‘Didn’t mean to make ya blue…’ (The Rubettes, ‘Sugar Baby Love,’ 1974) The Rubettes debut single, “Sugar Baby Love,” went to the very top of the UK charts and made a respectable dent in the US Top 40, nestling in … Continue reading
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“Just spray and wipe.” Today, in Commercialville, we have a pair of spots for Formula 409 spray cleaner. Firstly, a strange spot featuring Home Economic students turning into giant thumbs. After that, one with a toy train set and a … Continue reading
Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s Randy Bachman originally wrote “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” as a joke and was reluctant to release it as a single. Good thing he changed his mind, as the song shot to #1 on the US, Canadian, German, … Continue reading
“For a little car, it’s a lot of car.” What’ll it be? A Coupe or Sedan? ‘The Dodge Colt’ originally appeared in the June 03, 1974 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on Rad Ads: Jaguar E-Type … Continue reading
“Whether cruising on the highway or deftly stalking through twisting country roads, the Jaguar E-type dominates all it surveys.” From British Leyland. Jaguar E-Type ‘Prowl Car’ originally appeared in the June 03, 1974 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New … Continue reading
“The birth of clean softness.” Commercial break! Today, returning from a long snooze on the couch, we’ve got a pair of vintage 1970s TV spots. Both aired in January of 1974 and were almost certainly produced in 1973. First up, … Continue reading