Happy Monday! Here’s Blondie performing “Denis” on Europe’s Musikladen in 1978. Blondie’s version of “Denis” appeared on the Plastic Letters LP and hit #1 in Belgium and The Netherlands and #2 in the UK. Play it! BLONDIE, ‘DENIS’ (LIVE, 1978) … Continue reading
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Two spots from 1977 today, and two from ’78. You’ll find an animated spot for AMF which seems influenced by Terry Gilliam, the ’79 Toyota Corona Liftback, Firestone at Kings Island theme park, and Gaines-Burgers dog food. I can’t see … Continue reading
Who remembers the Country Time “Grandpa”? Here he is with a nice glass of “flavored drink concentrate.” You’ll also find nostalgic spots for Chef’s Blend cat food, Fiat Strada, and Clairol’s Nice ‘n Easy hair color. Enjoy these and I’ll … Continue reading
To help us make it through our Monday, we have the Ramones with a minute and a half long blistering performance of “Gimmie Gimmie Shock Treatment.” “Gimmie Gimmie Shock Treatment” appeared on the Leave Home LP in early 1977. This … Continue reading
Hot Chocolate’s “Every 1’s Winner” originally released in the spring of 1978, appearing on the LP of the same name. The song was written by the group’s frontman Erroll Brown and hit #6 on the US Hot 100 and #12 … Continue reading
We’re lounging around in the 1977-78 period on this fine Tuesday. Our vintage time capsules contain Ford’s Pinto Wagon, Milk-Bone Flavor Snacks, Wondra lotion, and Revlon’s Milk Plus 6 hair care. Hope you enjoy the trip. FORD PINTO WAGON COMMERCIAL … Continue reading