For the people that thought he was selling out by doing the Superbowl, this should get in their craw:

SHOCK TURNAROUND AS McCARTNEY GOES COMMERCIAL          #1687  
Mar 07, 2005  Source: contactmusic.com      Updated: Mar 07, 2005 11:17 AM          


SHOCK TURNAROUND AS McCARTNEY GOES COMMERCIAL Former BEATLE SIR PAUL McCARTNEY has changed his mind about his music being used in commercials - and authorised the use of 20 of his hits in TV adverts.
McCartney slammed the use of Beatle song REVOLUTION in a NIKE advertisement several years ago, claiming it "cheapened the song".

But the ex-WINGS frontman has changed his tune, announcing that a sampler of 20 post-Beatle songs, including JET, LIVE AND LET DIE and SILLY LOVE SONGS is to be sent to advertising companies immediately.

Sir Paul explains, "The magic of music is something which unites all people, young, old, artistic and corporate.

"We aim to bring the magic of music to the world while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the music."

Well as long as it ain't Beatles tunes I don't mind what he does with the Wings thing.

not enough money in your pockets Paulie??

I wonder what commercials he's using the songs in? Hopefully he'll reconsider. It's not like he's strapped for cash or anything.

Quoted from Mairi

I wonder what commercials he's using the songs in? Hopefully he'll reconsider. It's not like he's strapped for cash or anything.

Yeah. Kind of an interesting turn.

To quote John Lennon, "it doesn't matter much to me..."

I'd personally enjoy hearing his music in commercials... On one note, it'd be nice hearing is stuff on TV while watching it... Can't really get enough Macca, can you?

On a second note, it's great publicity to get people into their music! I've noted countless times that I've gotten into bands or gotten curious and bought an album because of a song i heard in a commercial...

I guaruntee at least one person will ask, "what is that song in that commercial??" in curiousity...

Cool news... HE DIDN'T SELL OUT!

There's certainly some ad music out there. I'm sure he won't have them washing powder ads.
Surely he's not doing for the money. Maybe he thinks a few well placed songs on ads with a bit cred will expose a new generation to Wings music.

Quoted from Mairi

I wonder what commercials he's using the songs in? Hopefully he'll reconsider. It's not like he's strapped for cash or anything.

Let's see.. "Coming Up" for Viagra, "Hi Hi Hi" for Budweiser, c'mon, this'll be fun!

Quoted from Bruno

not enough money in your pockets Paulie??

I am presuming that his motive is not money (although, I am sure he will not refuse the royalty cheques) but to gain continued public exposure and keep his music in the public consciousness.

Quoted from Mairi

I wonder what commercials he's using the songs in? Hopefully he'll reconsider. It's not like he's strapped for cash or anything.

...or for Viagra "Let em In"

Quoted from MagicAlex

...or for Viagra "Let em In"

You're on a roll, Magic Al.  Here in the States, its happening all the time. The Clash, The Frickin' Clash of all people are selling cars, so is Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and my favorite song of all time "Monkey Man" by the Stones was used for a Victoria's Secret ad. Yinks. All the old rebels are cashing in. The Stones got something like $27 Million for 'Start Me Up' when Bill Gates used it.

i don't mind the commercials and macca's decision, but it's when the commercial totally ignores the message of the song that  i get mad.

I can see it now,,,,'Live And Let Die' playing in the background when a fat guy in a suit comes out and starts talking,,,,,'Here at James funeral home,,,we pride ourselves,,,'.

Oh well.

Maybe Im Amazed...that will be one for sure

"Don't Be Careless Love" - Trojan
"Back Seat of My Car" - Trojan
"Flaming Pie" -Trojan
"Rough Ride" - Trojan
"Put it There" - Trojan
"3 Legs" - Trojan
"Big Barn Bed" - Trojan
"Get on the Right Thing" - Trojan

and if that doesn't work and since he's a candidate for these in the near future:

"Soily" - Depends Undergarments.

Sorry folks, its been one of those days.

People get into music through commercials.  Great example of this is "The Weight"  by The Band, which is currently featured in a Cingular ad (which totally misuses the song in an excuse to get in played during a driving sequence....again).  Anyways I put that song on in the backround at a party today and no less than 4 people said "I love this song, its in the cingular ad"  so based on that its a good thing, but its sometimes nice to think you know all this music no one else listens to, and then it sucks to have it revealed to the world in a Toyota ad

I think they are trying to appeal to the children of the 60s and 70s. Let's see, why don't we put a familiar Zeppelin song in the background while a Cadillac is driving around a mountain. Maybe its an association kind of thing. You can make a Cadillac, which has typically been an older man's car, and make it cool because Zeppelin makes it cool.

