Gap love train

[KTBEverlasting]

Aaaahhh, those were the days.

[mizztree81]

Always loved this commercial...

[longdali82]

This is my favorite gap commercial :) ehehe I still have that multicolor striped scarf I ran out and bought after seeing this commercial... D:

[DarkChyldCC]

Was that Smith Jared from SATC @0:11?

[junjoucrush87]

hahaha oh my glob..i love this commercial so much..mostly because i love singing and i thought they did this song VERY well..i was always very impressed by this commercial and i wish they actually did make this a song..lol i miss 2003 lol

[Kelsey7717]

IS THAT RASHIDA JONES AT 0:14 ?????????????????

[OwlEyesRen]

@Kelsey7717 Yes it is!

[63wingman]

who is the girl at 0:14? She is so beautiful.

[TooCute1890]

@63wingman Her name is Rashida Jones. She is the daughter of Quincy Jones, she currently stars in Parks & Recreation and she use to play Jim's girlfriend on "The Office."

[scottbaino]

People that hot in the real world don't have that much personality. :)

[shimokita2]

I think of Bosnia, Rawanda and North Korea and Cuba and shudder when I watch this "feel good Love the Word" video.

[TeamShox1950]

This commercial is like supremely amazing! No words to describe the joy it brings me. :)

[fdux2004]

Madd Chadd @ 0.20

[weareallanemic]

...I actually remember this.

[ruddgirl]

Yeah this was their best campaign and they suck so bad now!

[djdopesic]

Rashida Jones @0:14 ?

[edwardgbell]

@djdopesic Nice spot.

[1sadface]

halle berry baby daddy hahahah!

[edison1155]

Jeason Lewis really got into it there didn't he... :07

[missmyahenna]

GAP NEED TO BRING BACK THE COZY STRIPES!!!!!!!!

[freshPrincess626]

great, now i can't wait for the Christmas season. just 7 months to go!

[tysonparlor10]

whammmmmm

[xxLaHippieLifeIs4Mex]

They need to make this an actual song, because i would buy this version right now =)

[RossLGould]

I don't have many fond memories of the early 2000s, but this ad is one of them. I wonder why Gap stopped advertising like they used to. Also, thanks to other commenters for pointing out Rashida Jones!

[icerise]

This is my favourite GAP commercial. I was around 12 when it came out, and I remember everyone singing this song in school while doing the wave and wearing GAP winter gear. I love how a half a minute ad gave me a lifetime's worth of memories.

[Eviltwin531]

Every time I hear this song, I always hear that girl singing at :11. I wish I knew who she was.

[SupermodelBlogger]

@Eviltwin531 Long hair blonde: Shirley Mallmann Short hair red: Emily Sandberg

[mrtony80]

This is a anti-war commercial...

[whenyoulovethe90s]

lol i got a scarf after this

[yourwill]

That was Rashida Jones @ :13.....I LOVE HER!!

[sv564708]

@yourwill I wondered if that was her!! Thanks for being my confirmation lol.

[MegaPined]

WTF IS THE GUY DOING AT 0:18 to 0:20

[BernardProfitendieu]

@MegaPined starting a Love Train, obviously

[tyffy]

This was my favorite commercial when it used to air! I love this. :D

[lazyboyz]

look at Angela Lindvall

[Syriusb12]

Wow I love this commercial! I keep playing it over and over LOL

[MelisaNayah]

OMG MEE TOO!!!! MY FAV ADVERT OF ALLL TIME!!!!!!x

[Doron101]

Why isn't this an actually song?

[trew9710]

@Doron101 r u serious

[Doron101]

Yes i'm serious. This is a slight remake of the original version. Or if you do say that this is the original version then I wish they continued on with the current version they are singing and made a tune out of it.

[trew9710]

@Doron101 sorry...misunderstood you

[Tobelina522]

@lisa5252 - YES, that is Rashida Jones! :-)

[QTipbandit]

I did want a striped cotton scarf after this commercial...

[tucsonman1980]

This is one of the most nostalgic commercials of my college career (which was my freshman year of college). Best time of my life, and this commercial always brings me back.

[idrumkingdom223]

these models are not singing

[lizlovesbatsy]

I have seriously been looking looking for this commercial for year. I LOVE IT!

[hceal]

gap used to have such great commericals. i would look forward to the new ones and now...

