TV Ad Music

Warburtons – Taste Testers

Paul — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:26:28 +0000

Warburtons is looking for taste testers, five of whom will win a trip to the Warburtons factory for an "exclusive chance to taste and review products and possibly influence future product development". Which doesn't sound like the most exciting of prizes, but Continue reading →

Durex – Vinyl

Paul — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:17:42 +0000

A Motown classic is used to original effect in this ad for Durex Performax Intense condoms ("speeds her up" and "slows him down"). Let's Get It On was written by Marvin Gaye with Ed Townsend, and was Continue reading →

Walkers Crisps – What’s That Flavour?

Paul — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:16:04 +0000

This Walkers ad features Gary Lineker, The Wanted and a couple of stars from The Only Way Is Essex, plus a special version of Craig David's 2008 track What's Your Flava? The advert version isn't Continue reading →

Coca Cola – Move to the Beat of London 2012

Paul — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:57:12 +0000

Mark Ronson creates a special track for this Coca Cola London 2012 ad using sounds created by Olympic hopefuls, and featuring vocals by Katy B. The ad is part of Coca Cola's Move to the Beat campaign ahead of the Olympics. The track is not Continue reading →

Chanel Nail Polish – Shade Parade

Paul — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:24:07 +0000

Welcome to the nail cabaret, starring Le Vernis de Chanel (or Chanel nail varnish). The track is a 1960 solo release from Frankie Lymon, the brilliant but tragic teenage star last heard on the McDonalds 1955 Burger ad. Little Bitty Pretty One was originally Continue reading →

Investec – What We Do

Paul — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:00:54 +0000

This ad for the Investec financial management company features a single by a band that has chosen to be named Angry Vs. The Bear. They're a four-piece from Essex, and 2010's Show Emotion was their Continue reading →

Carling Chrome – Refreshment Refined

Paul — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:02:22 +0000

This ad for the new Carling Chrome advert starts with the crackle of needle on vinyl, the record being Get It On by Marc Bolan's T. Rex from 1971. The track was renamed in the US as Bang a Gong (Get It On) Continue reading →

Garnier BB Cream – It’s a Good Day

Paul — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:28 +0000

This ad for Garnier's B.B. Cream Miracle Skin Protector features Dutch model Yfke Strum and music from Peggy Lee. It's A Good Day was written by Lee with Dave Barbour, and was first released in 1947. Continue reading →

BT London Live – Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert

Keith — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:42:15 +0000

The official 2011 Comic Relief single this track was a No.3 hit for The Wanted in March.. It was written about those fantastically happy days that Continue reading →

Halifax Home Insurance – Garden Fun

Keith — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:23:02 +0000

The hit song ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ is sung here by the Halifax Community Choir. R. Kelly had a No.1 hit with it in the UK after Continue reading →