“She’s got it!” Cats and Kittens! Straight outta Holland! It’s Shocking Blue with “Venus.” “Venus” hit the top of the Billboard US “Hot 100” in February of 1970. The song, written by guitarist Robbie van Leeuwen, was originally recorded and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2014
“A big, heavy car that’s built to be tough all over.” As tough as a bulldozer. You bet’cha! Daily 70s Ad #268: ’73 Oldsmobile Delta 88 originally appeared in the October 06, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously … Continue reading
“You’ve got to build ’em to believe ’em!” Series includes; Auto Chassis, Farm Tractor, Go-Cart, Model Crane, Fork Lift and Bulldozer. Daily 70s Ad #267: LEGO Expert Builder Series originally appeared in the October, 1979 issue of Boy’s Life magazine. … Continue reading
“The world’s most romantic singing star.” Royal Box nightly at the Americana. Daily 70s Ad #266: Engelbert Humperdinck, ‘World’s Most Romantic’ originally appeared in the October 12, 1970 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading
“Like you, it’s an original.” Sexy. Daily 70s Ad #265: ’77 Chevy Monte Carlo originally appeared in the October 07, 1976 issue of Jet magazine. (Source: Jet) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Rodney Allen Rippy, ‘Take Life A Little Easier’ … Continue reading
“America needs Rodney Allen Rippy.” Yes, it’s Rodney Allen Rippy of Jack in the Box commercial fame. Daily 70s Ad #264: Rodney Allen Rippy, ‘Take Life A Little Easier’ originally appeared in the September 29, 1973 issue of Billboard magazine. … Continue reading