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I hope the future isn't like Star Wars where they all where helmets cos quite frankly I can't stand helmet hair.

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The Blue Notes – The Mandalorian Theme (Piano Rendition)

Chet Baker – When Lights Are Low

James Morrison – The Master Plan

Cliff Korman – Montreux

Gaea Schell – Cava Dell'Isola

Combustible Edison – Dior

Warren Wolf – Frankie And Johnny

Dave Bruebeck-Tangerine

Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance

David Carbonara-Hurry Into The Faraway Place

Mancini – Mr Lucky

Franco Altimisi – Lounge Bossa

A little dedication to my favourite super hero...The Phantom!

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Towner Galagher – Phantom City

Bruce Lofgren Group – Tripsy

Greta Angell – Tea For Two

Andy Pratt Trio – Patricia

Mario Grigorov – I Feel

Rose Mallett – Creepin'

Joey Altruda – Playboy's Theme

Maria Schafer – Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered

Tom Hodge – An Excellent Teacher

Allen Dennard – Dusk

Cocktail Inn – Summer Samba

This week, it’s Marketing Mayhem—a curious blend of media madness, I’ve got a fascinating chat lined up with Richard S. Greene, plus tales of star ratings, secret agents of food, and some unexpected history behind a certain dining guide.

We’ll dig into the latest from Lounge Life Magazine, spin some smooth lounge and exotic grooves, and drop a few surprises along the way—including a new artist you won’t want to miss.

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Messerschups – Sexplotation From Outer Space

Project K-67 – The One That Almost Got Away

Martin and Lewis – Every Street’s a Boulevard

Engelbert Humperdinck – Quando Quando Quando

Mancini – Mr. Lucky

Voodoo 5 – Sandstorm

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Sugar Cane Spirits

Joey Altruda – Remembering Jobim

Dan Stein – Poolside

Freddy Canoe – Lonely Island

The Swongos – Untrained  Hypnotist

David Holmes-Trapdoor Man

Thomas Grillo – Mint Julep Fantasy

Aloha Caftan Society – Sun Hat

consider yourself lucky...you just got an invite to a very exclusive party at Koops!

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Piano Bar Musc Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music 

Ahmad Jamal-Come Ci Comme Ca

Stan Whitmire-Bring Him Home

Relaxing Piano Crew-In An Open Hall

Stan Whitmire-Lullaby Of Broadway

Roger Williams-Deep Purple 

Beegie Adair-Here There Everywhere

Jim Brickman-I Won’t Last A Day Without You

Larry Hall -New Moon

Relaxing Piano Crew- Forever In My Mind

Jamie Conway-If

Pat Coil-I Made It Through The Rain

Tom Mcbryde-Evergreen

David Huntsinger-A Whole New World

Jim Wilson-Aspenglow

Stan Whitmire-Rainy Days and Mondays

David Hamilton-When I Fall In Love

Relaxing Piano Crew -Forever Connected

Tonight we are in a dimly lit tiki bar sipping exotica cocktails.

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Ixtahuele- Black Sand

James  Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla

Eden Ahbez- Island Girl

Gene Rains-Lotus Land

Warren Barker- Deep Night

The OutI lslandersReturn to Paradise

The Hawiians-Tea for Two

Waitiki 7- Flower Humming

Rex Kona-Wild Orchids

Phil Moore-Trade Winds

Stolen idols- Invitation

Martini Kings- Return To Moorea

Ixtahuele-Scene 1-3

Martin Denny- The Enchanted Sea

Robert Drasnin-Moorean Moonbeams

Keep that ol ticker functioning...you've only got one..unless ofcourse you are Doctor Who

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Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine

Suzanna Ross Parlez Moi De Lui

Dick Hyman- I Wish You Love

Marty Paich- The New Soft Shoe

Barney Kessell-Embraceable You

The Crawdaddy-Clean Caper

The Martini Kings -Desafinado

Chet Baker- Time After Time

Solataire Miles - Darn that Dream

Nat Cole- Lost April

Doris Day-I Have Dreamed

Melanchrino Strings-You Stepped out of a Dream 

Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto

Perry Beekman-Spring Is Here

Denis Solee-Body and Soul

To quote the very wise Olivia Newton John Let me hear your body talk, your body talk

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Neal Hefti-Legs

Bill Evans- All of You

George Shearing-Have A Heart

Doug McDonald- Star Eyes

Richard Maegrath band-Whisper

Denis Solee-Body and Soul

Jack Jezzro-Bossa Nova Hand Dance

Miki Yamanaka- Eyes

James Spencer- Angel Eyes

Helen Merrill-Black Is The Color Of My True Loves Hair

Joanie Sommers-This Heart of Mine

Les Baxter-Les Yeux

Stacey Kent-The Face I Love

Chet Baker- The Touch Of Your Lips

Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms

This week plucking a playlist from a particular year of Cocktail Nation history and playing those songs that were hot at that moment in time so this week we head to 2011. 

This week on the show all our regulars like deep thought and our stuff segment plus Jason Whiton with Spyvibe 

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Dom Halpin – Mambo

Royal Crown Revue – Walkin Like Brando

Martin Böttcher -Escape

Martin Böttcher -Tracking

Spy Fi – Espía en Vacaciones

Wynton Marsalis – Loose Duck

BSharp Big Band – I Dream Of Jeannie

Clouseaux – Destination Oasis

Crazed Mugs – Legend Of The Lake Surfer

Diana Krall – Besame Mucho

Joey Altruda – Tropical Espionage

Karen Souza – Quietnights

Mark Copeland – The Man That Got Away

Tony Bennett – The Lady Is a Tramp (with Lady Gaga)

MR Ho's Orchestrotica – Third River Rangoon

Maybe it's a brand new person or perhaps one you have been with for a long time, let's hit the town and find a quaint little French restaurant.

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Relaxing Piano Crew-A Lounge For Two

101 Strings-Alone Together

Ferrante And Teicher-Alone Together

Martini Kings-Two Fools

Janet Seidel-Two Sleepy People

Pink Martini-Tea For Two

Buddy Hacket-Two Cigarettes In the Dark

Jackie Gleason-So In Love

George Mann Orchestra-A Man And A Woman

Beegie Adair-One For My Baby

Frank Sinatra -Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars

Chet Baker-The Touch Of Your Lips

Teddy Wilson-My Funny Valentine

George Shearing-My One And Only Love

Mantovani-Almost Like Being In Love

Diana Krall-The Look Of Love

Julie London-In The Middle Of A Kiss

Tony Bennett-Isn’t It Romantic

I like meeting new people, I see it as a numbers game...some will be great, others not so great but that's how you make new friends.

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Anne Phillips- A Stranger In Town

Mallet Kings-Vibraphone Improv

Vibraphone All Star Jazz Quartet-Calm Dinner Jazz

Nor Havana Mambo-Riding Along

Herbie Mann-Summertime

Ran Blake-All About Ronnie

Robert Maxwell-Bewitched

Bill Evans -Gloria’s Step

Peggy Lee-Oh Didn’t He Ramble

Paige Delancy-Misty

Sam Rivers-Eurterpe

Ahmad Jamal-Never Never Land

Chet Baker-Time On My Hands