

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[Western Music] Recently Frequently Heard Commercial Songs [2026] (51–60)

Hon-Kirin: Today, let’s drink something truly delicious — edition

Little Green BagGeorge Baker

George Baker- Little Green Bag

Little Green BagGeorge Baker

KIRIN Hon-Kirin TV Commercial: 'Today, let’s drink something truly delicious' 15-second Script

The Dutch rock band George Baker Selection.

Their signature song, loved around the world, is “Little Green Bag.” It’s a track about the pursuit of happiness, and it has been used as the theme song in a famous film and covered by many artists.

For Japanese audiences, it’s also strongly associated with the commercial song for Hon-Kirin beer.

The lively way the product’s appeal is conveyed matches well with the song’s message, doesn’t it?

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Google Pixel 6: Real Tone

If You Love MeLizzo

Lizzo – If You Love Me (Official Audio)

If You Love MeLizzo

Google Pixel 6: Real Tone

“If You Love Me” by Lizzo, featured in the Google Pixel 6 commercial.

It’s a song marked by a gentle melody and beautifully soaring vocals.

Lizzo is an American singer who debuted in 2010 and has released numerous hit songs such as “Juice” and “Tempo.” She has received prestigious awards including the Grammys and the Billboard Music Awards.

Moreover, her confident embrace of body positivity—without hiding her figure—has given courage to many people.

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Suntory The Peel: “The Peels Strike Back — A Big Hit” Version

I Got You ( I Feel Good )James Brown

James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good) (Visualizer)

I Got You ( I Feel Good )James Brown

The Peel: 'The Revenge of the Rind – Wildly Popular' 15-second Version | Yo Oizumi, Takumi Saito, Sosuke Ikematsu | Suntory Commercial

In the commercial for The Peel, said to be made using lemon peels, its appeal is presented to beer lovers.

The ad shows only image cuts of lemon peel, shots of the cast drinking The Peel as if it tastes great, and the number of units sold.

It never explicitly describes the flavor, but the message that it’s “loved by beer aficionados” invites us to imagine it has no sweetness and a compelling, addictive bitterness.

By not revealing everything, it cleverly conveys the product’s allure.

The background music is James Brown’s signature song “I Got You (I Feel Good),” making it clear the ad is aimed at adults.

Released in 1965, the track is renowned for its funky shouts and an irresistible groove that makes you want to move.

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CHANEL Skincare LE LIFT Crème／New. LE LIFT Flash Eye

PrologueHit+Run

Hit+Run – Prologue

PrologueHit+Run

LE LIFT Crème – CHANEL Skincare

This is a commercial introducing the Le Lift series cream and under-eye sheet mask.

The woman portrayed in the sepia-toned footage looks cool and leaves a strong impression, doesn’t she? The BGM is “Prologue” by Hit+Run.

The way various sounds layer over a minimal beat is breathtaking.

It’s a track that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly airy, so if you’re curious, be sure to listen to the whole thing.

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Meiji Kinenkan Bridal Image CM 2024

Learning To Let You GoJJ Heller

JJ Heller – Learning To Let You Go (Official Audio Video)

Learning To Let You GoJJ Heller

[Official] Meiji Kinenkan Bridal Image CM: 1

A commercial for the Meiji Kinenkan, beloved as a wedding venue at Meiji Jingu.

It fully showcases the unique charms of Meiji Kinenkan, and the more you watch, the stronger your yearning becomes.

Playing in the background of this beautiful footage is JJ Heller’s “Learning To Let You Go.” The lyrics, written from the perspective of parents sending off their child who’s getting married and leaving home, are impossible to read without tears.

It’s a wonderful, love-filled song that resonates not only with the parents of the bride and groom, but with the couple themselves.

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JP Hero 30s

Around The WorldDaft Punk

Daft Punk – Around The World (Official Music Video Remastered)

Around The WorldDaft Punk

JP Hero 30s

French musical duo Daft Punk’s “Around the World” is a track characterized by its contemporary sound, and it was also used in RIMOWA’s commercial “JP Hero 30s” for their travel goods.

The song combines a four-on-the-floor beat—“thump, thump, thump, thump”—with a swirling synthesizer, creating a stylish and modern impression.

This vibe perfectly matches RIMOWA’s cutting-edge product image.

The overall structure of the track is excellent as well, so if you get the chance, be sure to check out the full version.

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