The A to Z of 70s Memories

Let’s take a nostalgic A-Z stroll through the decade that was the 1970s and revisit the days of disco, tank tops and Hai Karate aftershave. This is the A-Z of 70s Memories.

00:28 Arctic Roll
01:01 Atari VCS (2600)
02:21 Brut
03:20 Bernie Inns
03:55 C&A
04:28 Charley Says
05:28 Disco Music
06:10 Evel Knievel
06:56 Flares
07:24 Glam Rock
07:53 Green Cross Code Man
08:42 Hai Karate
09:42 Invacar
10:17 Jaws
10:54 K-Tel
11:29 Look-in Magazine
12:18 Mastermind Board Game
13:00 Nookie Bear
13:40 Old Spice
14:13 On the Buses
14:51 Pop man
15:32 Queen’s Silver Jubilee 1977
16:14 Raleigh Chopper
16:51 Space Hopper
17:28 Tweed
17:53 Tank Tops
18:27 Unigate
19:43 Vosene
20:20 Wimpy
20:54 Woolworth’s
21:51 X-Ray Specs
22:33 Yorkie Chocolate Bar
23:10 Zoom Ice Lolly

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[Music] let’s take a nostalgic a toz stroll through the decade that was the 1970s and revisit the days of evil coneval tank tops and High karate aftershave this is the a to zed of 70s memories [Music] perhaps the most iconic dessert of the 70s Arctic roll was a perfect mix of vanilla ice cream and raspberry jam all wrapped in a soft sponge casing originally invented in the 1950s it hid the big time in the’ 70s and became a staple dessert at dinner parties and Sunday lunch proof that some things never go out of style you can still get Arctic roll today too it’s the dessert that makes you feel young again the Atari VCS is probably the first home video games console that many of us remember released in the US in 1977 it made its way to the UK in 1978 the Atari VCS later known as the Atari 2600 brought arcade games into our living rooms classic games like Space Invaders and Pac-Man kept us glued to the screen for hours who needs fresh air when you can defeat aliens in the comfort of your own home Ah that’s me taking my third Curtain Call at the alambra bradd sick they loved me oh sorry I thought this was the party this is the party right who’s for AAR what more it’s bad party music HS dead Sunshine black B Missile Command super breakout that’s where the action is all Linked UP young man just a moment anyone house to be fast in your feet for this oh don’t say that I want to show you who Stop Dancing next sorry simply more fun in games brute the fragrance that every man in the 70s seem to have it was a strong scent perfect to be able to Splash it all over if you didn’t leave the house smelling like you just had a bath in it then something wasn’t right brute was such a big deal that it still has a cult following today but who doesn’t love a bit of nostalgia with their grooming theine on number seven he’s a man to watch here look at him G whoops now you know why he’s been world champion two years running well done way Lear a lyric oh it’s got his bright aside you know it’s all right for some of course I all my brute 33 go St Splash it all over nothing beats the great smell of brute the restaurant chain Bernie in became synonymous with dining out in 1970s Britain established in 1955 by the 1970s it was the largest food chain outside the United States if you were taken to a Bernie in for a meal you knew it was a special occasion a typical meal PR cocktail to start followed by a stake and ending with a black forest gateau clothing chain CNA was a staple for British families in the 70s and ‘ 80s it was where you went for your back to school uniform and maybe a wing college shirt for Dad the initial CNA stood for the Christian names of the brothers who founded the company in 1841 Clemens and August for years I thought it was coats and hats come and see an tomorrow it’s such a surprising store there can’t be many 70s kids who don’t remember Charlie says those quirky animated public information films starring a cat named Charlie these shorts were aimed at keeping kids safe from various dangers from playing near water to talking to strangers all of the films were made in 1973 but were shown throughout the rest of the decade and into the 80s a little bit of interesting trivia for you did you know that Charlie the cat was voiced by Kenny Everett Charlie says always tell your mommy before you go off somewhere so she knows who you are with disco the sound and spirit of the 70s disco music originated in the US nightclub scene in the late 60s and early ’70s but quickly became a global Phenomenon with artists like Donna Summer BG’s and Gloria Gainer disco music had everyone hitting the dance floor and trying but failing to be just like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever for some reason turning up to your local V Village Hall disco rocking a white suit just didn’t have quite the same effect evil coneval the Daredevil motorcycle stunt man who captured the imagination of millions in the 70s evil flamboyant and fearless he was a cult hero to kids everywhere where he was attempting a record-breaking jump over buses or trying to clear Snake River Canyon you couldn’t take your eyes off him evil coneval merchandise especially his legendary stunt Cycle toy was everywhere his Antics might have caused a few parents to worry but for kids he was the ultimate