I like to think of myself as being immune to TV commercials.  But SONGS in TV commercials during the Olympics - that’s another matter.  During a previous Olympics I first heard (then bought) the song Ariel Ramirez by Richard Buckner when it played in a Volkswagen commercial.  During these current games I have been even more of a song fiend since I sometimes watch with my laptop with me.  Here are the gems I’ve found:

The Story by Brandi Carlile.  Chevy uses this folksy-rock-love song in a commercial for upcoming hybrid and electric vehicles. Got it playing on my MySpace page now.

All These Things That I’ve Done by the Killers.  The catchy hook that says “I’ve got soul but I’m not a soldier” also runs during a Chevy ad.

Weapon of Choice by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.  This one plays in an ad for the upcoming TV series My Own Worst Emeny starring Christian Slater (who my wife seems to LOVE).

While I’m on the subject, I have bought several songs after first hearing them on the wonderful and customizable internet radio station Pandora.  Because the record industry is pushing to charge exorbitant royalties to internet radio stations, Pandora says it may soon shut down.  That’s a shame, because there is money to be made here for everyone.  As long as there are suckers like me.

PS - Pandora is a legal music service and pays royalties.   The debate is about how much.  Not so sure about Mix Turtle.