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[Western Music Collection] Compilation of Car Commercial Songs [2025]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

When it comes to car commercials, there’s a wide range of music—stylish, cool tracks you’d hear in sedan or sports car ads, and fun, upbeat songs for family-oriented cars! Because of that, many viewers find themselves wondering, “Whose song is that?” after watching a commercial, and it often becomes a hot topic online.

In this article, we’ll showcase a selection of songs used in car commercials by various automakers, with a special focus on Western music.

First, we’ll introduce particularly popular tracks regardless of manufacturer, and then list them by brand.

From signature hits by popular artists to covers of timeless classics, car commercials feature a variety of songs, so take this opportunity to give them a careful listen.

Mazda (1–10)

MAZDA Familia

My SharonaThe Knack

My Sharona — The Knack

My Sharona - The Knack

Despite enjoying immense popularity—such as their debut album spending six consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard charts—the British rock band The Knack has been on hiatus since 2010 following the death of a member.

Their debut single “My Sharona,” which was used in a Familia commercial in the mid-1990s, is still heard in many contexts today, including on the variety show ‘Ame Talk!’ Its catchy riff and vocal harmonies continue to influence musicians around the world across generations.

It’s a classic in rock history with an unforgettable impact after just one listen.

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MAZDA Cronos

Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins

Phil Collins – Another Day In Paradise (Official Music Video)

Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins

A track released by Phil Collins in 1989 that won a Grammy Award.

Known for its social message, it was used in a Chronos commercial.

It was covered by Brandy & Ray J and sampled in Burna’s 2013 track “Paradise.”

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MAZDA CX-5

My Blue HeavenGene Austin

My Blue Heaven

My Blue HeavenGene Austin

One of the standard numbers in pop music, “My Blue Heaven,” became a hit with Gene Austin’s 1928 recording.

In Japan it’s known as “Watashi no Aozora” (My Blue Sky), and its theme is family happiness.

Gene Austin’s voice, which feels as if he’s speaking directly to you, is quite striking.

The song has also been performed in Japan, with lyrics by Keizo Horiuchi and vocals by Teiichi Futamura and Kenichi Enomoto.

Some of you may have recognized it from a Mazda commercial!

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Daihatsu (1–10)

Don’t Stop Me NowQueen

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (Official Video)

Don't Stop Me NowQueen

It’s a song released in 1978 by the British rock band Queen, included on the album Jazz.

It was released as a single in 1979 and became a big hit.

In 2000, it was used in a commercial for the Move.

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Daihatsu Move Canbus Theory “Detour” Version / “Having Grandchildren” Version

The Water is WideTaeko Ohnuki

Karla Bonoff – The Water Is Wide (Audio)

Taeko Onuki – The Water is Wide

DAIHATSU CANBUS MOVE theory CM 'Detour' Version 15 seconds

This commercial depicts the everyday lives of various people alongside the Daihatsu Move Canbus.

It shows people living by the sea and in nature, and how their daily routines are supported by the Move Canbus, conveying a sense of safety, trust, and easygoing drivability.

The song that underscores the gentle mood of the visuals is Taeko Onuki’s rendition of “The Water Is Wide.” It’s a cover that clearly pays homage to Karla Bonoff’s original, and the tender vocals layered with the sound of acoustic guitar convey a warm feeling.

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Mambo No.5Perez Prado

MAMBO No 5 – PEREZ PRADO

Mambo No.5Perez Prado

It is a piece composed and released in 1949 by Cuba’s Pérez Prado and is one of the best-known instrumental tracks of the mambo genre.

In Japan, it is included in the fifth-grade music textbook published by Kyoiku Geijutsu-sha.

An original arrangement of the piece was used in a commercial for Daihatsu’s “Daishohatsu Yume Fair.”

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Theme From A Summer PlaceThe Percy Faith Orchestra

Percy Faith – Theme From A Summer Place

Theme From A Summer PlaceThe Percy Faith Orchestra

Born in Toronto, Canada, in 1908, composer, conductor, and producer Percy Faith originally aspired to be a pianist, but he had to give up that path after suffering burns to his hands.

His music was used in Daihatsu’s “300 Million Giveaway Test-Drive Campaign.”

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