Funshine Friday: ‘Fat Albert & The Cosby Kids’: ‘Everybody’s Different’ (1972)

Happy Funshine Friday, folks! It’s time for a toe-tappin’ tune from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. “Everybody’s Different” appeared in season one, episode three of Fat Albert and originally aired on September 23, 1972. ‘Fat Albert & The Cosby … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Bruce Lee – ‘The Fist That Shook The World’ (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “The Bruce Lee memorial you’ve all been waiting for.” Where can I pick up a copy of this tribute magazine? Daily 70s Ad #125: Bruce Lee – ‘The Fist That Shook The World’ originally appeared in the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Coca-Cola ‘365’ (1971)

(Click to enlarge) “365 days a year, Coca-Cola gives you real refreshment.” This one looks mighty refreshing on a 100 degree Southern California day. Daily 70s Ad #124: Coca-Cola ‘365’ originally appeared in the July, 1971 issue of Cincinnati magazine. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Yamaha Enduro ‘A Better Machine’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “There’s a rhythm to it…hill after hill…mile after mile.” I don’t know much about motorcycles or ponies, so I’m going to assume that a bike that handles “like a quarter horse” is a good thing. Daily 70s … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dial Soap (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “Aren’t you glad you use Dial!” Interesting choice of footwear for the football game. Daily 70s Ad #122: Dial Soap originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Def Leppard, ‘Rock Brigade’ (Rare, 1979)

Here’s a rare one for you. Quintessential 80s band, Def Leppard performing “Rock Brigade” in 1979. “Rock Brigade” was recorded in December of 1979 and appeared on the band’s debut L.P., On Through the Night. The tune was released as … Continue reading