Classic 70s Music Ads: Sky (Doug Fieger, 1970)

Yes, that’s an 18-year-old Doug Fieger of The Knack, front and center with his early band Sky. The young Detroit band released two albums on RCA records and were discovered and produced by Jimmy Miller. The above ad introducing the … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Lifebuoy Soap, Scope, Wish-Bone Rosé, General Motors (1971)

It’s 1971 today and I’ve got a fresh batch of 50-year-old commercials for you. First, it’s a nice quality, somewhat funny spot for Lifebuoy Soap. Following that, you can enjoy ads for Scope mouthwash, Wish-Bone Italian Rosé salad dressing (with … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Fanny, ‘Hey Bulldog’ (Live, 1971)

Here’s Fanny performing their version of The Beatles “Hey Bulldog” on Germany TV show Beat-Club. I’m a Beatles fanatic and many cover versions either bore me or bug me – but I can get with this. And pretty much everything … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Kraft Butter Mints, Screwball Toy, Drano, Vanquish (1972)

Here’s to a happy Funshine Friday. Today, we’re focused on 1972. The seventies commercials awaiting your eyeballs are Kraft Butter Mints (you can’t eat just one!), Hasbro’s Screwball puzzle-toy (with sports champs; Tom Seaver, Bob Griese, and Earl Monroe), Drano, … Continue reading

From The Vault: Bedrock Rockers, ‘Hop, Skip, And A Jump’ (1972)

‘That’s what my heart did!’ (‘Hop, Skip, And A Jump,’ Bedrock Rockers, 1972) A very good Thursday to everyone. Let’s visit once again with The Bedrock Rockers. The short musical clip below features the tune, “Hop, Skip and a Jump” … Continue reading

Classic 70s Music Ads: Angel, ‘The Winter Song’ (1977)

Is it December already? Happy holidays, Bionic friends! Here’s Angel, who I featured on the site almost a decade back. In addition to a video of “The Winter Song,” this time, we’ve also got an ad that appeared in the … Continue reading