From The Vault: Rad Ads: Lee Rider Jeans (1976)

**Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco August 20, 2015.** Lee Riders Jeans. (Ebony magazine, August, 1976) “For those who think it’s time to get down to earth, back to basics.” Check out that “authentic western styling”! Lee Riders Jeans originally … Continue reading

Classic 70s Music Ads: Hues Corporation, ‘Rockin’ Soul’ (1974)

Last month, we featured Hues Corporation’s #1 smash “Rock The Boat.” Now, the California trio are back with their follow-up hit “Rockin’ Soul.” “Rockin’ Soul” is the title track from the band’s 1974 LP and the tune grabbed another nice … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Burger King, Charms Pop, Chevy Nova, Timex (1970-71)

I’ve got a fine set of early seventies spots for you today. Firstly, a humorous spot for Burger King featuring actor Dick O’Neill. Followed by commercials for Charms Big Pops (loved these and Charms Blow Pops as a kid), Chevy … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Grass Roots, ‘Let’s Live For Today Medley’ (1970)

Here’s a short and sweet Monday defuser. Join The Grass Roots as they play a medley of hits on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 6, 1970. The tunes you’ll hear are “I’d Wait A Million Years” (#15, 1969), “Midnight … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, Wish-Bone Italian, Schlitz Malt Liquor, Garanimals (1976-79)

Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic pals! Today, we dive into vintage commercials for Cap’n Crunch cereal (starring the voice of Daws Butler), Wish-Bone Italian dressing (narrated by William Shatner), Schlitz Malt Liquor (with Robert Ridgely), and Garanimals kid’s clothing. Have a … Continue reading

Super 70s Ads: Ella Fitzgerald For Jim Beam

Here we find one of the all-time greats, Ella Fitzgerald, raising a large glass of Jim Beam. After she’s finished her refreshing beverage she will sing and hold a long note – and that glass will shatter into a million … Continue reading