“Good for your system!” Here’s a classic Marantz stereo system components commercial featuring a disco jingle and roller-skating revelers. The spot aired in October of 1979. Marantz Stereo System Commercial (1979) Previously on Vintage Commercials: Ella Fitzgerald For Memorex (1972) … Continue reading →
“Is it Ella or is it Memorex?” Vintage Commercial time! Here’s the great jazz and swing singer Ella Fitzgerald in a commercial for Memorex cassette tapes. Those of you around in the Seventies (I was a six years young at … Continue reading →
“You feel right inside the music.” Here’s a vintage commercial from Panasonic. The spot aired in October of 1972 and shows off the company’s Series 44 stereo system with discrete 4-channel sound. Adjust your volume accordingly. Panasonic ‘Series 44’ Stereo … Continue reading →
“Pioneer- we bring it back alive!” Here’s a vintage commercial from Pioneer directed at the now older, settled down Woodstock generation. The spot features Richie Havens (who opened the classic concert) singing “Freedom.” Oh, and the narrator for the spot … Continue reading →
Here’s a spot for KDIA radio in San Francisco featuring a one million Japanese yen giveaway. KDIA was a soul and funk station from the 1960s through the ’80s. Roll the tape! ’70s KDIA Radio ‘Millionaire’ Commercial (1979) Previously on … Continue reading →
Vintage Commercial time! Here’s a luscious :30 seconds of turntable porn from Pioneer. This stylish spot for the PL-518 aired in October of 1978. Let it play. Pioneer Turntable Commercial (1978) Previously on Vintage Commercials: Panasonic Stereos (Edward Herrmann, 1971) … Continue reading →
“Just slightly ahead of our time.” Here’s a funny, so-hip-it-hurts spot for Panasonic stereos. The commercial aired in October of 1971 and features actor Edward Herrmann as “one of the country’s leading bachelors.” Herrmann shows off a variety of awesome … Continue reading →
“Blooming with beautiful music.” Here’s a bit of radio history in this animated spot for station KJOI 99 FM in Los Angeles. KJOI, was sold off for a record-setting price in 1988. It now lives on as a “low power” … Continue reading →
“Smile – with Sinatra and Friends!” More from the new Cherry Stereo YouTube channel: Here’s a cool time capsule full of singing stars featured in the Sinatra and Friends TV special on ABC. In addition to “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” the … Continue reading →
“The semi-legendary Rutles who made the ’60s what they are today!” The brand spankin’ new Cherry Stereo YouTube channel is live today. (Why not hop on over and subscribe?) To get us started, here’s a rare TV promo for the … Continue reading →