Music for Monday: Paul McCartney & Wings, ‘Silly Love Songs’ (1976)

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Some people wanna rule the charts with 'Silly Love Songs' (Wings, 1976)

Some people wanna rule the charts with ‘Silly Love Songs’ (Wings, 1976)

The #1 song for this week, in June of 1976, was “Silly Love Songs” by (Paul McCartney &) Wings. The song originally appeared on the L.P., Wings at the Speed of Sound in March ’76.

At the end of 1976, a live version of the tune appeared on the Wings Over America album.

Here are two excellent videos for “Silly Love Songs.” The first is from the recently-re-released on Blu-ray, Rockshow film and the second appears to be the official video. Take your pick or watch them both. The second has some nice on-tour footage and 70s-era fans and locales.

Paul McCartney & Wings, ‘Silly Love Songs,’ Live, ‘Rockshow,’ 1976

Paul McCartney & Wings, ‘Silly Love Songs,’ Official Video, 1976

Previously on Music for Monday: Leo Sayer, ‘Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)’ (1974)

Daily 70s Spot: Chevrolet Chevelle (1972)

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That beauty needs a white racing stripe right down the hood (Chevelle commercial, 1972)

That beauty needs a white racing stripe right down the hood (Chevelle commercial, 1972)

“Chevrolet. Building a better way to see the USA.”

Time to hotwire our Daily 70s Spot. On this fine Monday we have a Chevrolet commercial for the 1972 Chevelle featuring a humorous, family theme. I like this one. I think you will too. Spot aired on January 1st, 1972.

Daily 70s Spot #157: Chevrolet Chevelle Commercial, 1972

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: 7-Up, ‘Her First Uncola’ (1970)

Daily 70s Spot: 7-Up, ‘Her First Uncola’ (1970)

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This spot reminds me of my first Guinness. There was a somewhat different aftereffect.

This spot reminds me of my first Guinness. There was a somewhat different aftereffect.

“The ‘Uncola’ is forever.”

All righty, let’s pour a bubbly glass full of Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a 7-Up commercial with a young love theme featuring “Her first Uncola.” Spot aired in November of 1970.

Daily 70s Spot #156: 7-Up, ‘Her First Uncola’ Commercial, 1970

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Kenner’s ‘Baby Heartbeat’ doll (1978)

Daily 70s Spot: Kenner’s ‘Baby Heartbeat’ doll (1978)

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How's she doin', doc? (Baby Heartbeat commercial, 1978)

How’s she doin’, doc? (Baby Heartbeat commercial, 1978)

“I can really hear your heartbeat!”

Daily 70s Spot time. Today we have a commercial for Kenner’s Baby Heartbeat doll. Yes, it’s slightly creepy. It’s not just you. Spot aired in 1978.

Daily 70s Spot #155: Kenner’s ‘Baby Heartbeat’ Doll Commercial, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Dep hair styling gel (1977)

Funshine Friday: ‘Tom Slick’: ‘The Bad Year Blimp’ (1970s reruns)

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Tom Slick - he won't quit!

Tom Slick – he won’t quit!

Happy Funshine Friday! Here’s one of my favorite cartoon heroes. The theme song alone makes me sing-along with a smile. Tom Slick made its debut in 1967 as part of Jay Ward’s George of the Jungle show. 70s kids, like myself, grew up watching and enjoying the self-confident Mr. Slick in reruns.

Here’s a complete episode entitled “The Bad Year Blimp.” It originally aired December 16, 1967.

‘Tom Slick,’ ‘The Bad Year Blimp’ Cartoon, 1967

Tom Slick Wiki, IMDb

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show,’ Vincent Price & The Swedish Chef (1977)

Daily 70s Spot: Dep hair styling gel (1977)

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Once I slather on this gel, honey - your hair won't move an inch! (Dep commercial, 1977)

Once I slather on this gel, honey – your hair won’t move an inch! (Dep commercial, 1977)

“Just blow-dry and have that lovely, natural look.”

Let us now apply our Daily 70s Spot and blow-dry into shape. Here’s a Dep hair styling gel commercial with a fabulous “English” hairdresser. Spot aired in 1977.

Daily 70s Spot #154: Dep Hair Styling Gel Commercial, 1977

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Lone Star Beer (1972)