H&M have released this TV advert titled ‘Under the Sun’ for their 2018 summer clothing line. The Swedish fashion retailer welcomes viewers to the one-stop shop for all your summer days and stylish escapes.
The commercial shows people all over the world travelling to the coast to enjoy the sun, sea and sand. From rock walking and sunbathing to surfing, playing and swimming, we all enjoy a bit of beach time!
The music in the H&M Under the Sun advert
Music: La Mer | Artist: Charles Trenet
The music in this H&M advert is the 1946 hit La Mer (English: “The Sea”) written by French singer-composer Charles Trenet.
Perhaps the best known version os this song as that of Bobby Darin’s version released in late 1959. It reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 15 on the US R&B Chart, and number 8 in the UK Singles Chart.
English versions of this song have been released called ‘Beyond the Sea’ which have been recorded by artists such as George Benson, Rod Stewart and Robbie Williams released a version of the song on his album Swing When You’re Winning in 2001.