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I dream in technicolour and my sound track has lush strings in Hi Fi! www.cocktailnation.net Phineas Newborn – Love And Marriage Dave Lowe – No Time To Die Nathan Haines – Lament Ella Fitzgerald – Mood Indigo Teddy Randazzo – The Countess Dan Stein – Elegant Manhattan Marty Paich Trio – Dusk Light Frank Sinatra – It's All Right With Me Denis Farnon – Highballs At Villa Rienza Pepper Greenwald – Rooftops Dave Grusin – The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. Chet Baker – Blue Thoughts Baby Grand – Just Drive Sam Rivers – Euterpe (Remastered) Jackie Gleason – Deep Purple Blue Velvet John Neel And His Orchestra – Blue Martini

Let me tell you about a date at a revolving restaurant. www.cocktailnation.net Calum Upton – Revolving Restaurant Don Nuzzo – Bonded Eddie Costa – I've Never Been In Love Before Henry Mancini – The Windmills Of Your Mind Jazz Singles – Another Cocktail Joey Altruda – Christy Joey Altruda – Cocktails With Joey John Neel – Bury Me Blue Marlena Shaw – Ahmad's Blues Matt Holsen – Plenty Jaunty Orchestra Superstring – Linonine Oscar Moore – April In Paris Swingin Palms – Asleep On The Shore Miles Davis-So What The Martini Kings – Taboo

All modern bands tonight so get out there in your best clothes and see a band tonight! www.cocktailnation.net Ricki Derek-Night and Day Octobop-One Note Samba Seth MacFarlane-Something Good Tiki Torches-Miserlou Jennifer Keith - Occasional Man Tiki Lounge Crew-Bikini Bambini Laura Ainsworth-Midnight Sun James Spencer-Quiet Village Stolen Idols-Sophisticated Savage Tiki Delights-Fashionably Late Again Jetset Sweden- A Man and A Woman Out of Abingdon-Red Dress Network Music Ensemble-Lady At The Bar Combustible Edison-Male Bonding Joey Altruda- Cocktails With Joey Martini Kings -Girl From Ipanema

  Tonight on the Cocktail Nation, it's Words With Wellsy as we dive into The Beach Boys' lost masterpiece SMiLE — plus, Hitchcock's banned Disneyland film, Yippie protest theatre, and lounge life highlights from Palm Springs to Honolulu. Pour a martini and join us for everything that is lounge and exotica.   www.cocktailnation.net   Paul Anka – Smells Like Teen Spirit Drugstore Romeos – Wondrous Place Martini Kings – Smile Blue Martinis – You Turn Me On Baby Codename: Carter – Botched Op Messerchups – Jason Bond 0013 Frank Wess – The Lizard Anne Burnell – Blues in the Night Norm Amadio – I Love You That Way Marcus Rutz – Beatrice Al Hirt – Get Smart Theme Sergio Mendez – The Joker Hugo Montenegro – Solo's Samba Tiki Delights – On Copacabana Morricone 90 – Una Voce Allo Specchio

Let's just sip it slowly. www.cocktailnation.net Cocktail Inn-Days Of Wine And Roses Combustible Edison -Lonelyville Frank Sinatra-Like Someone in Love Gene Rains-Tiki George Shearing -I'll Remember April Henry Mancini-The Summer Know Jackie Gleason-Mystery Street Janet Seidel-A Man and A Woman Nat King Cole George Shearing -A Beautiful Friendship Nathan Haines-Cocktails George Shearing-My One And Only Love Victor Young-When I Fall In Love Beegie Adair-Bewitched Martini Kings-You Only Live Twice Black Olive Jazz-Wisteria Oscar Peterson-O Lady Be Good Lee Morgan-That's All Cannonball Aderly and Bill Evans-Know What I Mean Arthur Lyman-Midnight Sun

Here is a challenge for you if you are up for it. www.cocktailnation.net Pink Martini -Everywhere Arthur Lyman -Akaka Falls  James Spencer -Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival in Flanders Jackie Gleason -What's New Lyn Stanley -Summertime Oscar Peterson-Sophisticated lady Jackie Gleason from Russia with Love Sue Raney -Blue Tears Gerry Mulligan go home Miles Davis-So what Jen Siukola-l I kissed You Goodbye Fred Fried-Where Notes May Lead

