The other spot in the campaign, edited by the also crazy-talented Sarah Fisher, is also on YouTube. It was called "Then and Now." YT won't let me post a link in the comments.
Tomda, I was the writer for this campaign and part of a 4-person creative team which included the uber-talented editor Chris Chynoweth. The song we chose was AM Radio by Everclear, and it was used for this campaign to create two 60-second commercials, one of which ran on both the Oscars and the Grammys. Shortly after creating these, GM moved its advertising account to a different agency, despite the fact that the campaign got great writeups and won best tv commercial of the year.
Joe Biden claimed that the $862 Billion failed stimulus ($400 remains unspent) “created or saved” 750,000 jobs. Economists don’t recognize jobs saved, and the jobs saved may have been keep local agencies afloat. When the money ran out, the people lost their jobs. Currently States are considering filing bankruptcy for spending. watch?v=IqmeT5ykKf0
The Govt owns 61% of GM, GOOGLE, “GM's electric-car fantasy running out of gas” and read links. The Green Movement should be free market driven
I agree with firefoureffect, this should have gotten a lot more air time! As a Chrysler employee I hate to say it, but this commercial has always been one of my favorites. When I first saw it on tv I got choked up. I'm a fan of anything that plays up the rich history of AMERICAN automakers.
GM should have played this commercial more widely, more often and in its full length. It's one of the best and Jeremy Piven's cameo (from Entourage) is priceless!
Boy, have things changed in 5 years.
Pontiac, Hummer, and Saturn are dead. Not to mention, Saab is almost dead. Then you have Tiger Woods and his scandal.
AvocadoTomato 3 months ago
This campaign and slogan is truly great. I wish GM reserved it for today, when they make way better cars than back on the moment of this ad (2006)
Nombredeusuario1030 5 months ago
GM finally turned a profit for the first time in a decade wooooooow!!
bushiman32 6 months ago
I. Love. It.
What a great spirit through out the whole thing.
Ironsiderodger 9 months ago
I. Love. It.
What a great spirit thruought the whole thing.
Ironsiderodger 9 months ago
The other spot in the campaign, edited by the also crazy-talented Sarah Fisher, is also on YouTube. It was called "Then and Now." YT won't let me post a link in the comments.
achickwithadream 10 months ago
Tomda, I was the writer for this campaign and part of a 4-person creative team which included the uber-talented editor Chris Chynoweth. The song we chose was AM Radio by Everclear, and it was used for this campaign to create two 60-second commercials, one of which ran on both the Oscars and the Grammys. Shortly after creating these, GM moved its advertising account to a different agency, despite the fact that the campaign got great writeups and won best tv commercial of the year.
achickwithadream 10 months ago
I want to know what song they used for this advertisement...
If someone knows please let me know!
TomdaBomb53 10 months ago
This is such a great video, should do an updated version to include the newest products like the volt. ^^ GO GM!!!!
knack0125 10 months ago
Joe Biden claimed that the $862 Billion failed stimulus ($400 remains unspent) “created or saved” 750,000 jobs. Economists don’t recognize jobs saved, and the jobs saved may have been keep local agencies afloat. When the money ran out, the people lost their jobs. Currently States are considering filing bankruptcy for spending. watch?v=IqmeT5ykKf0
The Govt owns 61% of GM, GOOGLE, “GM's electric-car fantasy running out of gas” and read links. The Green Movement should be free market driven
Mummificationify 11 months ago
did u make this??
if u did, wow
pierre030306 11 months ago
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pierre030306 11 months ago
SOOOO COOOL !!!!:)
pierre030306 11 months ago
Well done! only thing is that its 1:06, try to make it an even 60 seconds and it should be ready for the airwaves.
C0LL1N 1 year ago
I Love My GM
SinaloalokoCLN 1 year ago
song name? please reply
donzaliko 1 year ago
GM is the new welfare queen
j1a2r34 1 year ago
GM is the best brand ever!! Great vid
08v8vette 1 year ago
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gm isnt dying so fuck off and go buy a prius nigger
Sportzone123 2 years ago 10
Amen
codyz71 1 year ago
is there a full verzion of this song????
hitace 2 years ago
A.M. Radio, Everclear.
mattthebrat89 2 years ago
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I will never buy a car made with government workers!
