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Thread started 03/02/11 11:55am

muskiediver

Prince and commericals - Why doesn't he license his songs for them?

Eminem chrysler commercial is off the hook!
http://www.youtube.com/wa...KL254Y_jtc
(remove the above link if it violates something, I am not really sure as I see many links to youtube.com on this website.)

I guess it first aired on the superbowl. Good theme and concept. I don't think it reflects negatively on Eminem at all.

Then I thought about Prince.

Everyone knows Prince likes to make dat money.

No one would consider him a sell out for licensing his music for comemrcials.

How many Prince songs could have been used?

Let's Go Crazy for example. How many commericals can you use that song for?

Or even slow jams like Beautfuil Ones for a hair care product for women.

It's countless. So I have two questions for all of you:

1. Name a song and a commerical idea for Prince?

2. Do you think it's a good idea for Prince do license his music for commericals? Why or Why not?

Hopefully Prince will see this thread. You may laugh, but it's happened before. The man needs to come up with $700,000 to pay some bills. Lets help em y'all!. LOL

[Edited 3/2/11 12:09pm]

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Reply #1 posted 03/02/11 12:00pm

NouveauDance

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I'd like to say he has more integrity, but I actually think it's probably more to do with the fee not being enough.

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Reply #2 posted 03/02/11 12:03pm

muskiediver

NouveauDance said:

I'd like to say he has more integrity, but I actually think it's probably more to do with the fee not being enough.

True True.

Now I kind of drifted away at the time this happend, and excuse my ignorance. What was his involvement in the Uh Huh song? Did it come out that he wrote it? Or did he just do the cover in his unreleased version of it?

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Reply #3 posted 03/02/11 12:21pm

metallicjigolo

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Housequake was enough for me. IMO it cheapens the music.

Prince did an interview with a woman at Record World. They talked about whatever, then he asked her: "Does your pubic hair go up to your navel?" At that moment, we thought maybe we shouldn't encourage him to do interviews.
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Reply #4 posted 03/02/11 12:22pm

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This from The Vault...

Coca Cola.

This was filed at The Library Of Congress on Oct 22nd 1992.

It has been assumed that Prince composed a signature theme for the soft drink company, possibly as part of their deal with their sponsorship of the Act II tour of Europe, yet nothing has ever been confirmed. In fact, close associates and and bandmembers at the time have no knowledge of Prince writing anything for Coca Cola, so this item remains something of a mystery.

However, the lyrics, as filed at The Library Of Congress, clearly show that the track was intended as a commercial. "Life is exciting, oh yeah, but when you've got the real thing, it's better. Coca Cola, go get some, it's the real thing, always Coca Cola."

Mmm confused

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Reply #5 posted 03/02/11 12:42pm

jpnyc

Prince was upset by the music sampling and licensing debacles of the late 1980s and early 1990s. In interviews he brought it up when asked about his fight with Warner Records over his masters. My impression is that Prince knows he could die any day, and when that day comes, he doesn’t want it to be the day after “Let’s Go Crazy” got used in a commercial for Crystal Pepsi.

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Reply #6 posted 03/02/11 12:46pm

muskiediver

metallicjigolo said:

Housequake was enough for me. IMO it cheapens the music.

How does it cheapen the music?

I mean really.

Do reissues cheapen the music?

Do re relases off Rhino music cheapen the music?

Does giving his music away in newspapers cheapen the music?

Do youtube.com spoofs of his songs cheapen the music?

Do websites likt this cheapen the music?

Does playing music for private parties cheapen the music?

Did Prince playing in the Superbowl cheapen the music?

Does not paying your taxes or bills cheapen the music?

I would say no to all the above.

I mean Prince is older now. He needs new revenue streams and ways to promote his music. This is one avenue to take. Maybe limit it to a few songs per year.

Also his music can be license for reality shows.

To me it's just good business sense and takes an american icon into a stream he is already in.

I personally would think it was cool to see Prince's music in a commercial. And if Prince did in fact right Uh Huh, then no one can argue.

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Reply #7 posted 03/02/11 12:48pm

802

I don't want Prince's music in a McDonalds commerical or something.

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Reply #8 posted 03/02/11 12:51pm

LadyLuvSexxy

I might be dreaming, but wasn't there a commercial with him singing a live version of Little Red Corvette? I wish I could find it...

