“She’s got it!” Cats and Kittens! Straight outta Holland! It’s Shocking Blue with “Venus.” “Venus” hit the top of the Billboard US “Hot 100” in February of 1970. The song, written by guitarist Robbie van Leeuwen, was originally recorded and … Continue reading
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“The world’s most romantic singing star.” Royal Box nightly at the Americana. Daily 70s Ad #266: Engelbert Humperdinck, ‘World’s Most Romantic’ originally appeared in the October 12, 1970 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading
Happy Funshine Friday, everybody! Here’s a 1970s moment to lead you into the weekend. It’s a very short film entitled, “Traffic Light” that originally ran in November of 1970 on Sesame Street. Lots of nice, 70s-era vehicles and harried pedestrians … Continue reading
“Looking good. That’s what Clairol is all about.” A well-groomed family has more fun. Clairol knows. Daily 70s Ad #255: Clairol ‘Looking Good’ originally appeared in the September, 1970 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading
“Heineken tastes tremendous. And that’s not just putting words in your mouth.” Skal? Daily 70s Ad #254: Heineken ‘Bottom’s Up’ originally appeared in the September 18, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Neil Sedaka, … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “A taste that makes happiness happen.” There’s a baseball bat growing out of that young man’s head. Daily 70s Ad #248: Pepsi ‘Baseball Kids’ originally appeared in the September, 1970 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously … Continue reading