Cocktail Nation Lounge music podcast

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Cocktail Nation 173-Primitiva in Hi Fi

On the show this week we talk to NYC longtime Loungers Jack Fetterman and Gina Haase about their work in NYC and the origins of the Lounge Scene. We explore what your martini order says about you, a book on Cary Grant plus the best Lounge and Exotica from across the globe.



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Buddy Greco-Somethings Gotta Give

Sir Julian-Movin At Midnight

Vibes On Velvet-Topsy

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimitede-Crimeville

Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Moai Thief

Hollyridge Strings -And I love Her So Waitiki -Manila

Martini Kings-Nylon Jungle

HB Radke-Just a Gigolo

Nelson Riddle-Naked City Theme

Jackie Gleason-Serenade In Blue

George Shearing-I wished on the Moon

Jonah Jones-Marchetta

 

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Cocktail Nation 174-Danish Modern

On the show this week we find out about Danish modern furniture with an expert that I tracked down in Sydney, we look at the life of a recently departed European Playboy, our segment swank advice talks about extricating yourself from a boring conversation at a party.

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Jennifer Keith-An Occasional Man
Jimmy Vargas-Love is A Racket
Pink Martini-Ninna Nanna
Blue Dahlia-Penthouse Serenade
Hans Karl-The Uninvited Guests
Combustible Edison-Tickled To Death
Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Arab Dance
Blue Martini’s -Great City
Frank Sinatra -Fly Me To The Moon
Si Zentner-Desfinado
Don Ralke-Safradesia
Richard Hayman-Live Just For Tonight

 

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Cocktail Nation 175-Danish Modern Part 2

On the show this week Part two of our exploration into all that is Danish modern furniture with an expert that I tracked down in Sydney, we look at a brand new tv show set in the sixties around the arline Pan Am and the Airline Hostesses that flew across the world in great style, we have some swank advice on working life taking a leaf out of Don Drapers book

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Howard Shore-Ed Wood Theme
Tiki Joes Ocean-Haliewa
Peter Nero- La Playa
Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Autumn Digging Dance
Xavier Cugat-Begin the Beguine
HB Radke Dig That Cat On Bass
Sam Clunie-Pool Side Bash
Jennifer Keith -Imagination
Jackie Gleason-Live For Life
Morton Gould-That Old Black Magic
Anita O’Day-Easy To Love
Vicki Carr -Goodbye Charlie

 

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Cocktail Nation 176-El Gato Gomez

On the show this week we talk to a very cool mid century modern artist called El Gato Gomez, in review with Koop I have a new release from DJ Bonebrake, letters to koop, swank advice on being single and how some people think it’s a disease, plus we’ll head to the Cocktail Nation blogosphere.

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Octobop-Girl Talk
Jimmy Vargas-A Blue Negligee
Morton Gould-Besame Much
Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Lyman 59
Caterina Valente - Un P'tit Beguine
Diana Krall-Este Seu Olhar
Enoch Light-How High The Moon Cha Cha
Blue Martinis-Something Cool
Orchestra Superstring-Shapale
Buddy Cole-Don’t Get around Much Anymore
Jackie Gleason-But Not For Me
Combustible Edison-The Corner Table
Jack Jones-Alfie
Nestor Amaral and His Continenals-Ba Tu Ca Da

 

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Cocktail Nation 177-Playboy Club

this week we check out a new tv show coming your way all about the first Playboy club in chicago in the early sixties, our segment ask koop we talk about retro accessories to make you pad retro yet functional.....I have lots of events across the world for you to check out. I'll let you know about a new business that will be partnering the Cocktail Nation, some cool parties to attend and revue with koop as we head back to 1959 with a cd I picked up that covers a rock n roll dj who recorded some cool beatnik type poetry also tonight I have quite a few original vinyl recordings to share with you and ofcourse the cover art will be posted on the website.

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Naughty Ones-I Dig You Voodoo

Martini Kings-You Only Live Twice

Octobop-Playboys Theme

Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Phoenix Goodbye

Harmonicats-Mambo Jambo

Jennifer Keith-An Occasional Man

Jack Jones-Michelle

Orchestra Superstring-Evidence

Mad Daddy-What is a Fisteris

Frank Sinatra-Call Me

Jackie Gleason-I Only Have Eyes For YOu

Narco Lounge Combo-Aztec West

Living Brass Sunshine Superman

Manuel And the Music Of The Mountains - la Vien Rose

 

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Cocktail Nation 178-Jenny is Her Name


this week we talk to Jennifer Keith the canary of Royal Crown Revue who has a regular gig in long beach these days, we have some swank advice on what is not an international playboy, news on a famous dress that has been sold plus a great ebook on Elizabeth Taylor…I have some gigs to attend and a very cool blog all about mid century modern furniture.

