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dillwyn Megastar Posts: 1,813	the new john lewis ad Nov 15, 2018 20:37:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dillwyn on Nov 15, 2018 20:37:14 GMT isn't it basically 'when i was a boy'

Horacewimp Administrator Brenin of the Chwyrligwgan Posts: 10,175	the new john lewis ad Nov 15, 2018 20:40:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Horacewimp on Nov 15, 2018 20:40:12 GMT It is but unfortunately with the wrong song and singer.

BSJ ELO Spaceship A Shining Spaceship In The Sky Ninja Groupie Twin Posts: 10,538	the new john lewis ad Nov 15, 2018 22:34:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BSJ on Nov 15, 2018 22:34:07 GMT Is this a movie? Whoever is playing Elton is very good.

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the new john lewis ad Nov 15, 2018 22:53:23 GMT queenofthehours likes this

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Post by unomusette on Nov 15, 2018 22:53:23 GMT

It doesn't make me want to rush off to John Lewis and start buying, I must say. But the same idea would have worked with Jeff, I bet his first guitar (the one he still has and has spent megabucks upgrading) was a Christmas present

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Timeblue Supergiant I wish I was back in 1981... Posts: 9,950	the new john lewis ad Nov 16, 2018 0:01:32 GMT BSJ likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Timeblue on Nov 16, 2018 0:01:32 GMT Never liked Reg, arrogant and opinionated and this ad is for me, the worst of the series. There, I've said my piece....
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Post by dillwyn on Nov 16, 2018 8:06:22 GMT

Sorry BSJ i should have explained. A very nice shop in the UK but they have a over sentimental slushy xmas advert every year generally to sell some pap they have decided to push at the time. Normally they get a half known singer to cover a more well known song, it is all very obvious and hugely popular. I'm assuming this is just a great big trailer for Rocket Man (his movie release next year).

What I can't work out apart from having Reginald Dwight associated to john lewis brand what are they actually pushing after all they don't sell Piano's do they?

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Nov 16, 2018 0:16:11 GMT BSJ said:

OK, went and looked up who the 'ell John Lewis is. So, it's an ad. Thank you very much.

I love Sir Elton Hercules John.

I would imagine the ads are on YouTube somewhere,just type in John Lewis Christmas advert...

ps. I did like the fox on the trampoline ad and the penguin one too......

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Timeblue Supergiant I wish I was back in 1981... Posts: 9,950	the new john lewis ad Nov 16, 2018 9:30:18 GMT BSJ and eloneen like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Timeblue on Nov 16, 2018 9:30:18 GMT Nov 16, 2018 0:16:11 GMT BSJ said: OK, went and looked up who the 'ell John Lewis is. So, it's an ad. Thank you very much. I love Sir Elton Hercules John. Send him some cake then....
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Nov 15, 2018 22:53:23 GMT unomusette said:

It doesn't make me want to rush off to John Lewis and start buying, I must say. But the same idea would have worked with Jeff, I bet his first guitar (the one he still has and has spent megabucks upgrading) was a Christmas present

This is totally irrelevant to the thread, but are there any pictures of said guitar? (I'm still kind of a newbie fan, don't hurt me for not recognizing it if it's an obvious one lol ) I'm just curious for future artistic endeavors of mine, which may or may not involve chickens. smileys-whistling-823718

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Nov 16, 2018 15:41:06 GMT BIuebird said:

Nov 15, 2018 22:53:23 GMT unomusette said:

It doesn't make me want to rush off to John Lewis and start buying, I must say. But the same idea would have worked with Jeff, I bet his first guitar (the one he still has and has spent megabucks upgrading) was a Christmas present

This is totally irrelevant to the thread, but are there any pictures of said guitar? (I'm still kind of a newbie fan, don't hurt me for not recognizing it if it's an obvious one lol ) I'm just curious for future artistic endeavors of mine, which may or may not involve chickens. smileys-whistling-823718

There are some pictures of the Elvis guitar he had here but I think Jeffs dad also bought him a guitar he still has now.

www.jefflynnesongs.com/firstguitar.htm

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Nov 15, 2018 20:37:14 GMT dillwyn said:

isn't it basically 'when i was a boy'

This is exactly what I thought when I first heard about the ad.

I don't think it was a good idea to bring a star into the John Lewis ads pantheon. Part of the Christmas ads charm was that it was inventive in unusual ways and using Elton seems a bit lazy. This reminds me of when Elton did the music for the Lion King - he became as much a star of the show as Simba, before that I don't think Disney songwriters had a "face" and ever since famous singers have been battling animated animals for top billing. Anyway, I'm digressing.

I don't really have anything against EJ, I quite enjoy his music, but at least he gives the Lewis ads a break from their usual sappy cover version soundtracks. My particular least-liked was the cover of 'Real Love' used in 2014.

But I think my main issue with the ad, however good it may be, is because it reminds me too much of 'WIWAB'. They should have hired Jeff!

fourlittlediamonds Superstar Posts: 637 Member is Online	the new john lewis ad Nov 16, 2018 18:25:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fourlittlediamonds on Nov 16, 2018 18:25:01 GMT I see in tonight's paper Reg is advertising his "farewell tour" UK shows for November and December 2020! Is this a record for advance booking?

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BSJ ELO Spaceship A Shining Spaceship In The Sky Ninja Groupie Twin Posts: 10,538	the new john lewis ad Nov 16, 2018 22:48:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BSJ on Nov 16, 2018 22:48:43 GMT Nov 16, 2018 9:30:18 GMT Timeblue said: Nov 16, 2018 0:16:11 GMT BSJ said: OK, went and looked up who the 'ell John Lewis is. So, it's an ad. Thank you very much. I love Sir Elton Hercules John. Send him some cake then.... lol