Songs in Commercials

From a thread on MetaFilter, songs in commercials are becoming a phenomenon all their own — Cadillac is even becoming popular with some younger buyers due to their use of a Zepplin song in an ad.

There’re also websites that help people figure out the artists that performed songs heard in commercials. At first, I was happy to discover SongTitle.info as there’s one song from a GMC Yukon commercial that I’m still trying to track down (the commercial featured the hulking beasts driving in choreographed circles, synchronized-swimming style).

SongTitle has an entry for “Our Day Will Come” by Ruby & The Romantics (with a link to a sound sample) for the Yukon. But, after listening, I ruled that one out. I don’t hold it against SongTitle, but I suppose they just don’t have the details for that particular commercial.

Even Volkswagen has a CD of collected songs from its commercials. Some of the more obvious ones — such as Mr. Roboto — are on there, but I may just get it to discover some new techno artists (good techo is just so hard to find these days).

2,515 thoughts on “Songs in Commercials

  1. hey, can anyone tell me the artist who sings “love is all around” in the chase commercial? i know it was originally on the mary tyler moore show but i’m looking to find the artist of that version. EMAIL ME @ steph_alkema@hotmail.com! thank you so much.

  2. The “driving in my car” song in the recent cadillac commercial is the 2006 single “Punkrocker” by TeddyBears (Featuring Iggy Pop).

  3. Does anyone know the song from the new coca-cola commercial? The guy is sitting in the diner and he’s looking at his empty glass.

    Thanks!

  4. Does anyone know the name of the song played in the D&G commercial? They are advertising watches. It has a fast dance beat to it?
    Thanks

  5. does anyone know the name of the song in the new jcpenney valentines commercial that goes something like… I think about how I can get you tonight/Show me the way to your heart… there are some people being shot with arrows and it’s about their new jewelry line or something.
    thanks.

  6. elise, are you talking about the song “way to your heart” by Persephone’s Bees? I don’t think I’ve seen that commercial, but I think I know that song you’re talking about.

  7. What is the name of the song wher the Dodge Nitro car falls all the way throug the earth. It basicall goes “lok around and what do you see, let’s fall in love”…

  8. Can anyone tell me the name of a funk song on a recent Kraft commercial im not sure if its for just cheese or macaroni but the song is kicking I think some of the lyrics go something like this “Put it on, Put it on me” something like that there is a female lead and it sounds like a funk band from the early 70s but really obscure!!!! HELP!!!!

  9. the d&g commercial is dancefloor by stylophonics.

    does anyone know the song that’s on a commercial on mtv-u where it shows the wall with little pencil markings and has little things written on it. and the lyrics are like “why don’t i pick up the phone and talk to you about the places i’ve been” i’ve tried looking up the lyrics and i can’t find it. it’s a girl singing and it’s kind of slow. thanks!

  10. hey y’all. there’s this new law and order criminal intent – svu back-to-back thing on Australian television (channel ten). If anyone knows what it is plz help me out. It’s not What It’s Like by Everlast for all you Americans lol

  11. What is the song in the movie “Jawbreaker” and a few other movies….it sounds like they are saying “are you cruel/cool” repeatedly?

  12. I’m looking for the song in the new ‘Clorox’ commercial. Its the one with a little girl who imagines she’s a mermaid while taking a bath in the tub. It’s a instrumental orchestra song.

    Please help me find it…..Thanx!

  13. hi i am looking for twq songs i forgot which commercials they were on

    the fist ones is 70’s sounding maybe and goes i just want to stop and tell you how i feel about babe, i just want to stop for your love

    the second is a older one it goes i am special so special i got to have some attention give it to me cause i am going to make you see no one else here nobody like me

    please help, thanks

  14. How about the new pepsi commercial. I think it starts “comment t’allez-vous” Or similar… I am not sure since I don’t speak French. The guy is rolling on the pepsi symbol down streets.

  15. What is that song, I hear it everywhere, I think its on john madden, but it has an indian type chorus beat and its kinda techno and hip-hop. I have no idea about any of the words but i love it so if anyone understand what im trying to describe thatd be great lol…

  16. what is the song that plays during the mtv promo of the “new monday nights” it advertises usualy my super sweet sixteen the hills and some other show im not sure i dont really watch mtv. i just know the song its like oo la de da de its really upbeat i NEED it

  17. if someone could tell me what the song is on the downy simple pleasures commercial that would be great it goes something like ” i i im falling in love with you”

  18. hey i was wondering if anyone knew were i could find the video of the JC penny commercial that was played during the Acadamey Awards. the one were they recreated movies.

  19. For anyone else who needs titles for songs/music featured on HBO, just type in “www.hbo.com/music/” in the upper search box. It will bring you to an site with a lot of the music we hear on HBO. Hope this helps:)

  20. The Newlyweds Tv commercial song is called Female of the Species by Space. I know its a little late but i hope I helped. I had been looking for this song for such a long time too.

  21. Can someone tell me the name of the rap song being sung in the grammy awards chev commercial where the girls are washing the Impala–Sounds like–“I put the top down on my Impala…”.The commercial starts off with MJB, has Big and Rich singing,too ect.

  22. hey, does anyone know the song to that JC penny commercial?
    it goes like “how can it be that these things live in me?”

    and the commercial there are like signs that say to be a kid again and stuff.

    thanks.

  23. Howdy.Anyone know the tune on the Pringle Select commercial somthing like,”Under the Sun”. Cool tune. Great convertible-warm day tune.

    merci

  24. Does anybody know the Pepsi Commecial with omg im seeing myself type so i can see if im typing anything wrong but anyway back to the subject.. the commercial with Jimmy Fallon and the girl and they are dancing on top of the car and then he throws here in the air and she doesnt come back down it would help alot for a project im doing so thanks to whoever gives a reply.
    wathcing yourself type is fun and yes i get amused easily so w/e

  25. does anyone know the name of the song in the pepsi ad its goes somthing like this “hey no now, hey now now ” please could somone help me its stuck in my head!!!!♥

    THANKYOU and could u please send the name of the song and the artist to chadd.11@hotmail.com..

  26. does ne one know who sings that song in the Geico commercial with the cave man and it be like ” Everywhere i go…..”

  27. I’m looking for the song on the new target commercial. It’s got a deep voice and it says “a little bit more, a little bit more” or something like that. If you know it, my e-mail is sophchic36@yahoo.com
    Thanks!

  28. And to Sophie(#2298):

    The Target song you are looking for is called “A Little Bit More” by Jamie Lidell.

  29. Hey, I’m looking for the name of the girl from the Kellogg’s Special K Challenge commercial. It’s the one where the girl has a red shirt and blue jeans. She spins around and a close up is shown as she moves her butt from left to right. The cereal box is shown as she walks towards it. The screen then shows her eating the cereal. If anyone knows who I’m talking about, can you please answer this question?? I’d really appreciate it.

  30. Alex, the song from the JC Penny’s commercial is called “How can it be” by Forever Thursday. Take care!

  31. I’m looking for the song in a commercial that goes something like… you’re so beautiful I can hardly believe, you’re so just so beautiful you make me a believer

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