Why can’t advertisers write their own music?

Re “Ex-Door Lighting Their Ire,” Oct. 5

Music is such an important part of life. It evokes memories, good and bad. To have the memory of a first kiss or a high school prom or first heartbreak turned into a shiny new car, or sneaker, takes away the emotion the song had. When I first heard the Nike spot using “Revolution” by the Beatles, I was shocked. Such a great song used to sell shoes. Shame on those who allowed it to happen. It opened a Pandora’s box.

Just because the use of popular music is a common practice doesn’t make it OK. Why can’t the advertising world find good talent to write their own original music to sell their wares?

SANDY FALCONE

Valley Village

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My hat is off to former Doors drummer John Densmore. As a Doors fan from the very beginning, I greatly appreciate his integrity and understanding that everything isn’t about the almighty dollar. If Jim Morrison were alive today, I believe there is no way he would approve of his music being “leased” to the highest corporate bidder. Thank you, John.

MARK MCINTYRE

Los Angeles