Music For Monday: Grand Funk, ‘The Loco-Motion’ (1974)

How goes the Monday? If you’re in need of a pick-me-up right about now, you’ll want to roll the video below. Here’s Grand Funk (aka Grand Funk Railroad) playing their #1 hit, “The Loco-Motion.” “The Loco-Motion” appears on the Shinin’ … Continue reading →

Daily 70s Ad: GMC Pick-Up Camper (1974)

(Click ad to enlarge) “It’s built to carry two kinds of campers.” I’m sure it’s perfectly safe – but you aren’t getting me in that thing while zipping down the highway. Daily 70s Ad #96: GMC Pick-Up Camper originally appeared … Continue reading →

Daily 70s Ad: AMC Gremlin (1974)

(Click ad to enlarge) “The only U.S. sub-compact with a standard six-cylinder engine.” A sexy backside from 40-years-ago. Daily 70s Ad #93: AMC Gremlin originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on … Continue reading →

Music For Monday: Blue Swede, ‘Hooked On A Feeling’ (Live ’74)

It’s time to start off a new week and time for a 70s tune to get us rolling along. Here’s a song that was at the top of the charts 40-years-ago on the Billboard “Hot 100” (April 06, 1974). It’s … Continue reading →

Daily 70s Ad: Scout Leader Outfit (1974)

(Click ad to enlarge) “When you wear it with pride at every Scouting function, you lead the way to good uniforming in your troop.” Hairspray and desert boots not included. Daily 70s Ad #71: Scout Leader Outfit originally appeared in … Continue reading →

Funshine Friday: Sesame Street: Johnny Cash Sings ‘Nasty Dan’ (1974)

Welcome to the almost-weekend, 70s fans. Here’s a two-minute treat for you. Johnny Cash appeared on Sesame Street during season five (1973-74) singing the tune “Nasty Dan” to Oscar the Grouch. If you click the clicker below you can watch … Continue reading →