Music for Monday: Triumph, ‘Lay It on the Line’ (1979)

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Rik Emmett and Triumph laying it on the line in 1979

Rik Emmett and Triumph laying it on the line in 1979

Last week on Music for Monday we had a slice of Barry Manilow. This time around we tilt to the opposite side of the 70s musical spectrum for a taste of Triumph.

An inspiration for Harry Shearer and Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls? (Mike Levine of Triumph, 1979)

An inspiration for Harry Shearer and Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls? (Mike Levine of Triumph, 1979)

Triumph, a hard-rocking trio from Ontario, Canada, released “Lay It on the Line” in the summer of 1979. The tune was recorded in late ’78 for the band’s Just a Game L.P. “Lay It on the Line” peaked at #86 on the Billboard chart but received substantial rock radio airplay. More than the chart placing may imply.

Triumph, ‘Lay It on the Line’ Official video, 1979

Previously on Music for Monday: Barry Manilow, ‘I Write the Songs’ (1975)

Daily 70s Spot: Remington System Shaver (1975)

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These twins are taking things a bit too far. (Remington commercial, 1975)

These twins are taking things a bit too far. (Remington commercial, 1975)

“The Remington Systems. One is right for you.”

Daily 70s Spot time. It’s Monday morning. Time to get cleaned up and ready for the week. Here’s a Remington System electric shaver commercial. Spot aired in November of 1975.

Daily 70s Spot #129: Remington System Shaver Commercial, 1975

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: STP ‘lemon car’ (1972)

Daily 70s Spot: STP ‘lemon car’ (1972)

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That's a 'Citron,' not a 'Citroën.' (STP commercial, 1971)

That’s a ‘Citron,’ not a ‘Citroën.’ (STP commercial, 1971)

“Feel the difference.”

Sunday’s Daily 70s Spot features an honest-to-goodness “lemon” of a car. Now, if we just had sugar and water vehicles we could make a lemonade truck. This commercial for STP ‘Double Power’ Gasoline Treatment was filmed in ’71 and aired on New Year’s Day, 1972.

Daily 70s Spot #128: STP ‘Lemon Car’ Commercial, 1972

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Bufferin Aspirin ‘see-through bodies’ (1971)

Daily 70s Spot: Bufferin Aspirin ‘see-through bodies’ (1971)

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How did they swallow aspirin tablets that large? (Bufferin commercial, 1971)

How did they swallow aspirin tablets that large? (Bufferin commercial, 1971)

“Faster to your headache. Better for your stomach.”

After all that wine and cheese in the last few Daily 70s Spots you may need something for your head. Here’s a Bufferin Aspirin commercial with see-through mannikins. This way, you know right where the little aspirin pellets go to do their work. Spot aired in April of 1971.

Daily 70s Spot #127: Bufferin Aspirin ‘See-Through Bodies’ Commercial, 1971

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Wispride Cheddar Cheese (1975)

Funshine Friday: ‘Jason of Star Command’ (1978)

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'Jason of Star Command' TV title, 1979

‘Jason of Star Command’ TV title, 1979

Filmation’s Jason of Star Command first aired in September of 1978. The low-budget, outer space-based adventure appeared as 15-minute cliff-hanger episodes during the CBS series Tarzan and the Super 7. The following year, Jason was expanded to 30-minutes and ran as a stand-alone series.

Jason (Craig Littler) and Dragos (Sid Haig)

Jason (Craig Littler) and Dragos (Sid Haig)

Jason of Star Command starred Craig Littler as Jason, Charlie Dell as Professor E.J. Parsafoot, Sid Haig as the villainous, Dragos, and for the first season, Star Trek‘s James Doohan as Commander Canarvin. Other cast members included; Susan Pratt (Captain Nicole Davidoff), Tamara Dobson (Samantha) and John Russell (The Commander).

‘Jason of Star Command’ TV Intro, 1978

Jason of Star Command Wiki, IMDb

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Magic Mongo’ (1977)

Daily 70s Spot: Wispride Cheddar Cheese (1975)

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Spreadable cheese...don't cha know. (Wispride, 1975)

Spreadable cheese…don’t cha know. (Wispride, 1975)

“Made with aged cheddar and a lot of pride.”

Yesterday’s Daily 70s Spot featured wine. Today, I think we need some cheese. Here’s a Wispride Aged Cheddar Cheese commercial. Spot aired in November of 1975.

Daily 70s Spot #126: Wispride Cheese Commercial, 1975

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Sid Caesar for Crista Bella Wine, 1978