Take photo. Finish off roll of film. Drop-off at lab. Wait days for prints to be developed, Hope you get a nice shot. Those weren’t the days. (Fuji commercial, 1979)
“A memory happens only once.”
Let’s click on our Daily 70s Spot and hope we capture something special. Here’s a Fuji Film commercial stressing the importance of photographing memories. Spot aired in November of 1979.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Ford Pinto ‘USA’ (1972)
That there Pinto is the size of Maine. (Ford commercial, 1972)
“Different where it counts.”
Let’s continue with a Ford theme for our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another Ford Pinto commercial (this time for the 3-Door Runabout) featuring a giant map of the USA. Spot aired in January of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Mercury Cougar XR-7 (1972)
At the sign of the cat, baby! (Mercury Cougar commercial, 1972)
“Built better to give you more.”
If you like 70s fashion and mountain cats you’re going to enjoy our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Lincoln-Mercury Cougar XR-7 commercial featuring an elegant model cavorting with a cougar. Spot aired in November of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Lifebuoy Soap ‘Motocross’ (1977)
“The rockin’est, rock steady beat of…” (Madness, ‘One Step Beyond,’ 1979)
“Hey you! Don’t watch that. Watch this!”
It’s Madness. “One Step Beyond“!
Below you’ll find the official promotional video for “One Step Beyond.” It was filmed on this very day, 34 years ago, on October 7th, 1979. The tune, written by Jamaican musician Prince Buster, hit a high of #7 in the UK and #1 in France. Good gravy, I love me some Madness. I hope this lifts your Monday.
Previously on Music for Monday: Badfinger, ‘No Matter What’ (1970)
Sly motocross farm boy knows what the ladies like. (Lifebuoy Soap commercial, 1977)
“Keeps the clean smell goin'”
Let’s hop on our Daily 70s Spot and ride it through the dust. Here’s a commercial for Lifebuoy Deodorant Soap featuring a farm-based motocross rider with romantic intentions. Spot aired in 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: US Army ‘Mountain Climber’ (1978)
Thinking of joining the service? (US Army commercial, 1978)
“Join the people who’ve joined the Army.”
Time to train up our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a United States Armed Forces commercial featuring mountain climbing and comradeship. Spot aired in March of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Lafayette Stereo (1975)