It’s Monday, therefore, we watch The Police perform “So Lonely” live on German TV in early 1979. That’s today’s rule. “So Lonely” originally appeared on the band’s debut L.P., Outlandos d’Amour, in November of 1978. The song was released as … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2015
“Sears – Where America shops.” Happy Sunday! We’ve got a pair of commercials on-tap in the ‘Disco today featuring a little late-70s fashion. First, a testimonial for Sears’ Junior Bazaar (produced in 1978, aired in January ’79). After that, a … Continue reading
“When you have a cold, get Halls Mentho Lyptus with Vapor Action!” Hall & Vicks, wasn’t that a 70s band? Maybe not, but if you’re feeling a bit under the weather you may find extra interest in today’s pair of … Continue reading
Greetings, Bionic boppers! I hope you are having a seriously pleasant Funshine Friday. As you prepare for the weekend, you may want to take a brief minute to let your mind flow back to 1975. This TV intro for The … Continue reading
“The Brother Man in the Motherland.” Not phallic at all. Move along, folks. Shaft In Africa originally appeared in the July, 1973 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Rad Ads: Ford Courier Pickup (1978) … Continue reading
I’m not sure how we managed to go so long without posting an Olivia Newton-John song, but it’s time to sort that out. Here’s Newton-John performing her first big US hit, “Let Me Be There” on the UK’s Sez Les … Continue reading