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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)

Fuzzy Feelings | Apple Holiday Film

Isn’t it a PityGeorge Harrison

Isn’t It a Pity (2014 Remaster)

Isn’t it a PityGeorge Harrison

A heartwarming story unfolds in the Apple Holiday Film.

Playing in the background is “Isn’t It a Pity.” This song was created by George Harrison, known as a member of The Beatles, and it’s a mellow folk tune.

Its lyrics convey the importance of loving one another, which seems to resonate with the commercial’s storyline.

Since the song’s message is a major part of its appeal, I recommend listening with that in mind.

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Gerry The Goose Flies Better | Emirates

Take Me Back to SummertimeK Sloan

Take Me Back to Summertime

Take Me Back to SummertimeK Sloan

Emirates: Gerry The Goose Flies Better

The song used in Emirates’ “Gerry The Goose Flies Better” commercial is ‘Take Me Back to Summertime.

’ It’s a track by singer-songwriter Kay Sloane, and its bouncy rhythm and poppy melody lift your spirits.

It’s so irresistibly bright that it makes you want to skip as you listen, so I recommend playing it when you’re feeling down to give yourself a boost!

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Asahi Beer GINON “GINON is a big hit” version

L-O-V-ENat King Cole

Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E (Lyric Video)

L-O-V-ENat King Cole

This is a commercial for GINON, a lemon sour made with gin, launched by Asahi Beer.

The ad shows a GINON tasting event where many alcohol enthusiasts savor GINON and enjoy its delicious flavor.

The background music features an arranged version of Nat King Cole’s signature song “L-O-V-E.” The gentle yet light female vocals bring a charm that’s different from the original.

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[Western Music] Recent CM Songs I Often Hear [2025] (221–230)

MINI Crossover Highlands Edition | Step into majestic days. | MINI Japan

Freedom SongPierre Terrasse & Laetitia Plaissy

Freedom Song

Freedom SongPierre Terrasse & Laetitia Plaissy

MINI JAPAN’s commercial “MINI CROSSOVER HIGHLANDS EDITION | Step into Majestic Days” depicts a parent and child heading out to various places by car.

In the ad, the song “Freedom Song” is playing.

It’s a track by Pia Theres and Laetitia Pléissy, crafted with a country-music feel.

Also noteworthy is how the lyrics, themed around freedom, perfectly match the commercial’s storyline.

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Asahi Super Dry TV Commercial: “Draft Beer from Bars, Now at Home!”

Wild ThingX

X – Wild Thing (Video)

Wild ThingX

The song “Wild Thing,” featured in Asahi Super Dry’s commercial, perfectly captures the invigorating sensation of enjoying draft beer at home.

When the track starts, you can feel the refreshing mood of a man smoothly downing an ice-cold beer, and viewers share in that same delight.

The striking guitar riff and its catchy melody lift the listener’s spirits, lingering in memory long after the commercial ends.

“Wild Thing” harmonizes flawlessly with the Asahi Super Dry ad, which depicts small moments of everyday happiness, and it’s so catchy you can’t help but hum along.

It’s an ideal tune for relaxing at home and is sure to remain a favorite for many people.

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Apple “iPhone 16, Now Available”

TAKAAhadadream x Priya Ragu x Skrillex

Ahadadream x Priya Ragu x Skrillex – TAKA

TAKAAhadadream x Priya Ragu x Skrillex

This is a commercial for the iPhone 16, announced in September 2024.

From high-speed shots racing through the city to sequences that make it feel like you’re diving into the phone’s internals, the visuals are strikingly dynamic and evoke a near-futuristic vibe.

Starting with this model, Apple’s proprietary AI feature, Apple Intelligence, is built in, and a wealth of related new features are showcased.

The BGM for this ad ushering in a new era of iPhone is “TAKA” by Ahadadream, Priya Ragu, and Skrillex.

Released in 2024, the track features an addictive beat and vocal work that sticks with you after just one listen.

There’s no doubt it’ll make you want to move your body!

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【PRIUS JOURNAL】Special Movie

The Right Thing To DoAndy Delos Santos

Andy Delos Santos – The Right Thing To Do (Official Lyric Video)

The Right Thing To DoAndy Delos Santos

Andy De Los Santos’s “The Right Thing to Do” has been gaining attention in a recent commercial.

The song carries a positive message about moving forward from difficult situations, giving listeners the courage to take a new step.

In Toyota’s Prius campaign, the “[PRIUS JOURNAL] Special Movie Short Ver.” commercial leaves a strong impression with scenes of Tomoaki Makino driving along the coast and then enjoying an elegant moment at a resort.

The exhilarating visuals and Andy De Los Santos’s vocals are a perfect match, creating an unforgettable experience for viewers.

The audience is sure to draw inspiration from the song to break free from the everyday.

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