Don't Stop being used by Rotorua, NZ City Council

Livia · #1 04-07-2006, 11:26 AM

http://www.dailypost.co.nz/storyprin...toryID=3679669

Thinking about tomorrow with lyrics from the 70s

07.04.2006

By Rebecca Devine
Fleetwoon Mac probably didn't have a 10-year district plan in mind when they wrote Don't Stop, but the Rotorua District Council thinks there's something in the lyrics.

The council is using the words of the band's song in a bid to get residents interested in what's planned for the district over the next 10 years.

Lyrics from the 1970s hit Don't Stop have become the theme for the council's new 10-year plan and it's hoped they'll strike a chord with residents. The council wants to ensure people "don't stop thinking about tomorrow, don't stop, it'll soon be here".

Self-confessed Fleetwood Mac fan, council communications manager Rex Moore came up with the idea.

While some people might think Abba's Money Money Money more appropriate, he said he thought Fleetwood Mac's message was just right.

It was hoped the catchphrase "Don't Stop" would encourage more people to give their opinion on the council's budget for the coming decade. The lyrics are used throughout the document and in radio advertising although Mr Moore said the latter was not accompanied by the music because "Fleetwood Mac would charge us too much".

This week the council started delivering more than 30,000 summaries of its new draft plan to households around the district. People have until May 5 to make submissions which will then be considered by the council.

The plan signals an overall rates rise of 5 per cent across the district, although rates on some properties will increase by less and others by more.

tuigirl · #2 04-07-2006, 11:28 AM

haha..cool

JazmenFlowers · #3 04-07-2006, 11:29 AM

with all this talk of FM songs being used and some being heartbroken over it...let me offer this -

Call Me by Blondie is used in a Swiffer commercial. um, k.

I, personally, don't care about an artist's songs being used. I think it's pretty cool. Now, if Stand Back were being used for a Beano or Gas-X commercial, I'd be a little miffed.

dissention · #4 04-07-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

with all this talk of FM songs being used and some being heartbroken over it...let me offer this -

Call Me by Blondie is used in a Swiffer commercial. um, k.

I, personally, don't care about an artist's songs being used. I think it's pretty cool. Now, if Stand Back were being used for a Beano or Gas-X commercial, I'd be a little miffed.

It's actually One Way Or Another and since the band has essentially no control over their pre-1999 material, they didn't have much of a say over it. Debs said that it makes her sick and that she feels like she should be wielding a mop when she performs it.

I believe Call Me was used for E-Trade commercials.

DavidMn · #5 04-07-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

with all this talk of FM songs being used and some being heartbroken over it...let me offer this -

Call Me by Blondie is used in a Swiffer commercial. um, k.

I, personally, don't care about an artist's songs being used. I think it's pretty cool. Now, if Stand Back were being used for a Beano or Gas-X commercial, I'd be a little miffed.

PEEEEWWWWW

SOunds like someone needs some Beano....

DavidMn · #6 04-07-2006, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

It's actually One Way Or Another and since the band has essentially no control over their pre-1999 material, they didn't have much of a say over it. Debs said that it makes her sick and that she feels like she should be wielding a mop when she performs it.

I believe Call Me was used for E-Trade commercials.

You know, she could hold that mop singing the song and somehow make it cool.

skcin · #7 04-07-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

It's actually One Way Or Another and since the band has essentially no control over their pre-1999 material, they didn't have much of a say over it. Debs said that it makes her sick and that she feels like she should be wielding a mop when she performs it.

I believe Call Me was used for E-Trade commercials.

I saw that commercial & immediately thought of you. I thought, "If Diss were dead, he'd be rolling in his grave."

It is horrendous. It's bad enough Dream On & GYOW have been used in car commericals. But a great song used for cleaning products? Ew.

DavidMn · #8 04-07-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

I saw that commercial & immediately thought of you. I thought, "If Diss were dead, he'd be rolling in his grave."

It is horrendous. It's bad enough Dream On & GYOW have been used in car commericals. But a great song used for cleaning products? Ew.

ANd dont forget The Chain in that insurance commercial too.

JazmenFlowers · #9 04-07-2006, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

It's actually One Way Or Another and since the band has essentially no control over their pre-1999 material, they didn't have much of a say over it. Debs said that it makes her sick and that she feels like she should be wielding a mop when she performs it.

I believe Call Me was used for E-Trade commercials.

you're absolutely right. I knew that. really, I did. damnit

amber · #10 04-07-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

It's actually One Way Or Another and since the band has essentially no control over their pre-1999 material, they didn't have much of a say over it. Debs said that it makes her sick and that she feels like she should be wielding a mop when she performs it.

I believe Call Me was used for E-Trade commercials.

Which reminds me - guess what? Blondie is actually playing Konocti Saturday May 27th! I could see them finally!

But, Heart is on June 24, I might have to choose one or the other.

tuigirl · #11 04-07-2006, 02:56 PM

well..Marks and Spencer (a British home store chain) have been using Albatross in their foody ads to great affect ..makes you wanna just rush out and buy that spongy chocolate pudding

wondergirl9847 · #12 04-07-2006, 04:42 PM

I read the subject line wrong. I was like "don't stop being used by..." Why am I being used by a New Zealand City Council?

I need a nap.

Mark and Spencer! I love that place. Bought a pair of boots there back in 2003 and wore them today when I went to get a new pair of glasses (2 new pair, actually). Think I got my mom a purse there too and she's carrying it right now too.

tuigirl · #13 04-07-2006, 05:11 PM

yeah, you know how sort of dreamy that music is...well, they had the chocolate pudding and it's sauce all oozing out at the appropriate moment..hahahahaha...ahhh M+S a good old British institution..like Sears for you I guess.

SillyDreamer · #14 04-08-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

It's actually One Way Or Another and since the band has essentially no control over their pre-1999 material, they didn't have much of a say over it. Debs said that it makes her sick and that she feels like she should be wielding a mop when she performs it.

I believe Call Me was used for E-Trade commercials.

Hey, at least it's the Blondie version. Nothing is worse than the bastardized, saccharine remake of "Hangin' on the Telephone" currently used in the Cingular Allover campaign.

(Yes, I know it's not a Blondie original, but it might as well be)

PS, Diss I figured you'd appreciate this--as soon as I found out Blondie was touring this summer, I e-mailed each bandmember and told them I wouldn't be satisfied unless their set included Angels on the Balcony, War Child, Slow Motion, and yes--Little Caesar.

wondergirl9847 · #15 04-08-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tuigirl

hahahahaha...ahhh M+S a good old British institution..like Sears for you I guess.

Well...Sears doesn't sell food, but otherwise, yeah, I can see that. It could be like any department store, J.C. Penney, Foley's, etc. Selfridges would be like a mall here, sort of, only instead of many stores, it's just the one, with different departments.