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[Western Music] Commercial Songs I Often Hear Recently [2026]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

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 Frequently Heard Commercial Songs [2026] (21–30)

Dior Homme Parfum “I’m Your Man” version

I’m Your ManLeonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen – I’m Your Man (Official Audio)

I'm Your ManLeonard Cohen

Dior Homme Parfum – I’m Your Man

This ad, which captures Robert Pattinson’s irresistibly seductive presence, is a commercial for a perfume.

Its sophisticated visuals make it feel like you’re watching a romance movie trailer, and many viewers likely found themselves captivated.

The background music features singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen’s song “I’m Your Man.” It’s a moody, mature track that creates the kind of atmosphere you’d want to savor alone.

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Suntory The Peel: “The Peel Strikes Back — A Big Hit”

I Got YouJames Brown

James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good) (Visualizer)

I Got YouJames Brown

The Peel “The Revenge of the Rind: Smash Hit” Version (15 seconds) Yo Oizumi, Takumi Saitoh, Sosuke Ikematsu – Suntory Commercial

This is an introductory commercial for The Peel, a sour made from lemon peel.

The three familiar faces from this product’s ads appear, shown playing darts.

The sophisticated combination of suits, darts, and James Brown’s “I Got You” creates a very grown-up vibe that seems to symbolize the flavor of the product.

The background music, “I Got You,” is one of his signature songs, released in 1965.

Riding on a funky performance, the song proclaims feeling on top of the world, and just listening to it really lifts your spirits, doesn’t it?

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Kirin Beer SPRING VALLEY BREWERY “Happiness Bubbling Up” Version

You Can’t Hurry LoveThe Supremes

The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love (Lyric Video)

You Can't Hurry LoveThe Supremes

This is a promotional commercial introducing SPRING VALLEY BREWERY, a craft beer released by Kirin Beer.

The cast members look like they’re having a great time enjoying the beer, and it’s so fun to watch that it gets you excited too! The background music features a cover of The Supremes’ signature song “You Can’t Hurry Love.” Since its 1966 release, it has been covered by artists around the world and is a classic that you often hear in various settings in Japan as well.

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Amazon It’s on Prime “Both excitement and refreshment.”

The GameJurassic 5

The Game

The GameJurassic 5

Excitement, too. Refreshment, too. It’s on Prime – 30 seconds.

This commercial promotes the comprehensive services available to Amazon Prime members—access to buzzworthy content and quick delivery.

It features people enjoying a basketball game, then recreating the sport using a newly delivered trash can, expressing both the speed of delivery and the richness of content.

The playful absorption in the game gives it a comedic vibe, which is a key point.

The music that further highlights the fun of the visuals is Jurassic 5’s “The Game.” A laid-back beat combined with light, agile rapping conveys a relaxed atmosphere.

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PlayStation 5: Play Has No Limits — Go Beyond the Boundaries of Play

I Feel Just Like a ChildDevendra Banhart

Devendra Banhart – Feel just like a child

I Feel Just Like a ChildDevendra Banhart

Triggered by a woman pressing a button, the entire city transforms into a playful, game-like world—this is the PlayStation 5 commercial “Play Has No Limits.” The excited expressions on people’s faces are striking, as if directly conveying the appeal of PlayStation.

The background music is “I Feel Just Like a Child” by American singer-songwriter Devendra Banhart.

Released in 2005, the track is notable for its memorable bassline and laid-back vocal delivery.

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Kirin Beer Kirin Ichiban Shibori Zero-Carb: “A Father Who Won’t Admit It” / “A Daughter Who Speaks for Him”

Always Look on the Bright Side of LifeEric Idle

Eric Idle – “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” – STEREO HQ

Always Look on the Bright Side of LifeEric Idle

Here are two commercials introducing the delicious taste of Kirin Ichiban Shibori Zero Sugar.

These are part of a series featuring Etsushi Toyokawa and Ayami Nakajo as a father-daughter duo.

In the series, Toyokawa, playing the father, realizes that zero-sugar beer tastes good, yet stubbornly refuses to admit it.

This time as well, there are two spots titled “The Father Who Won’t Admit It” and “The Daughter Who Speaks for Him.” In both videos, he clearly finds it tasty but just can’t bring himself to say so.

Like Toyokawa in these commercials, aren’t there many people who feel, “I don’t really want to admit it, but it really is good…”?

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Suzuki Spacia Gear: Descent of the God of Play

The EntertainerScott Joplin

The Entertainer

The EntertainerScott Joplin

Spacia Gear TV commercial: “God of Play Descends”

In this commercial, Tsuyoshi Muro appears playing two roles! He plays the father and, believe it or not, the God of Play.

Matching the active image of the Spacia Gear, the CM is themed around playfulness.

It shows a family enjoying bubble balls, and their sheer fun really stands out.

Muro’s high-energy performance as the God of Play is another highlight.

The background music is “The Entertainer,” a tune almost everyone has heard somewhere.

In fact, it’s a piece with a long history, first published in 1902.

Its lively, fun melody line is distinctive and really lifts your spirits when you listen!

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