Cocktail Nation Lounge music podcast

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Cocktail Nation 154-In like Flynn

On the show this week we talk to the Author of a new book about Errol Flynn.Stacks of events to attend including some great end of year parties , our segment ask koop and the look at the blogosphere with a very cool blog from a favourite pod caster …we have a giveaway this week from Royal Crown Revue …their new album Don’t Be a Grinch This year

Mr Ho's Orchestrotica-Arab Dance

New Morty Show-Tico Tico

Martini Kings-The Christmas Song

Esquivel- Besame Mucho

Les Baxter-Quiet Village

Royal Crown Revue-Christmas Lights

Andre Kostelantez The Moon of Manakoora

Sg Sound-A Latin Affair

The Three Suns- Peg O' My Heart

Ray Anthony Dragnet

Michael Buble-White Christmas

Jimmy Vargas-Zoeotica Blues

 

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Cocktail Nation 155-Record Revirginizer

Cocktail NationFinal show of the year and then I’ll be taking a break for a few weeks with the show returning on Jan 15 I’ll be spending a well earned break in Bali working on my tan .
On the show this week we talk to a man who has the answers to all your record restoration woes, a new product called record revirginizer, this stuff works and is incredible so we’ll check that out real soon, there’s our segment ask koop and our look at the blogosphere plus some great new years gigs to attend….I also have some fantastic Christmas tunes to play for you from todays hottest lounge and exotica acts

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Martini Kings White Christmas
Mr Ho's Orchestroica- Music Makers
Brasil 66 Sergio Mendes-Mas Que Nada
Pink Martini-Santa Baby
Tony Bennett- Winter Wonderland
Sir Julian- Dansero
Royal Crown Revue-Don't Be A Grinch This Year
Plas Johnson- Tanya
Linda Lawson- Up Pops Love
Grace Knight -Sway
Three Suns-Haunted Guitar
Augie-Colon- Tierra Va Tembla
Tiki Joes Ocean-We Three Kings
Raymond Scott-Dinner Music for Hungry Cannibals

 

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Cocktail Nation 156-Kooper is back for 2011


Koop Kooper is back with a brand new Cocktail Nation show for 2011.



On the show this week a brand new segment of Swank Advice, news of a Cocktail Nation book plus some beatnik Poetry.

All the regular segments are back like ask koop and our look at the world of swank and we willl kick off the show with Brad Parker from tiki shark.



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Spy Fi-Shot In The Dark


Martini Kings-Baby Elephant Walk.


Tiki Joe's Ocean-Moonlight Moods


Royal Crown Revue- Brazil

Ernestine Anderson- Black Moonlight

Jack Jones-Wives and Lovers

Hugo Montenegro-HeatWave

Tiki Cowboys-Feel So Good

John Barry-Beat For Beatniks

Lucas Vigor-The Straight Dope

Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66-Mas Que Nada

Billy May- Ping Pong

Orchestrotica-Thors Arrival

Frank Sinatra-Call Me Irresponsible

 

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Cocktail Nation 157-Mod Miami

this week we talk to Mike Jones who is running the Mod Miami event this year, we have our new segment swank advice, our look at the world of swank and our regular segment ask koop…we have news about the Ratpack, Zsa Zsa Gabor and the best lounge and exotica.



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Kenny Sasaki and the Tiki Boys-A Night Of Ghosts

Orchestrotica-Terre Exotique

Martini Kings-Swingin Shepard Blues

Tiki Joes Ocean-Islands In Orbit

Vicki Carr- Time After Time

Chaino And His African Percussion - Bongo Samba

Julie London-What is this thing called love

Les Baxter - (Noisy Village) Barb

Jimmy Vargas-She took my last cigarette

Jackie Gleason - Poor Butterfly

Richard Hayman - Alone, At Last

Joey Altruda-mambo bardot

Pink Martini-Sunday Table

Skip Heller-El Tiradito

 

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Cocktail Nation 158-Ricki Derek brings Vegas to Texas

Coming up on the show this week we talk to a fantastic musician called Ricki Derek who hails from Texas, Ive got news from good friend of the Cocktail Nation Steve Greaves, a new style centre in Canberra, news on Zsa Zsa Gabor, Eddie Nichols and a whole lot more as we provide swank advice and some cool places to hang in our look at the world of swank.

