Car Commercial Mix
I've had some downtime lately due to server issues and have been watching even more tv than usual. I noticed a new commercial for the Lexus ES350 in which robotic arms are sensually caressing fenders and headrests as they finish assembling the car.
Not only is this ad clever (a car so sexy even robots can't resist!), but it had some pretty sweet music playing in the background. After a little searching on Adtunes.com I discovered the song was Amazing Life by Jem.
Every day the airwaves are inundated by more car ads than most any other (except maybe cell phones) and I appreciate it when the ad is fun to watch. Remember the ad for the Volkswagen Golf where two guys picked up a curbside chair that had a peculiar odor? How about the one where the girl in the passenger seat of the Mitsubishi was grooving to that Dirty Vegas song?
In a fit of nostalgia and pop culture appreciation I have compiled a mix of cool songs featured in car commercials from the last few years, starting with Da Da Da by Trio and ending with Jem. Enjoy it during your next road trip!
1. Da Da Da, Trio -Volkswagen Golf 1999
2. Ready to Go, Republica -Mitsubishi Galant 1999
3. Ladyshave, Gus Gus (remixed by Paul Oakenfold) -Mitsubishi Eclipse 2001
4. I Wish That, The Faces -Mitsubishi Galant 2001
5. 20th Century Boy, T. Rex -Mitsubishi Montero 2001
6. Start the Commotion, The Wiseguys -Mitsubishi Eclipse 2001
7. Whoever You Are, Geggy Tah -Merceds C-Coupe 2002
8. Tom's Diner (remix), Suzanne Vega -Nissan Maxima 2002
9. We've Been Had, The Walkmen -Saturn Ion 2003
10. Pink Moon, Nick Drake -Volkswagen Cabrio 2002
11. Light and Day, Polyphonic Spree -Volkswagen Beetle 2003
12. She Sells Sanctuary, The Cult -Ford Mustang 2003
13. Days Go By, Dirty Vegas -Mitsubishi Eclipse 2003
14. Breathe, Telepopmusik -Mitsubishi Outlander 2003
15. Get A Move On, Mr. Sruff -Volvo V70 2003
16. Parsec, Stereo Lab -Volkswagen 2003
17. Horn Dog, Overseer -Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004
18. Do You Realize, The Flaming Lips -Mitsubishi Galant 2004
19. Dust in the Wind, Kansas -Subaru B9 Tribeca 2005
20. Amazing Life, Jem -Lexus ES350 2006
Comments
I'm totally forgetting the car that goes with this song, but it's "They might Be Giants" so it's cooler than the rest. here's the lyrics.
http://tmbw.net/wiki/index.php/Lyrics:A_Ton_Of_Stuff
Posted by: Nathan | May 9, 2006 08:17 PM
Is there an actual download to this, or did you just provide the names of the songs?
Posted by: Laura | May 11, 2006 03:41 PM
Oh and you should add Modest Mouse - Gravity Rides Everything. I think it was a nissan minivan or something...?
Posted by: blogjangles | June 5, 2006 09:20 AM
PLEASE ADVISE ON HOW TO GET THE MUSIC DOWNLOAD FOR -- "Car Commercial Mix"--
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.....
KAISER
Posted by: christopher kaiser | June 23, 2006 12:25 PM
Wow, I had no idea people would want to download this. I'll try to get the songs together and I'll post an update in the future. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Posted by: Coral | June 24, 2006 01:24 AM
I love the song for the Lexus commercial, so thanks for the research finding Jem!
I believe the reference above for 15. Get A Move On, Mr. Sruff -Volvo V70 2003 was actually Mr. Scruff, and it was for the Lincoln Navigator, not the Volvo.
Posted by: John Lange | June 25, 2006 10:34 PM
thanks for finding that jem song. i couldn't get it out of my head and have been dying to listen to the whole thing
Posted by: marcello | July 2, 2006 09:49 PM
There was a commercial with what sounded like techno house, and the girl was pop-locking in the passenger seat. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THAT SONG?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: DJ MUSA | August 17, 2006 08:06 PM
That was 'Days Go By' by Dirty Vegas. Unless there was another commercial with a girl pop-locking in the passenger seat.
Posted by: Coral | August 19, 2006 02:06 AM
THE SONG (NOT KYLIS)FEATURED ON THE FORD EDGE COMMERCIAL WOULD BE GREAT WITH THE LIST. DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS.
Posted by: LA TAY | January 23, 2007 11:04 AM
there was a car commercial where as this couple was driving everyone on the street was doing thier various activities all in rhythm with the song, I think it was back in 1998 or 1999. I've been looking for it lately and I'm going crazy can anyone help me?
Posted by: Xavier Fulton | July 31, 2007 01:01 AM
So great that you picked Geggy-Tah for your mix tape.
Posted by: Maddy Mud | December 8, 2008 11:35 AM