Cocktail Nation

Just where has it gone today? Tony Bennett- The Song Is You Allen Smith Quartet -The Folks That Live On The Hill Bill Evens -Some Other Time Bobby Darin- You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You Chet Baker-There Will Never Be Another You Dean Martin Let Me Love You Tonight Heather ridge- I like My Coffee Black Morris Stolloff Theme From Picnic Thelonius Monk- Off Minor Pink Martini-Sway Mancini-Piano And Strings Richard Hayman -Orchids In The Moonlight Bruce Lash -Blister In The Sun Tubby Hayes-The Toff

This week on Cocktail Nation, we slip into a world of tiki moonlight, sophisticated jazz and lounge music that makes you feel better dressed simply by listening to it. We take a special look at legendary arranger and bandleader Billy May, wander from Yokohama to Rome, and uncover the curious story of how television learned to tell audiences when to laugh. Plus, Lounge Life Magazine brings us an update on Barbara Eden, while the story of tiki pioneer Donn Beach reminds us that sometimes a bar is really an invitation to enter another world. There’s exotica, jazz, a little bachelor-pad philosophy and plenty more along the way. So pour yourself something cold, turn the lights down low and settle in for another sophisticated trip through Cocktail Nation. Playlist Tiki Delights - Magic Is The MoonlightDuke Ellington - BongaPink Martini & Saori Yuki - Blue Light YokohamaTito Rodríguez - Theme From The ApartmentCal Tjader - MoneypennyMartini Kings - Dance Of The VirginsPercussion For Playboys - 05 Land Of DesireJames Morrison - The Master PlanClouseaux - Destination - OasisNat King Cole & George Shearing - A Beautiful FriendshipVince Guaraldi - Mr LuckyDom Halpin - MamboMetropole Orchestra - PoincianaDon Tiki - The Natives Are Restless TonightBuddy Greco - My Last Night In Rome

Never cross a crazy lady   Bill Irwin - Seduction Rene Paulo Group - I Never Had A Chance Los Tres Caballeros - The Continental Sandy Smith Group- Wagon Wheels Bill Evans -I Hear  a Rhapsody  Peter Nero- Sunday In New York  Percy Faith Autumn In New York Mantovani -Te' para dos Annunzio Paolo Mantovani  Cannonball Adderly-Love For Sale Thelonius Monk-Getting Sentimenal Over You Daphna Levy-Day Dream Jason Paul-Summer Star

Let me tell you what happened this week. Tony Bennett-Dearly Beloved Henry Mancini -Champagne and Quail Dinah Washington Cry Me A River Carlini World Of Strings-Plasir D’mour Lionel Hampton-The Nearness Of You Mantovani -As Time Goes By Percy Faith -Out Of This World Stan Getz-Wives And Lovers James Spencer-Romancing Jackie Gleason Jackie Gleason-Little Girl Larry Gelb -Suddenly It’s Spring Bucky Pizzarelli-Tangerine Dan Cray-Moonriver Steve Alley-Somewhere Sharps-From Russia With love Oscar Peterson-Learning the Blues

This week on Cocktail Nation, we’re heading into the shadows with Deep Space Confidential: Caracas Pursuit — a journey through exotic sounds, Cold War intrigue, tiki culture and the glamorous world of the bachelor pad. We’ll also look at the cocktail that refused to die, revisit the origins of the Moscow–Washington hotline, explore some seriously swanky sounds from around the globe, and finish with a Deep Thought that may have you questioning something you’ve never really thought about before. So settle in, pour yourself something appropriate, and let’s disappear for a while. Jimmy Smith - Mission ImpossibleNarco Lounge Combo - The SeductionLucas Vigor - Lights On The WaterDJ Bonebrake - TangoMetropole Orchestra - La PalomaIxtahule - Exotic Sounds Of IxtahuleClouseaux - Destination OasisJimmy Psycho - That Old Black MagicStereophonic Spacesound Unlimited - Nassau Shake DownMartini Kings - Dance Of The VirginsJoey Altruda - Tropical EspionageJerry Sun - TikiHalford Jetset - Out Of This WorldTiki Joes Ocean - Hypnotica

Or as she likes to call it fluffy harmless observation time   Perry Beekman -Someone To Watch Over Me Ken Greves-Lush Life Audrey Morris -Good Morning Heartache James Morrison- Getting Sentimental Over You Rene Raff-Among The Stars Mary Anderson-Your Quietness Larry Gelb-Laura Morante 101 Strings-Macarthur Park Bill Evans-I  Hear A Rhapsody Serge Gainsbourg-Colour Cafe L’Orchestra Brasilien Da Bossa-Desifinado Tubby Hayes-Lady E Rebecca Angel-Jetset Samba Bill Evans-Garrys Theme Richard Hayman- You’re My Thrill

