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
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The Impressions, ‘Ain’t Got Time’ ad via Cash Box February 20, 1971 After Curtis Mayfield departed The Impressions for a solo career in 1970 he continued to work for and promote the band. Here we have an ad for The … Continue reading
50-Years-Ago This Week: Aretha Franklin, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ ad via Record World, April 10, 1971 Aretha Franklin’s version of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” appeared on two of her 1971 LPs; Live At Fillmore West and Aretha’s … Continue reading
There’s a pair of future TV stars in today’s batch of seventies commercials. You’ll spy Sherman Hemsley from The Jeffersons in a spot for NyQuil and Cathryn Damon from Soap in one for Big Wally. You can also take in … Continue reading
Michael Nesmith & The First National Band, ‘Nevada Fighter’ ad via Record World April 10, 1971 50-years-ago this week, Michael Nesmith & The First National Band’s “Nevada Fighter” single was released as a teaser for the album of the same … Continue reading
Redbone is best-known for their radio hit “Come And Get Your Love” which reached #5 in 1974. This California-based group has plenty of worthy and wonderful songs in their catalog that demand repeated listening. One such Hidden Gem is a … Continue reading