We all have them...lots of questions, what is the meaning of life, what is love, what is the weird freckle and should I be worried about it?  www.cocktailnation.net James Spencer-What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? Jackie Gleason- Can This Be Love? Stanley Black-  Isn''t It Romantic?  Natalie Cole- Why Don't You Do Right?  Beverly Kenny- Isn't It A Pity?  Otto Cesana -WhereAreYouNow? Julie London- Where are You?  Stan Kenton Lover Man Where Can You Be?  Beegie Adair -Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?  Shirley Horn- Where Do You Start?  Singers Unlimited-Where Is the Love?   Doris Day-Why Don't We Do This More Often Ran Blake-Where Are You Relaxin Piano Crew-Where Did He Go Jeri Southern-Why Shouldn't I?  Oscar Peterson-How About You Paula Castle- Why Can't I?  George Shearing- Why Did I Choose You? 

I have a great reason to dress well...it's called influence. www.cocktailnation.net John Neal and His  Orchestra-Blue Martini Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues Miles Davis-Blue In Green James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms

A new segment this week born out of some of the weird things I've seen on the internet. We talk JFK lovenest and the missing Amelia Earhart plane plus one of the weirdest emails I have received along with the best lounge and exotica from across the globe.   www.cocktailnation.net   Jetset Unlimited – The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Messerchups – Moonrace Kenny Burrell – Pin Up Vibexotica – An Ocean Away Voodoo 5 – Quizas Quizas Quizas Thee Millionaire – Fräulein Doktor David Fleming – Lake Como Project K 67 – The Cat and The Cream The Swongos – Crawling Through a Culvert Richard Cheese – Get the Party Started Towner Galaher – Simone Nutty – Purple Panther Hypnotiques – Ace Face Françoise Hardy – Comment Te Dire Adieu Teo Macero – For a Walkin' Bass The Naughty Ones – Voodoo Kiss

The spy gear and the romance, that's what it's all about tonight. www.cocktailnation.net Jerry Goldsmith – Never Mind, You'd Love It Peter Nero – For All We Know John Neel and Orchestra – Who Is Wendy Joey Altruda – Cocktails With Joey Herbie Mann – Theme From Mondo Cane (LP Version) Piero Umiliani – Lounge Suite The Yuko Mabuchi Trio – Strollin' in a Morning Sunrise Henry Mancini – The Windmills of Your Mind Lola Albright – Hes My Guy Daniel Pemberton – I, Spy Rose Sinclair – Black Orpheus Drugstore Romeos – Wondrous Place Keith Jarrett – Death and the Flower Emile Pandolfi – The Summer Knows John Barry – Cafe Martinique Jerry Goldsmith – Ladies Willingly Remove Their Hats

The ethereal sounds are here as we transcend the 21st century  www.cocktailnation.net Jeff Goldblum – Lazy Afternoon Lee Morgan – These Are Soulful Days Love Boat (Main Theme) Oscar Pettiford – Laverne Walk Herbie Mann – Theme From Beloved (LP Version) Art Pepper – These Foolish Things Marcus McLaurine – Destiny`1 George Shearing – Midnight on Cloud 69 Jeff Steinberg – A Martini Built for Two Billy Lester Trio – What Is This Thing Called Love Nat King Cole – What Is There to Say Cannonball Adderley – Spontaneous Combustion

  Coming up tonight on The Cocktail Nation the comedy of Vaughn Meader and we find out why his career ended so quickly. I've got a letter to the Cocktail Nation and the worlds best Lounge and Exotica.   www.cocktailnation.net   Jetset Sweden - Music to Watch Girls By Project Pimento - Black Magic Woman Tiki Delights - Port of Call-Tahiti Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass -Weekend in Waikiki) Combustible Edison - Vertigogo Ixtahuele - House of the Gods Nutty - Frankenmunster Voodoo 5 - Tropical Campfires Pink Martini - No Hay Problema Project K 67 - Gin Sling She Said Alessandro Allesandroni - Primavera Messerchups - Agent Horrifica Swongos - Drunk on a Carousel Frank Bennett - Better Man Daniel Pemberton - Moog Necklace