Lets open the urban dictionary kids and look up page 56 Nat King Cole- Lush Life Tony Bennett- Dancing In The Dark Dean Martin- Sleep Warm Sir Roland Hanna- In A Sentimental Mood Oscar Peterson-Oh Lady Be Good Les Baxter -Celestial Nocturne Peter Paulson Trio Comrade Conrad Jeff Denson Trio -Body And Soul George Freeman -Inner Orchestrations Tony Bennett and Bill Evans-Lucky To Be Me Walter Wanderly-Raindrops George Shearing -Don’t Explain Dyad-Habenera

This week on Cocktail Nation, we're slipping behind the velvet curtain and into the glamorous world of 1960s espionage — where secret agents, Cold War intrigue and suspicious cats meet some of the coolest music ever recorded. Our main feature explores Spy Music — The Sound of Espionage, looking at how the Cold War and classic spy films created an instantly recognisable musical language of jazz, orchestration, lounge, exotica and danger. We also uncover the extraordinary CIA experiment Acoustic Kitty, meet a listener whose love of spy movies may have gone slightly too far, and explore more international intrigue in Lounge Life Magazine. Robert Short - The Cairo ConnectionTiki Delights - The Sneaky Tiki SpyDana Countryman - Spy Out From Outer SpaceAlex Khaskin - Austin PowersCombustible Edison - Spy Vs SpyKenny Sasaki - Jill The SpyRobby Poitevin - Jazz CaveMetrolites - Today We Kill, Tomorrow We SpyTabu Recordings - Enter The Spy MagicianHugo Montenegro - The James Bond ThemeSpyfi - Black Tie SpyAlex Khaskin - Bond The SpyKeith Williams And His Orchestra - Sound And The FuryBeat Generation - Spy TimeLudovic Bource - Spicy Spy Bruno Nicolai - Spy Chase

Nothing like a bag of fruit to make a man look sharp Out Of Abingdon-Three Piece Suit Wendy Pederson Meet Me At No Particular Place Elvis Presley -Michael Buble- Fever Roland Remington -Martinique Bert Kaemphert-Red Roses For A Blue Lady Aaron Deihl- Le Tombeau De Couperin Jackie Gleason- Deep Purple Blue Velvet Sinatra And Jobim -Meditation Bert Kaemphert-The Breeze And I Chet Baker And Strings-You Better Go Now Diana Krall-The Look Of Love Emil Stern -Rever Jack Jones -Lady Dinah Washington-Cry Me A River Allen Smith Quartet-Estate

This week on Cocktail Nation, we're heading out into the blue — where the waves are perfect, the cocktails are cold, and apparently some people are prepared to go to extraordinary lengths just to find the right one. Words With Wellsy takes us into a world of surf, obsession and the search for a few perfect waves — and we've got some rather appropriate sounds to accompany the journey. Elsewhere, we'll take a little trip into the darker side of old Hollywood, wander through some mid-century territory, and perhaps contemplate the benefits of a life where responsibilities are kept at a safe distance. So settle back, pour yourself something cool, and let the rest of the world carry on without you for a while. This is Cocktail Nation. MPS Label - Wave's Lament Christopher De Groot - Ocean Nymph Joey Altruda - Permanent Waves Spy Fi - Green Waves Roger Davidson Trio - Ocean Breeze Lyn Stanley - How Deep Is The Ocean Don Burrows - The Living Ocean Freddy Canoe - Big Wave Kenny Sasaki - Between The Waves Martin Kings - Wave Andre Previnc - Heat Wave Tsunami - The Lost Wave Tiki Joes Ocean - Hanuma Bay Bob Thompson - Midnight Sailing (Ocean Liner) Vibetoxica - An Ocean Away Frank Chacksfield - Ocean Sunrise Ixthuele - At Sea Beegie Adair - Beyond The Sea

Especially if it breaks down!   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

Hands up who works for one ?    Bill Evans-All of You Neal Hefti- Legs George Shearing-Have A Heart Doug Macdonald- Star Eyes Richard Maegraith-Whisper Denis Solee-Body and Soul Anita Kerr- Days Of Wine And Roses Melanchrino Strings-Stardust Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time Miki Yamanaka- Eyes Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine

Tonight on Cocktail Nation, we've got a little bit of everything for you... Sammy Davis Jr, some strange transmissions from outer space, a trip through the latest edition of Lounge Life Magazine, and a few events you might want to put on your calendar. Plus, we've got a coconut, a martini or two, and another mystery waiting for you. So pour yourself something nice and come on in...  Nick Perito and his Orchestra - MisirlouThe Loco Nui Combo - TabooSammy Davis Jr - Something's Gotta GiveThee Millionaire & His Magnetic Syncopations - Fraülein DoktorVibes On Velvet - SpookmasterVoodoo Organist - The Chow Chow Cha-ChaDraculina - Tender DraculaKeith Williams - Sound and the FuryFrank Wess - Pin UpMark Riddle - Sacred ChantIxtahuele - Curitiba TrainVibexotica - Song Of The TainoMesserchups - Agent TremoloThe Cocktails - Whoopsy DaisyTriptych - Hanging On For The Ride

Behold it's glory   Terry Snyder -Theme From  Blossom Dearie-Manhatten Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time Oscar Moore Trio -Come in Out Of The Rain John Buzan Trio Ill Wind Jackie Gleason -I Can't Get Started David Rose -Like Young Stan Getz-Moonlight In Vermont Oscar Peterson Dreamsville Stan Levy Quintet-What Can I Say June Christy- Lonely House Brent Laidler-Keep Me In Mind Virginia Scheneck-Being Me Jackie Gleason-Hey There Lonely Girl

not pictures, I mean closing them  Adam Smalle -Blues To Yous Bill Evans -Time Remembered Cal Trader-Cool Cocktail Inn -Stella By Starlight Jackie Gleason It's Alright By Me David Carbonara -Betty Walks Alone Les Baxter Luna Rhapsody Al Anthony -Ebb Tide Mary Stallings- Slow Hot Wind Warne Marsh-Autumn In New York Sunday in New York Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul Janet Seidel- I Got Lost In His Arms James Spencer-Midnight Melancholy Astrud Gilberto-Misty

This week we open the pages of Era Magazine, explore the latest discoveries from the world of lounge, and travel through the sounds and style of a more glamorous age. In Lounge Life Magazine, we visit homes that captured the dream of tomorrow, while the Stuff Segment takes us into the Pacific during World War II for the incredible survival story of a young naval officer who would later become one of the world’s most famous figures. Plus, a mysterious piece of Canberra furniture may contain secrets from the Cold War, we’ll discover what’s happening in the world of swank, and reflect on a thought that might just change how you see the objects around you. So pour yourself something sophisticated, sit back, and join me… Koop Kooper… for Cocktail Nation www.cocktailnation.net   Hugo Montenegro-Theme from The F.B.I. Pink Martini- No Hay Problema The Loko Nui Combo_Taboo Martin Denny- Oro (God Of Vengeance) The Manakooras- Howl of the Jaguar Walter Wanderley- Você e Eu Dave Grusin- Caravan Draculina-Taboo Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass- Mexotique Serge Gainsbourg- L'Eau A La Bouche The Leviathans-And Yeti Lives. Markko Polo Adventurers - Night of the Tiger

Let Me tell you why I hate it   Honolulu Transport-Marvelous Andy Pratt -Patricia Towner Galaher-Simone Moricone90-Lounge Music Rob Dixon-Caravan George Shearing-Sophisticated Lady Roger Williams-This Guys In Love With You Robert Drasnin-Kahula Mist Paul Weston-When It’s Sleepy Time DownTown Edward Simon-Monks Mood John Eric Booth-Girl Talk Ellen La Fern -So Nice Johnny Costa- Just One Of Those Things

Who is the Heppest Cat in Town   Steve Slagle-Reflections Jeremy Pelt - Be the Light Verve Jazz Ensemble- Midnight In The Air Laura Ainsworth-Goldfinger Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orche Davenport Blues Gaea Schell-Luna Plateada Monica Mancini- Moment To Moment Andy Pratt Trio-Soon The Rob Dixon Quintet-The Very Thought Of You Cliff Korman- Ternura

