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Living in Hi-Fi is a podcast about records, released every Monday. Like many record collections, ours has come together from various places: some vinyl we inherited from family, some we sought out and bought on purpose, but most of our records we fished out of dollar bins at thrift stores or dug out…

Flissy & Steve


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    Bongo Rock by Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2017 36:09


    This week we feature the source material of some of the most influential tracks in hip-hop.

    Aion by Dead Can Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 31:24


    Do you sometimes expect whistles and instead it’s flutes? Yeah, same. 

    Cowboy Favorites by Clint Eastwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 25:17


    What is a dogie, anyway? Cowboy Favorites LP on Real Gone Music Cowboy Favorites on AppleMusic Music of Clint Eastwood on Wikipedia Dogie on Free Dictionary The King of Tears on Malcom Gladwell’s Revisionist History Podcast Clint Eastwood Sings on Rawhide on YouTube

    Belly Dance from Lebanon by Omar Khorshid and His Magic Guitar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 23:36


    This week we bring you magic (psychedelic) guitar from Lebanon Belly Dance from Lebanon on Amazon Omar Khorshid on Wikipedia Omar Khorshid Fan Website Omar Khorshid Solo Guitar on YouTube

    Music for an Arabian Night by Ron Goodwin and His Orchestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 29:24


    This album has nothing to do with Middle Eastern music ... or does it?

    Maggot Brain by Funkadelic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 31:05


    We straighten out once and for all these eleventeen million of George Clinton projects, or at least we try.

    Battle Hymn of the Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 27:59


    Happy 4th of July! Nothing says patriotism like racism and suppressing civil rights. Wait, what?

    Cugat Cavalcade by Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 20:25


    A solid compilation of one of our favorite latin style big band artists.

    Dance Again by Edmundo Ros and His Orchestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 21:31


    Some good old hi-fi shenanigans featuring sound zooming across channels, and lots of cha-cha-cha!

    Velvet Carpet by The George Shearing Quintet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 20:58


    We’re considering renaming this podcast "The Dinner Music Podcast." What do you think?

    Signs of the Zodiac: Gemini

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 20:34


    Happy birthday, Geminis! Here's your psychedelic horoscope.

    Harp by Harpo Marx

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 19:32


    We’re going to Hollywood! This week we feature serious harp playing by a legendary comedian.

    Hypnotique by Korla Pandit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 24:43


    Exotica gets meta in this episode! You won’t want to miss the biography of this artist! Korla Pandit on Wikipedia Korla Pandit Bio on Fan Webpage Korla Documentary Teaser for Korla Documentary Korla Pandit Cameo on Ed Wood

    3:47 by Klaatu

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 20:20


    Slightly psychedelic prog rock allegedly recorded by The Beatles. Spoiler alert: nope, but still, recommended listening!

    Madness by Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 17:56


    Welcome to the 80s and songs about houses! It's the Living in Hi-Fi version of VH1 "Where are They Now?"

    Rain Forest by Walter Wanderley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017 20:16


    A staple of our easy listening collection! Upbeat, loungey, bossa nova and pop on a Hammond organ.

    Folk Songs for the 21st Century by Sheldon Allman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2017 20:00


    This week we feature post-apocalyptic satire from an era we more often recognize for its optimism. Folk Songs for the 21st Century on AppleMusic Folk Songs for the 21st Century on Amazon Folk Songs for the 21st Century on Radioactive Green LP Sheldon Allman on Wikipedia

    Sail Out by Lord Cody and the Coralites

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 23:10


    You’re probably not on vacation in the Caribbean right now, but you can imagine that you are listening to this album! Listen: Sail Out on Discogs More information: Baby's on Fire Record Cafe in Baltimore, MD Video: Lord Cody and the Coralites

    Thank You, Music Lovers by Spike Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 23:41


    In honor of April Fools’ Day we discuss puns, satire, and fart noises. Listen: Best of Spike Jones on AppleMusic Best of Spike Jones on Amazon More information: Spike Jones on Wikipedia Video: Der Fuehrer's Face Sabre Dance

    Recorded in Rio de Janeiro by Herbie Mann and João Gilberto

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2017 29:10


    The best in American-Brazilian bossa nova collaboration. We only bust on Stan Getz a little bit.