Today there is world of instagram flexing players ...back in the day the playboy was less obvious and preferred discretion over everything. www.cocktailnation.net Cy Coleman - Playboy's Theme Ann-Margret - Bachelor In Paradise Beatnik Jazz - Jazz Flute Buddy Collette - Baubles, Bangles & Beads Dave Valentin - Morning Light Dizzy Gillespie - Carioca Frank Wess - Southern Exposure Herbie Mann - Gospel Truth Freddie Green - Pin Up Gerald Beckett - The Soothsayer Joe Newman - Blues For a Playmate Peter Arndell - Bachelor Pad Ahmad Jamal - I'm Alone With You Stan Getz - Penthouse Serenade Yusef Lateef - Nu-Bouk

One for the Lounge Lizards for you! www.cocktailnation.net   Frank Wess - The Lizard Joe Newman - Low Life Kenny Burrell - Baubles, Bangles and Beads Joe Newman - Miss Blues Freddy Green - Playboy Sam Most - Devil May Care Worldwide Harmonics - Bachelor Pad Jean-Pierre Rampal - Amoureuse Hollywood Playboy Orches... Music for Playboys to Play By Gerald Beckett - Flute Vibes Herbie Mann - Minor Groove Sam Rivers - Involution Cy Coleman - Kiss and Run Ahmad Jamal - Sophisticated Gentlemen Piero Piccioni - Flute Flight

  Coming up tonight on The Cocktail Nation—we'll slip into spy mode with the Spy Vibe Podcast and revisit one of animation's coolest secret agents. .In Lounge Life Magazine, a shake-up in the Bond universe as the hunt for a fresh-faced 007 begins, plus we'll explore one of Australia's most infamous prisons. I've got a wild story of Cold War ‘shoe diplomacy' at the United Nations, new music steeped in Exotica, and of course plenty of hi-fi lounge, jazz, and tiki sounds to set the mood.   www.cocktailnation.net   Daniel Pemberton – The Actual Heist Messer Chups – Munster Theme Oscar Peterson – The Strut Shirley Scott – Dreamsville Robert Sharples – Public Eye John Barry Seven – 007 Theme Martini Kings – Agua de Ber Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed Voodoo 5 – Desolation Center Joey Altruda – The Knockaround Pink Martini – Ohayoo Ohio The Blue Hawaiians – Flesh and Soul Tiki Delights – Port of Call-Tahiti Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Cocktails for Breakfast Waitiki 7 – Left Arm of Buddha

A Lounging Bachelor Spy is in our midst and foreign spies are helpless against his means of persuasion. www.cocktailnation.net   Dave Lowe- No Time To Die Hugo Montenegro-Thunderball Sam Rivers- Euterpe  Denis Farnon- Highballs At Villa Rienza Baby Grand- Just Drive Teddy Randazzo-The Countess Dave Grusin-The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. James Bond Sextet-Casino Royale Robby Poietivin-The Syndicate Robert Short-  The Cairo Connection Robert Short- Nassau Night Moves Dan Stein-Elegant Manhattan Pepper Greenwald-Morocco Henry Mancini-Blue Mantilla Pepper Greenwald-Rooftops SpyFi-Theme From The World Espionage Bureau

Sometimes I think the 21st century is just a bit too much www.cocktailnation.net   Janet Seidel- Windmills of Your Mind Hiromi-Uncertainty Nicholas Masson-Almost Forty Orchestra Superstring- Haru Bill Charlap- All Across the City Jonny Greenwood- Spencer Dianne Schuur- When October Goes Vibes On Velvet- Ink Mysterioso  Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover Beegie Adair- I Get Along Without You Very Well The Martini Kings - Taboo Jeremy Pelt - I Love Music James Spencer- Street Of Dreams

Tonight on the Cocktail Nation, our feature chat this week—Words With Wellsy—dives into the noir depths of Darker Than Amber, plus entertainment reporter Craig Bennett joins us to reflect on the life and legacy of Hollywood's golden boy, Robert Redford   From the pages of Lounge Life Magazine we're exposing Dean Martin's favorite Italian comfort food And in our Stuff segment we talk censorship Add in The World Of Swank gig guide packed with events across the globe and a few deep thoughts to stir the martini glass and you've got yourself the perfect evening of lounge and leisure—right here on the Cocktail Nation     Ultra Beaver Lounge Band – La Playa Nicholas Godin – Alger La Blanche Vibexotica – Rainforest Ramble Ixtahuele – Curitiba Train Messerchups – Agent Tremolo Sam Most – Devil May Care Tiki Cowboys – Exotiki Oyster Mix Freddy Canoe – Dance of the Firewoman Ennio Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio Tiki Delights – Shaken Not Stirred Phil Upchurch – Girl Talk  

