While on a commercial break between programs i came across an advert for Loreal make-up with the model Linda Evangilista and i swear i heard a prince tune used in the advert with the words"Take it to the max".It was a funky guitar rift and its definetely his voice.Has anyone else seen this ad in the uk and can they tell me the tune that is briefly used?.Also where else has anyone seen a prince tune used in this manor.

Dunno maybe "The Max" from the symbol album.
Like your name, is it a Robbie reference?
Anna

There was a cosmetics commercial here in Canada recently that used a rip-off of Erotic City. It wasn't Erotic City but it was so close that anyone who hasn't heard the tune in a while would think it was.

JASONP32 said:

Yeah, We had that advert in the UK too. Such a rip off I'm amazed they were not sued.

There's another one very close to "Overload" by the Sugababes.

So close... but probably different enough so they can get away with it - or at least make the artists think twice about suing.

Should they mess with P though?!

SquirrelMeat said:

I saw the ad last night and thought of this thread. It sounds a lot like Erotic city. It's a good track, I like it even though it's ripped off.

They seem to do it with every advert

there's another one that's blatantly "It ain't all good" by Chaka Khan & De La Soul.

conch5184 said:

The name Diamomd Geezer has been being used in london for years and years before Robbie was even born. It means that you are a top bloke, nice guy, good boy!!!

Reminds me more of Del Boy than Robbie Williams!

Yes, I've seen that ad!!
It didn't register that it was a Prince song, until I'd seen it about 50 Times
It is not Prince's version, but it is definitely the same song
I don't think the model is Linda Evangelista, but she's beautiful

THE REASON THEY DO THIS IS A:THE TRACK IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO USE (SOMETIMES THEY HAVE TO PAY RIDICULOUS AMOUNTS TO USE A TRACK £5000/£9000 AND VARIOUS OTHER FIGURES) OR B: THE ARTIST WILL NOT ALLOW THE TRACK TO BE USED.

IF IT IS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT, THEY CAN GET AWAY WITH USING SESSION MUSICIANS AND PAY THEM A HELL OF A LOT LESS. IF IT IS DIFFERENT (EVEN SLIGHTLY) THEY CAN DO IT.

swiftyweb said:

Thanks.

DIAMONDGEEZA said:

Just seen one with Mila Jovavich with to the max in the background but I don't think it was Prince. I hope not anyway.