I am pretty consistent in saying that I don't watch commercials. Should better say that I do my best not to by recording all my TV shows so I can fast forward through them. But some times I have to watch a live show and suffer through them.
But then one of them caught my ear and I fell in love a little bit. It was for the T J Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods commercial. It just made me want to move, bounce and laugh.
I finally hunted the song down and learned it is sung by the Daryl Hall and John Oates duo (often referred to as Hall and Oates.) It was a song once very popular in the 80's.
Hearing it all the way through was a delight. It gave me energy and made me smile. I also learned it has been the background for many commercials through out the years from Toyota to KFC.
The catchy, happy, high energy song with a strong beat seems to sell cars, chicken or chain stores. I wasn't familiar with the duo but you may all ready know about them. I guess they were big in the 80's.
Anyway, if you feel you would like a little perk in your step and smile on your face, give it a listen.
Wishing you all a happy, upbeat, fun and safe Holiday.
I know of Hall & Oates, but have never heard this song on commercials yet. Of course I rarely watch anything on Tv any more. lol
ReplyDeleteNow, I'm wondering if commercials are regional.
Anni,
DeleteMe too. What I do watch I record so I can usually zip past commercials. You could be right about regional. I just checked the Toyota commercial and it was from Australia.
Music generally improves my mood, Patti. But often a commercial begins with a sudden bash of noise that hastens a stab at the mute button. Perhaps I've been too hasty!
ReplyDeleteFlorence,
DeleteThis might be one of those though it starts out with a snow scene. I too mute a lot.
I had no idea that you are so "hep" Patti. That song brings back so many memories, good and bad, so I will just wish you a happy Holiday and leave it at that. Sending hugs too ...
ReplyDeleteGinnie,
DeleteHappy for you for the good memories, so sorry about the bad. Enjoy this day and all the ones to follow till the end of the year.
Merry Christmas to you, too.
ReplyDeletegigi,
DeleteHope you and David have a wonderful Christmas.
It's funny I never liked Hall and Oates but do enjoy that song on the commercial.
ReplyDeletePeg,
DeleteWell they were new to me but I did like how it was woven into the commercial. It made me hunt them down.
Wow, Hall and Oates! Now that's some music I would not have expected to find here or on any TV commercials. Roger and I just listened a bit to the song and had a good laugh at the flashback to the 1970s and 80s. Thank you for that. Happy Holidays to you, Patti!
ReplyDeleterobin,
DeleteHope you had a fun flashback:) I normally don't watch commercials but I heard enough of this one to be intrigued. You all have a great season.
If I could wake up in my early 20s again (my age when this song was released) it'd sure make MY dreams come true! Patti I love how you stay young at heart; if I don't talk to you again soon, hope you, Callie & Minnie have a wonderful holiday :^)
ReplyDeleteDoug,
DeleteAww thank you so much Doug. Hope yours is memorable in the best way.
Uh oh, now this song will be running through me head all day long. Well, that's okay. It's a good one!
ReplyDeleteTom,
DeleteOh, so sorry. I had that done to me the other day by a blogger and it stuck with me all day. Hope you have better luck.
I remember this song, though I was a child of the 70's. In fact I saw your title and immediately thought of it. It has a great beat and catchy lyrics for sure.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I dislike most commercials. If I'm watching a live show I can pause the program, go do something quickly and come back and FF through the ads. I belong to a number of survey groups and when they ask me about certain advertisements, my answer is always that I haven't seen them. It must drive them nuts.
Merry Christmas!
Eileen,
DeleteWe are the ad agencies worst nightmare. It is rare when I actually see one and usually if I do, I can't remember what they are advertising. There must be enough out there who do pay attention to make it worth their while.
My favorite commercial of the season (and I do think it's a seasonal one) is the one where the guy whistles and this adorable puppy comes running through the snow (girl hugs puppy)... and then the girl whistles and this huge black truck comes (guy hugs truck). That is a great commercial.
ReplyDeleteRian,
DeleteI have seen that commercial and it is sweet. I think he got the bigger gift but the girl got the better one. There are some nice commercials out there and that is one of them.
