Bra Wars
August 29, 2009
Just before women started burning bras around 1970 or so, these Wonderbra commercials with the catchy jingle were on TV all the time (even when kids were watching). The hot item could only be displayed on a manikin. Real women could not be shown……
Wonderbra Commercial 1968 YT post by marsonfurs
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Pine to Palmer
May 10, 2009
above: Palmer’s famous cover of Pressure drop released 1975
Up here in the north woods, Robert Palmer left his mark as he did in the R.O.W.
This is his 30 second Pepsi spot from 1989:
Pepsi – Robert Palmer – Simply Irresistible
YT post by gmancine
And of course, the inspirition for the ad:
Click here for Robert Palmer – Simply Irresistable 1988
YT post by Bynary
RP RIP September 26, 2003.
I’m Still Waiting For IT To Happen
March 1, 2009
Ford Top
January 23, 2009
I saw one of these Ford hard top convertibles at a fast food restaurant a few months ago. The guy climbed in, revved his motor and put the roof up just like in the ad. People just stood and watched and actually clapped at the end of the performance. Beautiful. But it probably cost him $15 in gas.
YT post by oldiesmusiconline
