What's that iPod song?

iTunes iMix now available

2007-10-03T04:59:00.000-07:00

An iMix featuring all of the songs from the iPod commercials is now available here on iTunes.

YouTube to iPod video converter

2007-10-03T04:58:00.000-07:00

If you have been watching the songs from the iPod commercials on YouTube (see links in earlier posts) you may be interested in the freeware software DVDVideoSoft. It enables you to download & convert YouTube Video (*.flv) to iPod, PSP & mobile phones MP4 video.

Feist rides the iPod Nano advert effect

2007-10-02T13:35:00.000-07:00

Canadian singer/songwriter Leslie Feist continues to ride the crest of the massive publicity wave that is the new iPod Nano advert.

Her song, '1234', continues to do well at iTunes (currently number 4 in the singles chart). '1234' has also risen up the Billboard top 100 singles chart from position 61 last week to position 28 this week.

Her album, 'Reminder', is doing well too, currently at number 9 in the Amazon.com best sellers list.

Feist is just one of the many artists who have seen a massive surge in sales after having one of their songs featured on the iPod commercials.

See this past post for a video of the ad featuring '1234'.

iPod Touch reviews

2007-10-02T13:15:00.001-07:00

If you are interested in buying an iPod Touch there are several good reviews available for you to peruse.

Engadget have a review, it's available here.

Gizmodo have a slightly earlier article that is chock full of publicity shots and the official iPod Touch press release. They also have a later full review of the iPod Touch.

The website iFixit takes a different approach, this time opening up an iPod Touch to have a look inside.

Whats that iPod Touch TV ad song?

2007-09-29T06:09:00.001-07:00

The song from the latest (September 2007) Apple iPod Touch TV commercial is 'La La La' by the Los Angeles duo 'The Bird and the Bee'.

If you would like to see the lyrics for 'la la la' they are available here.

It is a song from their album of the same name 'The Bird and the Bee'

The band, The Bird and the Bee, consists of Greg Kurstin (Bee) and Inara George (Bird).

Greg Kurstin is a well known producer who has worked with a diverse selection of talent, including Lily Allen and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Whats the latest iPod Commerical song?

2007-09-29T06:07:00.000-07:00

The song from the latest (September 2007) iPod Nano 3G (third generation) TV commercial is the '1234' by Feist from the album 'The Reminder'.

'Feist' is the name Canadian singer/songwriter Leslie Feist performs under as a solo artist.

The lyrics for '1,2,3,4' can be found here.

'The Reminder' is her third album.

Her first album was the 2005 release 'Let it Die'.

Her Second album was 'Open Season' (2006).

What's the song on the iTunes advert?

2007-09-29T06:05:00.000-07:00

The latest iTunes advert features "Dance Tonight" by Paul McCartney. You can watch it on YouTube here.

The words for Dance Tonight are here.

Whats the song on the shuffle 2G ad?

2007-09-29T05:57:00.000-07:00

The advert for the Shuffle 2G featured the song "Who's Gonna Sing" by French Indie rock band Prototypes. Watch here.

Nano 2G (Second Generation)

2007-09-29T05:56:00.001-07:00

The ad for the second generation iPod Nano featured "The Audience Is Listening Theme Song" by Cut Chemist. Watch it here.

iPod 5G (Fifth Generation)

2007-09-29T05:45:00.000-07:00

There have been numerous adverts for the Apple iPod 5G.

"Original of the Species" by U2 can be seen here.
The lyrics for "Original of the Species" are here.

"Sparks" by Wynton Marsalis was another iPod adverts song and can be seen here.

"Lose Yourself" by Eminem is available here.
The lyrics for "Lose Yourself" are here.

"Love Train" by Wolfmother is viewable here.
View the lyrics here.

Bob Dylan's track "Someday Baby" also featured on an ipod ad. Watch it here.
Find the lyrics for "Someday Baby" here.

"Flathead" by Scottish band the Fratellis also featured and can be seen here.
The lyrics for "Flathead" are here.

The last advert for the 5G featured "Mi Swing Es Tropical" by Quantic and Nicodemus. Available to watch here.

Nano 1G (first Generation)

2007-09-29T05:43:00.000-07:00

The track on the Apple 1G Nano advert was "Gimme That" by The Resource. Watch it on YouTube here.

A later advert featured "Cubicle" by French band Rinôçérôse. You can watch it here.

Shuffle 1G (First Generation) Advert

2007-09-29T05:39:00.000-07:00

The song featured in the advert for the first generation Apple iPod shuffle is "Jerk it Out" by the Swedish alternative rock band Caesars. Available on YouTube here.
You can read the lyrics for "Jerk it Out" here.

Song in the commercials for the iPod 4G (Fourth Generation)

2007-09-29T05:24:00.000-07:00

"Channel Surfing" by Feature Cast can be viewed here.

"Walkie Talkie Man" by Auckland New Zealand band Steriogram can be found here.
The lyrics for "Walkie Talkie Man" are available here.

"Saturday Night" by Ozomatli was another iPod adverts song and is available on YouTube here.
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The 4G U2 edition advert featured "Vertigo" by U2. It can be enjoyed here.
Lyrics are here.

A later 4G advert featured "Ride" by the Australian garage rock band The Vines. Available here.
Go here for lyrics for "Ride"

"Technologic" by Daft Punk is available to watch here.
The lyrics for "Technologic" are here.

"Feel Good Inc." by the Gorillaz is here.
Find the lyrics for "Feel Good Inc." here.

Songs from iPod 3G Adverts

2007-09-29T05:17:00.000-07:00

There were three different songs featured in adverts for the iPod 3G.

"Rockstar" by N.E.R.D is viewable on YouTube here.
Find the lyrics for "Rockstar" here.

"Hey Mama" by the Black Eyed Peas was another iPod adverts song and can be watched here.
The lyrics for "Hey Mama" can be read here.

"Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet can be watched on YouTube here.
Find the lyrics for "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" here.

Song from the first ever iPod advert?

2007-09-29T05:11:00.000-07:00

The song from the first ever iPod (1G - First Generation) advert was "Take California" by the Propellerheads.

The advert was first shown in October 2001.

You can watch the advert on YouTube here.

You can find the lyrics for "Take California" here.