Jazz flute fills the hallways of the Penthouse this week! www.cocktailnation.net Beatnik Jazz-Jazz Flute  Buddy Collette- Baubles, Bangles & Beads  Dave Valentin-Morning Light  Dizzy Gillespie- Carioca  Gerald Beckett- Flute Vibes  Gerald Beckett- The Soothsayer  Herbie Mann- Gospel Truth  Herbie Mann- Minor Groove  Jean-Pierre Rampal- Amoureuse  Sam Rivers-Involution  Yusef Lateef-Nu-Bouk

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. www.cocktailnation.net 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 www.cocktailnation.net 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. www.cocktailnation.net 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! www.cocktailnation.net 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. www.cocktailnation.net   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.”   www.cocktailnation.net   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. www.cocktailnation.net 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.  www.cocktailnation.net 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 

Let's face it, what would we be without them! Nudists I guess www.cocktailnation.net John Neal and His  Orchestra-Blue Martini Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues Miles Davis-Blue In Green James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms

Tonight, we've got a journey through the world of intrigue with our Spyvibe segment talking The Naked City, a little something to make you think with our Deep Thought, and a curious tale in our Stuff segment that you won't believe. We'll also check out what's shaking across the globe in the World of Swank Gig Guide, and I've got a letter from one of our more… enthusiastic listeners. Plus, of course, a soundtrack of the coolest tunes to set the mood for your evening. So fix yourself a cocktail, settle into that favorite chair, and let's get started.     www.cocktailnation.net   Naughty Ones – I Dig Your Voodoo Voodoo 5 – Highway 99 Nelson Riddle – Naked City Theme Tikiyaki 5 – The Ipcress File Peter Arndell – Bachelor Pad Paul Anka – Wonderwall Cocktail Inn – Quiet Village Vibexotica – Huvahuva Hans Karl – The Ghost Of Augie Colon Alessandro Alessandroni – Primavera Ultra Beaver Lounge – Bailar Combustible Edison – Seduction Nutty -Frankenmunster Ron Grainer-The Prisoner Theme Bruni Canfora-Spia Spione Project K /67 – The Cat And The Cream Messerchups – Wicked Game

A raunchy adults only special tonight...well musically at least!  www.cocktailnation.net Lind Rene – Sexe Bill Irwin – Seduction Combustible Edison – Seduction Dolf Vaner Linden and his Orchestra – Mood Magenta Eartha Kitt – Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) Gerry Mulligan – She Didn't... Yes, She Didn't Say No Jackie Gleason – Girl Of My Dreams Jackie Gleason – Starry-Eyed And Breathless Julie London – Go Slow Korla Pandit – Strange Enchantment Leroy Holmes – There's A Small Hotel Leroy Holmes – What Is This Thing Called Love Lola Albright – Aren't You Kinda Glad We Did Martini Kings – Las Nuedas Narco Lounge Combo – The Seduction John Coltrane-When Lights Are Low Bobby Hackett – Love Me Sir Julian – A Man And A Woman

When things are new, that is the most amazing moment. www.cocktailnation.net Gordon Langford – Pretty Girl By Moonlight Ann-Margaret – A Bachelor In Paradise Astrud Gilberto – So Nice Beverly Kenney – For All We Know Billie Holiday – These Foolish Things Buddy Greco – Let Me Love You Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips Cocktail Inn – I Can't Take My Eyes Off You Dave Miller Trio – Why Did I Choose You Frank Sinatra – Prisoner Of Love George De Hart – Body And Soul Grace Knight – Sophisticated Lady Henry Mancini – Young Love James Spencer – I've Got A Crush On You Joey Altruda – Playboy's Theme Late Night Jazz Piano – Embraceable You Liberace – I'm In The Mood For Love  Tony Bennett – The Girl I Love

