Showing posts with label 80s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 80s. Show all posts

Monday, March 28, 2016

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Dreaming

"Dreaming" is a hit single by the British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. The song was released on January 25, 1988 and was featured on the album The Best of OMD. The song peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 6 on the dance chart.

Friday, February 5, 2016

Neil Young Pink Cadillac Contest- MTV (1983)

This classic clip aired in 1983 on MTV and features a "backstage interview" with Neil Young announcing a giveaway for a 1956 pink Cadillac convertible. This commercial spot aired after the release of the album Everybody's Rockin' featuring Neil Young and the Shocking Pinks. Entry could made at 'your local record store' or by mailing in a postcard.

Monday, November 23, 2015

Star Wars: The Arcade Game Commercial (1983)

This commercial is for the Star Wars video arcade game produced by Atari and aired in 1983. This game was designed for the Atari 2600 and 5200, Atari Home Computers, Commodore 64, and Colecovision.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

The Cars- Drive (1984)

Music video for the 1984 hit single "Drive" by The Cars. The song was the third single from the album Heartbeat City and was released in March 1984. Upon its release, "Drive" became The Cars' highest charting single in the United States, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Sunday, April 5, 2015

ET News- Madonna (1985)

This classic clip from the TV show Entertainment Tonight features a look at singer Madonna. Hosted by Maria Shriver, the show focuses on the singer's recent success in music, as well as her starring role in the film Desperately Seeking Susan. A fan states she is so 1985 while the show refers to her as singer, poster girl, video queen, sex symbol, and movie star.



Saturday, March 28, 2015

Milton Bradley Yahtzee Commercial (1981)

This classic commercial is for the Milton Bradley game Yahtzee and aired in 1981. The announcer states that this game is perfect for a rainy day, when traveling, and when on vacation. The spot ends with mention of Triple Yahtzee, Challenge Yahtzee, and Word Yahtzee. It is fun to look back and see the times when a family would sit around a table playing board games.



Monday, March 23, 2015

Stay Alive Game Commercial- Vincent Price (1981)

Stay Alive was a strategy game in which players try keeping their marbles from falling through holes in the game board while trying to make their opponents marbles fall through. It was originally produced by Milton Bradley in 1971. This commercial aired in 1981 and features actor Vincent Price.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Domino's Pizza Commercial (1981)

This classic commercial for Domino's Pizza aired in 1981 and promotes their fast delivery service. At the time, Domino's Pizza had a guarantee that customers would receive their pizzas within 30 minutes of placing an order or they would receive the pizzas free. The spot ends with the jingle "Domino's Pizza Delivers".

Friday, December 26, 2014

Pet Shop Boys- Love Comes Quickly (1986)

Music video for the 1986 hit single "Love Comes Quickly" by the English electronic pop duo Pet Shop Boys. This was the third single from their 1986 album Please and the last of its singles to be released before the album itself. The song was coupled with the B-side "That's My Impression".

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Pizza Hut Christmas Commercial (1983)

This Pizza Hut commercial announces "Pizza Hut Pizza To Go". Just call ahead on your push button phone (or pay phone if you are out) and they'll have it hot and ready for you. This commercial aired during the Christmas season in 1983.


Sunday, December 21, 2014

Cherry Coke Commercial (1985)

Classic commercial for Coca-Cola's Cherry Coke which was introduced in 1985. The fun spot features plenty of neon and 80s fashions. Coca-Cola first tested Cherry Coke on an audience at the 1982 World's Fair. It was the third variation of Coca-Cola at that time behind classic Coke and Diet Coke. The commercial ends with the tag "New Cherry Coke. Outrageous!".

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Quarterflash- Harden My Heart (1982)

Music video for the 1982 hit single "Harden My Heart" by the rock group Quarterflash. It was featured on the band's self titled album Quarterflash and reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also reached the Top 20 in Germany, in New Zealand and in France. "Harden My Heart" is a million-selling Gold-certified single.


Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Delta Gold Potato Chips- Jason Alexander (1986)

This classic commercial for Delta Gold Potato Chips aired in 1986 and features actor Jason Alexander. Delta Gold Potato Chips were made by Frito-Lay and marketed as a super premium brand for chip lovers who hate brown spots on their chips. The tagline was "You Can See How Good They Taste".

Monday, September 29, 2014

Simple Minds- Don't You Forget About Me

Watch Simple Minds performing their smash hit "Don't You (Forget About Me)" at Live Aid on July 13, 1985 in Philadelphia. This song became a number one hit on the Billboard Top 100 in May 1985. It is best known for being played during the opening and closing credits of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club.


Saturday, September 27, 2014

Toni Basil- Mickey (1982)

Music video for the 1982 classic single "Mickey" by Toni Basil. The video, filmed in 1981, features costuming and choreography inspired by cheerleader dance routines. It was played heavily on MTV. The song hit #1 in the Billboard Top 100 for a week and was the only Top 40 hit by Basil.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Keebler Tato Skins Commercial (1987)

Classic commercial for Keebler's Tato Skins which aired in 1987. It announces that "Tato Skins got baked potato appeal cause they're made from potatoes and skins that are real". The flavors include Cheese n' Bacon, Sour Cream n' Chives, Tasty Baked Potato and the newest flavor Barbeque. The tagline for this spot is "Baked Potato A-Peel".



Monday, June 30, 2014

Venus- Bananarama (1986)

Music video for the 1986 song "Venus" by Bananarama. The remake of this Shocking Blue classic hit was released May 30, 1986 and reached #1 on the Billboard charts on September 6, 1986. The video received heavy airplay on MTV and marked a shift towards a more glamorous image for the girls.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Genesis- Throwing It All Away (1986)

Video for "Throwing It All Away", the seventh track on the album Invisible Touch by Genesis. It is the second single from the album, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 22 in Britain.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Arby's Roast Beef Commercial (1981)

This classic Arby's commercial aired in 1981 and features DJ Wolfman Jack as well as a pair of Laurel and Hardy impersonators. The spot shows people that love roast beef at Arby's and features the jingle "America's Roast Beef, Yes Sir".

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

McDonald's Big Mac Value Pack Commercial (1985)

This classic "Gurtsos & Son" commercial promotes the McDonald's Big Mac Value Pack. For a limited time, you got a Big Mac, Large Coke and Super Size Fry for just $2.59. What a deal!