Coca-Cola ‘365.’ (‘Cincinnati’ magazine, July, 1971)
“365 days a year, Coca-Cola gives you real refreshment.”
This one looks mighty refreshing on a 100 degree Southern California day. Daily 70s Ad #124: Coca-Cola ‘365’ originally appeared in the July, 1971 issue of Cincinnati magazine.
(Source: Cincinnati)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Yamaha Enduro ‘A Better Machine’ (1970)
Yamaha Enduro ‘A Better Machine.’ (‘Popular Science’ magazine, April, 1970)
“There’s a rhythm to it…hill after hill…mile after mile.”
I don’t know much about motorcycles or ponies, so I’m going to assume that a bike that handles “like a quarter horse” is a good thing. Daily 70s Ad #123: Yamaha Enduro ‘A Better Machine’ originally appeared in the April, 1970 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Dial Soap (1972)
Dial Soap. (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1972)
“Aren’t you glad you use Dial!”
Interesting choice of footwear for the football game. Daily 70s Ad #122: Dial Soap originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Ebony magazine.
(Source: Ebony)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Volkswagen Bus (1971)
“Watch out for the Rock Brigade!” (Def Leppard, 1979)
Here’s a rare one for you. Quintessential 80s band, Def Leppard performing “Rock Brigade” in 1979.
“Rock Brigade” was recorded in December of 1979 and appeared on the band’s debut L.P., On Through the Night. The tune was released as a US single in May of 1980. Click below to view the fledgling band in the 70s…baby.
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Volkswagen Bus. (‘LIFE’ magazine, May 07, 1971)
“…The Volkswagen is short and high and really quite ugly.”
A bit of rare, self-depreciating advertising. Daily 70s Ad #121: Volkswagen Bus originally appeared in the May 07, 1971 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
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Happy Mother’s Day!? (Miller Lite commercial, 1979)
“Everything you always wanted in a beer…and less.”
Happy Mother’s Day! Let’s celebrate by knocking back two frosty, sports-oriented commercials for Miller Lite beer.
First, we have a February, 1977 spot with Pro Football Hall of Famer, Deacon Jones (d. June 03, 2013). Jones was best known for his defensive end work with the L.A. Rams and San Diego Chargers. Second, we check in with legendary Boston Celtics coach and president, Red Auerbach in a spot from February ’79.
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