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What Is That Song Used In Those Doordash TV Commercials?
It's certainly memorable and it certainly catches your attention, even if it makes absolutely no sense. The song being used in a current series of "Doordash" spots running on TV is too weird to be ignored.
If you've heard it, you won't forget it. It stretches back to a group called Bobby Moore and The Rhythm Aces from 1966 and is called "The Hamburger Song."
The lyrics make no sense, but it's almost impossible to ignore them. And how many tunes actually mention Liberace? (Apparently, they're really saying "Liberal, racha" but it sounds like the name of the famous 50s piano player.)
In case you've ever wondered about this thing, here's the whole tune.
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It’s a great song! I make up my own words to it 😄
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Capricasix wrote:
It’s a great song! I make up my own words to it 😄
And really, if you did, who could tell?
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I also liked this tune and actually used Shazam to identify it a while back. The only thing that I don’t think works in the Doordash commercial is that all the actors are overweight and I’m not sure if that’s a good way to advertise a food delivery service, not being snobby as I’m no picture of health either!
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I also liked this tune and actually used Shazam to identify it a while back. The only thing that I don’t think works in the Doordash commercial is that all the actors are overweight and I’m not sure if that’s a good way to advertise a food delivery service, not being snobby as I’m no picture of health either!
Still, you have to give credit to whoever it was at the advertising agency for finding this obscure old song and realized what an impression it would make on viewers and turning it into a campaign. I almost never watch TV spots, but for some reason, I find myself mesmerized by this one. And I've never used Doordash in my life and probably never will. But at least they've made an impression, which is the whole point of effective advertising.
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I also liked this tune and actually used Shazam to identify it a while back. The only thing that I don’t think works in the Doordash commercial is that all the actors are overweight and I’m not sure if that’s a good way to advertise a food delivery service, not being snobby as I’m no picture of health either!
Still, you have to give credit to whoever it was at the advertising agency for finding this obscure old song and realized what an impression it would make on viewers and turning it into a campaign. I almost never watch TV spots, but for some reason, I find myself mesmerized by this one. And I've never used Doordash in my life and probably never will. But at least they've made an impression, which is the whole point of effective advertising.
I agree RadioActive, finding unique music that perfectly suits a commercial is a real skill and I appreciate it as most commercials use “tinkle tracks” or re-worked versions of popular hits, that really don’t stand out or make much of an impression.
Does anyone remember a couple if years ago or so that Ozempic used a butchered version of the 70s hit “Magic” by Pilot? It was cringeworthy but made the original composer $1M, not bad!
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Usually the most successful ads are also the most annoying. Anyone remember "Ring Around the Collar"? That ad ran for 30+ years promoting the now defunct Wisk liquid laundry detergent. The Doordash ads also fit the annoying category, especially the one with the two sick people coughing and sneezing all over each other. That ad is just plain gross. Now we have a new addition to this category. The Apple watch ad where a bed spouting jibberish is chasing a female jogger. There is also a similar version with a lounge chair still talking nonsense, chasing a male jogger. Personaaly, I have never had any intentions, and never will, of purchasing an Apple watch or using the Doordash service. So both ads are a waste of money on me.
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I am really surprised that I have never heard the tune on SXM underground garage. They probably have played it. I remember that Ozempic ad as well O O O Ozempic or was that Ho Ho Ho. Was that one on TV and perhaps still is ?
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Usually the most successful ads are also the most annoying. Anyone remember "Ring Around the Collar"? That ad ran for 30+ years promoting the now defunct Wisk liquid laundry detergent. The Doordash ads also fit the annoying category, especially the one with the two sick people coughing and sneezing all over each other. That ad is just plain gross. Now we have a new addition to this category. The Apple watch ad where a bed spouting jibberish is chasing a female jogger. There is also a similar version with a lounge chair still talking nonsense, chasing a male jogger. Personaaly, I have never had any intentions, and never will, of purchasing an Apple watch or using the Doordash service. So both ads are a waste of money on me.
I do remember the Wisk ads. Those dirty rings!
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Ancient Chinese secret, huh?
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Does anyone remember a couple if years ago or so that Ozempic used a butchered version of the 70s hit “Magic” by Pilot? It was cringeworthy but made the original composer $1M, not bad!
Still being used on some U.S. national radio commercials. I just heard it on WGR AM while I was out running errands.
WGR seems to be a mix of national commercials, with local radio personalities shilling for local businesses. My radio listening is greatly reduced from my no longer having a one hour one way commute, but it seems that local jingles as a part of advertising are no longer in vogue. That seems a good thing. Ask anyone who has suffered through:
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