Funshine Friday: ‘Willy Wonka’ – Veruca Salt Sings ‘I Want It Now’ (1971)

A very good Funshine Friday to you, Bionic Pals! Here’s the bratty and magnificent Veruca Salt singing “I Want It Now” from 1971’s Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. Veruca Salt is portrayed by Julie Dawn Cole and “I Want … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Stars & Stripes Karate Gi (1976)

(Click to enlarge) “Celebrate The Bicentennial With A Stars & Stripes Gi.” Bicentennial-themed merch ruled the mid-70s. Daily 70s Ad #146: Stars & Stripes Karate Gi originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Black Belt magazine. (Source: Black Belt) … Continue reading

Partridge Pop: ‘I Can Feel Your Heartbeat’ (1970)

“I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” appeared on The Partridge Family Album, the fictional pop rockers’ debut disc. The tune is a funky, wah-wah pedal-flavored number written by Wes Farrell, Jim Cretecos and Mike Appel. “I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” has … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “Pants are striped to match the shirt, and feature a full-flare leg.” So very modern! Daily 70s Ad #145: Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II’ originally appeared in the June, 1970 issue of Flying magazine. (Source: Flying) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire’ (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Hot New Album On Motown Records & Tapes.” Jackson’s fourth solo L.P. Featuring the single, “You Need to Be Loved.” Daily 70s Ad #144: Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire’ originally appeared in the July 14, 1977 issue … Continue reading