[lisa5252]

0:14 ...Rashida Jones??

[Joale8]

@lisa5252 ...or an eerie doppleganger

[Soccerooss]

I love this commerical it is my favorite one!!! What did happen to the gap every year around the holidays they used to have fun colorful sweaters and their cloths used to be more wearable by a more variety of people. Now the colors are drab, the sweaters are boring and the fashions are cheap looking!!! Where have you gone Gap?

[la356uradibon]

@Soccerooss I couldn't agree more. I absolutely love this commercial. The song, the colors, the clothes.. Where has Gap gone? Such a good question!

[Mnmuzic]

TJ Christofore from Take 5 is the male voice in this entire commercial. AWESOME

[infamousda1st]

back in the days where men dress like men and women dressed appropriately!!!! Can we get back to that??? Love that ad though!

[SassyMeaThomas]

fav commercial ... use to sing turn it up everytime it came on

[hothotheat3000]

Aww I remember this ad! Me and my little sister would sing along to it all the time.

[roydcruz]

the gap.... whatever happened to you? you used to be cool, you used to be hip, now with the economy in the tank, so your design aesthetic went blank. your jeans are still to loose, your tees don't follow the new look. Redo your interiors, darken your wood, tighten those fits, because at the end of the day comfort is overrated -

A Distressed Gap User

[DeviousTelevision]

i miss these.

[Czech5]

the guy at :7 and :25 is Martin Henderson. I have his GAP Poster from the stores. :)

He is the reason I would stop and watch this commercial anytime I heard it!

[trickpanda]

0:09 is that smith from sex & the city?

[foxcsox]

@trickpanda

Oh my gosh! I think you're right!!!!

[antonelladan]

@trickpanda yes he is !!!

[TheLadyp006]

@trickpanda I think that is Smith I rewound it couple times

[inconsistanttruth]

fail, just so much fail

[likeWTFitsSTEFFF]

the girl in the pink 14 seconds into the commercial is karen in the office!

xD

[canes4life89]

can u actually get this song somewhere?

[esprit15d]

0:12 is Rashida Jones

[SeijuroHiko]

i cannot see what's so good about it

[graypaint]

I LOVE THIS COMMERCIAL. makes me want to be in it.

[danasaur]

was that rashida jones @ :14 ?????

[rfgstl]

My fave seasonal campaign in my entire career with Gap. Those damn crazy stripes made my life a living hell during holiday tho lol!!!

[Pri03]

@rfgstl mine too. was this the campaign from 2002?

[rfgstl]

It is from 2002 :)

[mrtony80]

Best part - Rashida Jones' fine ass.

[BigDrizzle09]

Peaceful

[Zeaky0arteest]

Watching this without sound...lol.

[Lichanjones]

i was thinking about this commercial all year

[udlab0y]

Well, I never saw the train.

[Sofishee]

This is my favorite commercial EVER!!!

[vickersfan]

dont make em like they used too:( this and the coca~cola bears commercials. ah childhood was wonderful

[Lavinga1986]

is that Malin Akerman and Rashida Jones?

[Soccerooss]

My favorite commercial EVER!!! I wisht that they had sung the whole song!!!

[gretchandgurd]

this song makes me so happy :)

love christmassss

[cougarfighting]

Holy shit I remember this early 2000's, damn nostalgic.

[randomistaken]

'Tis the season :).

[sidstwin2]

Isn't the lady in the pink sweater Karen from The Office?

[freshPrincess626]

Gap holiday commercials are BACK! i just saw the first one on FX. it was pretty cute.

[bambilei]

who actually sings this song? i love it! i wonder if it was just recorded for the advert

[adrian993]

This is a re-recording for the commercial--a group called "The O' Jays" originally sang it. It's a 70s disco/funk CLASSIC. iTunes would definitely have it. Oh yeah, the title of the song, though obvious, is called "Love Train". Two versions, the extended version ( 6 mins and change) is best.

[luck8961]

I totally miss this commercial!

[marykatedixon]

This is my FAVORITE commercial!! I can't wait for Christmas everytime I see it!! :)

[HiredSoldier]

Best Gap Christmas commercial ever. Brings up past memories and nostalgia. Love it!

[olexia07]

they really need to start making more commercials like tthese they were great.

