It was going to happen. We are just used to it not being in ads, but this is a post-Prince world. It is a business. I do not think it will cheapen his legacy. The legacy is solid & in stone. As long as “Starfish & Coffee” is used for Folger’s, I think we will be okay. Although if we saw “Computer Blue” or “Interactive" in an Apple ad, I would not be upset.

TrivialPursuit said:

We are just used to it not being in ads

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Except for all the times it was used in ads.

Can't think of many times his music was used in ads.

I can't see how anyone would have an issue with his music being used in ads. He didn't leave a will so no specific instructions were used re usage of his music in ads. If it leads to greater awareness of his music amongst people, it's all good.

The ad's for lipstick. They're hardly going to use "Dolphin".

[Edited 8/29/18 12:03pm]

OperatingThetan said:

Ugot2shakesumthin said:

They got natalie Portman to do a Prince video! How cool is that! Love it! [Edited 8/29/18 13:02pm]

They paid her a lot of money.

ludwig said:

You know that part in the extended version of Kiss where he says, "Ooooh shit"? That's what I said when I saw that red lipstick.

I just ordered it.

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dodger said:

OperatingThetan said:

I think everybody's had enough exposure to 'Kiss' already. It's one of the few Prince songs you still hear on radio and that the majority know.

Personally, I'd be more interested in lesser-known gems being promoted, but nobody gives a shit what we think anyway.

Yes, don’t understand why they didn’t use One Kiss At A Time or Wasted Kisses

Ugot2shakesumthin said:

ludwig said:

They paid her a lot of money.

I’m sure they did

She's the current face of Dior - and has been for awhile.

BartVanHemelen said:

rogifan said:

Is this a TV ad or an ad for an high end fashion brand?

Is there a difference? High end fashion brands advertise on TV.

That lipstick costs $37US btw.

[Edited 8/29/18 14:46pm]

jdcxc said:

jdcxc said:

BartVanHemelen said:

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Except for all the times it was used in ads.

There was a live commercial shot of Little Red Corvette for the 50 year anniversary and promotional tie-ins for his own independent music...what else?

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Top-right of this website: search box. This has been debated ad infinitum.

bwaaatch said:

jdcxc said:

There was a live commercial shot of Little Red Corvette for the 50 year anniversary and promotional tie-ins for his own independent music...what else?

The German VW Beetle ad with Housequake : http://prince.org/msg/7/224216

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And of course that fake ad is the one you lot drag up.

I'm really not getting some people's dismissive reactions to this.

Prince is dead and I'd much rather that as many people as possible know about his music, especially younger generations. Whether it's through hearing the track on this ad or hearing his music on streaming platforms like Spotify (and trust me, I'm no fan of streaming), it's a good thing. His legacy should be kept alive.

Plus it's a classy ad and Natalie's hot.

BartVanHemelen said:

Was there a short lived Apple one, that was played during one of the award shows a couple of years back? Most people complained about it, I remember that.

42Kristen said:

yeh....but natalie portman pulls it off well

As you can imagine, I LOVE it. Classic beauty. Classic song. Two of my favorite things together selling the shit out of makeup/fashion.

I got a lipstick last year when Nars had their Prince line out. I love it!

Genesia said:

You know that part in the extended version of Kiss where he says, "Ooooh shit"? That's what I said when I saw that red lipstick.

I just ordered it.

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onlyforaminute said:

so.....the estate ok'd this?? or they couldnt veto it???