Yeah, they're totally trying to make that association. I don't care if Paul uses his music in this way. He'd NEVER do it with the Beatles music. Obviously he doesn't hold his solo music as close to his heart as he does his Beatles music. Even he knows how special that was.
Anyway, I think MOST people discover this music on their own. There were no bands doing commercial ads when I was a kid that I remember, (except that take off on Marley's One Love) yet everyone I knew got turned on to classic music in one way or another. I don't think commercials are that crucial in getting younger generations into music that is timeless. How do people discover the Beatles, Floyd, or any other band that does NOT allow their music to be played in commercials? They always do discover them though don't they?

BTW, what other bands DO NOT let their music be used in commercials?? I'm having a hard time thinking of any.

Clapton is all over the place these days.

mccartneys always been commercial.come on admit it.....there was a time he didn't sell but he has always been so.

I'd rather hear Macca than have to listen to 'Rock and Roll' by Zeppelin in any form, or any of the other beaten-to-death riffs ever again. Plus, a Billion dollars just doesn't go as far as it used to.

agreed i don't listen to zep.at all.over rated and played.but the food for thought was paulies commercialism.i would like you opinion....i think none of the others had commercial appeal.or am i wrong???

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agreed i don't listen to zep.at all.over rated and played.but the food for thought was paulies commercialism.i would like you opinion....i think none of the others had commercial appeal.or am i wrong???

The advertisers must think they (artists) have the commercial appeal. They are trying to hit a nerve with the people that listen to 'Classic Rock' all the time or are at the end of the Baby Boomer scale. There is a part of your brain that recognizes the riff to 'Should I Stay or Should I Go', even if the commercial doesn't have any other part of the song, same thing with Plant's wailing in 'Rock and Roll', and that's what they're going for. Not quite subliminal since its out there, but the next closest thing. If I hear 'Sweet Emotion' by Aerosmith one more time, I'm taking hostages.

Quoted from juniorsfarm

I think they are trying to appeal to the children of the 60s and 70s. Let's see, why don't we put a familiar Zeppelin song in the background while a Cadillac is driving around a mountain. Maybe its an association kind of thing. You can make a Cadillac, which has typically been an older man's car, and make it cool because Zeppelin makes it cool.

A lot of people would have never heard of Nick Drake if it wasn't for the Volkswagon commercial.

Whether we like it or not, for today, television is the medium. We here reading this are a bunch of music lovers - we buy CD, SACD, DVD-A, LPs, etc. etc. But any artist, whether poor or rich wants to keep reaching a new audience. Today, for artists over 25, that audience watches TV, and TV is all about advertising.

I thought that some members might be interested in the following.


Elvis: Blue Suede Shoes (Mac Blue, Apple computers); Cream: White Room (Mac White, Apple computers); Rolling Stones: She’s A Rainbow (Imac Colours, Apple computers); Otis Redding: Love Man (Aqua, Archers); Blondie: One Way Or Another (Baileys)/ Atomic (Vauxhall); Diana Ross and the Supremes: You Can’t Hurry Love (Citreon); Beach Boys: Hang On To Your Ego (Gap)/ In My Room (Hyundai); Kinks: Picture Book (HP); Chris Isaak: Wicked Game (Jaguar); Jackie Wilson: The Who Who Song (KFC); Junior Walker and the All Stars: Roadrunner (KFC); Janis Joplin: Mercedes Benz (Mercedes Benz); Jimi Hendrix: All Along The Watchtower (Renault); Cliff Richard: Summer Holiday (Renault); and Chet Baker: Let’s Get Lost (Tesco).

Levi jeans seem to be the leader in this practice. Here are some of the records that they have used: Bad Company: Can’t Get Enough of Your Love; Johnny Cash: Ring of Fire; The Clash: Should I Stay or Should I Go; Eddie Cochran: C’Mon Everybody; Sam Cooke: Wonderful World; Steve Miller: The Joker; Percy Sledge: When A Man Loves A Woman; B.B. King: Ain’t Nobody Home; Dinah Washington: Mad About The Boy; Muddy Waters: Mannish Boy; Marvin Gaye: Heard It Through The Grapevine; Louis Armstrong: What A Wonderful World; Ben E. King: Stand By Me; and T Rex: 20th Century Boy.

