Released in June of 1977, David Bowie’s “Be My Wife” comes from the Low L.P. The single didn’t fare very well on the charts and seems to be forgotten by modern radio. Still, it’s an excellent tune and deserves a … Continue reading
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All throughout the 1970s comedic actor Avery Schreiber, of the Burns and Schreiber comedy team, starred in a metric ton of commercials for Doritos. In fact, if I’m not mistaken, Schreiber’s work for Doritos actually ran from the late 60s … Continue reading
I hope you are enjoying a lazy September Sunday. To help keep you relaxed – here’s a pair of rarely-seen spots The Carpenters made for Japanese television in the early to mid-1970s. First up, Karen and Richard sing a tune … Continue reading
DePatie-Freleng’s Baggy Pants & The Nitwits is one of those animated shows not currently available for sale and still lost in the recesses of your childhood mind. This one only rang a bell with me when I saw the characters … Continue reading
Devo first recorded and released their Rolling Stone’s cover song, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” in the summer of 1977. The band’s version of the angst-ridden song really gained traction when they re-recorded it for their debut L.P., Q: Are … Continue reading
35 years ago today, on August 16th, 1977, Elvis Presley died. A Web Site called The Boot has published an article entitled “Elvis Presley Remembered by Country Musicians on 35th Anniversary of His Death” that you may wish to explore. … Continue reading