Todd Rundgren, ‘Be Nice To Me’ ad via Record World April 10, 1971 Todd Rundgren’s airy slice of pop, “Be Nice To Me” released fifty-years-ago and reached #71 on the US Hot 100. The song was written, produced, and played … Continue reading
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Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty, ‘We Only Make Believe’ ad via Cash Box, February 20, 1971 Are you ready for “The Country Music Event” of 1971? Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty teamed up quite often and quite successfully in the … Continue reading
An eclectic selection of early to mid-seventies commercials on display today. First up, we have Hasbro’s Wacky Wheel toy in a goofy spot I think you’ll enjoy. Following that, it’s an animated ad for GE light bulbs, the 1974 Chevy … Continue reading
The Marmalade, ‘My Little One’ ad via Record World April 10, 1971 Glasgow, Scotland’s The Marmalade are best known in the US for their #10 hit “Reflections Of My Life.” They also created one of my favorite songs of the … Continue reading
As we prepare to roll into the weekend, I’ve gathered together another fine set of seventies commercials for you. They range from 1971 to 1974 and feature the Ford station wagon, Jenos Pizza Rolls, Big Jim’s Rescue Rig, and Green … Continue reading
Harry Nilsson, The Point! ad via Cash Box February 20, 1971 Harry Nilsson’s The Point! LP released in December of 1970 and featured the hit single “Me And My Arrow” (US #34). In early February of 1971 the animated TV … Continue reading