Re: Pop Songs In Commercials

["tony schinella" <radiotony@attbi.com>]

As a musician, I was never keen on the use of songs in advertising. I don't
particularly mind if bands write songs for ads, similar to what Master
Cylinder and The Apples in Stereo did for Volkswagen, but using a "hit" has
always struck me as disappointing. However, VW was paid $50,000 for both
those songs and I look at that, as well as the very short shelf life for
most musical artists these days, and say, "What the hell?" Right now, I
would sell any of my songs or write new songs for a hell of a lot less than
$50k! Hah!

----- Original Message -----
From: "rogerkirk" <rogerkirk@mail.ttlc.net>
To: "BRI" <boston-radio-interest@bostonradio.org>
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 4:09 PM
Subject: Pop Songs In Commercials


> This morning on WBZ, I heard two new commercials using Top 40 songs as
background.  Toyota is using "Get The Party Started" by Pink and GMC used
what sounded like a sound-alike remake of a Meatloaf tune.
>
> Artistic Integrity?  Nay Nay! Show Me The Money!
>
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