“From now on we’re gonna sing a happy song…” (George Jones & Tammy Wynette, 1973)
Happy almost-holiday! Here’s a bit o’ mood-liftin’ music from country icons George Jones & Tammy Wynette. The married couple can be seen performing “We’re Gonna Try to Get Along” live in Cypress Gardens, Florida in 1973. The song appeared on the Me and the First Lady L.P. and the clip comes from The George Jones & Tammy Wynette Show.
Previously on Mood Music: Argent, ‘Hold Your Head Up’ (1972)
Mac Davis ‘One Hell Of A Woman.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, June 22, 1974)
“His TV show begins July 11 (1974) on NBC.”
Davis’ “One Hell Of A Woman” hit #11 on the US “Hot 100” chart and appeared on the Stop And Smell The Roses L.P.. Daily 70s Ad #173: Mac Davis ‘One Hell Of A Woman’ originally appeared in the June 22, 1974 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: L&M Cigarettes ‘Serious Couple’ (1970)
L&M Cigarettes ‘Serious Couple.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, June 19, 1970)
“There is a cigarette for the two of you.”
So very serious. Daily 70s Ad #172: L&M Cigarettes ‘Serious Couple’ originally appeared in the June 19, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Smirnoff ‘The Grapeshot’ (1973)
Smirnoff ‘The Grapeshot.’ (‘New York’ magazine, June 04, 1973)
“The Grapeshot, a drink you might try sometime when you’re feeling playful.”
“Leaves you breathless” and might also leave you with “a nice purple moustache.” Daily 70s Ad #171: Smirnoff ‘The Grapeshot’ originally appeared in the June 04, 1973 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Vetter Motorcycle Windjammer (1978)
“You like Alice Cooper, you like Ringo Starr…” (Scorpions, ‘Speedy’s Coming,’ 1974)
Scorpions are best known in the US as 80s stadium rockers, but the band’s first L.P. was released way back in 1973. While I enjoy Scorpions’ over-the-top 80s anthems, I much prefer their harder-rocking 70s material.
Here’s an early Scorpions video featuring the German band playing “Speedy’s Coming” from 1974’s Fly To The Rainbow album.
Previously on Music for Monday: Heart, ‘Barracuda’ (1977)
Vetter Motorcycle Windjammer. (‘American Motorcyclist’ magazine, June, 1978)
“The world’s best fairing just got painted your color.”
According to Wikipedia, Vetter Fairing Company was sold in ’78 and went bankrupt a few years after that. Daily 70s Ad #170: Vetter Motorcycle Windjammer originally appeared in the June, 1978 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine.
(Source: American Motorcyclist)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Astrodome & Astroworld ‘Getaway’ (1973)