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

The Everly Brothers were hugely successful in the 1950s and ’60s and, less-remembered today, continued making new recordings together into the 1970s. Here’s a newly released video of the brothers performing Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried” on the Ed Sullivan Show … Continue reading

70s Commercials: GE FlashCubes, Dristan, Cool Whip, AMC Matador (1970-72)

Ahhh, the weekend hath almost arriveith. That means it’s time for Friday’s collection of seventies commercials. On display today, we have an animated spot for GE MagiCube FlashCubes, as well as commercials for Dristan Tablets, Cool Whip (with Michael Bell … Continue reading

Super 70s Ads: Burger Beer (1971)

“70s Ads” are back! Can you feel the excitement? Let’s get right to it with a January 1971 Burger Beer ad from Cincinnati magazine. Is that fella Gary Collins, or am I crazy? More Gary Collins: Show Toppers: ‘Born Free’ … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Ashton, Gardner And Dyke, ‘Resurrection Shuffle’ (1970)

It’s time to stomp our feet along with Ashton, Gardner and Dyke‘s “Resurrection Shuffle.” Ashton, Gardner and Dyke were a UK-based band who released three LPs in the early seventies. “Resurrection Shuffle,” written by Tony Ashton, was the group’s biggest … Continue reading

From The Vault: 70s Ad – Fotomat ‘America’s Parking Lots’ (1971)

**A classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared August 31, 2014** Fotomat ‘America’s Parking Lots.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, Sept. 03, 1971) “Driving up to a Fotomat store is just about the easiest way in the whole world … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Prell (Erin Gray), Continental Airlines, Purina Cat Chow, Visine (1971-72)

Today’s assortment of vintage commercials ran in the early-to-mid 1970s. First in line, we have Erin Gray in a spot for Prell Shampoo. Following that, it’s the fantastic Pub Lounge on Continental Airlines (with Pong tables!), Purina Cat Chow, and … Continue reading