Touch, it's the connection we can't explain. www.cocktailnation.net Barry Morgan- The Touch of You Dean Martin- Hands Across the Table Ferrante And Teicher- Touch Me In The Morning Jackie Gleason- Caress Jackie Gleason- Sentimental Touch Joanie Sommers- Just Squeeze Me Johnny Costa- A Kiss from You Julie London- I've Got You Under My Skin Liza Minnelli- Embraceable You Lyn Stanley- Nice 'n Easy Lyn Stanley- The Touch of Your Lips Marian McPartland- Prelude To A Kiss Marilyn Monroe- Kiss Melanchrino-Kiss Me Again Nelson Riddle-The Tender Touch Nelson Riddle-Youre Mine You Percy Faith-The Touch of Your Hand Ute Lemper- Small Touches Of You Shirley Horn- Kiss And Run The Bob Scott Orchestra with Mike Green- The Touch

What is your cloud 9? www.cocktailnation.net George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69 Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio Billy Lester – What Is This Thing Called Love Suzanne Pittson – The Secret Life of Plants Atlantic Five Jazz Band – The Days of Wine & Roses Cocktail Inn – I Can't Take My Eyes Off You Ken Griffin – Ebb Tide Beegie Adair Trio – Strangers in the Night Roger Williams – Alfie Herb Ellis – Soft Winds DJ BoneBrake Trio – Bernstein 007 Mitch Towne – Ode to Kenny Ixtahuele – House of the Gods

  Tonight we'll take a trip into the wonderful world of  lounge  music  and along the way we'll step into the great unknown with our feature segment, Words with Wellsy.   We've got some fascinating mid-century tidbits in Lounge Life Magazine—   In our Stuff Segment, we'll revisit a Cold War clash that took place not in a war room, but in a model American kitchen. There's new music from the Tikiyaki Orchestra and Brett Barnes' brand-new group, The Enchanted Tiki Cats, plus all the latest lounge happenings from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney. And, of course, a deep thought to sip on as the ice clinks in your glass.   www.cocktailnation.net   Paul Anka – Smells Like Teen Spirit Ultra Beaver Lounge – Nena Elvis – Almost In Love Wayne Newton – Remember When Ixtahuele – Curitiba Train Herb Ellis – Soft Winds Cocktail Inn – Moanin' Combustible Edison – Dior Tikiyaki And The Hawaiiana Brass – The Pineapple-Upside-Down Moricone 90 – Una Voce Allo Specchio Messerchups – Night Stripper The Enchanted Tiki Cats – Voodoo Love Freddy Canoe – Coral Reef Serge Gainsbourg – Requiem Pour Un Twisteur

I'm going to break the cardinal rule of socialising and tell you about a weird dream I had last night. www.cocktailnation.net Piano Dreamers – Take Five Jazz Lounge Zone – Relaxing Piano Music  Edward Newton – Misty Misty  Steven Bear – The Departure  The Blue Notes – The Crown Main Theme  Piano Dreamers – Despacito  Patrik Pietschmann – The Force Theme The Mastersounds-I've Never Been In Love Before Octobop – Whatever Possessed Me Voodoo 6 – Highway 99 Gerar Masters-Trio-Naked Anne Burnell-Last Night When We Were Young Tiki Delights – Shaken Not Stirred DJ Bonebrake – Abstract

I love a night on the town, I love that you never know what will happen, who you will meet and where it might go. www.cocktailnation.net Bill Charlap-All Across The City Kevin Mahogany--City of Lights Julie London- Get Out Of Town Kait Dunton- Carl's Back in Town June Hutton- It's The Talk Of The Town Denis Solar-New York City Cops Laurindo Almeida-Big Town Tony Bennett- City of Angels Andre Previn-It's a Great Big Town Reckless Night Ensemble-Naked City Anne Phillips-Stranger in Town Shirley Horn-The Great City Ronnie Deauville-It Wasn't Much of a Town Narco Lounge Combo -Bright Lights, Big City Melanchrino Strings-A Foggy Day In London Paul Weston-Crescent City 

