Music For Monday: Neil Sedaka, ‘Laughter In The Rain’ (1975)

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"Walking hand-in-hand with the one I love..." (Neil Sedaka, 1975)

“Walking hand-in-hand with the one I love…” (Neil Sedaka, 1975)

Neil Sedaka first released “Laughter in the Rain” in the spring of 1974 where it hit the top 20 in the UK. Released later that year in the US, the song eventually climbed the Billboard “Hot 100,” hitting #1 in February of 1975.

Here’s Sedaka performing “Laughter in the Rain” (which he co-wrote with Phil Cody) on The Midnight Special. Although the video below is listed as ’74, the performance is likely from Sedaka’s hosting of the show which aired on Feb.14, 1975.

Neil Sedaka: ‘Laughter In The Rain’ Live on ‘The Midnight Special,’ 1975

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Daily 70s Ad: Olé Tequila ‘Moustache’ (1975)

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Olé Tequila 'Moustache' ('Texas Monthly' magazine, Jan. 1975)

Olé Tequila ‘Moustache’ (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, Jan. 1975)


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“It’s got that Mexican spirit.”

In the 70s, it was moustaches for all! Daily 70s Ad #16: Olé Tequila ‘Moustache’ originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.

(Source: Texas Monthly)

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Sunday 70s Spot: Marlboro Cigarettes TV Commercial (1970)

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One of the last TV commercials from Marlboro. It's all print ads after this. (Marlboro commercial, 1970)

One of the last TV commercials from Marlboro. It’s all print ads after this. (Marlboro commercial, 1970)

“Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.”

Our Sunday 70s Spot features a now rare Marlboro cigarettes commercial featuring the “Marlboro Country” slogan. Spot aired in August of 1970. Cigarette commercials were banned from US television just a few months later, on January 2, 1971.

*Note: On July 14, 2014 the Philip Morris Company had this 44-year-old commercial removed from YouTube and a strike was placed against the Bionic Disco YouTube account. Nice one!

Marlboro Cigarettes TV Commercial, 1970

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Daily 70s Ad: Birds Eye ‘Awake’ Beverage (1970)

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Birds Eye 'Awake' Beverage. ('LIFE' magazine, Nov. 13, 1970)

Birds Eye ‘Awake’ Beverage. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov. 13, 1970)


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“Awake isn’t only for breakfast.”

Here’s an idea: plop that concentrated O.J. in some club soda. Yum! Daily 70s Ad #15: Birds Eye ‘Awake’ Beverage originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: McDonald’s ‘Sure Is Good’ (1975)

Saturday 70s Spot: Budweiser Half Pint With Ed McMahon (1978)

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"An itty bitty can." (Budweiser Half Pint commercial, 1978)

“An itty bitty can.” (Budweiser Half Pint commercial, 1978)

“8 easy-tasting ounces of the King of Beers.”

Here’s the Saturday 70s Spot: a Budweiser beer commercial featuring the Half Pint can. Spokesperson is jolly ol’ Ed McMahon. Spot aired in October of 1978. And now, I’ve “said it all.”

Budweiser Half Pint Commercial With Ed McMahon, 1978

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Daily 70s Ad: McDonald’s ‘Sure Is Good’ (1975)

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McDonald's 'Sure Is Good' ('Jet' magazine, Feb. 20, 1975)

McDonald’s ‘Sure Is Good’ (‘Jet’ magazine, Feb. 20, 1975)


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“Sure is good to have around.”

Kid’s fashion circa ’75; bucket hat, football jersey and jacket with racing stripe. Daily 70s Ad #14: McDonald’s ‘Sure Is Good’ originally appeared in the February 20, 1975 issue of Jet magazine.

(Source: Jet)

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