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[Western Music] CM Songs I Often Hear Recently [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.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

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 Popular Commercial Songs [2025] (211–220)

McDonald’s Ronald McDonald House “A Little Ritual Before Bed” Version

Love Me TenderElvis Presley

This is a public relations commercial for the Ronald McDonald House, a lodging facility operated by McDonald’s for sick children and their families.

It highlights, using the example of a “bedtime charm,” that the most important support for hospitalized children is having their family close by.

The background music features a cover of Elvis Presley’s classic “Love Me Tender,” originally based on the American song “Aura Lee.” The mellow arrangement with female vocals is especially soothing to listen to.

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[Coca-Cola] Christmas Commercial: 'Anyone Can Be Santa Claus'

I Could be Santa ClauseCeleste

Coca-Cola’s commercial aired for Christmas, titled “Everyone Is Surely Santa Claus.” It depicts a city overflowing with Santas, set to Ceteris’s song “I Could be Santa Clause” in the background.

The lyrics convey the message that “anyone can be Santa Claus.” It’s interesting how the structure lets you understand the story when watched together with the commercial.

It seems there are no plans to release it as a single, but I’d love to hear the full version.

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Gap 2024 GapKids 'Just dance. Let your heart lead.'

Canned HeatJamiroquai

Jamiroquai – Canned Heat (Official Video)

Canned HeatJamiroquai

2024 GapKids Just dance. Let your heart dance. [Hero]

Set to a lively tune, this GAP Kids commercial features children showing off their dance moves.

Watching the kids smile and dance freely is uplifting! The upbeat BGM used in the ad is Jamiroquai’s classic “Canned Heat,” a cool track known for its groove, from the 1999 album “Synkronized.” The lyrics shouting “Dance!!” are a perfect fit for the commercial.

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Apple Vision Pro: “Manufacturing Floor” Edition

Heard Somebody WhistleJay-Jay Johanson

Heard Somebody Whistle

Heard Somebody WhistleJay-Jay Johanson

This is a commercial that closely follows the Apple Vision Pro’s manufacturing site, showing how its form takes shape.

It focuses on the visuals, clearly depicting each part being made in the factory and then assembled.

The smoothing of the surfaces is particularly striking, conveying a strong sense of meticulous attention to detail.

The gentle sound of ‘Heard Somebody Whistle’ also seems to emphasize the pursuit of a soft, comfortable fit.

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Daiwa Securities Group “TODAY IS THE DAY” Version

JumpVan Halen

Van Halen – Jump (Official Music Video) [HD]

JumpVan Halen

With the message that if you’re going to move, today is the time, Daiwa Securities Group sends encouragement to those about to begin something new.

The footage emphasizes the powerful first step and the momentum of breaking into a run, conveying a determination to carve out the future.

The grand, exhilarating sound of “Jump” also communicates a sense of hope heading toward a bright future.

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iPhone 15 Pro | The power of Pro

NautilusAnna Meredith

Anna Meredith – “Nautilus” (Official Video)

NautilusAnna Meredith

The iPhone 15 Pro commercial “Power of Pro,” which has been drawing attention for its impactful visuals, portrays a man so absorbed in a game that he forgets reality, rendered through surreal imagery.

Playing in the background is “Nautilus,” an instrumental piece by Scottish composer Anna Meredith, notable for its anxiety-inducing sound and the sampled noise of something being struck.

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Jennifer Lopez for Intimissimi

Il cielo in una stanzaFranco Simone

Franco Simone – Il cielo in una stanza (Official Audio)

Il cielo in una stanzaFranco Simone

The lingerie brand Intimissimi’s commercial “Jennifer Lopez for Intimissimi,” featuring Jennifer Lopez, who is also active as an artist and actress.

Since it’s a commercial aimed at a global audience, there aren’t any special lines, but Jennifer Lopez’s stunning looks and the glamorous song are a perfect match.

The track used is “Il cielo in una stanza” by Italian singer Franco Simone.

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