The Star Spangled Banner III
This rendition of America’s National Anthem is performed by the 2nd Armored Division Band based in Fort Hood, Texas. Also known as the “Hell on Wheels Band,” they were originally part of Colonel George S. Patton’s tank command during World War II. When not performing The Star Spangled Banner, the 2nd Armored Division Band were […]
MORE ...Oil Heat
Charlotte Rae is featured in a TV commercial on behalf of the National Oil Fuel Institute from 1967.
MORE ...Newports: On the Beach
Newport Menthols: On the Beach – 1967 A banned advertisement for Newport menthol cigarettes from 1967. Lifestyle advertising at its finest, with perhaps subliminal imagery reinforcing the message. Cigarettes are long, smooth, and sexy. Over a million cases of cancer served.
MORE ...American Motors
You never know when you might need to load up the ark. In this delightfully straight-faced 1967 commercial, a bearded modern-day Noah calmly fills his station wagon with an assortment of animals, two by two, as if this were the most practical errand in the world. The message is simple: when the unexpected happens, you’ll […]
MORE ...Jeannie Sterling: The Wonder of You
Take Me Back to Oklahoma
Bob Wills’ feature film debut including performances with Leon McAuliffe and Tex Ritter. Bob Wills is one of the most important musicians in the history of 20th century country music. The King of Western Swing, Wills’ songs have become an influential part of the repertoire of Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, […]
MORE ...Gordon Terry: It Ain’t Right
Gordon Terry performs his hit song ‘It Ain’t Right’ live, backed by the great Billy Mize and the equally talented Cliff Crofford. Another clip documenting the birth of authentic rockabilly.
MORE ...Ozark Jubilee Boys: Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
Ozark Jubilee Boys perform “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” live in this country tinged version of Jerry Lee Lewis’s rhythm & blues hit. Witness rockabilly in the making as this young western swing band goes rock & roll. According to Wikipedia – The origins of the song are disputed, but the writing is co-credited to […]
MORE ...American Gothic Cornflakes
Amazing to think that professional people got paid to cook up masterpieces such as Gothic American Cornflakes. But are times really different today, forty years later? The recipe is quite simple, really. Take one part cornflakes, one part current youth culture cliche, throw in a little General Mills dough, then marinade in Madison Avenue saccharin and […]
MORE ...