Rad Ads: Jack Wild, ‘Some Beautiful’ (1970)

“14 million. That’s a lot of anything, especially people…but that’s how many people tune in H.R. Pufnstuf every Saturday morning on the NBC-TV network to watch Jack Wild and his friends.” “Some Beautiful” appeared on 1970’s The Jack Wild Album. … Continue reading

Rad Ads: James Brown, ‘Funky Drummer’ (1970)

“Red hot new instrumental single…” “Funky Drummer Part 1 And Part 2” was recorded in November of 1969 and released in March of 1970. The drumbeat Clyde Stubblefield plays on this record has been sampled uncountable times in modern music. … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Climbing! (Mountain’s Second L.P.) (1970)

“We move another mountain.” Featuring “Mississippi Queen.” You know what I mean? Climbing! (Mountain’s Second L.P.) originally appeared in the March 14, 1970 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously on Rad Ads: Frank Sinatra, ‘I Would Be In Love … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Frank Sinatra, ‘I Would Be In Love (Anyway)’ (1970)

“From his next album ‘Watertown.’” It’s a “significant” single from Frank. Frank Sinatra, ‘I Would Be In Love (Anyway)’ originally appeared in the March 14, 1970 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously on Rad Ads: Woolrich Hiking Clothes (1975) … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Carole King, ‘Really Rosie’ (1975)

“Original TV Soundtrack Recording With Music Composed & Performed By Carole King” Carole King voiced the lead in the Really Rosie animated special which ran on CBS, February 19, 1975. Daily 70s Ad #359: Carole King, ‘Really Rosie’ originally appeared … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: George Harrison, ‘Ding Dong; Ding Dong’ (1975)

“Ring out the old, ring in the new.” 40 years ago, George Harrison sang us into a new year. Daily 70s Ad #355: George Harrison, ‘Ding Dong; Ding Dong’ originally appeared in the January 04, 1975 issue of Billboard magazine. … Continue reading