From The Vault: AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer (1973)

AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, December, 1973) “4-wheel driving becomes a new experience in the ’74 Jeep Wagoneer.” American Motor Company’s got a real looker there. And that trailer is pretty nice too. Daily 70s Ad #341: AMC’s Jeep … Continue reading

70s Commercials: L’eggs Sheer Energy, Orange Plus, AMC Gremlin, Prudential (1974)

Hello, ‘Disco Dwellers. I hope your Thanksgiving was a delight. Did you catch the first episode of Get Back? For a Beatles nut like myself it was mind-blowingly good. Today, in seventies commercialville, we’ve got a quartet of spots from … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Latimore, ‘Let’s Straighten It Out’ (1974)

Latimore’s smooth and sexy description of a strained relationship, “Let’s Straighten It Out,” was originally released in 1974. The song was written by the artist, Benjamin Latimore, and appeared on the Let’s Straighten It Out – More, More, More Latimore … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Continental Airlines, Plymouth Satellite, Gallo Wine, Procter & Gamble (1972-78)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* Buried Treasure time! Here’s a fine assortment of seventies commercials from across the decade. First, a Continental Airlines spot for service to Hawaii. After … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Impressions, ‘Finally Got Myself Together (I’m A Changed Man)’ (1974)

The Impressions recorded and released “Finally Got Myself Together (I’m A Changed Man” in 1973 where it appeared on the LP of almost the same name. The song was written and produced by Ed Townsend and reached #1 on Billboard‘s … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Maxwell House With Vivian Vance, Hush Puppies, Great Gassers, Goodyear (1973-76)

Happy Funshine Friday! Just for you, here’s a fresh batch of exciting seventies commercials. We begin with good ol’ Vivian Vance as Maxine in a spot for Maxwell House. Vance did a whole series of these Maxwell House spots late … Continue reading