Music For Monday: Fanny, ‘Hey Bulldog’ (Live, 1971)

Here’s Fanny performing their version of The Beatles “Hey Bulldog” on Germany TV show Beat-Club. I’m a Beatles fanatic and many cover versions either bore me or bug me – but I can get with this. And pretty much everything … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Marathon Candy Bar, American Airlines, AFX Race Cars, IBM Typewriter (1971-78)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* On this batch of Buried Treasures we have an assortment of commercials ranging from 1971 all the way to ’78. First, it’s Patrick Wayne … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Continental Airlines, Plymouth Satellite, Gallo Wine, Procter & Gamble (1972-78)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* Buried Treasure time! Here’s a fine assortment of seventies commercials from across the decade. First, a Continental Airlines spot for service to Hawaii. After … Continue reading

From The Vault: Rad Ads – Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle (1971)

Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, November 1971) “Gentle, gentle footsteps – wouldn’t mash a marshmallow.” Crazy, baby! Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle originally appeared in the November 1971 issue of Popular Science magazine. *Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco November 20, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: King Vitaman, Puzzle And Play Toy, Parkay Margarine, Brunswick Billiards (1970-71)

Happy Tuesday! And, why is it never “Happy Tuesday”? Today, I’ve got a batch of early seventies commercials on tap. First, a fun, animated spot for King Vitaman cereal featuring the voice of Joe Flynn. Following that, there’s Romper Room’s … Continue reading

Seventies Jukebox: Tammy Wynette & George Jones, ‘We Go Together’ (1971)

Married couple, Tammy Wynette and George Jones, released “We Go Together” in 1971 where it appeared on the album of the same name and as the B-side to the “Take Me” single. The song, written by Danny Walls and Norro … Continue reading