The 1960 Cavalcade of Tractors and Equipment

What was it that made the U.S. great? Was it the smokes that were a silly millimeter longer, double-stuff Oreos, or was it our unflinching ability to build an economic foundation on the backs of exploited minorities? No, I would argue that our prowess is due to the Power of JINGLES.

I just bought this record of snappy tunes promoting the 1960 line of tractors and farm implements from the Ford Motor Company, and I'll be goddamned if I don't feel like going out and buying me some farm implements. So excuse me while I go out and move some patio furniture to make room for my 1960 vintage Ford reaper thrasher machine. I may be eating ramen noodles through the next decade, but my sacrifice will help buy back my country's dominance, by gum. Listen and be inspired to buy again.

The Music of Eastern

Chris over at Ultra Swank tells us:
"... why not take a trip to the sun with Eastern Airlines? Here are six one-minute vintage commercials with none other than Brazilian bossa legend Astrud Gilberto on vocals. The jingles were recorded in the late 1960s and styled in different variations. Taken from a promotion 7" record intended for their employees only, but now offered to the Ultra Swank readers as well. ..."
Read the full entry and be sure to enjoy The Music of Eastern over at Ultra Swank.
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Thanks Chris. Strange weather. Yup. Let's hope for some sun really soon.
I alla fall i sydvästra delarna av landet. ;-)

Swingin' Jingles

If you think all those pesky pop music tunes just get in the way of your radio jingle listening pleasure, you can hear some groovin’ 1960’s radio jingles from WMCA in New York City, including the toe-tapping extended dance version of “Six Lively Guys”.

Or find out what’s happening in the current radio jingle industry on the April 2007 Jingle News podcast from the Jingle Network.