Dundee, Scotland’s Average White Band released “Pick Up The Pieces” in the summer of 1974 in their native UK where it originally failed to ignite much of a spark. After the band’s AWB L.P. was released in the US, the … Continue reading
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Ralston’s Freakies breakfast cereal first hit kitchen tables across North America around 1973. The Freakies colorful cast of characters included Boss Moss, Snorkeldorf and Goody-Goody and the lil’ fellows enjoyed hanging out at the magical Freakies Tree. By 1977 or … Continue reading
In posts past, we took a look at stand-out Time Magazine covers from 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973. Today, let’s turn our attention to the year 1974. Major events included Richard Nixon resigning the presidency before he could be impeached. … Continue reading
On Halloween day, 1974, a film destined to become a cult classic was released. Phantom of the Paradise, written and directed by Brian De Palma, stars Paul Williams as a record producer called Swan, Jessica Harper as an aspiring singer … Continue reading
Commercial time, Bionic believers. For Burger King in the 70s the “Have it your way” advertising campaign was kind of a big deal. Chew up a typical TV spot from 1974 or so. You’ll be singing along in spite of … Continue reading
“Never make a Death Wish…because a Death Wish always comes true…” Death Wish released to theaters in the summer of 1974. The film stars Charles Bronson as vengeful vigilante, Paul Kersey. The movie, directed by Michael Winner and based on … Continue reading