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theme of the week: best commercial songs

1. 1234 by Feist

feist was the quintessentially fantastic indie singer/songwriter until her fame hit a high with the opening of the apple commercial featuring this song. her voice is so very mellow, and her songs are absolutely enchanting: i'm glad the world has now been introduced to the mysterious marvel that is leslie feist. Feist: 1234

2. The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson
this is the mellow girl in the earth-toned sweater and glasses whose song gained fame through one of the best ever Old Navy commercials. her work is very simple both lyrically and musically, but in the most exciting and ethereal way. this is one of those songs that you hear and think, "this is my new favorite. why didn't i come up with this?"
Ingrid Michaelson: The Way I Am

3. Flathead by The Fratellis
i have absolutely no idea what a "flathead" is or what it has to do with the three scantily clad women in keyhole dresses with burgeoning bosoms on the front of this album, but the song is very upbeat and catchy. it was apparently on an apple commercial- i have no trouble beleiving this, as they always seem to scout out the best songs for their commercials. random fact: "fratelli" is the italian word for brothers, making "fratellis" a common anglicised misspelling of a common foreign word. even so, it's a very catchy song.
The Fratellis: Flathead