What’s that Funky Jazz Song in the Airbnb Commercial? Answer Here!

To be honest, I prefer VRBO because I’m not really keen on the idea of being in a stranger’s home when they’re home, too. It encroaches on my peace and ups the anxiety. But to be honest again, I prefer state parks over VRBO. If you want to be in nature, as the ad below suggests, camp. But when that’s not feasible, Airbnb has your back. Check out the ad below then scroll down for the name of the song and more…


The Music. About halfway through the commercial a jazz funk song becomes the soundtrack of the outdoors. The song is called “Watermelon Man” by Herbie Hancock in 1973.


Actually the first version was released in 1962. Much more jazzy but also not as fitting for the Airbnb ad.


How do the people at the creative agencies creating these ads find these obscure (ish) songs? Kudos to them for their research!

-Out of the Wilderness


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Since 2005, I've called Nashville home. I'm the leader of the pack, which includes a 13-year-old beagle and an 11-year-old blue heeler mix. My days include writing, video editing, and other fun activities. Thanks for checking out my blog, I hope you enjoy it!

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