Music For Monday: Dobie Gray, ‘Drift Away’ (1973)

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"Gimme the beat, boys and free my soul..." (Dobie Gray, 1973)

“Gimme the beat, boys and free my soul…” (Dobie Gray, 1973)

“…I wanna get lost in your rock ‘n’ roll and drift away!”

Dobie Gray released “Drift Away” in February of 1973 and it rose to #5 on the Billboard “Hot 100” chart by May. The song, written by Mentor Williams, sold over a million copies, was one of the most popular songs of ’73, and remains a classic rock radio staple.

Here’s the official “Drift Away” promotional film from 1973. Let it wash over you.

Dobie Gray, ‘Drift Away’ Promo Film, 1973

Previously on Music for Monday: The Who, ‘Long Live Rock’ (1973)

Daily 70s Spot: Gillette Trac II Razor (1978)

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Give that actor a CLIO Award! (Gillette commercial, 1978)

Give that actor a CLIO Award! (Gillette commercial, 1978)

“No other blade will do.”

Good Morning. Time to freshen up with our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a humorous Gillette Trac II ‘Twin Blade Shaving System’ razor commercial. Spot aired in March of 1978.

Daily 70s Spot #220: Gillette Trac II Razor Commercial, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Mobil Gasoline ‘Steam Room’ Commercial With Pat Paulsen (1970)

Daily 70s Spot: Mobil Gasoline ‘Steam Room’ Commercial With Pat Paulsen (1970)

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These guys. (Mobil Gasoline commercial, 1970)

These guys. (Mobil Gasoline commercial, 1970)

“You want to help keep your engine clean – but this just isn’t the way.”

I hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday. Here’s our second Daily 70s Spot starring comedian Pat Paulsen for Mobil Gasoline. The commercial aired in November of 1970.

Daily 70s Spot #219: Mobil Gasoline ‘Steam Room’ Commercial With Pat Paulsen, 1970

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Mobil Gasoline ‘Dry Cleaners’ With Pat Paulsen (1970)

Daily 70s Spot: Mobil Gasoline ‘Dry Cleaners’ With Pat Paulsen (1970)

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Brother, you'll Smother that engine if you dry clean it! (Pat Paulsen for Mobil, 1970)

Brother, you’ll Smother that engine if you dry clean it! (Pat Paulsen for Mobil, 1970)

“Mobil Detergent Gasoline. It helps keep your engine clean.”

Daily 70s Spot time. This weekend I’ve got a pair of fun Mobil spots for you starring comedian (and presidential candidate) Pat Paulsen.

Here’s the first commercial, which takes place in a dry cleaners. Spot aired in November of 1970. Earlier in 1970, the performer appeared in his own series, Pat Paulsen’s Half a Comedy Hour.

Daily 70s Spot #218: Mobil Gasoline ‘Dry Cleaners’ Commercial With Pat Paulsen, 1970

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: ABC ‘World News Tonight’ Promo (1978)

Funshine Friday: ‘Rudolph And Frosty’s Christmas In July’ – Ethel Merman Sings ‘Chicken Today’ (1979)

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'...As long as I've got my guy!' (Ethel Merman, 'Chicken Today,' 1979)

‘…As long as I’ve got my guy!’ (Ethel Merman, ‘Chicken Today,’ 1979)

Last week, we featured a duck. This week we have a chicken. Or, to be precise, Ethel Merman singing “Chicken Today, Feathers Tomorrow” from the Rankin/Bass special, Rudolf and Frosty’s Christmas in July.

Rudolf and Frosty’s Christmas in July aired theatrically overseas, but here in the US, debuted November 25, 1979 on ABC. Hit the clicker below for two minutes of pure (delightfully bizarre) joy. Happy Friday!

‘Rudolph And Frosty’s Christmas In July’ – Ethel Merman Sings ‘Chicken Today,’ 1979

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street’: Ernie Sings ‘Rubber Duckie’ (1970)

Daily 70s Spot: ABC ‘World News Tonight’ Promo (1978)

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Peter Jennings sporting a fine 70s hairdo ('World News Tonight,' 1978)

Peter Jennings sporting a fine 70s hairdo (‘World News Tonight,’ 1978)

“Now, ABC is closer to the places where the news is happening.”

Time to switch on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a promo for ABC’s World News Tonight starring Frank Reynolds, Peter Jennings, Max Robinson and Barbara Walters. Spot aired in September of 1978.

Daily 70s Spot #217: ABC ‘World News Tonight’ Promo, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Ford ’76 V-8 Pickup Truck (1975)