The music of the day for advertising agencies, says Ad Age, is by Aaron Copland. "Simple Gifts," a theme from the composer's "Appalachian Spring," is used in Oldsmobile ads; his "Hoedown" is used by the Beef Industry Council; his "Fanfare for the Common Man" is used in ads for "ER."

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"It plays well with all generations," said Jeff Abbott,who helped create the beef ads. "People may not be able to place it, but they know there is something familiar about it."

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