Daily 70s Ad: Harley Super Glide ‘Midnight Express’ (1972)

(Click ad to enlarge) “A muscle machine with a will of its own.” Look at that beauty. Ready to roar off into the painted horizon. And what’s up with the “Midnight Express” tag? Simply a reference to night trains I … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Sands Hotel ‘Sexy’ (1978)

(Click to enlarge) “Where The Fun Never Sets.” Sexy and trippy. Maybe it’s just a mirage. Do note that the ad above doesn’t even mention Las Vegas. Clazzy! Daily 70s Ad #4 Sands Hotel ‘Sexy’ originally appeared in the October, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Saks Fifth Ave – ‘People Weekly’ (1979)

(Click to enlarge) “Saks Fifth Avenue People Are People People.” People magazine makes a play for the upscale NYC crowd. Daily 70s Ad #3: Saks Fifth Ave – ‘People Weekly’ originally appeared in the June 04, 1979 issue of New … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Cars, ‘Just What I Needed’ (1978)

The Cars’ debut single, “Just What I Needed,” released in May of 1978, a month before their self-titled L.P. hit record shops. The tune was penned by Ric Ocasek and sung by the band’s bassist, Benjamin Orr. “Just What I … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Hi-C Grape Drink (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “The sensible drink.” My thirst is quenched just looking at this beauty. Daily 70s Ad #2: Hi-C Grape Drink originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE magazine) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Lee Work Clothes (1975)

Today we’re firing up a new daily post we’ll be calling the “Daily 70s Ad.” Each day, for the next 365 days, we’ll be posting a fun, fantastic or fashionable magazine advertisement from the 1970s. Let’s jump right in! (Click … Continue reading