You know I don't get the Chauffeur idea...personally  I prefer to drive. www.cocktailnation.net Sammy Davis Jr -the Show Of Your Smile Dexter Gordon-Stairway to The Stars Ellias Maralis-Never Let Me Go Cannonball Aderly-Love For Sale Freedie Roach-Pastel James Spencer-the Scarlet Hour Bill Conti Cocktails Michel Le Grand=The Thomas Crown Affair Network Music ensemble-centre Stage Reckless Night Ensemble-Naked City Dorris Day0-Meditation Sean Smith Quartet-Minor Peace Roger Davidson Trio -Fico Feliz

All the colours are on display, not it's not a show about LSD. www.cocktailnation.net Stacy Kent-Double Rainbow Anne Philips-When Sunny Gets Blue Beverly Kenney- It's a Blue World Sue Raney-Blue Tears Stanley Black-The Moon Was Yellow Jaimee Paul-That Old Black Magic  James Spencer -In A Blue Mood Jobim- The Red Blouse Mile Davis- Blue In Green Singers Unlimited- Deep Purple. Julie London- My Coloring Book Jackie Gleason- Pink Lace. Nelson Riddle- Changing Colors Anita O'Day- I Used to Be Color Blind Beegie Adair-Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla Paul Horn Quintet-Something Blue

Why do people look at me strangely when I hum this tune? www.cocktailnation.net Joey Altruda-Playboys Theme Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night  Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is The Rob Dixon Trio- Mind Mirror Maria Schaeffer- Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered Allen Dennard -Dusk Cocktail Inn- Summer Samba Warren Wolf-Frankie And Johnny Combustible Edison-Dior

Tonight we'll sip on some new music and the Enchanted Tiki Cats, take a spy-flavored detour with Hugo Montenegro and Al Hirt, and dive into this week's 50's Mystery on MK Ultra. We'll remember Latin-jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, and share a strange slice of television history with Milton Berle and Detroit's bathroom rush.    www.cocktailnation.net     Project K 67 – Gin Sling She Said Big Kahuna And The Copa Cat Pack – I Dream Of Jeannie Vibexotica – Humboldt To Raoria Hugo Montenegro – The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Al Hirt – T.H.E. Cat Eddie Palmieri- Solo Pensar En Ti Waitiki 7 – Ouanalao Combustible Edison – Hot And Bothered Cocktail Inn – I Can't Take My Eyes Off You Messerchups – Mini Skirt Ultra Beaver Lounge Band – Mambo 69 Tikiyaki And The Hawaiina Brass – Weekend In Waikiki  The Enchanted Tiki Cats – Mai Tais And Moonlight Billy Lester – What Is This Thing Called Love Morricone 90 – Una Voce Allo Specchio

Let's take a Detour and see where it takes us.   www.cocktailnation.net Solitaire Miles-Detour Bryan Schwartz -The Very thought of you  Andy Pratt Trio– Patricia Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night  Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is The Rob Dixon Trio- Mind Mirror The Victor Feldman Trio-Dream Dance Allen Dennard -Dusk  Maria Schaeffer- Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered

It's true, what can I say! www.cocktailnation.net Marilyn Monroe -Kiss Vicki Benet-Tenderly June Christy-Night People Doris Day-Serenade in Blue Dolores Grey -You Go to My Head Beverly Kenney-It Only Happens When I Dance With You Peggy Lee-You're My Thrill Julie London with Bud Shank Quintet -In the Still of the Night Helen Merrill- The Thrillis Gone  Sue Raney- Quietly There Dusty Springfield -The Look of Love Eliane Elias-Dreamer Corky Hale- I Can't Get Started

Be careful of what song you choose when you are planning a wedding, it could send of the wrong message! www.cocktailnation.net Atlantic Five Jazz Band - The Days of Wine & Roses Suzanne Pittson - The Secret Life of Plants Mitch Towne - Ode To Kenny Geroge Shearing Trio - Midnight on Cloud 69 DJ BoneBrakeTrio - Bernstein 007 Beegie Adair Trio - Strangers In The Night Roger Williams - Alfie Piano Dreamers - Take Five Jazz Lounge Zone - Relaxing Piano Music Edward Newton - Misty Steven Bear - The Departure  The Blue Notes - The Crown Main Theme  Piano Dreamers - Despacito (Instrumental) Patrik Pietschmann - The Force Theme Octobop - Whatever Possessed Me

