Tunes in commercials

[Bill Hutchinson]

OK guys, I need your collective input on a little project I've got going.

I have some teenage neices and nephews that I'd like to have some fun with while riding in the car. I came up with the idea of making a CD that features songs that are used in TV commercials and make a game out of it - try to guess what commercial the song comes from, and "bonus points" if they can name the song and artist. This might be a lame idea, but I thought I might give it a try.

Here's what I've come up with so far with commercials that are either running right now or have run recently:

Superfreak – Rick James (Visa)
Rock & Roll – Led Zeppelin (Cadillac)
Picture Book – The Kinks (Hewlett Packard)
If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out – Cat Stevens (T-Mobile)
Love Stinks – J. Geils Band (Swiffer)
Don’t You Want Me – Human League (Swiffer)
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra (Chase)
I've Seen All Good People - Yes (Chase)

I'm sure there are dozens of others I can't think of right now, but that's where you guys come in.

I'm trying to stick with ones that have run in the last 5 years or so, along with sticking with original versions rather than someone's remake of the song. In other words, I'd like to include "Walk Right In" by the Rooftop Singers, which is used in the Great Clips ad campaign, but they don't use the Rooftop Singers' version...I don't know, that one might be debatable because it's very identifiable.

So go for it...any genre is valid.

This might be a fun project if it works out. I appreciate any an all suggestions.

Bill

[DeckApe]

I remember a Saturday Night Live commercial spoof from a hundred or so years ago when Sunkist was using "Good Vibrations..." It was a K-Tel spoof selling "Sold Out Gold" which would make a pretty decent title for the CD.

[Music in a bottle]

Bill, it's a great idea, but I just don't watch enough television shows and certainly no commercials! The moment the commercials hit, BAM! Commercials muted.

[Bill Hutchinson]

DUDE!!! YOU'RE KILLIN' ME!!!!

It's those commercials that pay my salary!!!

OK, all kidding aside, I know what you mean. Anyway, I came up with another one - "Love Hurts" - Nazareth (Nissan)

Keep the suggestions comin'...any and all are welcome.

Bill

[Music in a bottle]

Bill Hutchinson Wrote:DUDE!!! YOU'RE KILLIN' ME!!!!

It's those commercials that pay my salary!!!

OK, all kidding aside, I know what you mean. Anyway, I came up with another one - "Love Hurts" - Nazareth (Nissan)

Keep the suggestions comin'...any and all are welcome.

Bill

Sorry!

[Carl Travis]

Another is "Fly Like an Eagle" by Steve Miller Band (post office)

[Bill Hutchinson]

Music in a bottle Wrote:

Bill Hutchinson Wrote:DUDE!!! YOU'RE KILLIN' ME!!!!

It's those commercials that pay my salary!!!

OK, all kidding aside, I know what you mean. Anyway, I came up with another one - "Love Hurts" - Nazareth (Nissan)

Keep the suggestions comin'...any and all are welcome.

Bill

Sorry!

Hey Music...don't sweat it.

cwtravis Wrote:Another is "Fly Like an Eagle" by Steve Miller Band (post office)

WOW, I forgot all about that one. Great suggestion...thanks!

Bill

[Music in a bottle]

I know. I'll buy something and that will help support you!

[Bill Hutchinson]

Music in a bottle Wrote:I know. I'll buy something and that will help support you!

Thanks...I appreciate it.

Bill

[Ed Locker]

Wasn't there a Miller beer commercial that used "Radar Love" by Golden Earring?

[Bill Hutchinson]

Ed Locker Wrote:Wasn't there a Miller beer commercial that used "Radar Love" by Golden Earring?

I've been able to verify that "Radar Love" was used in a (roughly) 3 minute video for a NASCAR event, but I haven't been able to connect it with Miller yet. I'll keep looking.

BTW, I have one more: "Point of Know Return" - Kansas (State Farm Insurance).

Keep the suggestions coming!

Bill