Mood Music: The Ramones, ‘I Want You Around’ (1979)

Here we have one of the greatest bands of all-time, The Ramones, performing their tune “I Want You Around.” The clip is taken from the 1979 film Rock ‘n’ Roll High School and the hallucinating, half-dressed actress is P.J. Soles … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Michelob beer, ‘unexpected pleasure’ (1974)

“It’s an unexpected pleasure.” Time to serve up another beer-based Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Michelob beer commercial with a camping and fishing theme. Spot aired in November of 1974. Daily 70s Spot #152: Michelob Beer, ‘Unexpected Pleasure’ … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Richard Pryor in ‘Greased Lightning’ (1977)

Greased Lightning hit theaters in July of 1977. The movie, based on a true story, was directed by Michael Schultz (Car Wash, Cooley High) and stars Richard Pryor as the first black stock car racing champ, Wendell Scott. The Greased … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Blitz-Weinhard beer (early 1970s)

“From the oldest brewery in the West.” For the next few days our Daily 70s Spot will feature delicious, frothy beer commercials. Let’s start off with one for Blitz-Weinhard with a skiing theme. Spot aired in the early 1970s. Daily … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Leo Sayer, ‘Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)’ (1974)

Happy Monday, Bionic people. Are we ready for a toe-tappin’ top tune? Here’s Leo Sayer performing “Long Tall Glasses” on TV in 1974. “Long Tall Glasses” (which you may remember better by its chorus of ‘I can dance’) hit #9 … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: American Express ‘US Treasurer’ (1978)

“Do you know me?” Alrighty, time to roll out our 150th Daily 70s Spot. Here’s Francine Neff, the 35th United States Treasurer (served 1974-77) for the American Express card. You’ll find Neff’s signature on a great swath of 1970s US … Continue reading