Cocktail Nation

For über fans here is an extended version of the interview I did with Phillip Roberts about his latest book

ev605 Ode to a Bachelor Pad

Welcome to the penthouse, baby — where the cocktails are crisp, the lights are low, and the bachelor life is in full swing. Tonight, it’s all about the soundtrack to Hef’s empire… bachelor pads, velvet lounges, and music spun for the modern playboy. Slip off that dinner jacket, loosen the tie, and let the night unfold.

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Peter Arndell- Bachelor Pad 

Frank Wess- The Lizard 

Frank Wess- Southern Exposure 

Freddie Green- Pin Up 

Joe Newman- Low Life 

Kenny Burrell- Baubles, Bangles and Beads

Joe Newman- Miss Blues 

Joe Newman-Blues For A Playmote

Ahmad Jamal- I'm Alone With You 

Jamal-Sophisticated Gentlemen 

Ann-Margret - Bachelor In Paradise 

Stan Getz- Penthouse Serenade

Tonight on the Cocktail Nation we’re diving into some strange but true tales from the past. You’ll hear the story of Alvin ‘Shipwreck’ Kelly—the luckiest fool who cheated death more times than Sinatra had encores. We’ll take a detour with Bertha Benz, the first road-tripper who snuck out with her husband’s brand-new invention. Plus, a peek into bizarre events you’ll swear can’t be real, and a lounge lover’s guide to the coolest happenings from Sydney to Beverly Hills. So slip into something sharp, pour yourself a double, and join me, Koop Kooper, as we step into the swank.”

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – The Bossa Nova Squad

SG Sound – Jump the Shark

Waitiki – Flamingo Flagoda

Martini Kings – So Danco Samba

Freddie Canoe – The Singing Mermaids

Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra – Man from Thrush

Chris Connor – Things Are Swingin’

Royal Crown Revue – Whatcha Doin' Tonight

Lushy – Go-Go

Clouseaux – Chic Alors

Tiki Cowboys – Tiki Lady Oyster

Octobop – The Duke You Say

Tikiyaki Orchestra – Sneaky Tiki

Combustible Edison – Short Double Latte

Direct from the Australian Lounge scene, as lead by lounge Leader Koop Kooper

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Paige Delancy - Black Coffee

Acca Daiquiris - Cocaine

B Sharp Band - Destination Moon

Blue Martinis - The Great City

Frank Bennett - You're Just Too Hip Baby

Grace Knight - You’d Be Home Home To

Gregg Arthur - More And More

James Morrison - The Master Plan

Janet Seidel - Charade

Julie O’Hara Sextet - Angel Eyes

Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight

Sarah McKenzie - I Remember You

Woody And The Senators - Pizza Boy

Douglas Lee - Raid On The Purple River

This week we are  putting on our fedoras and playing detective with some unsolved mysteries of the 1950s—starting with a classic case that’s stranger than fiction. 

We’ll peek behind the curtain of some curious stories, from a 1960s dictator’s strange obsession with mangoes to the lost art of the details in a certain classic film.

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Cocktail Preachers – Spy Fi

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Cool Move

FEATURE -Unsolved Mysteries of The 1950’s-Sam Shephard

Moon-Rays – Beat Girl

Esquivel – Temptation

Clouseux – Beyond Good and Evil

Frank Bennett – Money

Tikiyaki Orchestra – Black Sand

Lushy – French 75

Herbie Mann – Strike Up the Band

James Morrison – Tonight

Cherry Poppin Daddies – Come Back to Me

Don Tiki – Bwana Banana

Al Hirt – T.H.E. Cat

Combustible Edison – Cadillac

Jerry Goldsmith – Never Mind, You’d Love It

Ahh the obsession of love..lust and all it commands you to do!

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Morton Gould - Temptation 

Benny Carter with the Oscar Peterson Trio - Imagination 

Dean Martin - The Look 

Dinah Washington - I Thought About You

Elvis - Ask Me 

Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight 

George Shearing - Isn't It Romantic 

Jackie Gleason - How Did She Look 

John Barry - Look Around

Pat Suzuki - Looking At You 

Patricia Scot - You Leave Me Breathless 

Richard Lennox - It Had To Be You

 Richard Maltby - A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening 

Roger Williams - Some Enchanted Evening 

Miki Yamanaka-Wonder

James Morrison-They Can’t Take That Away From Me

Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - The Look Of Love 

Seth MacFarlane - Before I Gaze At You Again

Welcome to the Noir Files, a journey into the dark and mysterious world of film noir music. We'll be setting the mood tonight with a collection of smoky jazz and haunting orchestral pieces, just look out for the blonde in the red dress...she's trouble.

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Hollywood Film Orchestra – Street Of No Return

Mark Doyle – Noir Alley

Anne Burnell – Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe

Oscar Peterson – Night Train

James Spencer – Nightfall

Leith Stevens – Easy Mood

Julie London – In The Middle Of A Kiss

Brent Laidler – Downtown By Nine

Plas Johnson – Tanya

Morton Gould – Solitude

Frank Sinatra – In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning

Lee Konitz – Memories Of You

Dexter Gordon – The Shadow Of Your Smile

Late Night Jazz Piano – Love For Sale

Leith Stevens – Private Blues

Denis Solee – Body And Soul

Tonight, we’ve got exotic rhythms with Chaino as part of our Lounge special, there are lounge legends, a few curious stories, and even a letter that might stir up some trouble at home. So, fix yourself something strong, find a spot in the shadows, and let’s step into the sophisticated world of swank.”

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Ultra Beaver Lounge – La Playa

Narco Lounge Combo – White Rum

FEATURE -Lounge Special Chain0

Chaino-Sumac

Paul Anka – Jump

Messerschups – Night Stripper

Freddy Cano – Dance of the Firewoman

Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass –Weekend in Waikiki

Ixtahuele – House of the Gods

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Pineapple Paradise

James Bond Sextet – Casino Royale

Eddie Palmieri – Azúcar

Frank Bennett – You’re Just Too Hip Baby

Frank Sinatra – River, Stay From My Door

I was once young and naive ..now I am old and naive which ironically Evian spelt backwards.

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Cannonball Adderly- Love For Sale

Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right

Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again

Elainne Elias- Everything I Love

Horace Silver- Juicy Lucy

Joe Lovano-I'm All For You

Lee Morgan- These Are Soulful Days

Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff

Tony Bennett- Lucky to Be Me

I always thought that the Shakin Stevens song Green Door was the perfect analogy for subculture. 

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Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside

Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby

Joey Altruda- Christy

The Sharps- Besame Mucho

Howard Roberts- A Ghost of a Chance

The Martini Kings - Taboo

The Lounge Lizards-The Hanging

Percy Faith- The Nearness of You

Oscar Moore Trio- Come In Out Of The Rain

Orchestra Superstring- Linonine

Living Strings- Penthouse Serenade

Henry Mancini-Windmills Of Your Mind

John Neel-Blue Martini

Beegie Adair-I Wish You Love