music in the schweppes advert

[lyn1509]

Does anyone know the song in the Schweppes advert that includes the line "it all began with cocktails for two"?

[bednobs]

funnily enough its called cocktails for two by *thinks*
um duke ellington i think

[lyn1509]

Nice one - thanks a lot - I'll try and get a copy of it. Cheers for the instant response

[reinganum]

It's Cocktails for Two</> by Spike Jones and his City Slickers, recorded in 1945 and a big hit here in 1947. As it's just about his most famous song, you'll find it on almost every Spike Jones CD (check the usual places).

[reinganum]

Excuse italics in last post - forgot to put the closing tag in!

[mikeydred]

You can listen to / download it here

http://www.songofthesalesman.co.uk/ad.aspx?par tist=spike

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