“Live, Buffalo, N.Y. Aug. 22nd, 1973.” It’s the DeFranco Family again. Catch the fever. Daily 70s Ad #275: DeFranco Fever! originally appeared in the September 29, 1973 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Texas State … Continue reading
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“She’s got it!” Cats and Kittens! Straight outta Holland! It’s Shocking Blue with “Venus.” “Venus” hit the top of the Billboard US “Hot 100” in February of 1970. The song, written by guitarist Robbie van Leeuwen, was originally recorded and … Continue reading
“The world’s most romantic singing star.” Royal Box nightly at the Americana. Daily 70s Ad #266: Engelbert Humperdinck, ‘World’s Most Romantic’ originally appeared in the October 12, 1970 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading
“America needs Rodney Allen Rippy.” Yes, it’s Rodney Allen Rippy of Jack in the Box commercial fame. Daily 70s Ad #264: Rodney Allen Rippy, ‘Take Life A Little Easier’ originally appeared in the September 29, 1973 issue of Billboard magazine. … Continue reading
Paul and Linda McCartney’s “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” hit #1 on the US “Hot 100” singles chart in September of 1971. The song (a blending of two songs, really) appears on McCartney’s second solo L.P., RAM. The official video below is … Continue reading
“It’s hard to be clean & creative.” “Basketball Jones” from the L.P, Los Cochinos. Did you know George Harrison, Billy Preston and Carol King all appear on this tune? ‘Tis true! Daily 70s Ad #260: Cheech & Chong, ‘ Basketball … Continue reading