symbol of Bravery flares were one of the defining fashion statements of the 70s the fashion conscious had to have at least one pair in their wardrobe preferably in a vibrant color or with a wild pattern if you had a matching shirt with a huge collar even better it was all about making a statement glamrock defined the music genre during the early to mid ’70s it was colorful glitzy and full of attitude popular glam rock artists included Slade Mark Bolan the sweet and David Bowie it was all about theatricality and making a bold statement whether it was in the clothes the makeup or the music Glam Rock had a larger than life presence ah yes the Green Cross codan superhero star of road safety public information films first shown in 1975 played by Darth Vader himself Dave prous the Green Cross code man taught kids to Cross Roads safely cleverly each film ended with a reminder to Young viewers from our hero that he wouldn’t be there when they crossed the road just to prevent any little mopheads deliberately jumping in front of an Austin Allegro just so they could meet the green and white cloud hero just like Charlie says the Green Cross code films obviously worked as we still remember them today hi karate the cult favorite After Shave of the 70s known for its TV adverts featuring the lovely Valerie Leon this aftershave was so irresistible that it drove women wild or so the the commercials said anyway this is hi karate and this unsuspecting girl is about to catch its irresistible scent the High karate scent that can turn a usually docile woman into a ravenous creature look out me a scent so irresistible that every pack of hiara carries essential instructions on self-defense hiara aftershave be careful how you use it would these adverts be made today highly unlikely the invocar a single seater micro car for the disabled was a familiar site on Britain’s roads during the 70s distributed free to disabled individuals from 1948 through to the 70s these highly distinctive blue Vehicles played an important role in helping those with mobility issues gain independence they were quirky but served a good cause jws the Blockbuster film released in 1975 terrified beach goers everywhere directed by Steven Spielberg and adapted from the novel by Peter benchley this film became the highest grossing movie of all time at least until Star Wars came along a couple of years later with its iconic theme tune and memorable set pieces Jaws changed the summer blockbuster game forever Canadian company K tell was most famous during the 1970s for its various compilation LPS these albums were extensively advertised on television with catchy slogans and colorful album covers Kel was almost like the Spotify of its time introducing people to new songs they may never have heard otherwise most of us probably owned a Kel compilation album at some point looking magazine was a weekly TV listings and comic strip magazine aimed at children dubbed the junior TV times it ran from 1971 to 1994 offering a mix of TV news puzzles interviews and comic strips based on popular TV shows of the era with iconic cover artwork by Arnaldo putsu looking featured comic strips for series such as the $6 million man and book Rogers and British sitcoms like bless his house and man about the house it was a weekly treat that many of us 70s kids eagerly look forward to Mastermind the cult codebreaking board game first released in 1971 although it shares its name with famous TV quiz show the game famously actually had nothing to do with the show whatsoever instead it was all about guessing the correct color combinations with a few clever twists the iconic box cover featuring a James Bond style villain and a mysterious Asian lady is probably what people remember the most it’s one of those games that everyone owned but hardly anybody played lookie bear was The Cheeky companion to ventriloquist Roger dorsy Roger and luie won the grand final of the TV talent show new faces in 1976 and soon became regulars on television variety shows with his cheeky banter Nookie appeal to adults as much as he did to Children it was the Golden Age of British variety and Nookie bear was a delightful addition as soon as you saw Nookie you knew where you were in for a few good [Music] laughs SP oh SP all all the freshest feeling in the [Music] world on the buses was one of the most popular TV sitcoms of the 1970s so popular was it the series spawned three spin-off films released during the decade the first of these are on the buses was the highest grossing film at the UK box office in 1971 even today you can catch the films on TV usually on bank holidays simple silly and lots of fun as comedy should always be remember the tingle of excitement you felt whenever you heard the popman pull up outside your house what sugary Delights would he be leaving on your doorstep this time cream soda perhaps or maybe some cherry Aid or limeade whatever you knew you were in for a treat often it’s the simplest things that bring the most Joy the brand of Pop you had delivered often depended on whereabouts in the country you lived with Corona and Alpine being two of the most famous which brand do