Shower time with The Ramones (‘Rock ‘n’ Roll High School,’ 1979)
Here we have one of the greatest bands of all-time, The Ramones, performing their tune “I Want You Around.” The clip is taken from the 1979 film Rock ‘n’ Roll High School and the hallucinating, half-dressed actress is P.J. Soles (Halloween).
Play loud!
Previously on Mood Music: Suzi Quatro, ‘Devil Gate Drive’ (1974)
Have an icy, steel can of Michelob (1974)
“It’s an unexpected pleasure.”
Time to serve up another beer-based Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Michelob beer commercial with a camping and fishing theme. Spot aired in November of 1974.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Blitz-Weinhard beer (early 1970s)
‘Greased Lightning’ trailer title, 1977
Greased Lightning hit theaters in July of 1977. The movie, based on a true story, was directed by Michael Schultz (Car Wash, Cooley High) and stars Richard Pryor as the first black stock car racing champ, Wendell Scott.
Richard Pryor is Wendell Scott (‘Greased Lightning,’ 1977)
The Greased Lightning cast includes Pam Grier as Mary Jones, Beau Bridges as Hutch and Cleavon Little as Peewee. Singer Richie Havens has a small role, playing a character called Woodrow.
Catch the trailer below. VO narration is by Michael Bell.
Greased Lightning Wiki, IMDb
Greased Lightning review at Every70s Movie
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘Capricorn One’ (1978)
Blitz-Weinhard beer. A lost treasure?
“From the oldest brewery in the West.”
For the next few days our Daily 70s Spot will feature delicious, frothy beer commercials. Let’s start off with one for Blitz-Weinhard with a skiing theme. Spot aired in the early 1970s.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: American Express ‘US Treasurer’ (1978)
‘I saw so much food there was water comin’ from my eyes…’ (Leo Sayer, ‘Long Tall Glasses,’ 1974)
Happy Monday, Bionic people. Are we ready for a toe-tappin’ top tune? Here’s Leo Sayer performing “Long Tall Glasses” on TV in 1974.
“Long Tall Glasses” (which you may remember better by its chorus of ‘I can dance’) hit #9 on the US Billboard “Hot 100” and #4 on the UK charts. The song appeared on Sayer’s second L.P., Just a Boy, of October, 1974. Get ready to dance along.
Previously on Music for Monday: Bill Wyman, ‘White Lightnin” (1974)
Francine Neff aka ‘Ms. Money Sign’ (Amex commercial, 1978)
“Do you know me?”
Alrighty, time to roll out our 150th Daily 70s Spot. Here’s Francine Neff, the 35th United States Treasurer (served 1974-77) for the American Express card. You’ll find Neff’s signature on a great swath of 1970s US currency. Spot aired in March of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: ‘Walking Tall Part 2′ (1975)