This week on the Cocktail Nation, we slip into something velvet-lined for a Les Baxter lounge special—featuring part of a fascinating chat with James Spencer, the man behind a deep dive book on the godfather of exotica himself. We've got brand-new music  from Jim Bacchi and the Tikiyaki Orchestra,  Plus, our usual cocktail of curated cool: a bizarre tale from the Stuff Segment that'll have you rethinking Cold War strategy, highlights from Lounge Life Magazine, a jazzy calendar of what's on around the globe, and a Deep Thought that might just make your Roomba blush.     www.cocktailnation.net   Messer Chups – Agent Tremolo New Morty Show – Ladies Man Les Baxter-Quiet Village Jeri Southern – Let's Fly Away Herb Ellis – Soft Winds Paul Anka – It's My Life Ultra Beaver Lounge Band – Bossa Nova Lounge Voodoo 5 – Highway 99 The Tikiyaki Orchestra – The Pineapple-Upside-Down Tiki Delights – San Francisco Samba Ixtahuele – Curitiba Train

Careful when you look through your car, you never know what a young lady might have left for you. www.cocktailnation.net Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops Bill Evan's-Waltz for Debby  Cedar Walton- Skylark Bill Charlap- One Morning In May Sarah Vaughan- Misty  Sandy Evans- Indigo Hues. Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus Ray Brown Orchestra- Everything I Love Dexter Gordon -Our Love Is Here To Stay  Rachel Caswell-For All We know

I just remembered that it's at 230 www.cocktailnation.net Dawan Muhammad- Remember to Smile Stanley Turrentine Trio- Wee Hour Theme Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus Martini Kings- Goodbye to Lonely Town Lea Delaria- Call Me Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops Don Shirley-One for My Baby  Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto Dexter Gordon -Our Love Is Here To Stay Our Love Is Here To Stay Ixtahuele- Scenes I-III Cedar Walton- Skylark James Spencer-Shadowed Illusions Rachel Caswell-For All We Know Nat King Cole- What Is There To Say

Gotta be honest, I don't really think about or care about things that are going on around the world. I can't change them and they don't affect me. Some people are horrified by that..me I think it's honest and ernest www.cocktailnation.net   Stanley Turrentine-Troubles of the World Ann-Margret - I Wanna Be Loved Elvis-Almost In Love Bill Evans-Waltz for Debby Sandy Evans- Indigo Hues. Sarah Vaughan- Misty – Live at Tivoli Garden, Copenhagen_1963 Sarah Vaughan- Sophisticated Lady George Golla- Lush Life Ray Brown Orchestra- Everything I Love Blue Martinis- You Turn Me On Baby Albare- Once I Loved Aya Fukiage I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good  Mancini- Blue Satin Bill Charlap- One Morning In May

  Mr Jason Whiton is back on the show this week and he brings us another spy vibe show..got some new music from Jim Bacchi and his Tikiyaki orchestra…our usual suspects are back with a deep thought, stuff segment and lounge life magazine   www.cocktailnation.net   Spy F – Munsters Hawaii Five-O Dan Stein – Mr. Cool Elmer Bernstein: Sheriff Ambushed Adam Minkoff – Morricone Allo Specchio Pink Martini – Segunda Piero Umiliani – Lounge Suite Mark Riddle – Moon Over Lanai Baby Grand – Just Drive Dave Valentin – Morning Light Combustible Edison – Pink Victim Thomas Mackay – Black Orchid

Los Angeles is a city of reinvention, where dreams are pursued and realities are constantly rewritten. www.cocktailnation.net  Theme from City of Angels Cy Coleman- Playboy's Theme Anita Kerr- Bye Bye (Peter Gunn Theme) Laurindo Almeida- Big Town Julie London- Dark  Les Baxter- Despair  Dolf Van er Linden and Orch- Holiday in Hollywood Anne Phillips-Lonelyville Mahlon Merrick-Lady of the Evening Ute Lemper- Crimes Of The Heart Martin Denny- Cool Chet Baker- Hollywood Tonight James Spencer-Shadowed Illusions Die Jankowski Singers- Night People Only Martini Kings- Goodbye to Lonely Town Betty Carter-'Round Midnight Elmer Bernstien- Nightcap Mancini- Free And Easy