And I haven't even mentioned the use of Handel, Mozart, Beethoven and Bach (which, to my surprise, no-one seems to object to, at all).

I love that to appeal to baby boomers they play all this awesome classic rock and to appeal to gen x'ers they play the Muppets mahna mahna song. I think that speaks volumes about the difference in generations...got my attention though!

you forgot the fendermen on levis.....

there is a great rendition of when i'm 64 on some insurance commercial by none other than julian lennon........

Quoted from MagicAlex

I thought that some members might be interested in the following.


Elvis: Blue Suede Shoes (Mac Blue, Apple computers); Cream: White Room (Mac White, Apple computers); Rolling Stones: She’s A Rainbow (Imac Colours, Apple computers); Otis Redding: Love Man (Aqua, Archers); Blondie: One Way Or Another (Baileys)/ Atomic (Vauxhall); Diana Ross and the Supremes: You Can’t Hurry Love (Citreon); Beach Boys: Hang On To Your Ego (Gap)/ In My Room (Hyundai); Kinks: Picture Book (HP); Chris Isaak: Wicked Game (Jaguar); Jackie Wilson: The Who Who Song (KFC); Junior Walker and the All Stars: Roadrunner (KFC); Janis Joplin: Mercedes Benz (Mercedes Benz); Jimi Hendrix: All Along The Watchtower (Renault); Cliff Richard: Summer Holiday (Renault); and Chet Baker: Let’s Get Lost (Tesco).

Levi jeans seem to be the leader in this practice. Here are some of the records that they have used: Bad Company: Can’t Get Enough of Your Love; Johnny Cash: Ring of Fire; The Clash: Should I Stay or Should I Go; Eddie Cochran: C’Mon Everybody; Sam Cooke: Wonderful World; Steve Miller: The Joker; Percy Sledge: When A Man Loves A Woman; B.B. King: Ain’t Nobody Home; Dinah Washington: Mad About The Boy; Muddy Waters: Mannish Boy; Marvin Gaye: Heard It Through The Grapevine; Louis Armstrong: What A Wonderful World; Ben E. King: Stand By Me; and T Rex: 20th Century Boy.

And I haven't even mentioned the use of Handel, Mozart, Beethoven and Bach (which, to my surprise, no-one seems to object to, at all).

You forgot Wonderful Tonight by Clapton. Which if I hear one more time, I may put my foot through the t.v. His After Midnight beer commercials were equally annoying. Sometimes I think it backfires.

subliminal commericalism is a devious trick too.lol
its used in todays world so much....
the fact is if you see something enough you get curious...right?
don't you agree?

I knew it was going to happen sooner or later so it's not that big of a deal to me about Paul selling his solo/Wings classics for commercials.  

i agree..no surprise...the john sneaker was no surprise either.

Quoted from pc31

i agree..no surprise...the john sneaker was no surprise either.

The sneaker commercial with Revolution was cheap proving Michael Jackson had no class.

Quoted from juniorsfarm

"Soily" - Depends Undergarments.

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!

Quoted from Maccalvr

You forgot Wonderful Tonight by Clapton. Which if I hear one more time, I may put my foot through the t.v. His After Midnight beer commercials were equally annoying. Sometimes I think it backfires.

Amen Sister.  There's a (kind of) funny story about that Michelob commercial. At the time, they'd paid Clapton (and Sinatra and Phil Collins) a cool $1 Million to do those commercials. When they aired, Clapton was in a Minneapolis rehab and was in a room when the commercial came on TV, and one of the other members said "Isn't that you?" I guess EC didn't know what to say.

The saxophone Layla thing was pretty cool though.

Quoted from juniorsfarm

Amen Sister.  There's a (kind of) funny story about that Michelob commercial. At the time, they'd paid Clapton (and Sinatra and Phil Collins) a cool $1 Million to do those commercials. When they aired, Clapton was in a Minneapolis rehab and was in a room when the commercial came on TV, and one of the other members said "Isn't that you?" I guess EC didn't know what to say.

Heh, well I guess Clapton's addiction was to heroin so I guess he figured it was okay to pimp out his song to sell beer! Unless he had another problem I didn't know about.

Quoted from Wayne_L.

The sneaker commercial with Revolution was cheap proving Michael Jackson had no class.

no i actually meant the john lennon peace converse....

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