    Heads Up! by Baja Marimba Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 23:48


    Wherein we profess our undying love of 1960s A&M (despite it being problematic). Maybe Herb Alpert is over the top for you, you need something more chill? Baja Marimba Band is the answer! More information: Baja Marimba Band on Wikipedia Julius Wechter on Wikipedia LIHF Episode 35: Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Singers LIHF Episode 25: Going Places by Herb Alpert Video: Baja Marimba Band on Hollywood Palace with Herb Alpert

    Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk by Meco

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 23:19


    Science-fiction themes, atom punk, listener request, oh yeah and DISCO... this episode has it all. Listen: Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk on AppleMusic Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk on Amazon More information: Meco on Wikipedia Meco Interview on Disco Disco

    Magic Sword Volume 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2017 22:40


    This album is outside of our normal easy listening because it is both a new release and EPIC. It’s got a comic book that accompanies it and musicians veiled in anonymity. We’re so into it and hope you are too. Listen: Magic Sword Store Volume 1 on AppleMusic More information: Official Website Shay Plummer Interview on The Seventh Hex Tender Loving Empire Video: Sword of Truth Live at Treeport 2016

    Calypso Classics from Trinidad by Wilmoth Houdini

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 21:59


    We discovered Wilmoth Houdini way back in episode seven! This album is a compilation of Calypso music recorded in the 1930s. Listen: Wilmoth Houdini on AppleMusic Wilmoth Houdini on WFMU More information: Wilmoth Houdini on Wikipedia Episode 7 Living in Hi-Fi Video: “Bobby Sox Idol" sampled by The Avalanches “Frankie Sinatra” by the Avalanches

    Encore by John Gary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 20:35


    A new to us crooner found via digital and acquired on vinyl. You’ll love his wide range and clear tones covering some lovely vocal standards. Listen: Encore on AppleMusic Encore on Amazon More information: John Gary on Wikipedia Tribute Website Video: Poor Butterfly with Arthur Godfrey and Dorothy Collins from Hollywood Palace TV show

    Her Nibs by Georgia Gibbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2017 20:50


    This album looks like it might be a romantic pick for Valentine’s Day. Is it? And what exactly is a nib anyway? Listen: “Her Nibs” on Amazon More information: Georgia Gibbs on Wikipedia Video: Medley of Million Sellers

    Afternoon in Paris by Stephane Grappelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2017 28:35


    Some cheerful hot jazz violin will cure what ails ya. Listen: Afternoon in Paris on AppleMusic Afternoon in Paris on Amazon More information: Stephane Grappelli on Wikipedia 1989 Interview on NPR Video: Quintette du Hot Club du France Stephane Grappellie playing “Nuage” by Django Reinhardt with Julian Bream

    Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2017 26:08


    A certain podcast host loves some affected man-singing voices, but does she love fake megaphone songs? Tune in this week for a novelty hit plus random songs from the 60s with vaudevillian affect. Listen: Winchester Cathedral on AppleMusic Winchester Cathedral on Amazon More information: New Vaudeville Band on Wikipedia See us at the Baltimore Record Bazaar! Video: New Vaudeville Band at the Hollywood Palace Mr. Show Monsters of Megaphone

    Samba '68 by Marcos Valle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2017 22:55


    You are in for the most precious husband and wife duo, ever, and perhaps the best Brazilian bossa nova album recorded in the US. Listen: Samba 68 on AppleMusic Samba 68 on Amazon More information: Marcos Valle on Wikipedia Marcos Valle on VinylFactory Video: Marcos Valle and Quarteto Em Cy on Andy Williams Show

    Savage Island by the Bomboras

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2017 18:17


    We thought this would be an exotica album but it’s some lo-fi punk surf rock revival. Fire up your tiki torches anyway and have a listen! Listen: Savage Island on AppleMusic  Savage Island on Amazon More information: The Bomboras on Wikipedia Video: The Bomboras Live 1997

    Cheerful Little Earful by Johnny Guarnieri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2017 14:34


    We got this album in a super roundabout way, but we finally got it! Some swinging intrepretations of jazz standards by a prolific, but under-recognized pianist. Listen: Cheerful Little Earful on AppleMusic More information: Johhny Guarnieri on Wikipedia Johnny Guarnieri on JazzProfiles Blog Video: Maple Leaf Rag in 5/4

    Pamyu Pamyu Revolution by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2017 21:23


    Kawaii! Harajuku! J-Pop! We shake things up a little with a newer release. Apparently this business went viral in 2011 but we’re nerds so we’re just finding out about it now via listener contribution.  Listen: Pamyu Pamyu Revolution on Amazon Pamyu Pamyu Revolution on AppleMusic More information: Official Site Kyary Pamyu Pamyu on Wikipedia Video: Ponponpon Candy Candy

