Classic 70s Music Ads: Simon & Garfunkel, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ (1971)

Simon and Garfunkel, Bridge Over Troubled Water ad via Cash Box, February 20, 1971 “It seems that Silvergirl has found a lot of friends.” A year after its January 1970 release, Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water LP, their … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Everly Brothers, ‘Mama Tried’ (1971)

The Everly Brothers were hugely successful in the 1950s and ’60s and, less-remembered today, continued making new recordings together into the 1970s. Here’s a newly released video of the brothers performing Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried” on the Ed Sullivan Show … Continue reading

70s Commercials: GE FlashCubes, Dristan, Cool Whip, AMC Matador (1970-72)

Ahhh, the weekend hath almost arriveith. That means it’s time for Friday’s collection of seventies commercials. On display today, we have an animated spot for GE MagiCube FlashCubes, as well as commercials for Dristan Tablets, Cool Whip (with Michael Bell … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Ashton, Gardner And Dyke, ‘Resurrection Shuffle’ (1970)

It’s time to stomp our feet along with Ashton, Gardner and Dyke‘s “Resurrection Shuffle.” Ashton, Gardner and Dyke were a UK-based band who released three LPs in the early seventies. “Resurrection Shuffle,” written by Tony Ashton, was the group’s biggest … Continue reading