[SaraSohma7]

I LOVEd this commercial i miss these ones they were great

[ChristinePhi]

christmas 2006

[SweetBrwnSuga]

my fault, Rasidia Jones @ 0:17

[SweetBrwnSuga]

OMG, Rashida Jones @ 0:17 !

[Laurencestar]

did any one notice Jason Lewis from sex and the city 0:07 goodtimes!

[randomistaken]

Awesome! I didn't think I'd find this here. Love this ad (and the cute guy at 0:15).

[777hobo777]

does anyone know what year this commercial came out?

I LOVE this commercial. It makes me think of happier days. Christmas just isn't what it used to be.

[jaksun9]

I'm thinking about 6-8 years ago....

[RHeckman00]

Yeah, it came out around 2001/2002

[lilyofthevalley7]

A soul singing group from the 70;s called the

O"Jays made the original song called

"LOVE TRAIN', I always loved that song when I was a teen & still do! The love train loves

everybody. No matter who you are, so get on

board.

LOVE:)

[ritbitchx3ryuichi3]

I-I wish they had a full version of this song.

D:<;;

[themfemme]

This takes me back to Christmas of 2002 and it was a time where I felt that things were falling apart around me. I would see this commercial and it would, strangely, put me in a better mood. It's hard to believe that a commercial from a store that I don't even shop at would make me feel better about things, but it's true.

[xocaitlin88ox]

haha well its that kinda song that gives you lil tinglies inside for no reason.

[365to173repubsPWNED]

@themfemme now things really are falling apart

[jamesonyancey]

indeed.

[freshPrincess626]

30 seconds of holiday bliss

[broadcastboy]

who's the guy at 0.16??

[TheoMurpse]

Oh hey, at 0:14 that's Rashida Jones of The Office.

[HollyxBrolly]

Did anyone notice that at 0:08 it was Jason lewis who played smith in SATC?

[olexia07]

This commercial can cure all the problems in the world lol probably not but I remember when it first came out I LOVED IT!!!!

[underwhere]

at 0:14.......thats Rashida Jones from the office

[Henaz666Mckinley]

its a gay and proud love train..... gay fags

[MelisaNayah]

Best gap christmas commercial EVVVAA

[ProdigyOnSpeed]

This really makes me wanna throw up right now...

the original is so beautiful and has so much soul.

and that version, well, lets say it like that sold its soul for commerce.

[BitterlySweet16]

AP Econ anyone???

[xaviiibb]

I'd like to know who is the singer of this version of O'Jays? I need to know, Iwould like to have this good version please! Thank you!!!

[Darin847]

soooo gaaay

[DeJota712]

why are people like you soooo fuckin rude nowadays. go grow the fuck up.

[Darin847]

@DeJota712 c'mon dude...this is pretty damn gay.

[electrogeek77]

@DeJota712 Oh, the irony...

[ganondufus]

is that Rashida Jones?

[ComfortingLie007]

Yea. She is in a few gap commercials, including mellow yellow, and dress you up in my love.

[srayj]

I remember and LOVED this commercial, still do actually. Also, does anyone else think that the blonde guy at 8 seconds looks like Jason Lewis?

[freshPrincess626]

this commercial is awesome because jason lewis is in it. :P

ok, the song is really good too...

[volcomphil]

the best i've seen

[Preluding99]

This was one of their best holiday commercials. Makes me smile & the audio version of the Love Train is AWESOME! I want it for my holidays.

[ShikaFowlChan]

This makes me happy ^^

[olexia07]

I feel so nostalgic watching this It came out when I was like 11 or 12 and I still remember it, it makes me so happy and I'm glad I found it on youtube lol I would watch it everyday.

[mweinshel12]

This was one of my favorite commercials growing up, and now working for GAP, it brings back some great times

[xHateHealsx]

i wonder if it brings back memories for thousands of little indonesian kids who worked there too....

[mweinshel12]

I wonder if you have ever bought anything from any store in the western world? Maybe you should not talk?

[xHateHealsx]

that'd be a good argument, if EVERY store in the Western world used child labor, but they don't. And Gap does. So maybe you should take your own advice.

[mweinshel12]

Why are you watching this commercial then? I am sorry that I like where I work and I support this company. I find it hard to believe that you have never purchased anything that has been made in a developing country. SO PLEASE do not judge people by the places that they work and the commercials that consumers like.

