Classic 70s Music Ads: WAR, ’11 Million Records’ (1974)

The above ad for the band WAR appeared in the August, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. 11 million records sold at that point? Not too shabby. WAR did not release a new LP in ’74, but their single “Ballero,” issued … Continue reading

Music For Monday: WAR, ‘Galaxy’ (‘Soul Train’ Line, 1977)

Did you know that WAR‘s “Galaxy” was inspired by Star Wars? Here’s an amazing line of Soul Train dancers doing their thing to the tune in 1977. Let’s take this one to outer space! ‘Soul Train’: WAR, ‘Galaxy’ (Dance Line, … Continue reading

Music for Monday: WAR, ‘The Cisco Kid’ (1973)

WAR’s “The Cisco Kid” was recorded in 1972 for “The World is a Ghetto” L.P. and released as a single in 1973. The album ended up as the best-selling album of 1973 and “The Cisco Kid” rose to #4 on … Continue reading