Redbone is best-known for their radio hit “Come And Get Your Love” which reached #5 in 1974. This California-based group has plenty of worthy and wonderful songs in their catalog that demand repeated listening. One such Hidden Gem is a … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Howdy, folks. I’ve got a “Western” style commercial for Dubonnet for you starring Farrah Fawcett and Tom Selleck. Because nothing says “Old West” like French aperitif wine. You’ll also enjoy commercials for the Aimee doll, Grape-Nuts with naturalist Euell Gibbons, … Continue reading
Grand Funk ‘The Loco-Motion’ ad via Billboard March 03, 1974 Grand Funk (aka Grand Funk Railroad) released their cover of Goffin & King’s “The Loco-Motion” in early 1974 and it climbed to #1 on the Hot 100 – just like … Continue reading
There’s a special celebrity surprise in each seventies commercial today. All of the spots aired in 1974 and you’ll find Teri Garr, Joe DiMaggio, Charles Durning, and Chuck McCann. Prepare to be amazed and whatnot. United Airlines Commercial (Teri Garr, … Continue reading
Betty Wright‘s “Pure Love” was released as a single on the Alston label in 1970 and it hit #40 on the R&B chart. To my mind, this soul classic should have hit the pop singles Hot 100 as well. The … Continue reading
Fanny’s June Millington, 1972 Lots of seventies-related stories in the news the past week or so – let’s have a look-see. THE FANTASTIC FANNY Highly recommended 70s rock band Fanny are the subject of an upcoming documentary The Right To … Continue reading