Soul music in TV commecials

[jillfoster]

This sounds like a fun stroll down memory lane... your favorites? LOVE this commercial back then, and still do today. I miss those puffy hats!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsxQy2hSS9U

[mr_june]

Good one. Don't remember seeing that particular one but do remember the "Have it your way" campaign.

[bradburger]

I remember these two that were broadcast in the mid 1980's, using familiar tunes!

First One :-


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7C7RXvWhTY

Cheers

Paul

[bradburger]

And this one :-


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwJCJNzw-ok

Cheers

Paul

[mr_june]

Bradburger, is that a commercial from across the pond?

[bradburger]

Yes mr_june, they were both UK only commercials.

Apparently [[for you US folks), Cool Whip used a melody based on parts of the Cool Jerk for one of their US adverts.

Cheers

Paul

[mark speck]

They certainly did, Paul, for not just one but several commercials.

Here's another: not long ago, Dannon Yogurt used "Groove Me" by King Floyd in an ad.

Best,

Mark

[motownmorph1]

in the UK we also remember some classic Northern Soul tracks being used to advertise Felix cat food & KFC!!!

[roger]

This is one that immediately springs to mind ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q56M5OZS1A8
:)
Roger

[MIKEW-UK]

OJAYS TIME TO GET DOWN......................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_aKzFik0oE

[tjl]

My favorite was the BK commercial that used The Miracles singing "More, More, More Of Your Love" - that was pretty cool when most radio stations wouldn't play the song on the radio outside of Philly and Jersey.

[jillfoster]

Incidentally, those Kentucky Fried Chicken pot pies are DAMN GOOD!

[stingbeelee]

There is a new LeBron James commercial with soul music in the background; it sounds like the Intruders, but I am not sure. I know I've heard the lead singer before...does anyone know who the singer/group is?

[MIKEW-UK]

Edwin Starr Chic and some other stuff new 2014 Nissan ad


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIuq4yaw8j8#t=10

[MIKEW-UK]

Brenda And The Tabulations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVm00UBdS0Y&NR=1

[MIKEW-UK]

Marvin Gaye Star Spangled Banner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbZTmcIfdBQ

[MIKEW-UK]

Isley Brothers Who's That Lady

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCMoBvpJSso