“Red hot new instrumental single…” “Funky Drummer Part 1 And Part 2” was recorded in November of 1969 and released in March of 1970. The drumbeat Clyde Stubblefield plays on this record has been sampled uncountable times in modern music. … Continue reading
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Christie’s “Yellow River” was a #1 smash in the UK, Ireland, Norway and Finland. The song, written and sung by British-born Jeff Christie, is a tale of a soldier returning home after the American Civil War. “Yellow River” did pretty … Continue reading
“We move another mountain.” Featuring “Mississippi Queen.” You know what I mean? Climbing! (Mountain’s Second L.P.) originally appeared in the March 14, 1970 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously on Rad Ads: Frank Sinatra, ‘I Would Be In Love … Continue reading
“From his next album ‘Watertown.’” It’s a “significant” single from Frank. Frank Sinatra, ‘I Would Be In Love (Anyway)’ originally appeared in the March 14, 1970 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously on Rad Ads: Woolrich Hiking Clothes (1975) … Continue reading
“You don’t have to push so hard. Relax!” Even the hardest working man in show biz needs a break now and again. James Brown for Falstaff Beer originally appeared in the February, 1970 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously … Continue reading
“It’s A Cycling Christmas For Everyone!” 1970 looks more like 1960 in this one. Daily 70s Ad #345: Schwinn ‘Cycling Christmas’ originally appeared in the December, 1970 issue of Boy’s Life magazine. (Source: Boy’s Life) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading