Music For Monday: Rolling Stones, ‘Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)’ (1974)

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We lost three music greats in recent days; Don Everly, Tom T. Hall, and the rock of The Rolling Stones – Charlie Watts. I never saw Everly or Hall. But ,one day in London in the early ’90s, I was walking down the King’s Road and saw a distinguished gentleman window gazing into an antiques shop. The fellow was immaculate in a nice suit, shiny shoes, and carrying a smartly rolled-up umbrella. It took me a few seconds to realize it was Charlie Watts of the Stones. The man had style – and a heck of a backbeat.

Here’s a clip of “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)” that originally aired on the European TV show TopPop in 1974. The video features behind-the-scenes footage of the Stones on tour. Only Mick Jagger seems to be consistently enjoying himself.

“Heartbreaker” originally appeared on the Goats Head Soup LP and was released as a single in December 1973. It grabbed #15 on the US Hot 100. The song has long been a personal favorite. Roll it.

THE ROLLING STONES, ‘DOO DOO DOO DOO DOO (HEARTBREAKER)’ (1974)

Previously on Music for Monday: Tom T. Hall, “I Like Beer’ (1975)

More Rolling Stones: Daily 70s Ad: The Rolling Stones ‘Angie’ (1973)

70s Commercials: Dream Whip, NyQuil, Ken-L-Ration, Coffee Rich (1973-74)

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We’ve made it to Friday and that’s something to savor. We can also savor these vintage commercials from the early seventies. First up, it’s Dream Whip topping (with a very early appearance by Jimmy Baio), Vicks NyQuil, Ken-L-Ration dog food, and Coffee Rich creamer. Have a wonderful weekend!

DREAM WHIP TOPPING COMMERCIAL (JIMMY BAIO, 1974)

Dream Whip dessert topping commercial featuring actor Jimmy Baio (‘Bad News Bears Breaking Training,’ ‘Soap’) as the son. Spot aired March 1974.

VICKS NYQUIL COMMERCIAL (1974)

Vicks NyQuil Nighttime Cold Medicine commercial featuring a couple and a sink full of dishes. Spot aired March 1974.

KEN-L-RATION ‘MY DOG’S BETTER!’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

Ken-L-Ration Burger dog food commercial featuring a well-known jingle. Spot aired September 1973.

COFFEE RICH CREAMER COMMERCIAL (1973)

Rich’s Frozen Coffee Rich Non-Dairy Creamer commercial. Spot aired October 1973.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Star-Kist Tuna, Sta-Puf, Bell Yellow Pages, Ford Trucks (1976-79)

More NyQuil: 70s Spots: Vicks NyQuil (Sherman Hemsley, 1972) & Big Wally (Cathryn Damon, 1974)

More Ken-L-Ration: Saturday 70s Spots: Ken-L-Ration & ‘The Pump’ Hairspray (1978)

Hidden Gems: Shuggie Otis, ‘Ice Cold Daydream’ (1971)

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Let’s spin up another Hidden Gem, Bionic Pals! “Ice Cold Daydream” is the lead track on Freedom Flight, the second album by 17-year-old phenom Shuggie Otis. The tune was written by Shuggie and produced by his father, famed bandleader Johnny Otis.

Shuggie Otis is best-known for penning the Brothers Johnson tune “Strawberry Letter 23” but he’s also a wonderful guitarist and singer who deserves greater recognition. Listen to “Ice Cold Daydream.” It’s a funk epic packed into a concise 2:29. Ice cold!

SHUGGIE OTIS, ‘ICE COLD DAYDREAM’ (1971)

Previously on Hidden Gems: The Dramatics – ‘Hey You! Get Off My Mountain’ (1973)

Super 70s Ads: Bell AutoMatic TelePhone Secretary (1979)

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This wild and wonderful new phone technology features a cassette tape and answers in “your own voice”! Even better, this cutting edge automatic secretary will only set you back an extra $14.40 per month on your bill. Nice.

Ad appeared in the January 1979 issue of Cincinnati magazine.

Previously on Super 70s Ads: Burger Beer (1971)

More Bell Telephone: Daily 70s Ad: Bell System Telephone ‘Choosey Beginners’ (1978)

70s Commercials: Star-Kist Tuna, Sta-Puf, Bell Yellow Pages, Ford Trucks (1976-79)

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Charlie the Tuna (voiced by Herschel Bernardi) is the star of our batch of seventies commercials today. You can also view spots for Sta-Puf Blue, Bell System Yellow Pages, and Ford trucks. Enjoy the memories.

STAR-KIST TUNA ‘GOOD TASTE’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Animated Star-Kist Tuna Fish commercial featuring Charlie the Tuna and an octopus. Narration by Danny Dark. Charlie voiced by Herschel Bernardi. Spot aired March 1976 (produced in ’75).

STA-PUF BLUE COMMERCIAL (1977)

Sta-Puf Blue Concentrated Fabric Softener commercial featuring a mother and son. Spot aired August 1977.

BELL SYSTEM YELLOW PAGES ‘SPEED TALKER’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Bell System Yellow Pages commercial featuring a fast-talking spokesperson. Spot aired July 1978.

FORD TRUCKS LINE-UP COMMERCIAL (1979)

Ford truck line-up commercial featuring Couriers, pick-ups, Broncos, vans, and big rigs. Spot aired February 1979.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Smack It! Board Game, Gaines-Burgers, Revlon Flex, Nestle Hot Cocoa (1975-78)

More Star-Kist: 70s Spots: Charlie The Tuna, Morris The Cat & More

More Sta-Puf: Daily 70s Spot: Sta-Puf Blue Fabric Softener (1975)

More Yellow Pages: Daily 70s Spot: Yellow Pages With Animated Mascot (1979)

More Ford Trucks: 70s Spots: ’80 Ford Trucks (1979)

Music For Monday: Tom T. Hall, “I Like Beer’ (1975)

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We lost two music legends in the past few days, Don Everly (who was coincidentally featured here last week), and singer-songwriter Tom T. Hall who passed away at age 85. Hall had great charm and many excellent, observational tunes worthy of a place in any music collection.

Here, for fun and remembrance, is Hall with “I Like Beer.” This sing-a-long drinking song appeared on the I Wrote a Song About It LP in 1975 and hit #4 on Billboard‘s Hot Country chart. Pour one out for the man.

TOM T. HALL, ‘I LIKE BEER’ (1975)

Previously on Music for Monday: Music For Monday: The Everly Brothers, ‘Mama Tried’ (1971)

More Tom T. Hall: Daily 70s Spot #389, 390: Tom T. Hall For Chevy (1975)