Only crushed velvet is good enough to caress this L.P. (Engelbert Humperdinck commercial, 1977)
“One of the world’s great superstars in an exclusive TV offer.”
Time to step onstage and perform our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s Englebert Humperdinck with a sing-a-long commercial for his ’20 Greatest Hits’ L.P. Also available on 8-Track tape! Spot aired in 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Central Ready Bank (1978)
Mr. Money Bags is out of luck after banking hours (Central Ready Bank commercial, 1978)
“A lot of bank for your money.”
Time to swipe our bank card and pull out the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a commercial for Central Ready Bank featuring the still relatively new concept of ATMs. What a hot, hi-tech idea! These Automated Teller Machines may just catch on. Spot aired in May of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Black & Decker Workmate (1976)
Nothing like working with your mate. (Black & Decker commercial, 1976)
“There’s almost nothing it can’t hold.”
Time to throw our Daily 70s Spot into a clamp and saw it into pieces. Here’s a Black & Decker commercial featuring the Workmate. Spot aired in December of 1976.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: REA Air Express (1970)
‘Doing all right. Little driving on a Saturday night.’ (Sniff ‘n’ the Tears, ‘Driver’s Seat’ video, 1979)
We’re dipping back into the One-Hit-Wonder file again for today’s tune. Below you’ll find the official video for British band, Sniff ‘n’ the Tears, and their single, “Driver’s Seat.”
“Driver’s Seat” was originally written in 1973, was released in ’78, and by the summer of ’79, had hit the Top 20 in the US. That’s a long drive to success. You may not have heard this one in a while. Give it a spin.
Previously on Music for Monday: Althea & Donna, ‘Uptown Top Ranking’ (1977)
‘Who was that non-masked man?’ (REA Express commercial, 1970)
“REA Air Express rides again!”
Time to deliver our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a commercial for REA Air Express featuring a Lone Ranger theme. REA was at one time the nation’s largest express delivery service. In 1975 the company filed for bankruptcy. UPS and FedEx took up the slack.
My apologies, the video source sound is slightly out-of-sync. However, it’s worth watching for the small slice of historical value. Spot aired in November of 1970.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Schlitz Beer ‘Tahiti’ (Early 1970s)
Manly men and their metal cans (Schlitz beer commercial, early 1970s)
“When you’re out of Schlitz – you’re out of beer.”
Daily 70s Spot time. Here’s another rugged, story-telling Schlitz beer commercial. This spot features a ship captain’s visit to Tahiti. Spot aired in the early 1970s. My guess would be ’71 or ’72.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: American Airlines ‘Reservations Agent’ (1978)