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Mancini-Mr Lucky
Lalo Schfrin-Barney Does It All
Ricki Derek-I Wish You Love
Pink Martini-City Of Night
SG Sound Escapade Velocity
Bob Thompson-June is Busting Out
Vicki Carr- My Melconcholy Baby
Sally Street--Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You
Royal Crown Revue-Besame Mija
Octobop-Playboys Theme
Xavier Cugat-La Dolcia Vita
Les Double Six-A Night In Tunisia

 

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Cocktail Nation 159-John Barry

On the show this week swank advice on being a mystery man, got some great gigs to attend across the world, there’s news from tiki oasis and the friars club….sad news on the departure of John Barry so we’ll catch up with a man who knew him well….Vic Flick.



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Vibes On Velvet-Spookmaster

John Barry-James Bond Theme

John Barry 7- Look Around

Ricki Derek-When The Moon Was Ours

Frank Sinatra -Have you met Miss Jones

George Shearing-Easy Living

MarkCopeland-at Long Last Love

Don Tiki-Odd Man Out

Martini Kings -Enchanted Lovers

Jonah Jones-Whatever Lola Wants

Mancini-A Shot in The Dark

Living Brass-That’s Life

Julie London-In The Wee Small Hours Of the Morning

Jimmy Vargas-The Girl You Left Behind

 

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Cocktaill Nation 160-The Fine Art Of Mixing Girls

On the show this week we head to New York to talk to Jack Newcastle about his new book the Fine Art Of Mixing Girls, I have some Tiki Oasis news and news on Holden Westland from tiki farm, our swank advice column talks about the manly art of biff and our segment ask koop is on the radio again plus our international gig guide the one we call The World of Swank, another cool blog from the blogosphere.

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Royal Crown Revue-Rockville
Diana Krall-Besame Mucho
Lenny Dee-Tequila
Ricki Derek-I Melt With You
Jimmy Smith -Mission Impossible
Count Basie-M Squad
DJ Bonebrake-Tango
Jimmy Vargas-Nude on A Swing
Martini Kings With Buddy Grecco and Lezlie Anders-S’Wonderful
Frank Sinatra-Nothing But the Best
Les Baxter-Love Dance
Martin Denny-Diga Diga Do
Pink Martini -Veronique

 

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Cocktail Nation 161-Stolen Idols Revisited


On the show this week a request via the Primitiva in Hi Fi Facebook page from Laura Taylor who wanted a replay of an interview I did a while back with Drew from the Stolen Idols, our swank advice this week with some romantic date sugestions and our segment ask koop is on the radio again this time tackling the issue of joke emails plus our international gig guide the one we call The World of Swank, another cool blog from the blogosphere

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Martini Heaven -Dreamavoo
Lucas Vigor-Grey Rain
Stolen Idols-Orinoco
Martini Kings-Hawaii 5-0
Frank Sinatra-Strangers In The Night
Esquivel-La Bikina
Tiki Joes Ocean-Polynesian Dreams
Waitiki 7-Adventures in Paradise
Cocktail Preachers-Martini 5-0
Linda Lawson-Where Flamingos Fly
George Shearing-To The Ends Of The Earth
Nina Simone-The Other Woman
Jackie Gleason-Ghost Of A Chance
Tony Bennett-How Insensitive
John Barry-Aliki

 

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Cocktaill Nation 162-Ninja Tiki
On the show this week Brad Parker from Tiki Shark our swank advice this week with a look at setting a table for a dinner party..and our segment ask koop is on the radio again this time tackling the issue of Hippies,plus our international gig guide the one we call The World of Swank, another cool blog from the blogosphere this time about the Beautiful Music Radio Format
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HB Radke Shake Shake Shake
Spy Fi-Then Play Down
Martini Kings-Days Of Wine and Roses
Count Basie-From Russia With Love
Mr Ho's Orchestroica- Music Makers
Julie O'Hara Sextet-Angel Eyes
Esquivel & His Orchestra - Latin-esque
Ellliot Crane Sextet -Little Rio
Annie Ross- You're Nearer
Cocktail Angst-Mindless
Fire and Theft-Segu Save Algo

 

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Cocktail Nation 163-Tussle With Russell

On the show this week we look at the life of the recently departed Jane Russell, we will open up the cocktail nation feedback line, out look at the world of swank, life help with ask koop and in our swank advice we will look at the various terms attached to invitations that often confuse people when it comes to events.

