70s In The News: Bootsy Collins, McDonaldland & More

Bootsy Collins photo via TheBootCave.com BOOTSY LOOT-SEE NPR.org has posted a chat with seventies funk superstar Bootsy Collins. Bootsy talks about his years with Parliament-Funkadelic and James Brown and plays tracks from his personal collection of recordings. NPR Quote:“The funk … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: British Leyland’s Austin Marina (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “$2,899…the tough economy car from British Leyland.” From the makers of MGB, Jaguar, Triumph and Land Rover. Daily 70s Ad #220: British Leyland’s Austin Marina originally appeared in the August, 1974 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Robert Morley For BOAC (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “BOAC takes good care of you.” Actor Robert Morley for BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation), which later became British Airways. Daily 70s Ad #190: Robert Morley For BOAC originally appeared in the June 09, 1972 issue of … Continue reading