“One of the nicest ways to show that you care.” (Harveys Bristol Cream, 1974)
“It’s the best there is.”
Our Daily 70s Spot is a high class, on-the seas affair for Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry. The actress appears to be Joan Van Ark of Dallas & Knots Landing fame. Commercial aired in 1974.
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Kal Kan dog food (1978)
‘Never gonna stop. Eat it up. Such a tasty snack…’ (‘Weird Al,’ ‘My Bologna’)
Music three days in a row here at the ‘Disco? Sure, why the heck not! Today we turn our eyes and ears to the major label debut of “Weird Al” Yankovic.
“Weird Al”‘s “My Bologna,” a take-off on The Knack’s “My Sharona,” was released in December of 1979 (just qualifying as a 70s single). Enjoy a two-and-a-half minute performance from a 20-yr-old Al and his accordion. A star is born.
More on Al and “My Bologna” at Rolling Stone
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“Now that’s one lucky dog!” (Kal Kan, 1978)
“It’s meat made complete.”
Our Daily 70s Spot is for Kal Kan and their “Chunky Beef Dinner” dog food. Everyone brings their dog down to the butcher shop with them don’t they? Spot aired in 1978.
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Coca-Cola ‘Marina’ commercial (1977)
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.
Previously, on St. Patrick’s Day: St. Patrick’s Day, 1975
“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.
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Chevy Vega commercial (1972)
“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.
Previously, on Mood Music: Jim Croce, ‘Workin’ at the Car Wash Blues’ (live, ’73)