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Reply #9 posted 03/02/11 1:02pm

muskiediver

802 said:

I don't want Prince's music in a McDonalds commerical or something.

I guess I should have known
by the way you parked your fries side WAAAAAys
in my fast food bag

See you're the kind of french fry
That believes in salt'n out once
I knew that the taste wouldn't last

I guess I must be dumb,
Cause you had a pocket full of salt packages
Morton and some of them used

But it was Saturday Night
I guess that makes it all right when you say
what have I got to loose.
Any frenchy I say...


Little Box of French fries
Baby I eat you much too fast
Little box of french fries
You need a taste thats gonna laaaaaast!

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Reply #10 posted 03/02/11 2:12pm

soulyacolia

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muskiediver said:



802 said:


I don't want Prince's music in a McDonalds commerical or something.





I guess I should have known
by the way you parked your fries side WAAAAAys
in my fast food bag



See you're the kind of french fry
That believes in salt'n out once
I knew that the taste wouldn't last

I guess I must be dumb,
Cause you had a pocket full of salt packages
Morton and some of them used

But it was Saturday Night
I guess that makes it all right when you say
what have I got to loose.
Any frenchy I say...


Little Box of French fries
Baby I eat you much too fast
Little box of french fries
You need a taste thats gonna laaaaast!

[Edited 3/2/11 13:13pm]


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Reply #11 posted 03/02/11 2:32pm

armpit

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Because he probably doesn't want to fuck up his musical legacy and disrespect his own work like that.

In a way, I kinda agree with him - I wouldn't want to hear Peach playing during a commercial for hemmorroid cream.

At the same time, I think he takes it to far with having his vids and stuff pulled from YouTube. That pisses me off to no end.

"I don't think you'd do well in captivity." - random person's comment to me the other day
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Reply #12 posted 03/02/11 2:37pm

NouveauDance

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armpit said:

Because he probably doesn't want to fuck up his musical legacy and disrespect his own work like that.

Why not he fucks it up in any number of other ways.

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Reply #13 posted 03/02/11 3:03pm

Swa

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Working in advertising I received a few years back an announcement from Universal publishing that they had the rights now for Prince's music to appear in commercials.

Having licensed music from people like Coldplay, Bill Withers, Blondie, Aerosmith for commercials the process is first dealing with the publishing house then getting final sign off from the artists / composer.

In Prince's instance he may be open to it, but may not have seen something yet he has finally signed off on.

"I'm not human I'm a dove, I'm ur conscience. I am love"
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Reply #14 posted 03/02/11 5:42pm

OnlyNDaUsa

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other than "Baby I'm a Star" and "Little Red Corvette"?

"Keep on shilling for Big Pharm!"
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Reply #15 posted 03/02/11 5:43pm

OnlyNDaUsa

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metallicjigolo said:

Housequake was enough for me. IMO it cheapens the music.

the VW one? was the real?

"Keep on shilling for Big Pharm!"
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Reply #16 posted 03/02/11 5:44pm

OnlyNDaUsa

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LadyLuvSexxy said:

I might be dreaming, but wasn't there a commercial with him singing a live version of Little Red Corvette? I wish I could find it...

yup he did. it was from 'Sign O the Times' movie. for Chevrolet.

"Keep on shilling for Big Pharm!"
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Reply #17 posted 03/02/11 7:01pm

muskiediver

NouveauDance said:

armpit said:

Because he probably doesn't want to fuck up his musical legacy and disrespect his own work like that.

Why not he fucks it up in any number of other ways.

Purple and Gold

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Reply #18 posted 03/02/11 7:04pm

muskiediver

armpit said:

Because he probably doesn't want to fuck up his musical legacy and disrespect his own work like that.

In a way, I kinda agree with him - I wouldn't want to hear Peach playing during a commercial for hemmorroid cream.

At the same time, I think he takes it to far with having his vids and stuff pulled from YouTube. That pisses me off to no end.

How does Peach related to hermmorroid cream?

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Reply #19 posted 03/02/11 7:22pm

Efan

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So all those Versace Experience songs--those aren't ads? He just did those for free? Because I think they "cheapen the music" somewhat....

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Reply #20 posted 03/02/11 7:39pm

muskiediver

Efan said:

So all those Versace Experience songs--those aren't ads? He just did those for free? Because I think they "cheapen the music" somewhat....

Me coughs...