    Christmas 2001: A Space Age Adventure by Flo Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2016 16:50


    Teaser: Truly, this album has all the warning signs of being terrible. Christmas in the distant future of 2001, missionaries to outer space (?), low budget children’s music… But it’s actually pretty good! More information: Christmas 2001 on Discogs 2001 Songbook (put on the show for yourself!) Ralph Carmichael Video: “Robots” Flight of the Conchords

    A Merry Mancini Christmas by Henry Mancini

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 17:12


    Part two of our holiday series, we bring you a low-key, yet festive Christmas album from movie composer extraordinaire, Henry Mancini. Listen: A Merry Mancini Christmas on AppleMusic A Merry Mancini Christmas on Amazon More information: Henry Mancini on Wikipedia Henry Mancini on Space Age Pop A Carol for Another Christmas (on TCM)

    We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Ray Conniff and the Ray Conniff Singers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 17:22


    Perhaps the quintessential Christmas album? We encourage you to start your own Ray Conniff style caroling flash mob and take advantage of these extraordinarily festive arrangements of classic holiday songs. Listen: We Wish You a Merry Christmas on AppleMusic We Wish You a Merry Christmas on Amazon More information: Ray Conniff on Wikipedia Ray Conniff International Fan Page Ray Conniff on Space-Age Pop Video: Christmas TV Special

    3rd Festival da Música Popular Brasiliera

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2016 49:05


    It's a special birthday episode! To celebrate co-host Steve's birthday, we count down the top four songs from the 3rd Festival Da Music Popular Brasiliera from 1967, via the 3-LP collection. Stay tuned for a most epic geek-out about Brazilian music and history. Listen: Uma Noite Em 67 Documentary DVD on Amazon More information: Caetano Veloso on Wikipedia Chico Buarque on Wikipedia Gilberto Gil on Wikipedia Edu Lobo on Wikipedia Órfãos do Loronix  Video: Caetano Veloso - Alegria Alegria Caetano Veloso - Alegria Alegria (another version)  Chico Buarque & MPB4 - Roda Viva Fernanda Porto Roda Viva Gilberto Gil and Os Mutantes - Domingo no Parque Edu Lobo - Ponteio Complete Documentary on YouTube (Portuguese, no subtitles) Interview with Chico Buarque (Portuguese, no subtitles)

    Elektra Folk Sampler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2016 26:21


    A listener request brings us folk songs from all over the world and we trace the path of a one-man recording operation to booming multimedia empire. More information: Elektra Records on Wikipedia The Elektra Story by David Edwards, Mike Callahan and Patrice Eyries Follow the Music by Jac Holzman, et. al.  Video: Los Gitanillos de Cadiz

    Going Places by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2016 28:12


    A staple of your local thrift store-dollar bin, and a long-time favorite artist of Living in Hi-Fi, Herb Alpert! All the upbeat, easy-listening brass you can handle, and some trivia about Herb Alpert’s diverse artistic interests. Listen: Going Places on AppleMusic Going Places on Amazon Going Places LP on Music Direct More information: Herb Alpert on Wikipedia Video: Silly Animated Short featuring “Spanish Flea” and “Tijuana Taxi” 1967 BBC Special

    Return of the Parche by Steve Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2016 24:45


    On this week’s episode, we feature a listener contribution! Pour yourself a margarita and settle in for some lively Tex-Mex accordion. Listen: Return of El Parche on AppleMusic Return of El Parche on Amazon More information: Steve Jordan on Wikipedia Steve Jordan on NPR Video: Steve Jordan in Born in East LA

    Ragtime Jug Stompers by Dave van Ronk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2016 17:11


    This album could totally have been made today by some earnest hipsters. It could be you and your neighbor who home-brews playing jugs and washboards on the porch. But no! It’s from 1964. A playful and timeless album of early jazz, blues, and folk tunes. Listen: Ragtime Jug Stompers on AppleMusic Ragtime Jug Stompers on Amazon More information: Dave van Ronk on Wikipedia Video: Dave Van Ronk “St James Infirmary” for Folkways

    Blues for Dracula by Philly Joe Jones Sextet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2016 21:58


    We love Halloween! A rather silly impression of Bela Lugosi as Dracula introduces a solid hard bop jazz album from 1958. Listen: Blues for Dracula on AppleMusic Blues for Dracula on Amazon More information: Philly Joe Jones on Wikipedia Video: Drum Solo (maybe with Thelonius Monk?)

