From The Vault: AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer (1973)

AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, December, 1973) “4-wheel driving becomes a new experience in the ’74 Jeep Wagoneer.” American Motor Company’s got a real looker there. And that trailer is pretty nice too. Daily 70s Ad #341: AMC’s Jeep … Continue reading

From The Vault: Bedrock Rockers, ‘Hop, Skip, And A Jump’ (1972)

‘That’s what my heart did!’ (‘Hop, Skip, And A Jump,’ Bedrock Rockers, 1972) A very good Thursday to everyone. Let’s visit once again with The Bedrock Rockers. The short musical clip below features the tune, “Hop, Skip and a Jump” … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Curad Bandages, Liquid Gold, FTD Florists, Long Distance (1973)

Rewinding to 1973 today. You’ll find commercials for Curad Bandages, Scott’s Liquid Gold, FTD Florists (with Louis Jourdan), and Long Distance Telephone (with Bill Russell). I hope you enjoy the trip back. CURAD BANDAGES COMMERCIAL (1973) Curad Plastic Bandages commercial … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The O’Jays, ‘Love Train’ (Live, 1973)

Here’s something a bit unusual. It’s the O’Jays performing their hit “Love Train,” but they’ve changed the lyric to “Soul Train” while gracing the show. “Love Train” was written and produced by Gamble & Huff and reached #1 on the … 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

Classic 70s Music Ads: Cheech & Chong, ‘Sister Mary Elephant’ (1973)

Maybe Cheech & Chong’s “Sister Mary Elephant” isn’t really music, but this slice of sketch comedy was released as a single, featured in the music press, and hit #24 on the Hot 100. The ad above appeared in the November … Continue reading