In this edition of “Rad Ads” we execute a graceful crane-kick and leap back 33 years to the November, 1979 issue of Black Belt magazine. Peeking inside we find all sorts of goodies that warrant a second look; from “Kickin’ … Continue reading
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In posts past, we explored exceptional Time Magazine covers from 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978. Today, in our final installment, we turn our attention to the end-of-the-decade and 1979. Major events included China’s Teng Hsiao-ping … Continue reading
“Hanging from your daisy chain, swinging in your trees…” The only single released from Siouxsie and the Banshees‘ second L.P., Join Hands, “Playground Twist” was released in July of 1979. This slightly sinister, gorgeous and swirling tune made it to … Continue reading
Over the Edge arrived in theaters at the tail-end of the 70s in November of 1979. The film, directed by Jonathan Kaplan, features future star Matt Dillon in his first-ever role. Over the Edge was inspired by real-life events and … Continue reading
Earlier in the week, we took a look at the trailer for The Muppet Movie from the summer of 1979. While I enjoyed that, I thought we needed to hear more of the fantastic music that helped make the film … Continue reading
The Muppet Movie hit theaters in June of 1979. This musical comedy starring everyone’s felt favorites did extremely well at the box office and ended up the 7th highest-grossing film of the year. With a ton of laughs, a heart-warming … Continue reading