GYOW cover on Anoro asthma commercial [Archive]

Macfan4life

09-24-2017, 04:26 PM

I just saw a commercial for Anoro asthma medication and they play a cheesey cover of "Go your own way," during it. Kinda sad seeing FM let their classic song get covered in a cheesey commercial
Do you feel the same way when Stevie sold Landslide and the Mac sold The Chain for commercial use?
Lindsey has made a fortune off Holiday Road. Its been used in several commercials.
Even Everywhere was used in a commercial. The ad you refer to is not even new, its been around for awhile.
I don't see anything wrong with it. Few could turn down a million dollars so that 5 seconds of their song is used in a commercial. Lindsey has probably made more money off Holiday Road than every solo album and solo tours added together over his entire career.
Few have the courage of their convictions like Jim Morrison. In 1969 he turned down $75,000 to allow Light My Fire be used in a commercial. The rest of the Doors protested but Jim wrote the song. In 1969 $75,000 would be over $500,000 today.

TheWildHeart67

09-24-2017, 04:35 PM

Do you feel the same way when Stevie sold Landslide and the Mac sold The Chain.
Lindsey has made a fortune off Holiday Road. Its been used in several commercials.
Even Everywhere was used in a commercial. The ad you refer to is not even new, its been around for awhile.
I don't see anything wrong with it. Few could turn down a million dollars so that 5 seconds of their song is used in a commercial.
Yes I feel the same way about "Landslide" and "The Chain." I understand the reasons why they sold the rights, and it's the songwriter's decision to do what they want with their songs.
I am not a regular television watcher, so I didn't realize the mentioned commercial has been around for a while.
I wasn't trying to offend anybody nor was I trying to put any members of the Mac down for doing what they want with their music.
I just never have liked it when popular songs are turned into commercials. Yes, I know a hit song is basically a commercial to sell the album. But hearing a classic song, sang by a generic commercial singer, turning it into a "jingle" for television/radio commercials just sounds weird to me.

Macfan4life

09-24-2017, 04:48 PM

Yes I feel the same way about "Landslide" and "The Chain." I understand the reasons why they sold the rights, and it's the songwriter's decision to do what they want with their songs.
I am not a regular television watcher, so I didn't realize the mentioned commercial has been around for a while.
I wasn't trying to offend anybody nor was I trying to put any members of the Mac down for doing what they want with their music.
I just never have liked it when popular songs are turned into commercials. Yes, I know a hit song is basically a commercial to sell the album. But hearing a classic song, sang by a generic commercial singer, turning it into a "jingle" for television/radio commercials just sounds weird to me.
But that is how marketing works. These well known songs are already in our brains. This is why the advertising executives seek out such songs. I heard Gloria Estefan on Howard Stern talk about this exact thing. Some muffin company in Spain wanted to use her conga line in a commercial and paid her over $400,000 to use it.
Easy money ;)

TheWildHeart67

09-24-2017, 04:50 PM

But that is how marketing works. These well known songs are already in our brains. This is why the advertising executives seek out such songs. I heard Gloria Estefan on Howard Stern talk about this exact thing. Some muffin company in Spain wanted to use her conga line in a commercial and paid her over $400,000 to use it.
Easy money ;)
Ya, I get it.
But still:shrug:

Steviegirl

09-24-2017, 05:21 PM

Ya, I get it.
But still:shrug:

I agree with your sensibilities 100%. I was appalled as well when I heard, "GYOW" on that commercial. You described it perfectly. It was cheesy and lame. I always admired Johnny Cash's family when they refused to allow Preparation H to use "Ring of Fire" in a commercial.

Macfan4life

09-24-2017, 05:36 PM

The makers of Anoro must be thrilled at this blog since it was enough to mention the product. See... the advertisement is working ;)

This is not directed any anyone here but its hypocritical times a million when Landslide was used to sell beer the thread about it was everyone loving the commercial.

I loved the pony Everywhere commercial.

TheWildHeart67

09-24-2017, 08:04 PM

The makers of Anoro must be thrilled at this blog since it was enough to mention the product. See... the advertisement is working

This is not directed any anyone here but its hypocritical times a million when Landslide was used to sell beer the thread about it was everyone loving the commercial.

I loved the pony Everywhere commercial.
I think using "Landslide" to sell beer is terrible IMO.
And good for Johnny Cash's family to say no to Preperation H

bwboy

09-24-2017, 08:58 PM

I agree with your sensibilities 100%. I was appalled as well when I heard, "GYOW" on that commercial. You described it perfectly. It was cheesy and lame. I always admired Johnny Cash's family when they refused to allow Preparation H to use "Ring of Fire" in a commercial.

Is this a real story? Either way, that's the funniest thing I've heard in a long time!! :laugh:

This got me thinking about other products FM songs could be used for:

Over My Head- Gamblers Anonymous or bankruptcy lawyers

Little Lies- Ashley Madison website

You Make Loving Fun- ointment cream for STDs

bwboy

09-24-2017, 09:01 PM

bwboy

09-24-2017, 09:11 PM

I Can't Wait- over active bladder

If Anyone Falls- medic alert

Stop Dragging My Heart Around- blood pressure medicine

I knew I should have went into advertising!

bombaysaffires

09-24-2017, 10:32 PM

Ooh, just thought of another one:

Big Love- for Viagra. Could you imagine this song playing over images of men playing basketball, eating breakfast, jogging, going to work, etc all while in the background we hear Lindsey grunting? Too funny!

takes on a whole new meaning when you consider Lindsey's description of the song as morphing from being "on the look out FOR love" to being "protecting yourself FROM love" :lol:

HomerMcvie

09-25-2017, 01:39 AM

I just saw a commercial for Anoro asthma medication and they play a cheesey cover of "Go your own way," during it.
Asthma? I've "heard" the commercial many times. I assumed they were trying to poop!

sleepless child

09-25-2017, 07:04 AM

I thought the same thing when I first heard it. Then I thought, well Lindsey is making a ton of money. Or maybe someone in his family is using the medication. :shrug:

jbrownsjr

09-25-2017, 10:28 AM

I Can't Wait- over active bladder

If Anyone Falls- medic alert

Stop Dragging My Heart Around- blood pressure medicine

I knew I should have went into advertising!

