Howdy, folks. I’ve got a “Western” style commercial for Dubonnet for you starring Farrah Fawcett and Tom Selleck. Because nothing says “Old West” like French aperitif wine. You’ll also enjoy commercials for the Aimee doll, Grape-Nuts with naturalist Euell Gibbons, … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 1972
Betty Wright‘s “Pure Love” was released as a single on the Alston label in 1970 and it hit #40 on the R&B chart. To my mind, this soul classic should have hit the pop singles Hot 100 as well. The … Continue reading
Fanny’s June Millington, 1972 Lots of seventies-related stories in the news the past week or so – let’s have a look-see. THE FANTASTIC FANNY Highly recommended 70s rock band Fanny are the subject of an upcoming documentary The Right To … Continue reading
Time to put on our bulky headphones, take out a vinyl LP, and pop it on the turntable for another Hidden Gem. Today, as you may have surmised from the headline, we’re going to enjoy a melodic and funky tune … Continue reading
Cymande – (early 1970s) from cymandeofficial.com Today, we’re taking a listen to a fantastic tune from the seventies that unfortunately we’d have to classify as a hidden gem. Sure, you can hear “Play That Funky Music” or “I Shot The … Continue reading
A number of future sitcom celebrities can be found in today’s batch of ancient commercials. You can spy Charlotte Rae and Sorrell Booke in a Charmin spot and Pam Dawber in one for Prell shampoo. You’ll also enjoy spots for … Continue reading