Lucky Man cover by JJ in Volkswagon commercial

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johnnYYac

#20
May 20, 2013, 03:26 PM
I tried emailing VW's ad dept.  Their reply...

From: VIC Web Responses <volktalk@vw.com>
Date: May 20, 2013, 11:07:11 AM EDT
To: John Yacopucci <johnnyyac@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: CONTACT US 5/20 SA
Hi John and MMJ fans,

The song used in the Volkswagen Passat commercial is indeed a cover of "Lucky Man" by Jim James. This cover version "Lucky Man" has not yet been released (unlucky us). 

The original version of "Lucky Man" was released in 1970 for British progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP).  "Lucky Man" is included in their debut album "Emerson Lake & Palmer," and can be found on sites such as Amazon or iTunes.

The news should be posted to http://www.mymorningjacket.com/ when it is announced.

Have a great week, John and friends!

Shelley A.
VolkTalk


good things come to those who wait
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

yakeroo

#21
May 21, 2013, 02:10 AM
Chalk me up to being a 90's child too, as I immediately thought The Verve. Actually I was thinking The Verve or that wretched country song titled Lucky Man that I have to listen to some drunken hick karaoke every dart night at the local bar. Ugh I would post it, but I will spare you all's ears.

I really enjoy this song though. Thanks for the find!

Waddy Peytona

#23
May 21, 2013, 12:28 PM
Interesting read, although I could've done without his snarky little comment at the end.

Quote from: subinai on May 21, 2013, 06:45 AM
found this: http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-volkswagen-149536

SaraBananaBear

#24
May 21, 2013, 01:57 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on May 20, 2013, 03:26 PM
I tried emailing VW's ad dept.  Their reply...

From: VIC Web Responses <volktalk@vw.com>
Date: May 20, 2013, 11:07:11 AM EDT
To: John Yacopucci <johnnyyac@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: CONTACT US 5/20 SA
Hi John and MMJ fans,

The song used in the Volkswagen Passat commercial is indeed a cover of "Lucky Man" by Jim James. This cover version "Lucky Man" has not yet been released (unlucky us). 

The original version of "Lucky Man" was released in 1970 for British progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP).  "Lucky Man" is included in their debut album "Emerson Lake & Palmer," and can be found on sites such as Amazon or iTunes.

The news should be posted to http://www.mymorningjacket.com/ when it is announced.

Have a great week, John and friends!

Shelley A.
VolkTalk


good things come to those who wait

Excellent!  :cheesy: :thumbsup:
Europe ♥ My Morning Jacket

justbcuzido

#25
May 21, 2013, 03:22 PM
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on May 21, 2013, 01:57 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on May 20, 2013, 03:26 PM
I tried emailing VW's ad dept.  Their reply...

From: VIC Web Responses <volktalk@vw.com>
Date: May 20, 2013, 11:07:11 AM EDT
To: John Yacopucci <johnnyyac@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: CONTACT US 5/20 SA
Hi John and MMJ fans,

The song used in the Volkswagen Passat commercial is indeed a cover of "Lucky Man" by Jim James. This cover version "Lucky Man" has not yet been released (unlucky us). 

The original version of "Lucky Man" was released in 1970 for British progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP).  "Lucky Man" is included in their debut album "Emerson Lake & Palmer," and can be found on sites such as Amazon or iTunes.

The news should be posted to http://www.mymorningjacket.com/ when it is announced.

Have a great week, John and friends!

Shelley A.
VolkTalk


good things come to those who wait

Excellent!  :cheesy: :thumbsup:

I can't say this enough, but you are the man!
Mona Lisa must'a had the highway blues, you can tell by the way she smiles.

jimsflyingv

#26
May 22, 2013, 01:05 AM
That is one more reason why I am happy owner of a Volkswagen :) Best cars in the world uses the best artist in the world for their commercial

johnnYYac

#27
May 22, 2013, 11:30 AM
Always appreciate the praise, but I think the email from VW was putting me off... Don't expect a release anytime soon, if at all.  All avenues for getting this track are being explored, so stay tuned but don't hold your breath.  It was the same deal with Turn Turn Turn on True Blood, though a soundtrack release was more realistic than will be a compilation of commercial music.  One can hope...
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

buymycar

#28
May 22, 2013, 06:37 PM
"The news should be posted to http://www.mymorningjacket.com/ when it is announced."

I'm trying to figure out what this statement means from the email.  What news?  It seems rather ambiguous to me.

justbcuzido

#29
May 23, 2013, 10:36 AM
Quote from: johnnYYac on May 22, 2013, 11:30 AM
Always appreciate the praise, but I think the email from VW was putting me off... Don't expect a release anytime soon, if at all.  All avenues for getting this track are being explored, so stay tuned but don't hold your breath.  It was the same deal with Turn Turn Turn on True Blood, though a soundtrack release was more realistic than will be a compilation of commercial music.  One can hope...

Praise due to effort! We should all email them this:

The Kinks - Give the people what they want
Mona Lisa must'a had the highway blues, you can tell by the way she smiles.

subinai

#30
Jun 06, 2013, 07:37 PM
i emailed the ad agency and they said that there are no plans to release the song. poop.

SaraBananaBear

#31
Jun 09, 2013, 03:08 PM
Quote from: subinai on Jun 06, 2013, 07:37 PM
i emailed the ad agency and they said that there are no plans to release the song. poop.

:cry:
Europe ♥ My Morning Jacket

Cameron

#32
Jun 12, 2013, 12:04 PM
Are we sure he recorded the whole song? He could have just done the short clip if it was just for the commercial.

Angelo

#33
Jun 19, 2013, 05:21 PM
I just read the Father John Misty cover story in the new Magnet (it is awesome and I highly recommend those even slightly interested in Tillman read it). In it he says he turned down an offer of $75,000 to play Lucky Man for the VW commercial. There was no mention of JJ but thought it interesting anyway.

justbcuzido

#34
Jan 04, 2016, 10:38 AM
Quote from: johnnYYac on May 20, 2013, 03:26 PM
I tried emailing VW's ad dept.  Their reply...

From: VIC Web Responses <volktalk@vw.com>
Date: May 20, 2013, 11:07:11 AM EDT
To: John Yacopucci <johnnyyac@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: CONTACT US 5/20 SA
Hi John and MMJ fans,

The song used in the Volkswagen Passat commercial is indeed a cover of "Lucky Man" by Jim James. This cover version "Lucky Man" has not yet been released (unlucky us). 

The original version of "Lucky Man" was released in 1970 for British progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP).  "Lucky Man" is included in their debut album "Emerson Lake & Palmer," and can be found on sites such as Amazon or iTunes.

The news should be posted to http://www.mymorningjacket.com/ when it is announced.

Have a great week, John and friends!

Shelley A.
VolkTalk


good things come to those who wait

A few year bump here, but would love to hear someone got access to this song somewhere along the line.
Mona Lisa must'a had the highway blues, you can tell by the way she smiles.
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