[Packed with Popular Artists] A Compilation of Subaru Commercial Songs

Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison

Roy Orbison – Oh, Pretty Woman (from Black & White Night)

Roy Orbison’s classic song “Oh, Pretty Woman” was featured in the Impreza commercial.

The song is also famous for being used as the theme for the American blockbuster film Pretty Woman.

It has been covered by various artists, including Van Halen, as well as Japanese performers like Kaela Kimura and MONGOL800.

While the movie featured airplanes as a setting, this upbeat track is perfect for hitting the road and heading off on a trip.

The lyrics depict a man approaching a lovely woman he spots on the street.

Long Train RunningGira Jirka

Physical ~Long Train Running Geila Zilkha & Super Soul Jazz

LEVORG GT Tourer: Revised Edition

The song playing in the commercial showing the LEVORG STI Sport dashing by is a number called “Long Train Runnin’.” It’s sung by jazz vocalist Gilla Jiruka.

Originally, this song was released in 1973 by the American rock band The Doobie Brothers.

In addition to being used in American and German film soundtracks, it has been a popular choice for commercials in Japan, featuring not only Subaru but also Toyota.

The cool rock number, known for its stylish guitar sound, takes on a different, cooler flavor thanks to Gilla Jiruka’s jazz-inflected vocal style.

AddictedSweetbox

SWEETBOX “ADDICTED”, official music video (2006)

This is a dance tune released in 2006 by the German music group Sweetbox, boldly sampling Vivaldi’s classical work The Four Seasons.

It was featured in a Legacy commercial starring American actor Bruce Willis.

Time To Say GoodbyeSarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman – Time To Say Goodbye (Live From Teatro Del Silenzio, Italy / 2007)

A song by Andrea Bocelli, known as one of the world’s greatest tenors despite his blindness, and Sarah Brightman, a globally renowned soprano.

Based on Bocelli’s signature operatic pop piece “Con Te Partirò,” the lyrics were rewritten for a duet; except for the chorus, it’s sung in Italian, which gives it a distinctive catchiness.

It was also used in a commercial for the Subaru Legacy Lancaster, and its dreamy yet majestic vocals and arrangement make for a perfect driving companion.

It’s a classic frequently heard in many settings in Japan.

Where You AreKenshi Furuya

Kenshi Furuya / “Where You Are” Music Video (YouTube Ver.)

The track featured in the LEVORG “Evolution of Driving” segment is a song from Kenji Furuya’s first solo album in about three years, THE PENDULUM.

In the music video, he is depicted singing amidst majestic natural scenery.

You’ll be drawn in by the delicate lyrics and melody—something not often seen in Dragon Ash.

A Snowy ChristmasDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Snowy Christmas / Lyric Video (from Miwa Yoshida Poetry Collection “LOVE”)

It’s the eighth single, released in 1990.

In 2016, it was used as the CM song for the Impreza “Choose with Love” Christmas special edition under the title “Yuki no Christmas – VERSION ’16 -.” It’s a wonderful winter song that pairs beautifully with snowy scenes.

After all, I'm an idolKyoko Koizumi

Kyoko Koizumi – NANTETTATTE IDOL (Live at Nakano Sunplaza Hall, 2022.3.21)

The song tied in with the Stella commercial aired in 2006 was “Nantettatte Idol.” It’s known as one of Kyoko Koizumi’s signature tracks, released in 1985.

With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Kyohei Tsutsumi, this song is an all-out idol anthem, and Koizumi’s soaring vocals make it feel wonderfully refreshing.

The lyrics portray an idol who wants to be adored forever, perfectly capturing an overwhelming sense of brilliance, and its catchiness gives it an exceptional sense of familiarity—truly a standout track.