Music for Monday: David Dundas, ‘Jeans On’ (1976)

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Nice jacket, Lord Dundas! (David Dundas, 'Jeans On,' 1976)

Nice jacket, Lord Dundas! (David Dundas, ‘Jeans On,’ 1976)

David Dundas (now, Lord David Dundas) released his song “Jeans On” in 1976. The tune, originally written for Brutus Jeans TV commercials, rose to #1 in Germany, #3 in the UK and #17 in the US (Feb. 1977).

My guess is that you may have completely forgotten about this song but once you hear it again memories will come flooding back. Wear it!

(*The original clip was removed from youtube. Here’s a replacement. Not as good, but better than none.)

David Dundas, ‘Jeans On’ (1976)

Previously, on Music for Monday: George Harrison, ‘My Sweet Lord’ (live,’71)

Daily 70s Spot: Ziggy cartoon glasses commercial (1978)

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Raise a glass - here's to good friends! (Ziggy character glasses, 1978)

Raise a glass – here’s to good friends! (Ziggy character glasses, 1978)

A short and sweet Daily 70s Spot is now ready for your viewing pleasure. This one is a 15 second commercial for Ziggy cartoon character 7-Up glasses at Kenny King’s. The spot was captured in May, 1978. Kenny King’s is a now-defunct Ohio restaurant chain that was later bought out by KFC.

Daily 70s Spot #24: Ziggy 7-Up Glasses at Kenny King’s Commercial, 1978

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Bic Pens ‘Frankenstein’ commercial (1972)

Daily 70s Spot: Bic Pens ‘Frankenstein’ commercial (1972)

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Frankie thinks Bic is slick (Bic commercial, 1972)

Frankie thinks Bic is slick (Bic commercial, 1972)

Daily 70s Spot time. Why is Frankenstein encased in ice and why is a Bic pen his savior? Watch this spooky, silly commercial recorded from the television airwaves in August of 1972 and scratch your bolted-heads in wonder. The Bic ice-pick. Write on!

Daily 70s Spot #23: Bic Pens ‘Frankenstein’ Commercial, 1972

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Hawaiian Punch ‘Win Hawaii Sweepstakes’ commercial (Late 1970s)

70s Shots: The Reapers, Bowies & Bee Gees

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Welcome to the weekend. Here’s a trio of super 70s shots for you to soak up; a LIFE spread on early-70s NYC street gang The Reapers, David and Angie Bowie stepping out and the Bee Gees on the verge of winning five Grammy Awards. Feast upon the images.

Gang of New York: The Reapers, 1972

The Reapers, Eddie & Yevette, New York, 1972 (John Shearer, Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)

The Reapers, Eddie & Yevette, New York, 1972 (John Shearer, Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)

Reapers photo source and further info: John Shearer—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images, LIFE article

Angie And David Bowie’s Edgy ’70s Style

Angie and David Bowie, UK, 1973 (John Rodgers/Redferns)

Angie and David Bowie, UK, 1973 (John Rodgers/Redferns)

Bowie photo source and further info: Redferns/Getty Images, Huffington Post article

Bee Gees up for 1979 Grammy Awards

Bee Gees Grammy Awards chat, Jan. 1979 (Mary Frampton/Los Angeles Times)

Bee Gees Grammy Awards chat, Jan. 1979 (Mary Frampton/Los Angeles Times)

Bee Gees photo source and further info: Mary Frampton/Los Angeles Times article

Previously, on 70s shots: Shazam! cast photos

Daily 70s Spot: Hawaiian Punch ‘Win Hawaii Sweepstakes’ Commercial (Late 1970s)

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'How'd you like a nice Hawaiian slideshow?!'

‘How’d you like a nice Hawaiian slideshow?!’

“Hey, how’d you like a nice Hawaiian Punch?”

Today’s Daily 70s Spot shows off the animated duo (Punchy and Opie) who advertised Hawaiian Punch throughout the 1960s, 1970s and beyond. In this commercial the island team are pitching a “Win Hawaii Sweepstakes” with a vacation, a Chevy Malibu station wagon and one thousand smackers up for grabs. The spot was recorded from the airwaves in the late 1970s. It looks like “1978” listed in the text at the end but it’s too indistinct to be sure. Punch it!

Daily 70s Spot #22: Hawaiian Punch ‘Win Hawaii Sweepstakes’ Commercial Late 1970s

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Judd Hirsch for JCPenney Polyester Slacks (1972)

Funshine Friday: ‘The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show’ (1979)

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Plas and Penny in a cozy moment (The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show, 1979)

Plas and Penny in a cozy moment (The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show, 1979)

The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show was produced by Ruby-Spears and originally ran on ABC from 1979 to 1981. The show featured DC Comics elastic hero, Plastic Man, and also offered a variety of segments starring Baby Plas, Fangface and Fangpuss, Mighty Man and Yukk and Rickety Rocket.

Do the Hula-Hula! (The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show, 1979)

Do the Hula-Hula! (The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show, 1979)

Voice actors for The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show included Michael Bell as Plastic Man, Joe Baker as Polynesian sidekick, Hula-Hula and Melendy Britt as Penny.

The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show TV Intro, 1979

The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show Wiki, IMDb

Previously, on Funshine Friday: Jackson 5ive cartoon series