My toes are tapping. I even looked them up on google.
ReplyDeleteMage,
DeleteIt is a toe tapper. That got to me too which is why I hunted it down.
I dislike most commercials although some of the holiday ones are cute and heartwarming. I remember Hall and Oates very well; they were very popular when I was in college.
ReplyDeleteMargaret,
DeleteI wasn't a fan in the day but I saw where they had almost 30 #1 songs on the charts. That sure does sound popular.
Only ones I hate are those heart breaking humane society ones. Can't get past them fast enough.
I have never been much into music like this and had never heard it before. It's definitely catchy and a real toe tapper. :-)
ReplyDeleteDjan.,
DeleteHa ha. That was what attracted me. Any song that can get me up and moving is definitely a toe tapper
I missed the music of the 80's. I was between being young myself and having teen age kids, so we weren't listening much to current pop music. Catchy though.
ReplyDeleteLinda,
DeleteI missed it altogether when it first came out too and I didn't have a good excuse like you. Maybe for me it took timing.
I remember Hall and Oates but have never heard that song. I guess it never got air play out here and hasn't been in any commercials either.
ReplyDeleteRiver,
DeleteActually the Toyota commercial was done in Australia but it was back in 2010. Might not have made it to your area.
Linda Reeder, two of my kids were teens in the 80's and I loved almost all of the music they played/listened to.
ReplyDeleteSo true! I'm jumping (not true) out of bed right now to get on with my day.
ReplyDeleteInger,
DeleteKind of gets to you doesn't it?
You definitely put a perk in my step and a smile on my face. Thanks a lot. I haven't heard that in a long time Happy Funny Merry Christmas Tuesday to you:-)
ReplyDeleteAnnie,
DeleteSo glad I could give you a bit of the past and a little bounce in your step.
Just popping by after I posted my last blog of the year to wish you all a wonderful holiday season.
ReplyDeleteAnni,
DeleteThank you so much. We will see you when the celebrations calm down. Have a great one.
Dear Patti, Wow, with that song I was beating the beat here as Maggie--my long-haired calico friend--looked at me with utter astonishment. She liked it too! Thank you. Peace.
ReplyDeleteDee,
DeleteIt really is infectious isn't it? So glad you and Maggie enjoyed.
I've heard of Hall and Oates and but I can't remember hearing that song. Still, I can see where it does make you want to move and dance around.
ReplyDeleteWhat a month this has been. I wanted to stop by in time to wish you a very Merry (and safe) Christmas, Patti!!! Have a happy day tomorrow.
Kay,
DeleteThank you so much and right back to you, Art and your Mom. May it memorable.
I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteJoey,
DeleteKnow this will be a hard Christmas for you but lean on your family and know lots of hugs are coming from the states,
I have always loved that song...it makes me want to dance! Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteJudy,
DeleteIt did that to me also. Was pleased to read that you and Jim had a "best ever" one.
I recall knowing of that duo though I don't recall that particular song. So many of some of the better tunes form many genres often seem to get the rights to them sold for integration into commercials. They can become earworms. That's a perky one alright and we can all benefit from being perked up.
ReplyDeleteJoared,
DeleteThis one has made the rounds in commercials and movies like Harry Met Sally. Some how I missed it till this year. It does make me want to dance.
Oh dear! My Christmas wishes for you were accidentally added to your previous post. Oh well, you'll get them, wherever!
ReplyDeleteJoared,
DeleteGot it and thank you. Hope yours was a dandy.
I don't remember seeing that commercial, but I do love that song by Hall and Oats! Hope you had a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteJeanette,
DeleteThank you so much for stopping by and commenting. I was surprised how many commercials it has been used in since the early 2000's plus all the movies it has been in. Don't know how I missed it.
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Oh yes, I remember them. That was a good song and yes it did make me want to get up and bop. I'll be humming it all night now. Hahaha
ReplyDeleteBarbara,
DeleteIt really makes you want to move doesn't it? Sorry about the ear worm:)
Hall and Oates was our daughter's favorite group when she was a teen. We are intimately acquainted with their songs. I think Bob even took her and a friend to a concert one time.
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