Rad Ads: Jaguar E-Type ‘Prowl Car’ (1974)

“Whether cruising on the highway or deftly stalking through twisting country roads, the Jaguar E-type dominates all it surveys.” From British Leyland. Jaguar E-Type ‘Prowl Car’ originally appeared in the June 03, 1974 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Staple Singers, ‘Touch A Hand, Make A Friend’ (1974)

Happy Monday, good people of the free world. Here’s The Staple Singers singing “Touch A Hand, Make A Friend” on Soul Train in 1974. “Touch A Hand, Make A Friend” (written by Homer Banks, Raymond Jackson & Carl Hampton) originally … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Betty Wright, ‘Tonight Is The Night’ (1974)

Here’s the fantastic and underappreciated, Betty Wright performing “Tonight Is The Night” on Soul Train. The clip originally aired in 1974, possibly ’75 and the tune first appeared on Wright’s Danger – High Voltage L.P. Now, get into it. Betty … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sam The Butcher For Liquid-Plumr (1973 & ’74)

“Liquid-Plumr has two fast-acting ingredients; one for grease, one for hair.” It’s been ages since we’ve enjoyed a few 70s Spots. Let me rectify! Here’s two commercials produced in 1973 for Liquid-Plumr. Both star Allan Melvin, best known to 70s … Continue reading