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

Uptown GirlBilly Joel1rank/position

Billy Joel – Uptown Girl (Official Video)

This commercial conveys, through Shiori Sato’s reflections on her memories, that with Greens Free you can enjoy a special taste even without alcohol.

It unfolds like looking back at memories through photographs, and her full-on smile—perfectly in step with Greens Free—really brings out the fun.

The song that further highlights the cheerful mood of the visuals is Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl.” Its buoyant, light rhythm is striking, evoking a happy image of everyday life becoming more colorful and enjoyable.

You’re BeautifulJames Blunt2rank/position

James Blunt – You’re Beautiful (Official Music Video) [4K]

A single by James Blunt, a UK singer with a former-military background, and his third release.

This is the song that made James Blunt a global star, and many in Japan have likely heard it as the theme for TOYOTA’s Vitz commercial and as an insert song in the TV drama “Kobayakawa Nobuki no Koi.” Its unforgettable phrase, once heard, leaves a powerful impression.

With a simple arrangement that highlights his emotional vocals, it’s a beautiful number that justifiably reached No.

1 in 11 countries.

To Feel The FireStevie Wonder3rank/position

This commercial promotes the fact that FIRE’s ONEDAY Black stays delicious even at room temperature, a state often associated with a drop in flavor.

Because the taste lasts, it supports you solidly throughout the day, helping you push forward with strength—depicted through the presence of Kenta Kiritani.

The song that underscores the power of this footage, which portrays such hard work, is the familiar series theme, “To Feel The Fire.” Its blend of gentle instrumentation and vocals that gradually build in intensity is striking, conveying a passion that slowly heats up the heart.

Stand By MeBen E. King4rank/position

Ben E. King – Stand By Me (Audio)

A track used in a Levi’s commercial and the film Stand By Me.

It was released in 1960 by American singer-songwriter Ben E.

King.

It has been covered by many artists, including Otis Redding and The Kingsmen.

All NightBig Boi5rank/position

Big Boi – All Night (Official Video)

This is a unique, pop-style commercial introducing Animoji, first featured on the iPhone X.

Animoji uses the front-facing camera to read the user’s facial expressions and reflect them onto emojis.

In the ad, a woman is shown smiling and singing, while an Animoji mirrors her expressions.

The background music is “All Night” by American rapper Big Boi.

The commercial features the particularly poppy hook from the track, but the fast-paced verses are both catchy and cool—so be sure to listen to the entire song.

Stay With MeBobby Caldwell6rank/position

Bobby Caldwell – Stay With Me

It was the commercial song for the now-defunct cigarette brand Parliament.

The singer was Bobby Caldwell.

Perhaps thanks in part to this commercial, he was extremely popular in Japan.

The ad featured flowing shots of a city nightscape that matched the song perfectly, making for a cool commercial with a sophisticated, adult vibe.

Peter Cetera of Chicago also covered the song.

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi7rank/position

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

It’s a commercial that catches the eye with Rui Hachimura shouting the product name “Hayate” in perfect sync with the music.

The refreshingly crisp green tea that’s “selling like a dream”—many of you have probably heard it—features a jingle that’s a parody of Bon Jovi’s smash hit “Livin’ On A Prayer.”