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A roundup of Western songs used in mobile phone and smartphone commercials

When it came to mobile phone commercials, it used to be only the three major carriers, but since the advent of smartphones, there’s been an increase in ads for the devices themselves from various manufacturers.

In the past few years, budget SIMs have also taken hold, and many telecom operators are now airing commercials.

In this article, we’ll introduce Western songs that have been used in commercials related to mobile phones.

Recently, a wide range of tracks—everything from songs that perfectly match the sleek image of smartphones to more familiar, approachable tunes—are being chosen, regardless of how well-known they are.

We’ll present these by company and brand featured in the commercials!

Foreign songs used in cell phone and smartphone commercials (21–30)

docomo MAX “Yokohama FC: Yoshinari Komai’s Thoughts” / “Kawasaki Frontale: Yasuto Wakisaka’s Thoughts” / “Fagiano Okayama: Ryunosuke Sato’s Thoughts”

Don’t Stop Me NowQueen

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (Official Video)
Don't Stop Me NowQueen
Docomo MAX “Yokohama FC: Yoshinari Komai’s Feelings” 15-second version

Here is the commercial series promoting Docomo MAX’s unlimited data plan.

While impactful words from players who are active on various soccer teams appear, this Queen song plays in the background.

With its refreshing yet passionate feel that matches a clear blue sky, the song is a perfect fit for these commercials.

docomo MAX “Yokohama FC: Yoshinari Komai’s Thoughts” / “Kawasaki Frontale: Yasuto Wakisaka’s Thoughts” / “Fagiano Okayama: Ryunosuke Sato’s Thoughts”

Don’t Stop Me NowQueen

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (Official Video)
Don't Stop Me NowQueen
Docomo MAX “Yokohama FC: Yoshinari Komai’s Feelings” 15-second version

Here is the commercial series promoting Docomo MAX’s unlimited data plan.

While impactful words from players who are active on various soccer teams appear, this Queen song plays in the background.

With its refreshing yet passionate feel that matches a clear blue sky, the song is a perfect fit for these commercials.

If you’re photographing your beloved dog or cat, choose Galaxy! — Galaxy S21 series 5G

Big ShotTracy De Sa

The speedy and cool song featured in the commercial highlighting the Galaxy’s high camera performance, perfect for photographing animals—titled “If you’re shooting your beloved dog or cat, choose Galaxy!”—is a track called “Big Shot.” It’s performed by Tracy De Sá, a female rapper signed to the French label OVASTAND.

Included on her 2021 album InPower, the track stands out with a powerful, groove-driven beat and Tracy’s aggressive rap laid over it.

Galaxy S20 | S20+ | S20 Ultra “Capture an irreplaceable moment with Galaxy.”

ColorsBlack Pumas

Black Pumas – Colors (Official Live Session)
ColorsBlack Pumas
Galaxy S20 | S20+ | S20 Ultra: Capture irreplaceable moments with Galaxy.

The Galaxy S20 looks set to be a pioneer of the 5G era.

The song has a stylish vibe that fits perfectly with Galaxy’s high-spec, cutting-edge commercials.

It’s “Colors” by Black Pumas, a psychedelic band that debuted in 2019 and was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy.

Riding on a pleasantly floating sound, Eric’s mood-rich vocals are outstanding.

It’ll definitely get your body swaying.

Listening in Galaxy’s hi-res should boost the mood even more!

SoftBank JUSTIN “Ninja Art: Tenfold Technique” Version

What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber

[CM] SoftBank SUPER STUDENT 2017 Justin ③

In the SoftBank commercial featuring popular Canadian musician Justin Bieber, his song “What Do You Mean?” is used.

Released both as an album track and as a single, the song gained popularity thanks to the commercial’s impact and its catchy lyrics.

It expresses a man’s true feelings toward a woman whose opinions change constantly and whose words don’t always match her true intentions—asking, “What do you mean?” and “What am I supposed to do?” It’s a song that many men can relate to on a deep level!

SoftBank PayPay points accumulate the most with SoftBank! “SPY Infiltration” edition

Main Theme of the Film 'Mélodie en sous-sol' (Any Number Can Win)Michel Magne

Main Theme ~from the film “Any Number Can Win”~ “Mélodie en sous-sol”
Main theme of the film “Mélodie en sous-sol” by Michel Magne
SoftBank PayPay Points: The commercial where you can earn the most with SoftBank, “SPY Infiltration” version, 30 seconds

This piece is famous as the main theme of the 1963 French film “Any Number Can Win” (a.

k.

a.

“Mélodie en sous-sol”).

If you’re of a certain generation, you might also know it from the Honda Prelude.

SoftBank used it in their “SPY Infiltration” commercial featuring Hidetoshi Nishijima, Taiga Nakano, and others.

Disguised as delivery workers, they sneak in to uncover the secret behind the Shirato family’s happiness (with Aya Ueto and co.

), but it’s totally obvious and hilariously comedic.

The melody builds as if the real action is just about to begin, perfectly matching the fun vibe of the commercial.

SoftBank Xiaomi 12T Pro “The Godly Charging Arrives” Version

RawhideFrankie Laine

SoftBank | Xiaomi 12T Pro CM “Divine Charging Appears” 30-second version

Rawhide, with its exuberant vocals and addictive refrain, is a song by American singer Frankie Laine that served as the theme for the TV Western Rawhide, which ran for 11 years from 1955 to 1966.

A parody version was used in the Xiaomi 12T Pro commercial “Kami Juuden Tōjō” featuring Ryo Yoshizawa and Hana Sugisaki, giving it a distinctly surreal vibe.

It might resonate with that feeling of wanting your phone to finish charging as soon as possible.

Just like the original, its powerful energy and rhythm are so fun that you’ll find yourself wanting to sing along.