St. Patrick’s Day Special: Thin Lizzy, ‘Whiskey In the Jar’

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Bassist, Phil Lynott with a non-traditional Telecaster guitar. (Thin Lizzy, 1973)

Bassist, Phil Lynott with a non-traditional Telecaster guitar. (Thin Lizzy, 1973)

“As I was going over – the Cork and Kerry mountains…”

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s to a fun, safe day of Irish-flavored reveling. To get you in the mood, here are Irish rock gods, Thin Lizzy performing “Whiskey in the Jar” in 1973.

“Whiskey in the Jar,” a traditional Irish song re-worked by Thin Lizzy, was released in late 1972 and rose to the top of the Irish charts and #6 in the UK. Drink it up.

Thin Lizzy, ‘Whiskey in the Jar,’ 1973 Performance

Previously, on St. Patrick’s Day: St. Patrick’s Day, 1975

Daily 70s Spot: Coca-Cola ‘Marina’ commercial (1977)

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"Everybody wants a little life..." (Coca-Cola, 1977)

“Everybody wants a little life…” (Coca-Cola, 1977)

“Coke adds life.”

Daily 70s Spot time. Today we have a Coca-Cola commercial featuring a sunny marina and an appearance by what looks like a bearded Alan “Skipper” Hale Jr. of “Gilligan’s Island” fame. Spot aired in 1977.

Daily 70s Spot #65: Coca-Cola ‘Marina’ Commercial, 1977

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Chevy Vega commercial (1972)

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)