70s Commercials: Sanka, Oven Fry, Aqua-Fresh,’20/20′ (1979)

“The coffee that lets you be your best.” As you might imagine, after lingering in 1977 and 1978, we now arrive in 1979. These vintage lookers shine a spotlight on Sanka Coffee (with spokesperson Robert Young), Oven Fry chicken-coating (with … Continue reading

Classic 70s Music Ads: Elvis Presley, ‘I’m Leavin” (1971)

Elvis Presley ‘I’m Leavin” ad via Billboard magazine July 10, 1971 50-years-ago this week Elvis was gearing up to perform in Tahoe and releasing his new single “I’m Leavin’.” “I’m Leavin’” was written by Sonny Charles and Michael Jarrett and … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Elvis, ‘Polk Salad Annie’ (Live ’70)

We’re rolling into a new week and it’s time for a little Music for Monday. Here’s Elvis Presley live onstage in 1970 singing Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie.” The clip originally appeared in the 1970 documentary Elvis: That’s the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person’ (1970)

“Elvis In-Person, Aug. 10-Sept. 7 International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada.” Elvis’ On Stage L.P. was recorded live in Vegas in February ’70 and hit the US Top 20 album charts. Daily 70s Ad #140: Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person’ … Continue reading

70s stories in the news: ABBA museum, ‘Rocky’ musical, recent passings

Numerous 1970s-related stories have been piling up in the ‘Disco files. Here now is a collection of news items you may find interesting reading including bits on the new Abba museum and recent passings of known persons. Investigate. Abba fans … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: ‘Elvis in Hollywood’ commercial (1977)

Elvis is in the building for our Daily 70s Spot. The commercial on-tap is for the Elvis in Hollywood two-record set which aired in 1977 (the year of The King’s passing.) 20 of Elvis’ biggest movie tunes stretched out over … Continue reading