’72 Chevy Impala. (‘LIFE’ magazine, September 24, 1971)
“Impala for 1972: It can put 1,000 miles between you and home before you feel it.”
Mmm hmm. Nice 1970s green sheen. Daily 70s Ad #263: ’72 Chevy Impala originally appeared in the September 24, 1971 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Monogram Model Ships (1977)
Monogram Model Ships. (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, October, 1977)
“Right. Down to the last detail.”
The Cutty Sark, U.S.S. Constitution and U.S.S. United States. Bottles not included. Daily 70s Ad #262: Monogram Model Ships originally appeared in the October, 1977 issue of Boy’s Life magazine.
(Source: Boy’s Life)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: RCA XL-100 Color TV (1971)
“We haven’t done a bloody thing all day…” (Paul & Linda McCartney, ‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey,’ 1971)
Paul and Linda McCartney’s “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” hit #1 on the US “Hot 100” singles chart in September of 1971. The song (a blending of two songs, really) appears on McCartney’s second solo L.P., RAM.
The official video below is made up of home movies featuring the McCartney family at play on their farm in Scotland and in the recording studio. Keep an eye peeled for a slightly older clip around the four-minute mark with a cameo by Ringo Starr. Butter pie!
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RCA XL-100 Color TV. (‘New York’ magazine, October 11, 1971)
“Still watching black & white TV? RCA makes it a WHOLE NEW BALLGAME!”
A rainbow of fantastic color in every box. Daily 70s Ad #261: RCA XL-100 Color TV originally appeared in the October 11, 1971 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Cheech & Chong, ‘ Basketball Jones’ (1973)
Cheech & Chong, ‘ Basketball Jones.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, September 29, 1973)
“It’s hard to be clean & creative.”
“Basketball Jones” from the L.P, Los Cochinos. Did you know George Harrison, Billy Preston and Carol King all appear on this tune? ‘Tis true! Daily 70s Ad #260: Cheech & Chong, ‘ Basketball Jones’ originally appeared in the September 29, 1973 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: International Harvester, ‘The Other Pickup’ Truck (1974)
International Harvester, ‘The Other Pickup’ Truck. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, April, 1974)
“This ’74 International grips the ground like a quarterhorse.”
Anyone remember International Harvester vehicles? Daily 70s Ad #259: International Harvester, ‘The Other Pickup’ Truck originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
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