The song from the JCPenney commercials - Bang a Gong (Get It On)

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JCPenney commercials

Below is information about an older JCPenney commercial.

The ad

In "Serendipity", various women are shown walking down the street in spring collection fashions, drawing the attention of men passing by.

In "Whistle", the Penney's Womens Collection is shown off as women get "whistled" at.

In "On", the mens collection gets some attention as various guys walk past items that "turn on". This is the one with the Jakob Dylan version of the song.

In "Studio", a couple decorates a bedroom by piecing together clippings from a JCPenney catalog (or circular).

In "Madden", the Chris Madden collection is demonstrated as a woman decorates a living room by piecing together clippings from a JCPenney catalog (or circular).

Tagline

you've got it inside
it's all inside

The song

Bang a Gong (Get It On)

Performed by

The song is originally by T. Rex from their Electric Warrior album. There are different versions used in the JCPenney commercials, one of which is performed by Jakob Dylan (frontman of The Wallflowers).

The song can be found on...

T. Rex version of the song available for download at iTunes Music Store
- Bang a Gong (Get It On) - T. Rex - Electric Warrior

The advertisements can be found...

As of early 2006, you can view the "Bang a Gong" commercials at jcpenneybrands.com, which also features the Jakob Dylan version of the song.

Other sources

A discussion thread at ezboard.com.