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Dos Equis has released a new ad to promote its Lager Especial. The spot features a young woman breaking up with her boyfriend, who has his order – a bottle of Dos Equis – brought to their table by the waiter. As she tells him that it’s over and that they both saw it coming, the man sitting behind her, at a nearby table, stands up, leaving his girlfriend alone after breaking up with her, too. The latter, who’s also having a Dos Equis, smiles when she sees the guy at the other table, left by his girlfriend, who raises his bottle of Dos Equis to cheer. “a Dos of timing” an onscreen line reads at the end of the commercial, which is scored by a cover of Dinah Washington’s “What a Difference a Day Makes“. Dos Equis Lager Especial is a golden pilsner-style beer made from pure spring water and the choicest hops, with a nuanced blend of malts, spices and earth tones. Its ingredients list includes water, malted barley, corn starch/syrup, hops and ascorbic acid. In the past, Dos Equis has enlisted Blake Anderson to star in one of its ad campaigns.
"What a Diff'rence a Day Made", also recorded as "What a Difference a Day Makes", is a popular song originally written in Spanish by María Grever, a Mexican songwriter, in 1934 with the title "Cuando vuelva a tu lado" ("When I Return to Your Side") and first recorded by Orquesta Pedro Vía that same year. A popular version in Spanish was later recorded by trio Los Panchos with Eydie Gormé in 1964.[3] The song is also known in English as "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes", as popularized by Dinah Washington in 1959.[4] English adaptation[edit]The English lyrics were written by Stanley Adams, and was played by Harry Roy & his Orchestra. It was published in late 1934. The most successful early recording, in 1934, was by the Dorsey Brothers, although it was first recorded in English by Cleveland crooner Jimmy Ague.[5] Dinah Washington version[edit]Dinah Washington won a Grammy Award in 1959 for Best Rhythm and Blues Performance with this song. Her version was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.[6] It also earned her first top ten pop hit, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.[7] Charts[edit]
Esther Phillips version[edit]In 1975, Esther Phillips recorded her version of the song. Her comeback record had a disco feel to it. The Esther Phillips version reached number two on the disco charts.[8] Her version also did well on the US soul and Top 40 charts. Phillips performed the song on Saturday Night Live, during its first season. Charts[edit]
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In popular culture[edit]The song, as performed by Dinah Washington, is used in the soundtrack of the following films:
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Who is singing what a difference a day makes in the Dos Equis commercial?In 1975, Esther Phillips recorded her version of the song. Her comeback record had a disco feel to it. The Esther Phillips version reached number two on the disco charts.
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Charts.. Who is in the Dos Equis beer commercial?the most interesting man in the world! … and his real name is Jonathan Goldsmith. Originally featured in a small number of ads by an agency called EuroRSCG, New York, Goldsmith had small parts in shows and movies throughout his career. Little did he know that it wouldn't be his 70s until he'd reach peak fame.
What does the guy say in the Dos Equis commercial?Since 2006, Jonathan Goldsmith has played The Most Interesting Man In The World in a popular series of ads for Dos Equis. His catchphrase — "I don't always drink beer. But when I do, I prefer Dos Equis" — has worked its way into Internet culture.
When was the first Dos Equis commercial?The Most Interesting Man in the World was an advertising campaign for Dos Equis beer. The ads featured a bearded, debonair older gentleman with voiceovers that were both humorous and outrageous. The advertisements first began appearing in the United States in 2006 and became a popular Internet meme.
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