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Actual Rafique-Lunar Lizard Lounge

Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Maika

JenniferKeith -Imagination

Waitiki -Magic Islands

Janet Seidel-Miami BeachRhumba

Jimmy Vargas-Ghosting

Jack Jones-A Day in the Life of A Fool

HB Radke-Sucker For Love

Enoch Lights-lover Cha Cha

Roger Roger- Rogermambo

Morton Gould-The

Man I Love

Earle Hagan-There’s No Escape

Narco LoungeCombo-Taboo

Buddy Cole -Powerhouse

 

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Cocktail Nation 179-I Dream Of Jeanie

this week we talk to Barbara Eden from I Dream Of Jeanie, she was
here in Sydney for the Supanova Convention and I caught up with her for a quick chat. There’s news on Jerry Lewis’s trip to Australia, I have a cool retro
podcast to let you know about plus the best lounge and exotica from across the
globe

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Combustible Edison-Vertigogo
Orchestra Supastring-Easy
Narco Lounge Combo-Music for Ice Rinks
Clouseaux-Jack the Ripper
Ernestine Anderson -Moonlight in Vermont
Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Terre Exotique
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass - I'm getting sentimental over you
Naughty Ones-Harlem Notcturne
Dante and His Orchestra-Suddenly It’s Spring
Enoch Lights-Walk On By
Tiki Joe's Ocean- Moonlight Moods
Chet Baker -Tenderly
Stan Kenton -Once In A While
Acca Daquiris-Cocaine

 

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Cocktail Nation 180-Major Healey


this week we continue out I Dream Of Jeanie theme with an interview I

recorded with Bill Daily who played Major Healey he was here in Sydney for the

Supanova Convention, in review with Koop we take a look at a new compilation

release

In swank advice I have some winning ideas on meeting people

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Tikyaki Orchestra-ShakaHula Bossa Nova

Billy May- The Late Late Show

Big Kahuna and the Copa Cat Pack-I Dream Of Jeannie.

Jackie Gleason-It was So Beautiful

Tiki Joe’s Ocean-Under the Midnight Sun Jack Jones I Will Wait For You

Lea Delaria-Call Me

Necro Tonz-Fare Thee Well and Go to Hell

Henry Mancini-Something For Cat

Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Colardo Waltz

AlCaiola-720 in The Books

Nestor Amaral and His Continenals- Brazil.

PinkMartini -And Then Your Gone

Tito-Puente-Vibe Cha-Cha

 

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Cocktail Nation rewind-show31

Kooper has been on vacation this week so a repeat show where we take a
look at the Voodoo 2 album with Robert Drasnin…there’s a black comedy set in
the Forties to check out.
So makes sure you buzz “penthouse level” flip him
the password and head upstairs to the swankiest party in the city of Sydney
…just don’t let slip that password to any of the squares ok!

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Frank Sinatra-Summer Wind
Robert Drasnin-East of Xanadu
Robert Drasnin-Polynesian Bolero
Jack Costanzo-Blue Prelude Cocktail
Preachers-Martini 5-0
Stereophonic space Sound unlimited-Girl from
Acapulco
Yma Sumac-Malambo no 1
Louis Prima -Beep Beep
JoeLoco-Nightmare
Moonrays-Spookwalk
Antonio Carlos Jobim-She’s a Carioca
Waitiki -Voodoo Love
Si Zenter-Swingin on Something
Esquival -Harlem Nocturne

 

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Cocktail Nation 182-Aloha Baby

this week we talk to Jim Bacchi from the Tikiyaki Orchestra who have a brand

new album out, in swank advice we tackle the issue of who should pay for dinner

on a date, I have a cool website on towns that have stood still and are like a
time vortex.