you have the Queen’s Silver Jubilee was a huge celebration across Britain in 1977 to Mark 25 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign most of us who were children at the time will likely remember these Street parties that took place across the country there was a palpable sense of community with everyone coming together to celebrate tenis star Virginia Wade won the Wimbledon lady singles title in the same year adding even more excitement to the Jubilee if you remember those days you know how special they were the rally Chopper wasn’t just one of the most distinctive children’s bikes of its era it was one of the most iconic symbols of 70s Britain with its legendary handlebar bar and seat design the chopper was the ultimate in cool like a Harley-Davidson for kids with all the freedom that came with it with models like the grifter and Striker also around at the time rally really was the king of bikes another iconic symbol of 70s Britain was the spacehopper the these orange bouncy rubber balls with handles were all a ag among 70s kids introduced to the UK in 1969 they became a bona fided craze during the decade if you didn’t have a spacehopper you were missing out the joy of bouncing around the back Garden was unbeatable even if it was sometimes a struggle to get more than a few millimeters off the ground everything you wear says something about the kind of woman you are that’s why the perfume you choose is tweed because wherever you are and whoever you’re with tweed says just what you want it to say right through the day and longer Tweed param the twet spray the Finishing Touch T also stands for for tank top another iconic 70s fashion item also known as a sweater vest this was a popular wardrobe choice for men and women alike although it might seem terribly oldfashioned and na now it was the height of fashion back then if you had a tank top you were in style no questions asked unigate was founded in 1959 with the merger of United daies and C gate during the 70s their milk floats were a regular site on Britain’s roads delivering fresh milk right to your doorstep unigate made an iconic series of Television adverts during the 1970s featuring unseen characters called humph the catchphrase watch out there’s a Humphrey about was soon uttered across School Playgrounds across the land the adverts also featured big names like Benny Hill Sid James and even Muhammad Ali unigate made getting your milk a bit more fun I like to see them get in now get warm milk there on the attack watch out watch out watch out watch out cuz the hum are back popular 70s shampoo Vine was first made available in 1949 and although it began to decline in popularity during the 80s it remains fondly remembered by many people today if you had Vine in your bathroom you were on Trend it had a distinctive scent and was often part of the family bath night routine if you were a kid during the 70s it’s likely that at some point you had your hair washed with Vine oh a wh PE a you one whever you and walk walk walk into a wimy is the hamburger Home wimy Hamburg giant he waiting for you when the home H walk a wimpy today wimpy it’s the home of the hamburger ah Woolworth’s the most missed of all lost shops in fact it wasn’t just a shop it was a part of our Lives everyone of a certain age has memories of borths whether it was buying your favorite toys getting pick a mix sweets or just browsing the aisles for some fancy new kitchen wear ww Worth’s Christmas TV adverts were a huge part of the holiday season bringing a bit of cheer and excitement love ww Worthy is no longer around the memories certainly [Music] remain X is for x-ray specs those toys glasses that gave the illusion of being able to see through things usually advertised in comic books they were a hit among kids who wanted to feel like they had superpowers the idea was that you could see through your fingers walls or even people although it was all just a clever trick first sold in the United States they became a popular novelty item in the’ 70s if you didn’t have a pair of X-ray specs you were missing out on some good oldfashioned mischief y stands for yor key the chocolate bar released by round trees in 1976 marketed towards men as a manly chocolate bar the name derives from the city of York where round trees was based the famous advert upon launch featured a trucker eating a Yorkie as he drove his Lorry it had a rugged No Nonsense appeal perfect for those who like their chocolate straightforward and chunky remember Zoom the rocket shaped ice LLY first introduced in 1962 by lion made this Frozen treat had an iconic rocket shape that appealed to children everywhere it was part of many a summer afternoon with it vibrant colors and fruity flavors the TV adverts even tied in with popular Jerry Anderson TV series like Thunderbirds and joe90 if you had a zoom you knew you were in for a refreshing treat what are your favorite memories of the 1970s do be sure to let me know in the comments evil enjoy today’s video a little click on the like button is always much appreciated as always thanks for watch watching and do join me next time for more nostalgic goodness