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Martini Kings-Nothin But Time
Shagxotica-Blue Scooter
Jane Russell-Love For Sale
Si Zenter-Mr Lucky
Pink Martini -Nina Nanna
Dave Bruebeck- Audrey
George Shearing How High the Moon
Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Arab Dance
Georgie Auld- You're My Thrill
Liz Geyson-You turn me on baby
Quincy Jones—One Note Samba
Janet Seidel- Miami Beach Rhumba
HB Radke- This Guy'S In Love
Billy May-The Continental

 

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Cocktail Nation 164-Eddie Nichols In Sydney Part 1

On the show this week we begin a two part series on one of the greats of the retro lounge and swing scene, a man who I caught up with when he visited Sydney recently, Eddie Nichols of Royal Crown revue, our segment on swank advice is back this week along with a new segment called Review with Koop.

Plenty of events to dress up to attend and our look into the blogosphere



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Ricki Derek-I Melt With You

Cocktail Angst -Bates Motel

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Samea Patrol

Jonah Jones Quartet - Chlo-e

Morton Gould - Body And Soul

Frank Sinatra - It's nice to go travelling

Martini Kings—The March Of The Moai

Fire and Theft-Tainted Dream

Cannonball Adderly & Sergio Mendes - Joyce's Samba.

Vic Flick-Shaken not Stirred

Dean Martin -Just In Time

 

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Cocktail Nation 165-Eddie Nichols Part 2

On the show this week we continue our two part series on one of the greats of the retro lounge and swing scene, a man who I caught up with when he visited Sydney recently, Eddie Nichols of Royal Crown revue, our segment on swank advice is back this week as we talk about looking as good as you can be,along with our new segment called Review with Koop as we do an album review.
Plenty of events to dress up to attend and our look into the blogosphere

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Vibes On Velvet-Jorges Basement
Blue Dahlia-Ill Wind
Royal Crown Revue-Datin With No Dough
Esquivel-Flower Girl From Bordeaux
Spy Fi-Black Tie Spy
Vicki Carr-Better than Anything
Morton Gould - I Get A Kick Out Of You
Lucas Vigor -Garota De Ipanema
Narco Lounge Combo-The Seduction
Robert drasinin-east of Xanadu
Waitiki7 -Similau
Jonah Jones Quartet - Cecilia

 

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Cocktail Nation 166-Tiki Calendar

On the show this week we catch up with our sponsor Brad Parker from Tiki Shark, our segment review with Koop and a book on some of the sexiest women in the world. We’ll talk about a very nice addition to your bachelor pad in the form of a rotary phone…you’ll find the best partys in the world listed here on the Cocktail Nation world of swank

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HB Radke- I'm Leaving On A Jet Plane Babe
Combustible Edison-Cat O' Nine Tails
Martin Denny-Exotic Nights
Morton Gould-Besame Mucho
Marty Lush and His Lush Livers- Para Los Rumberos
Mancini-Charade
Don Ho -A Taste Of Honey
Lucas Vigor-Lights On The Water
Narco Lounge Combo-Miserlou
George Shearing-Lonely Moments
Martini Heaven-Tango Zingo
Jackie Gleason-Hold Me
Mr Hos Orchestorica-Music Makers
Jonah Jones-I Dig Chicks

 

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Cocktail Nation 167-Elizabeth Taylor

On the show this week we take a look at her life, career and marriages….I’ve got some swank advice with a discussion about airplanes.

Some cool events for the jetsetters to attend plus a cool blog to check out along with our new segment review with koop and an app you need for your iphone or ipad

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Jimmy Vargas -A Blue Negligee

Janet Seidel-Mr Lucky

SG Sound-Red Desert Spring

John Barry -London Theme

Lucas Vigor-Straight No Chaser

Jackie Gleason-How Did She Look

Octobop-Girl Talk

Tony Bennett-Manhatten

HB Radke-I Get A Kick Out OF You

Jonah Jones-Tangerine

HajI Baba -Crazy Bongos

Enoch Light-What The World Needs Now is Love

Mr Hos Orchestorica-Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

Frank Bennett-Pretend That We’re Dead

 

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Cocktail Nation 168-Cocktail Hanbook

On the show this week we check out a new book on Cocktails called the Cocktail Hand book …cool drinks from Hawai’is hottest bartenders swank advice on haircuts, review with koop on new album on vinyl for Waitiki 7 or segment on the world of swank with the best events to attend.



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Tikiyaki Orchesta-Bachelor Number 2.



