Last month, we featured Hues Corporation’s #1 smash “Rock The Boat.” Now, the California trio are back with their follow-up hit “Rockin’ Soul.” “Rockin’ Soul” is the title track from the band’s 1974 LP and the tune grabbed another nice chart placing – #18 on Billboard‘s Hot 100.
Listen and luxuriate just below.
HUES CORPORATION, ‘ROCKIN’ SOUL’ (1974)
Previously on Classic 70s Music Ads: Simon & Garfunkel, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ (1971)
I’ve got a fine set of early seventies spots for you today. Firstly, a humorous spot for Burger King featuring actor Dick O’Neill. Followed by commercials for Charms Big Pops (loved these and Charms Blow Pops as a kid), Chevy Nova (with narration by Casey Kasem), and Timex.
BURGER KING ‘WHOPPER’ COMMERCIAL (1970)
Burger King Whopper commercial featuring actor Dick O’Neill (‘Taking of Pelham 1 2 3,’ ‘Cagney & Lacey’) as ‘Eddie.’ Spot aired in 1970.
CHARMS BIG POP CANDY COMMERCIAL (1970)
Charms Big Pop lollipops commercial featuring ‘The International Charms Big Pop Duel’ in ‘Australia.’ Wild Cherry and Lemon flavors are featured. Spot aired in 1970.
’72 CHEVY NOVA ‘SEE THE USA’ COMMERCIAL (1971)
1972 model Chevrolet Nova commercial featuring a “See the U.S.A.” theme. Narration by Casey Kasem. Spot aired December 1971.
TIMEX ‘ELECTRIC WATCH’ COMMERCIAL (1971)
Electric Timex watch commercial featuring on-the-street interviews. Narrator may be Ralph Bell. Spot aired March 1971.
Previously on 70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, Wish-Bone Italian, Schlitz Malt Liquor, Garanimals (1976-79)
More Burger King: Saturday 70s Spot: Burger King ‘Thank You America’ (1977)
More Candy: 70s Spots: Big Red Gum & Oh Henry! (1975), Gatorade & Sucrets (1974)
More Chevy Nova: 70s Spots: Chevy Nova & Monza (1974)
More Timex: Daily 70s Ad: The Electric TIMEX (1972)
Here’s a short and sweet Monday defuser. Join The Grass Roots as they play a medley of hits on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 6, 1970. The tunes you’ll hear are “I’d Wait A Million Years” (#15, 1969), “Midnight Confessions” (#5, 1968), and “Let’s Live For Today” (#8, 1967). All presented in a tight two minutes and twenty seconds. And, love that set backdrop!
THE GRASS ROOTS, ‘LET’S LIVE FOR TODAY MEDLEY’ (1970)
Previously on Music for Monday: Blondie, ‘(I’m Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear’ (1978)
Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic pals! Today, we dive into vintage commercials for Cap’n Crunch cereal (starring the voice of Daws Butler), Wish-Bone Italian dressing (narrated by William Shatner), Schlitz Malt Liquor (with Robert Ridgely), and Garanimals kid’s clothing. Have a wonderful first weekend in October and I’ll see you all back here on Monday.
CAP’N CRUNCH CEREAL ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1976)
Quaker Oats animated Cap’n Crunch cereal commercial featuring a padlock & key toy inside. Cap’n Crunch voiced by Daws Butler. Spot aired November 1976.
WISH-BONE ITALIAN DRESSING COMMERCIAL (1977)
Wish-Bone Italian salad dressing commercial featuring a diamond-cutter. Narration by William Shatner. Spot aired August 1977.
SCHLITZ MALT LIQUOR JINGLE COMMERCIAL (1978)
Schlitz Malt Liquor beer commercial featuring a college reunion and a well-known jingle. Spike (yellow cardigan) played by Robert Ridgely (Thundarr the Barbarian). Spot aired in 1978.
’70S FASHION: GARANIMALS COMMERCIAL (1979)
Garanimals children’s clothing commercial featuring Suzanne Sayia and family. Spot aired March 1979.
Previously on 70s Commercials: Mr. Whipple, Glass Plus, Mighty Dog, SteadyRider (1973-76)
More Cap’n Crunch: Daily 70s Spot: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal Commercial (Late 1970s)
More Wish-Bone: 70s Spots: AMF Sporting Gear, Ford Pickups, Wish-Bone & Marx Toys
More Schlitz Malt Liquor: Daily 70s Spot #526, 527: Schlitz Malt Liquor (Gregory Hines, 1979)
Here we find one of the all-time greats, Ella Fitzgerald, raising a large glass of Jim Beam. After she’s finished her refreshing beverage she will sing and hold a long note – and that glass will shatter into a million pieces. I’ve seen it happen in a million Memorex commercials. That’s just a fact.
Ad appeared in the August 1974 issue of Ebony magazine.
Previously on Super 70s Ads: Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans (1979)
More Whisky & Bourbon: Rad Ads: Telly Savalas For Black Velvet Whisky (1978)
*Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.*
This time on Buried Treasures, we’ve got three commercials from 1979 and one from 1971. First up, it’s a somewhat blurry spot for Levi’s starring future superstar John Goodman. Following that, you’ll enjoy ads for Crest, Diners Club, and Arrow Shirts (with Tony Lo Bianco). Click the clickers and let the good memories roll.
JOHN GOODMAN FOR LEVI’S JEANS (1979)
Levi’s jeans commercial featuring actor John Goodman as a construction worker. Spot aired November 1979. Apologies, the source video is faded – but that’s Mr. Goodman all right!
CREST TOOTHPASTE COMMERCIAL (1979)
Crest toothpaste commercial featuring a mother and son. Spot aired November 1979.
DINERS CLUB ‘MUSICAL’ COMMERCIAL (1979)
Diners Club International credit card membership commercial featuring a musical-like song. Spot aired October 1979.
’70S FASHION: ARROW SHIRTS ‘OFFICE FOOTBALL’ COMMERCIAL (1971)
Arrow Dress Knits shirts commercial featuring a game of football in the workplace. The main actor is Tony Lo Bianco. Spot aired December 1971.
Previously on Buried Treasures: Sears Tele-Games, Homelite Chainsaw, Xerox Fax Machine, Continental Mark VI (1976-79)
More Levi’s: 70s Spots: Fashion Time – Kmart Boys’ Wear & Levi’s Sportswear (1979)
More John Goodman: 70s Spots: John Goodman For Mennen & Jane Curtin For Hoover (1979)
More Diners Club: 70s Spots: Paper Mate Pens (Johnny Brown) & Diners Club (1973)
More Arrow Shirts: Daily 70s Ad: Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II’ (1970)