    West Side Story's Dynamic George Chakiris

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2016 16:54


    George Chakiris is a highly underrated vocalist. Best known for his role as Bernardo in West Side Story, in this self-titled album, George Chakiris sings effortless renditions of some pop standards. Listen: George Chakiris on AppleMusic More information: George Chakiris on Wikipedia George Chakiris Sterling Silver Jewelry Video: Opening Scene of Young Girls of Rochefort “America” from West Side Story

    Softly by Wanda Sá

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2016 17:42


    Wanda Sá (AKA Wanda de Sah) has the quintessential bossa nova singing voice: so sweet and gentle! It’s showcased beautifully in this American production on Capital from 1965. Listen: Softly! on AppleMusic Brasil ’65/Softly! on Amazon More information: Wanda Sá on Wikipedia Wanda Sá on NPR Video: Agua De Beber Wanda Sa with Roberto Menescal “Telefone”

    The Joy of Belly Dancing by George Abdo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2016 24:26


    Let’s head to the 1970s, the golden era for… belly dance? Indeed! This classic belly dance album that could be considered early “world fusion” with its traditional songs from the Middle East repackaged for American night clubs. Listen: Joy of Belly Dancing on AppleMusic Joy of Belly Dancing on Amazon Joy of Belly Dancing LP on Smithsonian Folkways More information: About Juliana on the Occidental Dancer Liner notes from Smithsonian Folkways release Video: My friend, Shems, choreography to Misirlou A lovely performance to Ya Mustapha by Naima

    Volume 4 for Living in Hi-Fi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2016 17:48


    Listening to records isn't just a hobby, it's a lifestyle. A selection from RCA victor's Hi-Fi Living series sets the mood for lounging and romance. More information: For Hi-Fi Living (blog post series)

    The Surfers at High Tide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2016 18:27


    You'd think that by this album cover, you're in for some surf rock, but in fact, you'll find a collection of exotica themed pop songs with traditional Hawaiian vocal stylizations and sweet harmony. Easy listening for your next luau! Listen: The Surfers at High Tide on AppleMusic The Surfers at High Tide on Amazon More information: The Surfers on Oldies Connection The Surfers on Heros 5-0 Video: Not The Surfers you are looking for, but amazing nonetheless.

    Foggy Mountain Banjo by Flatt and Scruggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2016 14:49


    Shredding on the banjo? Yeah, that’s a thing. Let’s take a trip to Appalachia with some instrumental bluegrass from 1961 by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs.   Listen: Foggy Mountain Banjo on Amazon Best of Flatt and Scruggs TV Show on DVD More information: Earl Scruggs on Wikipedia Lester Flatt on Wikipedia Video: Flatt & Scruggs on Grand Ole Opry

    Look Around by Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2016 22:07


    One of our all-time favorite albums! A staple of our collection from A&M records, Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66 perfectly fuse bossa nova and american pop. Stellar arrangement and crystal clear lady vocals make this album shine.   Listen: Look Around on AppleMusic Look Around on Amazon   More information:  Look Around on Wikipedia  Sérgio Mendes on Wikipedia   Video:  Sergio Mendes on "Hollywood Palace” with host Herb Alpert

    Dancing at the Grosvenor House by Sydney Lipton and His Orchestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2016 16:00


    This week we deliver a charming collection of foxtrots and such for dancing or for a simply sophisticated evening at home via London's long-time dance band leader, Sydney Lipton. Listen: Sweet Harmony & Dancing at the Grosvenor House on AppleMusic Sydney Lipton on Wikipedia Sydney Lipton on AllMusic   More Information: Stay at the Grosvenor House The Grosvenor House on Wikipedia   Video: NPF ball at the Grosvenor House

    Rhapsody in White by The Love Unlimited Orchestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2016 15:19


    There’s more to Barry White than just his sexy baritone voice. This episode, we check out his masterful and funky proto-disco instrumental arrangements.   Listen: Rhapsody in White on AppleMusic   More Information: Love Unlimited Orchestra Barry White Monster Mini Golf   Video: Live on Soul Train

    Cha-Cha on the Rocks by The John Buzon Trio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2016 17:43


    Have we mentioned that we love cha-cha? And Hammond organs? This rare release from 1959 on Liberty is the height of Latin-flavored easy listening with its nonchalant solos and minimalist instrumentation. Listen: John Buzon Trio on AppleMusic Ultra-Lounge on Wikipedia The Tonga Room

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