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Naughty One’s -Azure Te

Martini Kings-Last Aloha

Tikiyaki Orchestra-Aloha Baby

Peggy Lee-Bewitched

Metrolites-Today we Kill Tomorrow

we Spy

Jack Jones-The Mood I’m In

Max Vesterhalt-Summertime

Melody Gardot-Baby I’m a Fool

Janet Seidel-Whatever Lola Wants

VoodooIsland-Hypnotique

Vicki Carr-When In Rome

HB Radke-Louis PrimaTribute

Frank Bennett-You’re just too Hip Baby

Mantovani-LatinPerfidia

 

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Cocktail Nation 183-This Is Vintage Now

this week we talk to David Gasten the producer of a new album called this is

Vintage now, in review with Koop a new website to pick up some cool stuff for

your swank pad, we’ll take a look at the new tv series about those gorgeous

flight hostesses from the 60’s.

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Tikiyaki Orchestra-Mysteria

B Sharp Band -Destination Moon

Necrotonez-Fare Thee Well and Go to Hell

Chris Connor-Skyscraper Blues

Don Tiki-Odd Man Out

Midnight Combo-Soft Waving

Melody Gardot-Les Etoiles

Jimmy Vargas-Black Widow

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-La Fille Dans Le Train

Billy May -Pawn Ticket

Buddy Cole-What Is There To Say

Mr Ho's Orchestrotica- Phoenix, Goodbye

Mel Tormé - Sunday In New York

 

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Cocktail Nation 184- Paris to Die For

Well how about this concept…Jackie O as a CIA spy…..sounds pretty farout,we’ll find out more with an author who has constructed a whole story*around this concept, we’ll check out a new movie set in the sixties that tackles*race relations, another book from Chris Pinto has been released plus the best*classic and neo lounge and exotica from across the globe.
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Pink Martini-And The Your Gone
Mr Ho’s Orchestra-Arab Dance
Hugo Montenegro-I Spy
Tikiyaki Orchestra Theme For Jetsetters
Sir Julian-Dansero
Chaino-Sumac
Melody Gardot- Your Heart is As Black as Night
Orchestra Superstring-Lola On A Bicycle
Martini Kings-Fly Me To The Moon
Frank Sinatra -The Girl From Ipanema
Tamba Trio-Mas Que Nada
Beverly Kenny-Tea For Two(Taken from the new album This Is Vintage Now)*
Janet Seidel-Canadian Sunset

link to Kirby Allan Story

-http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2011/07/remembering_kirby_allan_the_ma.php

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Cocktail Nation 185-Tiki Oasis Report

Well on the show this week we get a report on Tiki Oasis which just finished up last week, news on a comeback by Doris Day, in review with Koop we talk about a new book by Shirley Maclaine plus the best lounge and Exotica from across the globe.
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Karen Souza-Tainted Love
Frank Bennett-Pretend That Were Dead
Clouseaux-Destination- Oasis
Mr Ho’s Orchestra-Frenesi
Lalo Schifrin—Barney Does It All
Stan Getz-Penthouse Serenade
Orchestra Superstring- No Sho
Melody Gardot- Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Martini Kings-Girl From Ipanema
Jackie Gleason-Ruby
Duke Ellington-Way Early Subtone
Belmonte and His Afro American Music-Caravan
Janet Seidel-Midnight Sun
Naughty Ones -Azure Te

 

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Cocktail Nation 186-Armed and Gorgeous

Well on the show this week we talk to Bill Raetz the author of the World Espionage Bureau series who has a new book coming out shortly, swank advice on the two people you don’t want at a party.
And a look at the world of swank with the coolest places to party, in review with Koop a new box set of very cool late sixties spy series, and we take a look at a movie from 1961 and a cd that’s still available.

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Pink Martini- Mar Desconocido
Jennifer Keith -An Occasional Man
Spy Fi-Web Theme
Linda Lawson--But Beautiful
Les Baxter-Simba
Frank Sinatra/ Jobim How insensitive
Kenny Sasaki-Quiet Volcano
Orchestra Superstring- Waterbed
Mancini- Bachelor In Paradise
Jimmy Vargas-A Blue Negligee
Jackie Gleason-Cherry
Billy May-Invitation
Living Strings-The Time For Love is Anytime
Martini Kings-Goodbye To A Lonely Town
Naughty Ones -Azure Te

 

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Cocktail Nation 187-Me me me Show

Well on the show this week we turn the tables, instead of me interviewing a guest we’ll play part of an interview in which I was a guest on a radio show talking about the beginnings of the Cocktail Nation, retro culture and a whole lot more.Swank advice back on the radio and one for all the jetsetters out there with travel advice.

