Music For Monday: Silver Convention, ‘Get Up And Boogie’ (1976)

There’s nothing very deep about Silver Convention and their #2 hit from the summer of 1976, “Get Up And Boogie.” But you’ll have a tough time not singing along. There’s pretty much only four words in the tune. That’s one … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Ann-Margret ‘Sophisticated Heat’ (1979)

(Click to enlarge) “In a special New York appearance – Billboard’s International Disco Forum VI.” “Sophisticated” is certainly the first word that comes to mind here. Daily 70s Ad #214: Ann-Margret ‘Sophisticated Heat’ originally appeared in the July 14, 1979 … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Ford Futura & Pinto (1978 & ’79)

“Join the Pinto family.” Ford Weekend continues today with two more vintage commercials. First up, we have a spot featuring some hot disco dancing and the “new” Ford Futura. After that, you’ll enjoy a family-oriented spot for everyone’s favorite, the … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Hot Chocolate, ‘You Sexy Thing’ (Live ’76)

UK pop band, Hot Chocolate released “You Sexy Thing” as a single in October of 1975. The tune was kept out of the #1 spot in Britain by Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” In February of 1976, the disco-flavored song hit a … Continue reading