this was 1986 and I lived next door to the band who made the record in Newington Edinburgh...bought the 12" single that had a vibrator on the cover amongst other misc. items....
The guy in the middle at 43 seconds is a Scottish actor who went on to star in some American cop dramas etc. He was the mad Irish man in "Braveheart" too, saving Mel Gibson/Willie Wallace in the woods; Oh and I am sure i have seen him at Hampden Park, Glasgow supporting my team Hibernian. Top trivia folks........
I have just seen this for the first time, and the second, and the third. It's awesome. Compare this with the crrrrap we get here in North America. But generally speaking the ads in the Europe are so much more entertaining, and intelligent, than the commercials in N.A.
I bought the CD this track came from on the strength of the advert(Uh Tears Baby). It has been hiding in my collection for over 20yrs now. I am only now starting to appreciate what a fine album this was/is.
Btw also good to see an alcohol ad before the days of the stupid drink responsibly ads. What does that mean. Wear a crash helmet when you have a pint? lol
This was my favourite too , I remember thinking at first it was for a film when I saw it in the cinema because the quality was so good.
It still looks great all these years later.
Thanks for posting this.
I agree they dont make em like this any more - the only one thats comes close was the gorilla ad for cadburys, the rest can burn with reality tv in hell ...
When me and a mate looked this up about 2 years ago, the internet site we found said it was Hipsway, I then bought their album hoping to get the tune, wasted my money as it was shit.thanks for posting the correct artist and title.
Oh wow! i remeber this when i was a kid!! i used to get exited when this ad came on.....haaahhha silly really but what a buzzz!!!!!!!!
0797000 1 month ago
this was 1986 and I lived next door to the band who made the record in Newington Edinburgh...bought the 12" single that had a vibrator on the cover amongst other misc. items....
TheUvox 7 months ago
The guy in the middle at 43 seconds is a Scottish actor who went on to star in some American cop dramas etc. He was the mad Irish man in "Braveheart" too, saving Mel Gibson/Willie Wallace in the woods; Oh and I am sure i have seen him at Hampden Park, Glasgow supporting my team Hibernian. Top trivia folks........
Iclimbthereforeiam 9 months ago
musics cool
conorsmitheire 11 months ago
I have just seen this for the first time, and the second, and the third. It's awesome. Compare this with the crrrrap we get here in North America. But generally speaking the ads in the Europe are so much more entertaining, and intelligent, than the commercials in N.A.
mychalina 1 year ago
@mychalina Watch the uncut 2 minute version of this ad. You'll find it impressive.
joelsttn 1 year ago
This was a great ad - remember it well to this day
gray499kcw 1 year ago
I bought the CD this track came from on the strength of the advert(Uh Tears Baby). It has been hiding in my collection for over 20yrs now. I am only now starting to appreciate what a fine album this was/is.
alansmithtv 2 years ago
this was one of the only adverts I actually enjoyed watching.
loopylou4266 2 years ago
That happened in my pub just the other week.
Luxfare666 2 years ago 2
Btw also good to see an alcohol ad before the days of the stupid drink responsibly ads. What does that mean. Wear a crash helmet when you have a pint? lol
Idol2Idol 2 years ago
brilliant! Ad one of the best ever! Lager Pish! Sponsored Fitba team Shect! the ghood outweighs the bad!
celticsnp1967 2 years ago
When Rikki Fulton done his take on this ad it was hilariously funny
franzo 3 years ago
Excatly Mate. I Couldn't stop laughing when I was watching this lol
Idol2Idol 2 years ago
An absolute classic. Brings back loads of memories. Thank you.
BADGERBUT 3 years ago
I have also uploaded the music from this and the other McEwans adverts in CD quality onto youtube. Click on 'thescallywags'.
thescallywags 3 years ago
This was my favourite too , I remember thinking at first it was for a film when I saw it in the cinema because the quality was so good.
It still looks great all these years later.
Thanks for posting this.
I agree they dont make em like this any more - the only one thats comes close was the gorilla ad for cadburys, the rest can burn with reality tv in hell ...
kinkabala 3 years ago 3
Ive uploaded the CD version of 'Youve got the power' by Win, which is used on this advert.
Click on my site..
I also have the CD versions for the other 3 McEwans adverts of the time. They are'
'Tinder' by Hipsway.
'Opposites attract' by Head to Head
'Something so real' by Love Decree.
I can uplaod these if anybody is interested.
tacticallynaive73 3 years ago
Anyone know what the music to this was?
findafa1 3 years ago
"You've Got The Power" by Win, which someone else commented on further down. I have the 7" and 12" single :)
zawtowers 3 years ago
Scary that commercial this is almost 20 years old.
JMcB3012 4 years ago
Ha! Some adverts just stick in your head. Thanks for posting.
philjc54 4 years ago
Fantastic..... memory lane from my youth!!!
BigIain 4 years ago
What he said. Best. Advert. EVER!
pokerdice10 4 years ago
best advert ever. they dont make em like they used to
balsingh1 4 years ago
I only ever saw this add at the cinema, I thought it was greatt, Is this a shorter T.V version. Was it longer or has my memory gone?
essexlol 4 years ago
The best ad of the 80's. song by Win. you got the power
boabalito 4 years ago
When me and a mate looked this up about 2 years ago, the internet site we found said it was Hipsway, I then bought their album hoping to get the tune, wasted my money as it was shit.thanks for posting the correct artist and title.
dogtag869 4 years ago