Nike has been airing a basketball ad featuring a few NBA players and a handful of wannabes (does anyone still use that word or am I really old?). It’s a minute-long commercial with a soundtrack from 1969. Check out the ad then scroll down for more info… The Music. From the late 1960s, it’s aContinue reading “Nike Only Basketball Commercial – The Music, the Irony, and More!”
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The Coke More Santas Commercial – Who’s the Singer? Hint, It’s Not Sia!
Coca-Cola is a company that often incorporates Christmas into their ads the same way Publix does Valentine’s Day (or Thanksgiving, or Christmas, or summertime…). In other words, they embrace it as a time to celebrate with friends and family. Take a look at a recent Coke commercial featuring Santa, Santa, and Santa… The Singer. MyContinue reading “The Coke More Santas Commercial – Who’s the Singer? Hint, It’s Not Sia!”
State Farm “Not If You Bundle Them” Ad – Who’s the Shaking Football Player?
Along with Jake from State Farm, Patrick Mahomes (MaAuto nowhere in sight) sets up his team with a mantra to help them win games. It’s one word, “Bundle Home and Auto.” An astute teammate points out that that’s 4 words. Check it out then scroll down for the name of this actor… The actor stealingContinue reading “State Farm “Not If You Bundle Them” Ad – Who’s the Shaking Football Player?”
The Walmart Sisters Commercial – The Music and More
Hello and I’m glad you stopped by today. You’re probably here for the same reason I’m writing this post. You saw (and heard) the Walmart commercial featuring music from 1954. Take a look again, then scroll down for more info… The Song. You probably guessed already that the name of the song is “Sisters.” It’sContinue reading “The Walmart Sisters Commercial – The Music and More”
10 Mostly Modern Songs with Ostinato
For my entire life I didn’t know what I was hearing, something I loved, is called “ostinato.” It’s a repeating phrase or rhythm and I’m always obsessed with it. The first song I remember catching my attention as a young kid was “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield. So I’ve compiled a list ofContinue reading “10 Mostly Modern Songs with Ostinato”
Out of the Wilderness 