Music For Monday: Grand Funk, ‘The Loco-Motion’ (1974)

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"If you get the notion..." (Mark Farner and Grand Funk, 1974)

“If you get the notion…” (Mark Farner and Grand Funk, 1974)

How goes the Monday? If you’re in need of a pick-me-up right about now, you’ll want to roll the video below.

Here’s Grand Funk (aka Grand Funk Railroad) playing their #1 hit, “The Loco-Motion.” “The Loco-Motion” appears on the Shinin’ On L.P. and topped the charts in May of 1974. The song was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and also hit #1 in its original release by Little Eva in 1962. Get ‘Funky.

Grand Funk: ‘The Loco-Motion,’ 1974

Previously on Music for Monday: Def Leppard, ‘Rock Brigade’ (Rare, 1979)

Daily 70s Ad: Polaroid’s Focused Flash (1972)

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Polaroid’s Focused Flash. ('LIFE' magazine, Apr. 28, 1972)

Polaroid’s Focused Flash. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Apr. 28, 1972)


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“Spend the extra $10 and see the light.”

Hi-tech flashcubes. All right! Daily 70s Ad #128: Polaroid’s Focused Flash originally appeared in the April 28, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Bellanca Aircraft ‘Flying Tiger’ (1972)

Sunday 70s Spots: Ford Futura & Pinto (1978 & ’79)

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It seemed like a good idea at the time... (Ford Pinto commercial, 1979)

It seemed like a good idea at the time… (Ford Pinto commercial, 1979)

“Join the Pinto family.”

Ford Weekend continues today with two more vintage commercials. First up, we have a spot featuring some hot disco dancing and the “new” Ford Futura. After that, you’ll enjoy a family-oriented spot for everyone’s favorite, the Pinto. A family with eight Pintos. Oh, those poor souls! Press play to time travel.

Ford Futura ‘Disco’ Commercial, 1978

Ford Pinto ‘Family’ Commercial, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Pickups ‘Mr. Majestyk’ (1976)

Daily 70s Ad: Bellanca Aircraft ‘Flying Tiger’ (1972)

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Bellanca Aircraft ‘Flying Tiger.' ('Flying' magazine, May, 1972)

Bellanca Aircraft ‘Flying Tiger.’ (‘Flying’ magazine, May, 1972)


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“Born too late to be a World War II Flying Tiger? Not really.”

Nice artwork on this one. Daily 70s Ad #127: Bellanca Aircraft ‘Flying Tiger’ originally appeared in the May, 1972 issue of Flying magazine.

(Source: Flying)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Pipers Scotch (1975)

Saturday 70s Spots: Ford Pickups ‘Mr. Majestyk’ (1976)

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"Get the one that's built 'Ford Tough.'" (Ford commercial, 1976)

“Get the one that’s built ‘Ford Tough.'” (Ford commercial, 1976)

“93 out of 100 of all Ford trucks built since ’63 are still on the job.”

Welcome to Ford Weekend here at the ‘Disco. Let’s get started with two spots for Ford pickup trucks. Both of the commercials below aired in February of 1976. The first references the Charles Bronson film, Mr. Majestyk and the second touts the virtues of a V-8 and gas savings. Haul ads!

Ford Pickup Trucks ‘Mr. Majestyk’ Commercial, 1976

Ford F-100 V-8 Pickup Truck Commercial, 1976

Previously on 70s Spots: Miller Lite With Deacon Jones & Red Auerbach (1977 & ’79)

Daily 70s Ad: Pipers Scotch (1975)

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Pipers Scotch. ('New York' magazine, Apr. 28, 1975)

Pipers Scotch. (‘New York’ magazine, Apr. 28, 1975)


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“It’s made for weekends like this.”

Comes with its own carrying case. Pretty slick. Daily 70s Ad #126: Pipers Scotch originally appeared in the April 28, 1975 issue of New York magazine.

(Source: New York)

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Bruce Lee – ‘The Fist That Shook The World’ (1975)