Mood Music: The Jam, ‘When You’re Young’

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"You used to fall in love with everyone - any guitar, any bass drum..."

“You used to fall in love with everyone – any guitar, any bass drum…”

How goes your weekend? It’s about to get somewhat better. Here’s The Jam playing one of their lesser-known tunes, “When You’re Young.”

“When You’re Young” (written by Paul Weller) was released as a single in August of 1979 and made it to #17 on the UK Singles Chart (continuing The Jam’s eventual run of 18 consecutive Top 40 singles in Great Britain). The song did not appear on an L.P. until years later. It’s a personal favorite of mine and brings back great memories. Roll the video for a listen – and a look at London in the late 70s.

The Jam, ‘When You’re Young,’ Official Video, 1979

Previously, on Mood Music: Jim Croce, ‘Workin’ at the Car Wash Blues’ (live, ’73)

Daily 70s Spot: Chevy Vega commercial (1972)

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Sir, what the hell happened to your sweet Vega?

Sir, what the hell happened to your sweet Vega?

Happy Spring Break! Are you ready to drive off for a special vacation in your new Vega? Our Daily 70s Spot gives you a cutaway, inside look at the lush and sturdy Chevy Vega for 1972. Commercial aired New Year’s Day, 1972.

Daily 70s Spot #64: Chevy Vega Commercial, 1972

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Farrah Fawcett for President’s First Lady Health Clubs (1977)

Funshine Friday: ‘Saturday Morning Sneak Peek’ (ABC, 1973)

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Avery Schreiber and Chuck Woolery (as Superman) on the 'Saturday Morning Sneak Peek,' 1973

Avery Schreiber and Chuck Woolery (as Superman) on the ‘Saturday Morning Sneak Peek,’ 1973

Here’s a fascinating bit of forgotten kid’s TV for Funshine Friday. In 1973, ABC aired a program called Saturday Morning Sneak Peek which previewed the cartoons slated for that September. The show was hosted by the comic duo of Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber and the cartoons shown or mentioned included; Super Friends, Yogi’s Ark, Mission: Magic and Lassie’s Rescue Rangers.

Rick Springfield and Yogi Bear. The magic of the 70s never ceases to amaze. ('Saturday Morning Sneak Peek,' 1973)

Rick Springfield and Yogi Bear. The magic of the 70s never ceases to amaze. (‘Saturday Morning Sneak Peek,’ 1973)

Unfortunately, the entire episode hasn’t been posted but thanks to Schreiber’s son, we have 15 minutes of nearly-lost magic to watch. If you ever wanted to see Rick Springfield (with Australian accent still intact) sing while Yogi Bear and the Doritos spokesman danced – now is your chance!

‘Saturday Morning Sneak Peek,’ ABC, 1973

Previously, on Funshine Friday: ‘The Ghost Busters’ (1975)

Daily 70s Spot: Farrah Fawcett for President’s First Lady Health Clubs (1977)

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"If you're not in shape - no make-up in the world can make up for it." (Farrah Fawcett, 1977)

“If you’re not in shape – no make-up in the world can make up for it.” (Farrah Fawcett, 1977)

More Charlie’s Angels-related actors in our Daily 70s spot for Friday. Here’s 70s beauty icon, Farrah Fawcett for a Texas-based health club establishment I’d previously never heard of: President’s First Lady. Watch Farrah work-out in a fancy pink leotard – the height of late-70s fitness fashion.

Daily 70s Spot #63: Farrah Fawcett for President’s First Lady Health Clubs, 1977

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney Men’s Shoes Commercial (1972)

Show Toppers: ‘The Jimmy Stewart Show’ (1971)

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'The Jimmy Stewart Show,' TV title, 1971

‘The Jimmy Stewart Show,’ TV title, 1971

Today on Show Toppers we have a lesser-known series that lasted a brief year on the box. The Jimmy Stewart Show originally ran Sunday evenings at 8:30 on NBC from September, 1971 to August, 1972. The situation comedy starred silver screen hero, James Stewart as Athropology professor, James K. Howard who teaches at a small California college founded by his grandfather. The easy-going professor’s life is complicated when his 29-year-old son (and his family) move in, forming a crowded, multigenerational home.

Julie Adams (Martha Howard) and James Stewart (Prof. James K. Howard) in 'The Jimmy Stewart Show'

Julie Adams (Martha Howard) and James Stewart (Prof. James K. Howard) in ‘The Jimmy Stewart Show’

Other cast members included Julie Adams as Stewart’s wife, Martha, Jonathan Daly as son, Peter and John McGiver as Stewart’s co-worker, Dr. Luther Quince. Grab a look at the intro below.

The Jimmy Stewart Show TV Intro, 1971

The Jimmy Stewart Show Wiki, IMDb

Previously, on Show Toppers: ‘The Bob Newhart Show’

Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney Men’s Shoes Commercial (1972)

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"Handsome side-zip boots just $18.99." (JCPenney, 1972)

“Handsome side-zip boots just $18.99.” (JCPenney, 1972)

“New looks (for men) like high heels…”

Our Daily 70s Spot is a “fashionable” one for JCPenney’s line of men’s shoes for fall 1972. Commercial aired in November ’72.

*Interesting note: I’m fairly certain the actor in this spot is Jerry Lacy who was a regular on TV’s Dark Shadows and portrayed Humphrey Bogart in Woody Allen’s film, Play It Again, Sam.

Daily 70s Spot #62: JCPenney Men’s Shoes Commercial, 1972

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: The San Pedro Beach Bums’/’Charlie’s Angles’ promo (1977)