Blue Jeans Tuxedo. (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, August, 1974)
“Not-So-Formal Formal-wear from Faded Glory.”
A snazzy ensemble you might find a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd or The Eagles wearing to the 1975 Grammy Awards. Daily 70s Ad #185: Blue Jeans Tuxedo originally appeared in the August, 1974 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.
(Source: Texas Monthly)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: A Bacardi Party (1972)
“Who are the trusted?…” (Elvis Costello and the Attractions, 1978)
On this fine Monday, with war and violence flaring across the planet, we ask ourselves “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding“?
“(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding” was written by British rocker, Nick Lowe and made famous by Elvis Costello, whose version (recorded and first released in 1978) appears on the Armed Forces L.P. of January, 1979. Below, you’ll find the original late ’78/ early ’79 promo video.
Previously on Music for Monday: The Marshall Tucker Band, ‘Can’t You See’ (Live ’73)
A Bacardi Party. (‘LIFE’ magazine June 16, 1972)
“The mixable one.”
Some nice, classic soda bottles in there including 7-Up, Pepsi, and if you look closely, Squirt. Daily 70s Ad #184: A Bacardi Party originally appeared in the June 16, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Muppet Movie’ Soundtrack (1979)
Yes, yes, yes, yes and yes! (Pillsbury cake commercial, 1979)
“You’re feasting your eyes on the 6-meal cake.”
Sticking with our food theme today, we have two spots that aired in September of 1979. Firstly, a commercial for hot and healthy Quaker Oats cereal. Following that, we put aside the natural breakfast and tuck into some Pillsbury Streusel Swirl Cake. Six slices!
Previously on 70s Spots: Welch’s Grape Jelly & Chipos Potato Chips (1973)
‘The Muppet Movie’ Soundtrack. (‘Billboard’ magazine, July 14, 1979)
“Frankly, Miss Piggy, I don’t give a hoot!”
Making a “Rainbow Connection.” Daily 70s Ad #183: The Muppet Movie Soundtrack originally appeared in the July 14, 1979 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Budweiser Malt Liquor (1972)
Peanut butter jelly time! (Welch’s commercial, 1973)
“They settled for a little extra flavor.”
Weekend’s here. Ancient commercial time begins. Today and tomorrow, we’ll go with a delicious snack food theme. Here are two spots that aired in November of 1973. The first features Welch’s Grape Jelly and the second, Chipos Potato Chips. No, I don’t remember Chipos either. Snack time!
Previously on 70s Spots: Kraft Parkay Margarine & Spaghetti Meals (1974)