"Somebody Left the Gate Open", Into the Wild
>> Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Yeah, I know. I blew off a Clippings From the Fridge post. Deal with it. It will be back next week, thanks to Claire, the Chief Research Editor of DDD, who scoured the Internet and came up with something far better than the crap I was finding. Look for it this weekend. JHC, now I have to pay her.
There's an ad on TV for Citi Bank. I've never had a Citi Bank card and probably never will. Despite that, there is a clip of a song you hear briefly during the ad with the lyrics, "Somebody left the gate open". It's catchy, different, sort of an African beat, and the woman singing has a powerful voice.
Thank you, Google: Her name is Laura Pergolizzi, but she goes by L.P. Makes sense. However, when I saw her, I thought what the Hell is Bob Dylan doing on this video? She sounds nothing like Dylan, thank God, but damn if she doesn't look like him...or tries to look like him? I don't know.
So, if you're still reading this and want to see what Dylan would look like if he switched genders and what he could sound like if he took voice lessons, check out her video. The name of the song is Into The Wild.
By the way, one of the lines in the song is "Come save us, a runaway train, gone insane." Made me giggle that Citi Bank would use that in their ad.
Direct link to LP's web site
Link to lyrics can be found at CowPi Journal.
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15 comments:
Eh, i guess the song might be OK, but every time I hear the ad - which is about once too often every time - it sounds more like she is saying 'Somebody left po-tato bin..."
BTW - I agree her voice is superb.
She sure is strange-looking! It is a catchy tune!
Holden YourGroin: I could understand her in the ad, but when I heard the whole song I needed subtitles. Yes, her voice is amazing, even if she sings about potato bins.
Eva: She's different, and that's what will set her apart. Music is catchy and the voice is great. She does a cover of Orbison's "It's Over" that gives me chills.
Uh Deb... are you sure this isn't that Justin Bieber person who's, maybe, trying to change his/her career and, again, maybe, did a little "in the pants" modification so the voice actually sounded good???? Anyway, the voice is quite good.
TJ: Ugh! The Beebs. Is there anyone more nauseating on the planet? Wait. Yes there is. OK, so Beebs is number 2 on the planet. Wait. He's #3 cause BO & MO beat out Beebs any day.
Just stopping by. I'm glad you returned to posting. :)
I had high hopes....I mostly enjoy the music on commercials, but the video...maybe it's BEST when you can't actually see her while she's singing. lol
I'm sure Citibank would be pleased to know that their commercial made an impact. :)
Now what were they selling again?
CC: Thanks, CC!
Beau's Mom: I don't know, I kind of like watching that video 'cause I'm amazed that voice comes out of that little person.
Reffie: Pffft. Citibank only cares if their revenue goes up. I just hope it gives LP some more notoriety.
"Somebody Left the Gate Open", Into the Wild
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012
There's an ad on TV for Citi Bank. I've never had a Citi Bank card and probably never will. Despite that, there is a clip of a song you hear briefly during the ad with the lyrics, "Somebody left the gate open". It's catchy, different, sort of an African beat, and the woman singing has a powerful voice.
Laura Pergolizzi, but she goes by L.P. Makes sense.
SUPER SONG - A CANADIAN FAN !
Anony: I always knew Canadians had great taste!
I still love the song, have it on the mP3 player and blast it in the car.
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