These are so funny!!! :laugh:

TrueFaith77

09-25-2017, 03:04 PM

Asthma? I've "heard" the commercial many times. I assumed they were trying to poop!

same.

:wavey:

Steviegirl

09-25-2017, 07:07 PM

I Can't Wait- over active bladder

If Anyone Falls- medic alert

Stop Dragging My Heart Around- blood pressure medicine

I knew I should have went into advertising!

Bwah! Hilarious!
:laugh:

elle

09-25-2017, 07:16 PM

I just saw a commercial for Anoro asthma medication l
COPD, not asthma.

bwboy

09-25-2017, 08:26 PM

These are so funny!!! :laugh:

Thanks, jbrownsjr and steviegirl! I'm especially proud of the I Can't Wait/overactive bladder one.

I really need to get out more!

jbrownsjr

09-25-2017, 09:10 PM

Thanks, jbrownsjr and steviegirl! I'm especially proud of the I Can't Wait/overactive bladder one.

I really need to get out more!

I Don't Want To Know - pregnancy test

HomerMcvie

09-26-2017, 02:33 AM

I Don't Want To Know - pregnancy test

Been there, done that!

bwboy

09-26-2017, 06:24 AM

I Don't Want To Know - pregnancy test

LOL hilarious AND brilliant! :laugh:

jbrownsjr

09-26-2017, 11:45 AM

LOL hilarious AND brilliant! :laugh:

OH Daddy - pregnancy test ? lol

HomerMcvie

09-26-2017, 11:50 AM

OH Daddy - pregnancy test ? lol

I'm just glad I wasn't pregnant!

jbrownsjr

09-26-2017, 02:00 PM

I'm just glad I wasn't pregnant!

It's not mine... lol

iamnotafraid

09-26-2017, 02:16 PM

It's not mine... lol

Nor Alec's.

bwboy

09-26-2017, 05:23 PM

OH Daddy - pregnancy test ? lol

How about I'm So Afraid for a pregnancy test?

jbrownsjr

09-27-2017, 07:42 AM

How about I'm So Afraid for a pregnancy test?

Stand Back for Gas Pills?

bwboy

09-27-2017, 01:10 PM

Stand Back for Gas Pills?

You're putting me to shame, jbrownsjr! I love it!

How about this one:
Doing the Best That I Can- for constipation

jbrownsjr

09-27-2017, 01:28 PM

You're putting me to shame, jbrownsjr! I love it!

How about this one:
Doing the Best That I Can- for constipation

hahahahaha.. that's awesome..

Sad Angel - Express funeral services

bwboy

05-23-2018, 05:20 PM

Since we all need a little levity sometimes...

Over My Head- bankruptcy

SteveMacD

05-23-2018, 05:59 PM

Big Love -Viagra

sleepless child

05-24-2018, 10:24 AM

Does it sound like the last line sung "Go your own way" at the end of the commercial is sung by Lindsey. Several times I thought is that his voice at the end?

DownOnRodeo

05-24-2018, 11:39 AM

Dr.Brown

05-24-2018, 12:38 PM

If this tour is a flop, maybe Mick will figure out a way to just sell the whole Rumours album to Big Pharma.

Second Hand News - prosthetic arms!
Dreams - sleeping pills!
Never Going Back Again - muscle relaxants for lower back pain!
...

Ol' Mi¢k sold out long ago...the album itself will be rebranded as Tumours, all proceeds going to his favorite charity - his back pocket! :mad:

bwboy

05-24-2018, 05:11 PM

Second Hand News - prosthetic arms!

Lol that's a really good one!

paleshadow

05-25-2018, 02:59 PM

bwboy

05-25-2018, 05:17 PM

Does it sound like the last line sung "Go your own way" at the end of the commercial is sung by Lindsey. Several times I thought is that his voice at the end?

I don't think it's Lindsey, but I have no inside knowledge. I just can't imagine he would agree to rerecord it for an asthma pharmaceutical advertisement, and especially only sing one line.

paleshadow

05-30-2018, 11:57 AM

Does it sound like the last line sung "Go your own way" at the end of the commercial is sung by Lindsey. Several times I thought is that his voice at the end?

Found this via google:

"The commercial song is “Go Your Own Way” by Jadyn Rylee featuring Sina & Andrei Cerbu. However, this song was produced specifically for the commercial and unfortunately, it is not available to purchase or download on any music sites."

sleepless child

05-31-2018, 02:10 PM

Good to know. I didn't think it was Lindsey, but the more I heard it, I thought to myself, at the end it kind of sounds like him singing the last line. Now I know. LOL.

David

06-10-2018, 03:14 PM

If this tour is a flop, maybe Mick will figure out a way to just sell the whole Rumours album to Big Pharma.

Second Hand News - prosthetic arms!
Dreams - sleeping pills!
Never Going Back Again - muscle relaxants for lower back pain!
...

Joe, this made me laugh.

I've heard more and more Mac songs in commercials the past few years. It's pretty bizarre. Why aren't TV commercials using Eno? Or Gwar?