_{Benny Bell, ‘Shaving Cream’ ad via Cash Box March 08, 1975}

Benny Bell wrote the novelty number “Shaving Cream” and issued it as a single on his own label in 1946. The singer, as far as I can gather as it’s a convoluted story, is Phil Winston under the pseudonym Paul Wynn.

After Dr. Demento began playing the record on his syndicated radio show in the 70s, Vanguard Records re-issued the single and it went all the way to #30 on the US Hot 100. Have a listen to the hit – but be careful not to step in a pile of sh…aaaaving cream!

BENNY BELL, ‘SHAVING CREAM’ (1946/1975)

Previously on Classic 70s Ads: Melanie, ‘Bitter Bad’ (1973)