The Amazon Sweatermen
Source: Slate Published: December 2000
Source: Slate
Published: December 2000
The Amazon Sweatermen
Circulated: October 25, 2019
In 1999 and 2000, Amazon aired commercials for the holiday season. In the advertisements, a men’s chorus in sweaters would sing with the lyrics visible as subtitles. The inspiration is oft cited as the “Sing Along with Mitch” 1961 sing-along TV show.
Watch throw-back commercials:
1999: Got a Lot
1999: Two Minutes
1999: The Toy Song
1999: 24 Days to Go
2000: emahtskcblvdt