“We bring it back alive!” Two late Seventies commercials from Pioneer on the slate today. First up, a spot for Stereo “loudspeakers.” Second, a spot featuring jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. You’ll likely recognize the narrator in both – it’s actor … Continue reading →
“With prices so low – he’s practically giving it all away!” Here’s another New York area commercial for you. Famously “insane” Crazy Eddie with an unbeatable deal on stereo equipment. The spot aired in October of 1978. Crazy Eddie Stereo … Continue reading →
“The group that shaped your taste in music.” Vintage commercial time! We’ve uncovered two lost spots from October 1978 for the New York City area. First up, a promo for The Stylistics performing a three-night stand at The Apollo Theatre. … Continue reading →
“Sony – The One And Only.” Here’s a slightly silly Sony stereo commercial from October of 1979 with a tagline you’ll likely remember. Who says nuns can’t rock?! Sony Stereo System Commercial (1979) Previously on Vintage Commercials: Sanyo Stereo Systems … Continue reading →
“When you’re ready for something better.” Time to hop into the time machine and catch an ancient music commercial. This time around we’ve got an October 1979 spot for Sanyo’s Plus Series stereos. You may remember the famous jingle at … Continue reading →
Vintage Commercial time! Today, we’ve uncovered a spot from October 1978 for JCPenney’s MCS audio rack stereo systems. This baby looks just right for blasting out some Wild Cherry or Black Oak Arkansas. Slap on some vinyl and let’s get … Continue reading →
Here’s another classic Memorex cassette tape commercial. This one aired in December of 1977 and stars Melissa Manchester and Ella Fitzgerald. Singer-songwriter, and actress, Melissa Manchester’s ’70s hits include; “Midnight Blue” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud.” Memorex Cassette Commercial (Manchester … Continue reading →
“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 →