2016 Honda Pilot Elite television commercial 2015

What the 2016 Honda Pilot Elite TV commercial - Buddy Holly is about.

The 2016 Honda Pilot Elite TV Spot, 'Buddy Holly' is a heartwarming commercial that showcases the spacious and comfortable interior of the Honda Pilot while also featuring the iconic music of Buddy Holly.

The commercial begins with a family of four heading out on a road trip in their new Honda Pilot. As they start driving down the road, the popular hit song "Everyday" by Buddy Holly begins playing, setting a cheerful and upbeat tone for the rest of the commercial.

The family is shown enjoying their comfortable ride, with the Honda Pilot's ample legroom and state-of-the-art features making their journey all the more enjoyable. The spacious interior of the vehicle is highlighted through different shots of the family members stretching out and relaxing, as well as the Pilot's impressive cargo space shown when packing up the trunk.

One of the most memorable moments of the commercial comes when the parents start singing along to Buddy Holly's "Everyday", and their young daughter, who initially appears uninterested, gradually joins in on the fun. This moment highlights the Pilot's appeal to families and the joy it can bring to all passengers.

Overall, the 2016 Honda Pilot Elite TV Spot, 'Buddy Holly' is a light-hearted and uplifting commercial that effectively showcases the Pilot's spaciousness, comfort, and family-friendly features while also tapping into the nostalgia of popular music from the past.

2016 Honda Pilot Elite TV commercial - Buddy Holly produced for Honda was first shown on television on July 5, 2015.

Song from commercial 2016 Honda Pilot Elite TV Spot, 'Buddy Holly'

Overview"Buddy Holly" is a song by the American rock band Weezer ), released as the second single from their debut album, "Weezer" (also known as the "Blue Album") in 1994. The song was written by the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Rivers Cuomo. The song's music video, directed by Spike Jonze, features the band performing on a set inspired by the 1950s sitcom "Happy Days," with clips of Buddy Holly spliced in.

Lyrics and MeaningThe song's lyrics describe the narrator's frustration with his friends who are criticizing his girlfriend for reasons that are unclear. The chorus features the famous refrain "Oo-ee-oo, I look just like Buddy Holly / Oh-oh, and you're Mary Tyler Moore." The song's inspiration was a girl that Cuomo went to high school with, who had an Asian accent that made her sound like she was saying "Buddy Holly" instead of "Body Holly."

Reception and LegacyThe song has become one of Weezer's most popular and enduring hits, and is often cited as one of the defining songs of the 1990s. It has been covered by numerous artists, including Fountains of Wayne, The Black Keys, and Taylor Swift. The song's music video won four MTV Video Music Awards in 1995, and has been praised for its innovative use of technology to insert the band into footage from "Happy Days."