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In 2008, it's a bit late in the day to get upset about the utilization of pop songs in advertising, but a little part of my heart imploded last night when I saw a Taco Bell commercial that used "One More Time" by Joe Jackson (off the absolutely essential Look Sharp! album). I know Joe hasn't had a big hit in a while, but does he really need the cash that bad? Joe Jackson, much like Squeeze, was one of the artists who burst through the floodgates with that first rush of p... MORE
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I couldn't find a video of Joe Jackson doing this song, but I don't think it's necessarily something less to listen to Inara George's version. When it comes to lyricists from the new age/punk era, I think Joe Jackson heads the list. To be certain, Elvis Costello turned a decent phrase or two (c.f. Watching the Detectives), but Joe Jackson consistently turned out song after song laced with wit and charm. Fools in Love is a great example. After disparaging all fools in... MORE