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Reply #21 posted 03/02/11 7:48pm

OnlyNDaUsa

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muskiediver said:

armpit said:

Because he probably doesn't want to fuck up his musical legacy and disrespect his own work like that.

In a way, I kinda agree with him - I wouldn't want to hear Peach playing during a commercial for hemmorroid cream.

At the same time, I think he takes it to far with having his vids and stuff pulled from YouTube. That pisses me off to no end.

How does Peach related to hermmorroid cream?

he could use 'push it up' for tampax!

or 'the flow'? or 'the holy river'?

"Keep on shilling for Big Pharm!"
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Reply #22 posted 03/02/11 7:56pm

leonche64

It does not cheapen anything. What harms a legacy is losing fans. You do that by not showing up for shows, putting out crappy products, etc. The thing in advertising is that they are either reflecting the latest trend or trying to create a new one. Where does Prince fit in on that? We on this site are stated fans of the music. BUT..what products do you see him endorsing that would make a company say "we got to have him"? Musically he is a talent with few equals, but as an endorser...Michael Jordan has infinately more appeal. And because of his signature sound, it is impossible to seperate the man from the music.

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Reply #23 posted 03/02/11 7:58pm

muskiediver

OnlyNDaUsa said:

muskiediver said:

How does Peach related to hermmorroid cream?

he could use 'push it up' for tampax!

or 'the flow'? or 'the holy river'?

Ur killing me! lol

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Reply #24 posted 03/02/11 7:59pm

muskiediver

leonche64 said:

It does not cheapen anything. What harms a legacy is losing fans. You do that by not showing up for shows, putting out crappy products, etc. The thing in advertising is that they are either reflecting the latest trend or trying to create a new one. Where does Prince fit in on that? We on this site are stated fans of the music. BUT..what products do you see him endorsing that would make a company say "we got to have him"? Musically he is a talent with few equals, but as an endorser...Michael Jordan has infinately more appeal. And because of his signature sound, it is impossible to seperate the man from the music.

nod

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Reply #25 posted 03/03/11 2:58am

jcurley

OnlyNDaUsa said:

muskiediver said:

How does Peach related to hermmorroid cream?

he could use 'push it up' for tampax!

or 'the flow'? or 'the holy river'?

Ha ha-god I'v just choked on my coffee-brilliant

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Reply #26 posted 03/03/11 3:03am

jcurley

leonche64 said:

It does not cheapen anything. What harms a legacy is losing fans. You do that by not showing up for shows, putting out crappy products, etc. The thing in advertising is that they are either reflecting the latest trend or trying to create a new one. Where does Prince fit in on that? We on this site are stated fans of the music. BUT..what products do you see him endorsing that would make a company say "we got to have him"? Musically he is a talent with few equals, but as an endorser...Michael Jordan has infinately more appeal. And because of his signature sound, it is impossible to seperate the man from the music.

There doesnt necessarily need to be an association on a par with Like a Prayer with Pepsi. As a suggestion couldnt Prince make available all his none top 40 music. There surely is a huge list of music that could be used it doesn't have to be an endorsement

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Reply #27 posted 03/03/11 3:39am

leonche64

jcurley said:

leonche64 said:

It does not cheapen anything. What harms a legacy is losing fans. You do that by not showing up for shows, putting out crappy products, etc. The thing in advertising is that they are either reflecting the latest trend or trying to create a new one. Where does Prince fit in on that? We on this site are stated fans of the music. BUT..what products do you see him endorsing that would make a company say "we got to have him"? Musically he is a talent with few equals, but as an endorser...Michael Jordan has infinately more appeal. And because of his signature sound, it is impossible to seperate the man from the music.

There doesnt necessarily need to be an association on a par with Like a Prayer with Pepsi. As a suggestion couldnt Prince make available all his none top 40 music. There surely is a huge list of music that could be used it doesn't have to be an endorsement

Now here comes the problem. Prince has around 30 top 40 songs. List your favorite Prince songs from 1 to 30. What song outside of that 30 will make you want to buy something? "Zannalee"? Will it be worth the cost to the advertiser?

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Reply #28 posted 03/03/11 3:50am

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Let's Pretend We're Married - condom commercial lol
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Reply #29 posted 03/03/11 4:56am

Efan

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muskiediver said:

Efan said:

So all those Versace Experience songs--those aren't ads? He just did those for free? Because I think they "cheapen the music" somewhat....

Me coughs...

What?

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