_{‘Pete’s Dragon’ soundtrack LP ad via Record World magazine November 1977}

Here’s a colorful ad for Walt Disney Production’s Pete’s Dragon soundtrack. As you may remember, Pete’s Dragon is part live-action, part animated, and as the ad mentions, features Helen Reddy’s “Candle On The Water” song.

I remember seeing the film in ’77 at the tender age of 10, but I can’t say I remember Reddy’s tune. Apparently the song was nominated for an Academy Award. Let’s have a listen.

HELEN REDDY, ‘ CANDLE ON THE WATER’ (1977)

*Update: Well, now that I listen to it – I do remember it. The brain is a wonderful thing.

Previously on Classic 70s Music Ads: Cheech & Chong, ‘Sister Mary Elephant’ (1973)