Combustible Edison Satan Says



Tiki Joes Ocean-Stoic Moai



BobThompson-JoireDeVivre



Narco Lounge Combo-The Island Awakens



Jackie Gleason-Our Love Dom



Halpin-Mambo



Vibes On Velvet-Caravan



Waitiki—Rendezvous in Okonkuluku



Jack Jones-You Better Love Me



Jimmy Vargas-Dahlias Web



Three Suns-Fever



Annie Ross-You’re Nearer



HB Radke-Straighten Up and Fly Right

 

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Cocktail Nation repeat show 16 -Jim Bacchi

Koop Kooper is on Vacation at the South Coast Holiday house this week so we head back to show number 16

Coming up on the show he chats to Jim Bacchi from the Tikiyaki Orchestra.
He has a stack of great events for you to check out and a wonderful read all about the great American diner. As usual the best lineup of classic and neo lounge so settle in for another journey to the world of swank.

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NEW MORTY SHOW-LADIES MAN
COMBUSTIBLE EDISON-CALL OF THE SPACE SIREN
TIKYAKI ORCHESTRA-STRANDED IN PARADISE
WAYNE NEWTON-WIVES AND LOVERS
SG SOUND-SIRENS OF VENUS
DAVE PELL-LIKE YOUNG
THE MOONRAYS-SPOOKWALK
ENOCH LIGHT-BLONDE BOMBSHELL
MARTINI KINGS -WINDS OF WAIKALOA
CLOUSEAUX - ENNUI
THE PURPLE PIT-SHE SAID SEE SHED
JACK JONES- I WISH YOU LOVE
JACK COSTANZA- MAMA YO QIERO
MEL TORME- HEART AND SOUL

 

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Cocktail Nation 169-Retro Fair
Back from a week away at the south coast holiday house where I spent a fair bit of time working on the Cocktail Nation Book.

On the show a look at a retro fair in the UK, news on a release of bond books, a review of an 80’s crime tv series set in the fifties and sixties and swank advice on infiltrating social circles.

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Nico Gomez - Caballo Negro

Living Strings - Experiment in Terror

Tiki Joes Ocean-Alegre

Al Caiola-String Of Pearls

Narco Lounge Combo-Bright Lights Big City

Jackie Gleason-When Your Lover Is Gone

Liz Geyson -Yes I Know I’ve Had It

Clouseaux-Reum with a view

Tipsy- Pink Mood

Esquivel-Cachito

Lena Horn -Day In Day Out

John Barry - The Loneliness Of Autumn

Voodoo Island-Shot in the Dark

Martini Kings-Fly Me To The Moon

Antonio Carlos Jobim-Girl From Ipanema

 

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Cocktail Nation 170-Strange Hippie Parties

On the show this week our monthly chat with sponsor Brad Parker from Tiki Shark, news from the Tonga Room, an app to put a cool pulp wall paper on your iphone, swank advice on story telling at parties and speaking of parties we have the best ones from across the world to put in your calendars.



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SeksBomba -Right Track Baby

Lucas Vigor-The Dark Continent

Martin Denny-Miserlou

Narco Lounge Combo-Boom Boom

Jimmy Vargas High Heels, Black Stockings

Jackie Gleason-Goin Out Of My Head

Clouseaux- Walking from Juarez

Richard Cheese-Spider man

Tiki Joes Ocean-Hawaii Blue

Mancini-Mr Lucky

Purple Pit-She said See Said

Art Mooney-Chi Chi Castenanto

Frank Sinatra-Have you met miss jones

Augie-Colon- Tierra Va Tembla

 

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Cocktail Nation 172-Marty Lush

On the show this week we talk to Marty Lush who is playing at the Tiki Oasis this year, Ive got a book for all the girls out there, new music from Mr Ho from his new album Third River Ragoon,swank advice on what to avoid in conversations plus the best events to attend across the world

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Naughty Ones-Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Lucas Vigor-The Joy Spring
Marty Lush and His Lush Livers-Stinkin Lincoln
Cocktail Angst-Bates Motel
Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Third River Rangoon
Tiki Joes Ocean-Sandbar
Astrud Gilberto-So Nice
Jackie Gleason-I Won’t Cry Anymore
Morton Gould-The Very Thought Of You
Jimmy Vargas-Ghosting
Esquivel-Mucha Muchacha
HB Radke-Occult Medley
Jonah Jones-Linda

 

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I just bought an iPod Touch, and now I've found the perfect complement for it. I just subscribed to Cocktail Nation.

Thanks mate!