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Hugo Montenegro-I Spy
Jack Costanzo-Man With The Golden Arm
Tiki Joe’s Ocean-Sacred Island
Julie London-Take Back Your Mink
Big Kahuna & The Copa Cat Pack’-I Dream Of Jeanie
Combustible Edison-The Veldt
Diana Krall-Este Seu
DJ BoneBrakeTrio- Bernstein 007
Buddy Cole-Georgia On My Mind
Jackie Gleason-Lonely Is The Name
MR Ho's Orchestrotica-02 Thor's Arrival
Morton Gould-Serenade in The Night
Martini Kings-You Only Live Twice
Tikiyaki Orch- Hawai'i Nocturne

 

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Cocktail Nation 188- Who Is Jerry Sun
On the show this week we talk to a producer and music historian who has uncovered some rare finds for the swank cat, swank advice on people’s perceptions of you , our look at the world of swank, news on the man from uncle rebirth and the death of a Hollywood star.
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Joey Altruda-Remembering Jobim*
Pink Martini-City Of Night*
Jerry Sun-Tiki*
Anita O’Day-You’d Be So Nice To Come Home*
Narco Lounge Combo-Taboo*
Janet *Seidel-Crazy World*
James Bond Sextet-Moonraker*
Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Boulevard Of Broken Dreams*
Chris Connor-I’ll Never Be Free*
Howard Roberts-Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea*
Martini Kings-Brief and Breezy*
Jack Costanzo-The Peanut Gallery*
George Shearing-The Days Of Wine and Roses

 

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Cocktail Nation 190-Shelley Berman's Party

This week we get to sit back and enjoy some classic comedy once again from Shelley Berman, we find out about a Beatnik Festival that is taking place in Texas of all places. News on the debut of a couple of tv shows that are possible favourites of Cocktail Nation listeners, I have news from across the globe and some sad news in the ending of a great tradition in spain. Our swank advice column is back on the air as we take a look your wheels. Plus we review a new book about being a Chap.

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Huey Morgan and Jools Holland -Fly Me to the Moon
Frank Bennett-Been Caught Stealin
Dave Brubeck-Take five
George Shearing -The Days of Wine and Roses
Tikiyaki Orchestra-Aloha Baby
Jimmy Vargas -Beaut-Evil
Ken Nordine-I Used to Think My Right hand was uglier than my left
Tony Bennett and Lady Ga Ga -Lady is the Tramp
Martini Kings-Missing the Maui
SG Sound-Palm Springs Overdrive
MR Ho's Orchestrotica- Lonesome Aku of Alewife
Jackie Gleason-But Not For Me
Anita Oday-Them There Eyes
Peggy Lee-Black Coffee
Waitiki-Hula Lady

 

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Cocktail Nation 192-Beat Fest
It’s beatsville on the Cocktail Nation as we find out about a Beatnik
Festival in Texas, in swank advice the importance of having a home library and I
have a way you can get some great Tiki for your cocktail bar or home.
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Jimmy Vargas-Love is a Racket
Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Music Makers
Neal Hefti-Cool Blue
Arthur Lyman-Taboo Tu
Tikiyaki Orchestra-Mana Pacifica
Melody Gardot-Your Heart Is As Black as Night
Jack Jones-Lady
Tony Bennett - One For My Baby -with John Mayer
Nina Ferro-Everything I Got
Chet Baker-Lush Life
Combustible Edison-Metropolitan
Nelson Riddle-Theme From Route 66
Kava Kon -Atomic Clock

 

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Cocktail Nation 193-Ding Dong Devils

This week we speak to one of the most fun bands of the tiki scene bringing a whole bunch of Aloha Spirit to the airwaves, there’s swank advice on Gentlemans agreeements, we review a Sinatra album from 1961 that you need on the hi fi and we road test a brand new Cadillac that has some very cool sixties stylings

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Ricky Derek-I Melt With You

Henry Mancini-Something For Cat

Ding Dong Devils-Mai Tais In The Moonlight

Rolley Polley- Blue Rumba

Mark Copeland -The Man That Got Away

Melody Gardot-Les Etioles

Cal Tjader-The Way You Look Tonight

Frank Sinatra-Falling In Love With Love

DJ Bonebreak-Shakers

Billy May-Cocktails For Two

Diana Krall-Love Letters

Julie London -Girl Talk

Vic Flick-Goldfinger