NOSTALGIA THREAD - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tjbusa · 01-31-2009, 01:49 PM

#2 in the Websters dictionary, " a wistful yearning for something past or irrerecoverable"

I'm feeling that way today and wanted to send a shout out to camaro5, GM, and include everyone who cares about the new camaro. My heartfelt thank-you for this heritage based, world class automobile and for all the information passed on this site. Just a month and a half to production and eveyone is so antsy now their on edge. Relax and enjoy life each day one at a time and I thank the good Lord that the new camaro was not "irrerecoverable".

"baseball, hotdogs, apple pie, and chevrolet" That was a commercial nostalgic song played back in the 70's.

Anybody remember and good Chevrolet slogans or songs or just their comments would be appreciated.

paulv7260 · 01-31-2009, 02:11 PM

I think I recall an old commercial (possibly radio) that used to be sung something like "Take a ride today in a Chevrolet". Argh ... my memory is fading cause I know there's a bunch more.

*KILLER74Z28* · 01-31-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tjbusa

#2 in the Websters dictionary, " a wistful yearning for something past or irrerecoverable"

I'm feeling that way today and wanted to send a shout out to camaro5, GM, and include everyone who cares about the new camaro. My heartfelt thank-you for this heritage based, world class automobile and for all the information passed on this site. Just a month and a half to production and eveyone is so antsy now their on edge. Relax and enjoy life each day one at a time and I thank the good Lord that the new camaro was not "irrerecoverable".

"baseball, hotdogs, apple pie, and chevrolet" That was a commercial nostalgic song played back in the 70's.

Anybody remember and good Chevrolet slogans or songs or just their comments would be appreciated.

Rodrunner · 01-31-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by paulv7260

I think I recall an old commercial (possibly radio) that used to be sung something like "Take a ride today in a Chevrolet". Argh ... my memory is fading cause I know there's a bunch more.

That's the one that came to my mind. It was "See the USA in your Chevrolet", sung by Dinah Shore from 1952 well into the 60's. I can definitely hear, as you probably can, the melody like it was yesterday that I last heard it, but it was more like, what, 40+ years ago. I guess that proves it was a good one!

paulv7260 · 01-31-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodrunner

That's the one that came to my mind. It was "See the USA in your Chevrolet", sung by Dinah Shore from 1952 well into the 60's. I can definitely hear, as you probably can, the melody like it was yesterday that I last heard it, but it was more like, what, 40+ years ago. I guess that proves it was a good one!

Ahhh, thank you. I couldn't remember the age I was at the time but you are absolutely correct. I recall the melody too.

40+ years ago wouldn't surprise me either.

*GTAHVIT* · 01-31-2009, 06:42 PM

My new favorite thread.

And I'm still a huge fan of, "The heartbeat of America, That's today's Chevrolet."

I wish they'd bring that one back.

Rodrunner · 01-31-2009, 06:57 PM

^^^Ooh, Heartbeat of America, that's a good one too. And I must admit I got some help from Google on the "See the U.S.A."

The one show I remember as always having Chevy as a sponsor was Bonanza. Remember Ben, Hoss, Little Joe and Adam?

TJ91 · 01-31-2009, 07:00 PM

this was from the 40s, Eye it, try it, buy it, from the 40s
I personally like the Heartbeat of America and See the USA one that you put up
There is also "Like a Rock" and "When Good is not Enough"

*GTAHVIT* · 01-31-2009, 07:02 PM

Oh yeah, Like a rock. that was great.

tjbusa · 01-31-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

Oh yeah, Like a rock. that was great.

I actually heard Bob Seger sing that song on the radio today about a half hour before I wrote the thread.
Long live Chevrolet.....

*GTAHVIT* · 01-31-2009, 09:41 PM

Nice!

wildpaws · 01-31-2009, 09:45 PM

Thought I'd post a few of the first gen. Camaro print ads that I liked. Chevy has had some great ads over the years, both in print and on television, as well as some good songs. I hope we will see some memorable ads for the fifth gen. Camaro.
Clyde

*GTAHVIT* · 01-31-2009, 10:18 PM

Those are great!

*The_Blur* · 01-31-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

My new favorite thread.

And I'm still a huge fan of, "The heartbeat of America, That's today's Chevrolet."

I wish they'd bring that one back.

It would be wise to bring that back before March, at least for the sake of reviving a classic car with a classic slogan. It might be nice to have that back for new hearings with Congress, too.

01-31-2009, 01:49 PM	#1
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	NOSTALGIA THREAD #2 in the Websters dictionary, " a wistful yearning for something past or irrerecoverable" I'm feeling that way today and wanted to send a shout out to camaro5, GM, and include everyone who cares about the new camaro. My heartfelt thank-you for this heritage based, world class automobile and for all the information passed on this site. Just a month and a half to production and eveyone is so antsy now their on edge. Relax and enjoy life each day one at a time and I thank the good Lord that the new camaro was not "irrerecoverable". "baseball, hotdogs, apple pie, and chevrolet" That was a commercial nostalgic song played back in the 70's. Anybody remember and good Chevrolet slogans or songs or just their comments would be appreciated.

01-31-2009, 06:42 PM	#6
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	My new favorite thread. And I'm still a huge fan of, "The heartbeat of America, That's today's Chevrolet." I wish they'd bring that one back. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-31-2009, 06:57 PM	#7
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,326	^^^Ooh, Heartbeat of America, that's a good one too. And I must admit I got some help from Google on the "See the U.S.A." The one show I remember as always having Chevy as a sponsor was Bonanza. Remember Ben, Hoss, Little Joe and Adam? __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

01-31-2009, 07:02 PM	#9
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Oh yeah, Like a rock. that was great. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-31-2009, 09:41 PM	#11
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Nice! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-31-2009, 02:11 PM	#2
paulv7260 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 299	I think I recall an old commercial (possibly radio) that used to be sung something like "Take a ride today in a Chevrolet". Argh ... my memory is fading cause I know there's a bunch more.

01-31-2009, 07:00 PM	#8
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	this was from the 40s, Eye it, try it, buy it, from the 40s I personally like the Heartbeat of America and See the USA one that you put up There is also "Like a Rock" and "When Good is not Enough"

01-31-2009, 09:45 PM	#12
wildpaws Drives: 1999 Blazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,228	Thought I'd post a few of the first gen. Camaro print ads that I liked. Chevy has had some great ads over the years, both in print and on television, as well as some good songs. I hope we will see some memorable ads for the fifth gen. Camaro. Clyde Attached Images

01-31-2009, 10:18 PM	#13
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Those are great! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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