Classic 70s Music Ads: Earth, Wind & Fire, ‘Evil’ (1973)

Earth, Wind & Fire, ‘Evil’ ad via Cash Box June 30, 1973 Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Evil” appeared on the 1973 LP Head To The Sky. The tune was written by the band’s Maurice White and Philip Bailey and hit … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Kellogg’s, G.I. Joe, Tab Cola, Wurlitzer (1972)

The theme for the day is 1972 and I have four vintage commercials for you. Fire up the projector and welcome Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, the G.I. Joe Mobile Support Vehicle, Tab Cola, and the Wurlitzer Funmaker Organ. KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES … Continue reading

Music For Monday: B.B. King, ‘I Like To Live The Love’ (Live, 1974)

Here’s a wonderful B.B. King performance of “I Like To Live The Love” from a 1974 concert in Africa. “I Like To Live The Love” appeared on King’s 1973 LP To Know You Is To Love You and reached a … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Pillsbury Danish Swirls, Almond Joy, Plymouth Satellite (1971)

A very good Friday to you. Here’s a fine set of golden commercials from 50-years-back in 1971. Pillsbury Danish Swirls (pop ’em in the toaster!), Almond Joy candy bar with a young Jeff Conaway, Plymouth Satellite, and Miller High Life. … Continue reading

From The Vault: Rad Ads – Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce (1978)

**A classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared June 11, 2015** Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce. (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1978) “A sandwich is a sandwich, but a Manwich is a meal.” Contains tomatoes, sweet onions, bell peppers … Continue reading

Classic 70s Music Ads: Spirit, ‘Nature’s Way’ (1971)

Spirit, ‘Nature’s Way’ ad via Cash Box February 20, 1971 Spirit’s “Nature’s Way” originally appeared on the Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus LP in late 1970. The song, written by band leader Randy California, was issued as a single in … Continue reading