“You like Alice Cooper, you like Ringo Starr…” (Scorpions, ‘Speedy’s Coming,’ 1974)
Scorpions are best known in the US as 80s stadium rockers, but the band’s first L.P. was released way back in 1973. While I enjoy Scorpions’ over-the-top 80s anthems, I much prefer their harder-rocking 70s material.
Here’s an early Scorpions video featuring the German band playing “Speedy’s Coming” from 1974’s Fly To The Rainbow album.
Previously on Music for Monday: Heart, ‘Barracuda’ (1977)
Vetter Motorcycle Windjammer. (‘American Motorcyclist’ magazine, June, 1978)
“The world’s best fairing just got painted your color.”
According to Wikipedia, Vetter Fairing Company was sold in ’78 and went bankrupt a few years after that. Daily 70s Ad #170: Vetter Motorcycle Windjammer originally appeared in the June, 1978 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine.
(Source: American Motorcyclist)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Astrodome & Astroworld ‘Getaway’ (1973)
“Happiness is a battery-operated Snoopy toothbrush by Kenner.” (Kenner commercial, 1974)
“Good grief, it’s fun to brush your teeth!”
Welcome back, 70s surfers. Our theme for Sunday is kid’s products and I’ve got two fun commercials lined up. First, one from Kenner featuring the Snoopy battery-operated toothbrush. The spot aired in January of 1974 but was produced earlier in ’72 or ’73.
After that, take a peek at Fisher-Price’s Kitchen Set toys. Spot aired in September of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & Jell-O (1973)
Astrodome & Astroworld ‘Getaway.’ (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, June, 1973)
“Major-League baseball in the Astrodome. Acres of thrills in Astroworld.”
“Astrodomain” included the Houston Astrodome ballpark and the Astroworld amusement park (later bought by Six Flags) across the road. I attended both a few times in the 1970s as my grandparents lived in Texas. Daily 70s Ad #169: Astrodome & Astroworld ‘Getaway’ originally appeared in the June, 1973 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.
(Source: Texas Monthly)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Uriah Heep ‘Wonderworld’ (1974)
Ranch-style salad dressin’ with Roy & Dale. Trigger not present. (Seven Seas commercial, 1973)
“To give your salads a holiday look – start with Jell-O.”
The weekend has arrived. Time to open a bottle of vintage 1970s commercials. The theme for Saturday is salad. Yes, salad. The kind with leafy greens and the kind made with gooey gelatin.
First, enjoy a spot for Seven Seas salad dressing featuring Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. After that, a holiday-themed commercial for Jell-O salad molds. Both spots aired in November of 1973. Bite into them below.
Previously on 70s Spots: Herb Edelman For Midas & Texaco (1977)
Uriah Heep ‘Wonderworld.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, June 22, 1974)
“New And Grand On Warner Bros Records & Tapes.”
The seventh album from the British rockers, featuring the single “Something Or Nothing.” Daily 70s Ad #168: Uriah Heep ‘Wonderworld’ originally appeared in the June 22, 1974 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition’ (1979)