Music For Monday: The Damned, ‘Love Song’ (1979)

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'Just for you here's a love song...' (Dave Vanian & The Damned, 1979)

‘Just for you here’s a love song…’ (Dave Vanian & The Damned, 1979)

Here’s The Damned performing a chaotic, “we don’t give a damn” lip-sync version of “Love Song.” The clip comes from the band’s appearance on the UK’s Top of the Pops in 1979.

I saw The Damned play two days ago and it was a fantastic show. They are still putting on one hell of a gig. The band’s current tour is highly recommended.

The Damned: ‘Love Song’ On TOTP, 1979

Previously on Music for Monday: Elvis, ‘Polk Salad Annie’ (Live ’70)

More of The Damned at Bionic Disco: The Damned, ‘New Rose’ (1976)

Sunday 70s Spots: Dodge & Chrysler ‘The Clincher!’ (1975)

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"The Clincher!" (Chrysler -Dodge commercial, 1975)

“The Clincher!” (Chrysler -Dodge commercial, 1975)

“The Clincher! It’s going to take better care of the people who buy Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth cars.”

Alrighty, let’s roll into the commercial oldies! Today, we’re in January of 1975 for two Chrysler-Dodge spots.

First, we have one for “The Clincher” warranty deal featuring some early video (rather than film) production. After that, a Dodge pickup spot that seems to be going out of its way to ignore women. It’s directed at “men who prefer trucks over cars.” Chrysler history on display below.

Chrysler ‘The Clincher!’ Commercial, 1975

Dodge Pickup Truck Commercial, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: SpaghettiOs & Fannie Flagg (1974)

Saturday 70s Spots: SpaghettiOs & Fannie Flagg (1974)

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Yum? (SpaghettiOs commercial, 1974)

Yum? (SpaghettiOs commercial, 1974)

“Uh oh, SpaghettiOs!”

As we head into an extended weekend here in the US, let’s fire up a few vintage commercials to get us in a relaxed mood.

Here’s two spots from January 1974, that were likely produced in ’73. Firstly, one for Franco-American SpaghettiOs. After that, actor and author, Fannie Flagg for Sanka coffee. SpaghettiOs & decaffeinated coffee? Why not!

*Update: Eagle-eared reader, jb points out: “Sounds like Barry Manilow singing that Spaghetti-O’s jingle.”

Franco-American SpaghettiOs Commercial, 1974

Fannie Flagg For Sanka Coffee, 1974

Previously on 70s Spots: John Newcombe & Tuborg Gold Beer (1978)

Rad Ads: Kmart’s Trax Athletic Shoes (1976)

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Kmart's Trax Athletic Shoes. ('Ebony' magazine, August 1976)

Kmart’s Trax Athletic Shoes. (‘Ebony’ magazine, August 1976)

“Trax are priced to beat the competition.”

Sporty! And under 10 bucks. Kmart’s Trax Athletic Shoes originally appeared in the August, 1976 issue of Ebony magazine.

(Source: Ebony)

Previously on Rad Ads: Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ Watch (1972)

Music For Monday: Elvis, ‘Polk Salad Annie’ (Live ’70)

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Elvis and a little tune about pokeweed. (1970)

Elvis and a little tune about pokeweed. (1970)

We’re rolling into a new week and it’s time for a little Music for Monday. Here’s Elvis Presley live onstage in 1970 singing Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie.”

The clip originally appeared in the 1970 documentary Elvis: That’s the Way It Is. Enough talk – it’s time for The King.

Elvis: ‘Polk Salad Annie,’ Live, 1970

Previously on Music for Monday: Bee Gees, ‘How Can You Mend A Broken Heart’ (1971)

More Elvis Presley at Bionic Disco: Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person’ (1970)

Sunday 70s Spots: John Newcombe & Tuborg Gold Beer (1978)

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Australian tennis champ, John Newcombe for the Canon AE-1, 1978.

Australian tennis champ, John Newcombe for the Canon AE-1, 1978.

“So advanced – it’s simple.”

Rounding off our 1978 weekend; we have two commercials produced in 1977, airing in January ’78.

Firstly, tennis player, John Newcombe for Canon cameras. This spot ran often and I remember it well. Newcombe won seven Grand Slam titles and was the President of the Association of Tennis Professionals in ’78.

After that, another spot for Tuborg Gold beer touting their Danish Kings heritage. Drink ’em down.

John Newcombe For Canon Cameras, 1978

Tuborg Gold Beer Commercial, 1978

Previously on 70s Spots: Dallas Times & DEP Shampoo (1978)

More Tuborg Gold at Bionic Disco: Tuborg Gold & Schlitz Beer (1978)