Goodbye General Motors,Hello Garbage Motors.
RickinFLA07 2 years ago
amazing commercial
militiaman1992 2 years ago
It's a pretty good commercial. To bad GM don't how to sell cars, or to preserve different car barnds individuality.
*cough* saab *cough*
MrJonasQuinn 2 years ago
I made a tiny typo. It's supposed to say car brands, not car barnds
MrJonasQuinn 2 years ago
GM = General Morons
UAW = U Aren't Working
kittycatback 2 years ago
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GM isn't the great company with great cars (those made prior to 1991) like it used to be...and never will be. RIP GM 1908-2009.
dhprince 2 years ago
excellent! i love my camaro & always will... cant wait to see this on tv
auntdebbie64 2 years ago 6
fuck wher holden
father1999 2 years ago
Then, top down; Now, top this!
Awesome!
usquanigo 3 years ago 6
funny how GM dont include the holden vauxhall or opel?
SportsExtra2009 3 years ago
thats because it is a commercial for the us market where there are no holdens vauxhalls or opels.
sheaquinn 3 years ago 4
i love my GM
hemirango 3 years ago 12
this commercial is realy well done and its a catchy tune dose any one know how many buicks tiger woods has i am guessing over 50
homiex04 3 years ago 2
song is am radio
jacobrachel 3 years ago 2
whats the name of the song
jacobrachel 3 years ago
GM is the king!
honestrunescaper 3 years ago 15
also what song is this?
kristenzbf 3 years ago
WOW!! You made this? It is great!!
kristenzbf 3 years ago
not as good as the first one
MistaMacha 3 years ago
Then: Top down - Now: Top this!
Damn straight, kick ass! B-) \m/
usquanigo 3 years ago 5
Great. <3
Xikaze 3 years ago
This commercial rocks. Great way to show GM's connection to America's past, something Honda and Toyota can't quite claim. ;)
rainier14410 4 years ago 8
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Fuck "bling" Fuck GM , and fuck you if your a lover of the new gen. SAAB...
r3pto 4 years ago
r3pto fuck you
perryyo 3 years ago
The song appeared on NASCAR commercials last year and was taken off the 'net for some time. Great to have it back. Reminds me of my youth!
apple1953 4 years ago 2
WHo do people like to advertise themselves in videos they didn't even create? Noone wants to see your lame ass myspace.
UnrivaledShogun 4 years ago
thats my myspace page and yes i put it up here. why? becuase i cut this commcercial. which means i had a part in creating it.
thanks,
chris chynoweth
cLc101 4 years ago 3
@cLc101 I like that you put Jeremy Piven in it. I have a huge crush on him.
Pivenfan446 1 year ago
@cLc101
For the record, I think this ad is one of the all-time best ads I've seen. Kudos for a fabulous job.
DiversityMCLLC 1 year ago
@UnrivaledShogun You're dumb.
JesdaG 7 months ago
What song is it?
mayah480 4 years ago
AM Radio by Everclear. I have it on my iPod.
mrivera1 4 years ago
I agree with firefoureffect, this should have gotten a lot more air time! As a Chrysler employee I hate to say it, but this commercial has always been one of my favorites. When I first saw it on tv I got choked up. I'm a fan of anything that plays up the rich history of AMERICAN automakers.
slh8529 4 years ago 4
GM should have played this commercial more widely, more often and in its full length. It's one of the best and Jeremy Piven's cameo (from Entourage) is priceless!
firefoureffect 4 years ago 3
I love that spot...thought it was Campbell Ewald...great spot though.
bluedogtn1974 4 years ago
One of the FEW good things Bob Kraut did while at GM. He sure didn't do much while at Pontiac-now he's at Pizza Hut-good riddance!!!!
wangershairpiece 4 years ago
we are a cheynation!!! GM LIVE FOREVER!!!
clint454 4 years ago 3
this is one of the best commercials out there
eskimochild87 5 years ago