Commercial Songs by Male Western Artists: CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Track Rankings [2025]

Piano ManBilly Joel22rank/position

Billy Joel – Piano Man (Official HD Video)

Billy Joel’s “Piano Man,” released in 1973 and included on several albums, is one of his signature songs.

The fact that “Piano Man” is also known as a nickname for Billy Joel shows just how big a hit the song was.

As the title suggests, the piano takes center stage, and when his soaring vocals layer over it, the result is a moving atmosphere.

In Japan, it was used in a commercial for Kirin’s Spring Valley Silk Ale, where the pairing with the song further emphasizes the emotional impact.

One Love (People Get Ready)Bob Marley23rank/position

One Love – Song Around LA – Playing For Change

The song used in Daiwa Securities Group’s “Playing For Change” commercial is the classic “One Love” by the reggae legend Bob Marley.

Its peaceful vibe is wonderfully soothing, fully showcasing the charm of classic reggae—truly a signature anthem of the reggae world.

It’s my lifeBon Jovi24rank/position

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

This is the song that was used in NEC’s Lavie laptop commercials and Asahi Beer’s Asahi Dry Premium commercials.

It’s a 2000 work by Bon Jovi, the model student of the rock world.

In Japan, it’s widely known as the song used in Nakayama Kinnikun’s comedy routine.

Count On MeBruno Mars25rank/position

Bruno Mars – Count on me lyrics

A track released in 2011 by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars.

It’s a country-flavored song about friendship that was used in a Hyundai commercial.

It has been covered by artists such as Jason Chen and Tiny Tracks.

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars26rank/position

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

“Just the Way You Are,” the smash hit by Grammy-winning R&B singer Bruno Mars from Hawaii, was used as the theme song for a Mitsui Fudosan Realty commercial.

As its title suggests, the song is a love ballad that sings of unconditional love: “I love you just the way you are.”

RedboneChildish Gambino27rank/position

Redbone

This is a commercial introducing Animoji, a feature included with the iPhone X that debuted in 2017.

Animoji uses the front-facing camera to read the user’s facial expressions and reflect them in an on-screen animation.

In this ad, an Animoji alien sings “Redbone.” The song was released in 2016 by actor Donald Glover under his stage name Childish Gambino.

Its distinctive, pleasantly floating vibe is part of its appeal, but there’s also a view that the lyrics carry political messages.

Be sure to listen while taking a close look at the lyrics.

Viva la VidaColdplay28rank/position

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)

This is the song that was used in an iPod commercial.

It’s a 2008 work by the British band Coldplay.

It’s also known in Japan by the title “Utsukushiki Seimei” (Beautiful Life).

The religious, loop-like composition built around strings and percussion gives the audience a mysterious sense of elation.