Car commercials and the songs that appear in them - Page 2

Elizabeth S · 10-31-2001, 02:30 PM

I love that "20th Century Boy" -- I'm so caught up in the tune I always forget what car the ad is for! I actually didn't really get into that song until they used it in "Velvet Goldmine", a FABULOUS movie with a great soundtrack.

John Thomas · 12-19-2001, 06:38 AM

...thinking that we need a little bump...

David-S · 12-19-2001, 09:57 AM

It was for either the Nissan or Mitsubishi SUV, coupla years ago, they used "Crazy Train" by Ozzy...

Mike Broadman · 12-19-2001, 10:08 AM

How about the bastardised version of Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick? I laughed when I saw that.

Jon_B · 12-19-2001, 02:44 PM

A newer nissian commercial uses a song from The Police - "Walking on the Moon"

Jon

muskie · 12-20-2001, 02:37 PM

New Nissan truck commercial uses an R.L. Burnside song off Come on In. I couldn't beleive my ears when I heard this. I've been meaning to write his record lable to confirm this.

As for the Maxima commercial. It wasn't the beginning where he screams, it is actually towards the end, but I also think they did some editing of the song. I have Who's Next and I'm pretty sure they've slapped various pieces together for the commercial.

Muskie

John Thomas · 02-13-2002, 04:24 PM

Updated/cleaned up the list - thought it may be needed since we don't have AdCritic.com anymore.

Scott L · 02-13-2002, 05:38 PM

What no Lex commercials?

Lexus ?: Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy - Dinah Shore
Lexus ?: Summer Wind - Lyle Lovett

Somebody had to see one of these, the 2nd with Summer Wind is a favorite.

Leo Hinze · 02-14-2002, 10:08 AM

I think that one of the Acura commercials uses the song Mas Que Nada. I don't recall if it was for the CL or TL, though.

John Thomas · 02-14-2002, 03:57 PM

Scott - I can't recall those commercials but thanks for the input. I suppose the music may jar something loose up there.

Leo, do you know who performs that song?

Jim Korns · 02-14-2002, 05:04 PM

Another addition, cool car, good rock and roll...

Dodge Viper - Magic Carpet Ride Steppenwolf

Scott L · 02-15-2002, 10:02 AM

Actually it's

Magic Carpet Ride (Steir's Mix) - Steppenwolf/Philip Steir

It's on the GO Soundtrack if you have it. Cool song.