Levi’s Sportswear ‘Fleeced’ (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, July, 1978)
“Panatela Separates. You’ll stand out from the herd without getting fleeced.”
Yeah, look again. Those are sheep people back there. Levi’s Sportswear ‘Fleeced’ originally appeared in the July, 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Rad Ads: Adidas Sports Shoes (1976)
‘Didn’t mean to make ya blue…’ (The Rubettes, ‘Sugar Baby Love,’ 1974)
The Rubettes debut single, “Sugar Baby Love,” went to the very top of the UK charts and made a respectable dent in the US Top 40, nestling in at #30 in early 1974.
I don’t know if I’d ever heard this tune before, but it’s got a crackin’ falsetto vocal and a chugging, 1950s-meets-glam style. How does your memory serve?
Previously on Music for Monday: Ramones, ‘Road To Ruin’ Mini-Concert (1978)
‘Rubblehuff, if this package isn’t in Peoria by tomorrow. etc…’ (Federal Express commercial, 1979)
“When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight.”
Our 1979 weekend continues today with another pair of mind-tickling commercials. Firstly, we have a spot from a long-running series of ads from Federal Express (pre-FedEx days) featuring a “Pass the buck” theme. This one aired in February of 1979.
After that, enjoy a look at La Pizzeria’s frozen pizza from the summer of ’79. You’ll have a hard time finding a box of La Pizzeria in your local store these days. The brand appears to be extinct.
Previously on 70s Spots: Computer Perfection & Sunkist (1979)
‘The perfect electronic game…’ (Computer Perfection commercial, 1979)
“In the world of electronic games it’s outstanding.”
It’s 1979 this weekend! Here’s two commercials to get you in that late 70s mood.
First up, a spot for Lakeside’s Computer Perfection electronic game with a family of Coneheads Domeheads. Following that, a spot for Sunkist orange soda featuring “Good Vibrations” and a collection of swimming suits. Both commercials aired in the summer of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Ed McMahon For Ford (1976 & ’79)
Adidas Sports Shoes (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, June, 1976)
“Great from every angle!”
A classic that stands the test of time. Adidas Sports Shoes originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Boy’s Life magazine.
(Source: Boy’s Life)
Previously on Rad Ads: Old Spice ‘Heart Belongs To Daddy’ (1970)
‘I’ve gone mental…’ (Ramones on ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test,’ 1978)
OK, let’s get this week started off right. Here’s the Ramones performing three songs from Road to Ruin in a tight six minutes.
“Don’t Come Close,” “She’s The One,” and “Go Mental” as played on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in September of 1978. Six…glorious…minutes. “1,2,3,4!”
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