Some songs live forever—not because they topped the charts, but because they wormed their way into our brains via jingles and commercials. This week, we’re diving into the curious world where advertising meets pop culture: songs written for commercials, songs hijacked by ads, and everything in between. From soda pop to snacks, beer to cars, we’ll explore the tunes that sold products—and stuck with us long after the campaign ended.
Each day, we’ll highlight five tracks representing a specific slice of this musical advertising universe. Some will make you nostalgic, some will make you groan, and some will make you question why exactly you remember that McDonald’s jingle from 1983.
Classic Jingles kicks things off with the foundation of the modern commercial soundtrack. These are the songs that advertisers built their campaigns around, proving that a catchy melody can sell almost anything:
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner – U.S. Beef Council:
You Deserve a Break Today – McDonald’s:
I Wish I Were an Oscar Mayer Wiener – Oscar Mayer:
Have It Your Way – Burger King:
I Feel Like Chicken Tonight – Ragu Chicken Tonight:
This is an open thread