[xHateHealsx]

When did I ever judge you by where you worked? I don't recall ever saying anything against YOU. And purchasing goods from a developing country has nothing to do with purchasing something made by child labor. They're two totally seperate things. And why did I watch it? Because Love Train by The O'Jays is one of my favorite songs of all time.

[hk250693]

this ad brings back memories!!!!

[cogentdiversion]

seeing this commercial always used to make me feel happy.

[bjmills123]

is 0:15 rashida jones?

[donhagen2121]

it sure is

[Revolos55]

So glad this is on here. I love this commercial, and I love this song.

[Kalitechne]

November 2002....i loved this ad!! Plus, i got a 30% discount from a friend that December. Thanks, Erin!

[flanksy]

If they released this as a single, full version, i would so buy it.

[vickersfan]

man it sux that they dont play special xmas commercials like this and the coca cola bears like this anymore! but i love this vid. reminds me of when i was lil walkin around singin it. thanx! and happy holidays! :)

[chibichichio]

Aiyoo, I remember I was like 9 when this came out and I was obsessed with singing that song that Christmas!

[foxfire1112]

wow how old r u?

[chibichichio]

18. Or at least I think I was 9...

[Miamisauce305]

Thay should get all these people together again and do an updated version.

[freshPrincess626]

this is my favorite gap holiday commercial. by a little bit, cuz all of them are sO good.

[ReallySadSongs]

gap adverts have just dissapeared

i loved them!

gap has gone shit tho tbh

[james7553]

who is the artist and song called? this commercial is def. great and even though its a commercial it really is full of spirit to get any1 in the christmas sprit .or holiday season . very memorable

[Miamisauce305]

The O'Jays - Love Train

[james7553]

it is the best, short simple and full of holiday spirit. It was a great song choice! But who is the artist and the song being played ? dam i dont know how to find it lol

[goldenboi24k]

MY FAVORITE COMMERCIAL EVER !!!!!!!

[SweetLolita8]

this fills my heart with joy

[sapphiregirl9]

I love this commercial so much. They should bring it back this season. :)

[xx000candy000xx]

can everyone just stop over analysing the fuckin commercial, fuck.

anyways, i love this commercial, GAP used to have some good commercials, wtf happened yo? LOL

[freshPrincess626]

apparently they stopped adverstising on tv in like, 2007, and don't have any immediate plans to start again. it's a shame, they're not even gonna air those great holiday 2008 clips with all those celebrities. they're just for the website.

[disgrl4]

freshprincess626: What do you mean they're not going to air them? I just saw their new holiday commercial this morning so obviously they haven't stopped advertising.

[freshPrincess626]

really? i don't have a tv in my dorm room, so i'm not caught up on all the new commercials yet. you sure it wasn't old navy? that one i saw. or maybe gap decided to air the holiday ads this year. last year they didn't, and it made me a little sad, lol. but i have read several articles about how they stopped tv ads in general, so idk...

[correandro007]

yeah you are right! they are not going to air any commercials until they feel they are reaching the right customer. thats why they are only on their Wed site. I think 2009 is the one, their product is consistent and gap had a pretty good year for 2008 this holidays are so far so good, black friday i can honestly tell you we rocked it!. i am very optimistic we will be back on the game soon! :)

[kyledraw]

I still remember this commercial! It came on Christmas 2002. I remember the first time I saw it I was watching Survivor Thailand. Haha

[Akemra]

I wish there was a full length verson of this

[Kpunky89]

Isn't that Fatima Robinson the Choreographer?

[ChristinePhi]

You are so right, i knew id seen that women off the diary of aaliyah

[Psychology]

Love train, huh? This isn't the song to be used on a corporate GAP commercial, let me tell you.

[JanineDelaCruz]

when i saw this commercial on tv it was in black and white...

[hceal]

i just think it's funny that this is a black song and all by 2 people singing are white. lol

[MissTeaCup68]

lmao your dumb.

this isn't a "black" song... it's a song for everybody.

music has no gender idiot.

[MissTeaCup68]

scratch that, i meant race.

but really don't be so ignorant.

[hceal]

you people take things way to seriously.

i think it's funny. ha ha ha

that's you're opinion. and i don't see people from around the world. i see just black and white people. i didn't say that to be ignorant. this is by far my favorite gap commerical. and it is a black song because it was written and sung black artist. but i also see your point as well,in the song it mentions countries like england, china, and egypt. wasn't trying to ignorant. just a song just a commerical.