Here’s a wonderful B.B. King performance of “I Like To Live The Love” from a 1974 concert in Africa. “I Like To Live The Love” appeared on King’s 1973 LP To Know You Is To Love You and reached a high of #28 on the US Hot 100.
B.B. KING, ‘I LIKE TO LIVE THE LOVE’ (LIVE, 1974)
Previously on Music for Monday: The Flaming Ember, ‘Westbound #9’ (1970)
A very good Friday to you. Here’s a fine set of golden commercials from 50-years-back in 1971. Pillsbury Danish Swirls (pop ’em in the toaster!), Almond Joy candy bar with a young Jeff Conaway, Plymouth Satellite, and Miller High Life. Everything’s edible except the car.
PILLSBURY DANISH SWIRLS COMMERCIAL (1971)
Pillsbury Danish Swirls commercial featuring Cinnamon, Orange, and Caramel aired April 1971.
ALMOND JOY CANDY COMMERCIAL (JEFF CONAWAY, EARLY 1970S)
Peter Paul Almond Joy candy bar commercial starring actor Jeff Conaway (‘Grease,’ ‘Taxi’) at a rock concert. Spot aired in the early 1970s (best guess 1971-72).
PLYMOUTH SATELLITE ‘LEGS’ COMMERCIAL (1971)
Plymouth Satellite commercial featuring a parking lot fender-bender aired January 1971 (likely produced in 1970).
MILLER HIGH LIFE ‘FISHING’ COMMERCIAL (1971)
Miller High Life beer commercial featuring two men fishing aired November 1971.
Previously on 70s Commercials: AMC Javelin, Certs, Gulf, Kraft Caramel Cones (1970)
More Pillsbury: Daily 70s Spot: Poppin’ Fresh Pillsbury Doughboy Commercial (1972)
More Peter Paul Candy: 70s Spots: Almond Joy & Mounds (1977) & Trident Mints (1978)
More Plymouth: 70s Spots: ’79 Chrysler New Yorker & Plymouth Champ (1978)
More Miller Beer: 70s Spots: Country Club Malt Liquor & Miller High Life (1972 & ’73)
**A classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared June 11, 2015**
Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce. (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1978)
“A sandwich is a sandwich, but a Manwich is a meal.”
Contains tomatoes, sweet onions, bell peppers and a “special blend” of spices. Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce ad with actor-singer Johnny Brown (Good Times) originally appeared in the June, 1978 issue of Ebony magazine.
(Source: Ebony)
Previously on Rad Ads: ‘The Dodge Colt’ (1974)
Spirit, ‘Nature’s Way’ ad via Cash Box February 20, 1971
Spirit’s “Nature’s Way” originally appeared on the Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus LP in late 1970. The song, written by band leader Randy California, was issued as a single in early 1971, reaching a peak of #111 on the US Hot 100. Watch the live performance below and bask in this warm lament for Mother Earth.
SPIRIT, ‘NATURE’S WAY’ (LIVE, 1978)
Previously on Classic 70s Ads: Wings, ‘Mary Had A Little Lamb’ (1972)
Alrighty! Let’s soak up four commercials from the start of the decade – 1970. Enjoy advertising time capsules for the AMC Javelin, Certs (with Retsyn!), Gulf gasoline flatware, and Kraft Caramel Cones. You remember buying silverware at the gas station, right?
’71 AMC JAVELIN COMMERCIAL (1970)
American Motors Corporation 1971 model Javelin car commercial with actor Kevin McCarthy as spokesperson. Spot aired Fall 1970.
CERTS BREATH MINTS COMMERCIAL (1970)
Certs Candy Breath Mints commercial featuring a couple ice skating aired Fall 1970.
GULF GASOLINE ‘FLATWARE PARTY’ COMMERCIAL (1970)
Gulf gasoline commercial featuring a party and a Mantilla Stainless Steel Flatware offer. Spot aired October 1970.
KRAFT CARAMEL CONES COMMERCIAL (1970)
Kraft Caramels commercial featuring caramel-covered Jet-Puffed Marshmallow cones. Narrator is Ed Herlihy. Spot aired January 1970 (possibly produced in ’69).
Previously on 70s Commercials: Triumph Spitfire, Freedent Gum, Nice ‘N Easy, Hardee’s (1977-78)
More AMC: Daily 70s Ad: AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer (1973)
More Certs: Certs Mints ‘River Rafting’ Commercial (1972)
More Gulf: Daily 70s Spot: Gulf Gasoline (1978)
More Kraft: 70s Spots: Kraft Grape Jam & Mac & Cheese (1970)
The Flaming Ember called Detroit, Michigan home and had four Top 100 hits between late 1969 and late 1970. “Westbound #9” was the group’s highest-charter, peaking at #24 on the Hot 100 in August of 1970.
“Westbound #9” is a recent discovery for me. Technically, I may have heard it on the radio when I was three-years-old, but I couldn’t confirm that. Give it a spin and see if you enjoy this slice of soul-tinged pop.
THE FLAMING EMBER, ‘WESTBOUND #9’ (1970)
Previously on Music for Monday: Four Tops: ‘A Simple Game’ (1971)