This week on Cocktail Nation, we’re stepping into the shadows with a little international intrigue as SpyVibe takes us deep into the strange and stylish world of Branded to Kill — the legendary Japanese spy noir where assassins, mystery and surreal 1960s cool collide.   We’ll explore a lost cinematic gem, discover why tiki culture continues to make a triumphant comeback, and take a trip back to the days when advertising campaigns looked more like declarations of war — including Melbourne’s bizarre battle against a very dangerous enemy.   Plus, we’ll open the mailbag with a tiki dilemma, check out what’s happening in the world of swank, discover new sounds from Draculina   So pour yourself something sophisticated, dim the lights, and settle into another edition of Cocktail Nation.       Mark Doyle - Noir Alley Acorn Lane - Limo Spa  Naozumi Yamamoto- Killer Blues Naozumi Yamamoto- Hitman Bossa Nova The Sharps - The Odd Couple  Project Pimento - Whatever Lola Wants  Indigo Swing - Reet, Petite & Gone Lushy - Toast  Nutty - Rumba With The Devil  Clouseux - Beyond Good and Evil MR Ho's Orchestrotica - Arab Dance  Vibes On Velvet - Spookmaster Draculina - Tender Dracula Mancini-Peter Gunn Theme Dino Martinis- Ring Voodoo Organist - The Chow Chow Cha-Cha

Zero sense of direction, I would get lost in a paper bag, but hey that's my endearing quality   Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Sarah Vaughan - Misty (Live At The Garden, Copenhagen, 1963) Ray Brown Trio - Everything I Love Marcus McLaurine - Ballad For Sandy Hook One Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy Out Of Abingdon - What Kind Of Life Mel Tormé - Stardust Master Sounds - I've Never Been Before / Don't Blame Me Kenny Burrell - Low Life Chet Baker And Gerry Mulligan - My Funny Valentine Bill Evans - What Is There To Say Astrud Gilberto With Stanley Turrentine - Wanting Things

This week on Cocktail Nation, we’re heading into deep space with a mysterious encounter that left one man questioning everything he knew. We’ll uncover a Cold War spy story from the atomic age, open the pages of Lounge Life Magazine for Hollywood romance and retro design, and explore why the vinyl revival continues to keep the music alive. Plus, tiki sounds, beach vibes, and all the sophistication you’ve come to expect from the world of Cocktail Nation. So pour yourself a drink, settle into your favourite chair, and join us for another journey into the lounge lifestyle. This is Cocktail Nation. Combustible Edison - VertigogoThe Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - MartiniqueMr Moai And The Tikiheads - Road To CalienteMark Riddle - Goddess Of The MoonVoodoo 5 - Hypnocoin Martini Kings - TabooTikiyaki Orchestra - SushiTiki Delights - Shaken Not Stirred Joshua Cipolla - Harmonic OdysseyMagic Sands - VaqueroMesser Chups - Wicked Game Project K/67 - Atomic Pool PartyTabu Recordings - Enter The Spy MagicianUltra Beaver Lounge Band - Bossanova Lounge Camille Bertault - Apres Vous

Let me tell you about a man who had an argument with the biggest boss in the universe   Gerard Masters Trio- The Fall of Lucifer  Bill Evans- Alice in Wonderland  Dan Cray Trio- Moon River  DJ Bonebrake- High Low  Gaea Schell-Luna Plateada  James Spencer- It Only Happens When I Dance With You  Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches  Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff  The Mastersounds- I've Never Been in Love Before _ Don't Blame Me

This week on Cocktail Nation, we’re heading for the beach, the Retro Zone and a world of surf, sand and sophistication. Wellsy takes us back to the story of Gidget, while we explore lost islands and tropical sounds with a soundtrack made for cocktails under the palm trees. In Lounge Life Magazine, we’ll discover what grocery shopping looked like in the 1960s, and the surprising story behind a famous Marilyn Monroe photoshoot. Plus, the Space Race gets a little awkward as we look at the Soviet mission that tried to beat Apollo 11 to the Moon    So settle in, pour yourself something refreshing, and join me for Cocktail Nation Voodoo Organist- Bombay Beach Bondage Boogaloo Martini Kings- Wave Clyde Derby-Lost Island  Martin Denny- Forbidden Island 101 Strings Orchestra- Love on the Beach  Crazed Mugs- Legend Of The Lake Surfer  Mark Riddle- Lonely Beach The Exotics- The Evil Deep  Kenny Sasaki-Snow On the Beach  Waitiki-White Sandy Beach Joshua Cipolla-Tuxedos By the Beach  The Swongos - Broken Glass Beach  Janet Seidel- Miami Beach Rhumba Spy Fi- Beach Police  Dom Mariani & The Majestic Kelp- Beach Combing  The Hawaiians-Tea for Two  Astrud Gilberto- Bossa Na Praia (Beach Samba) Tiki Lounge Crew-Italian Surf Mob

Got a problem, let me solve it for you. Disclaimer- All Care No Responsibility. Lionel Hampton-The Nearness Of You Peter Nero-Are My Dreams Real Percy Faith -Out Of This World Mantovani- As Time Goes By Three Suns -Fly Me To The Moon Three Suns- There Goes My Heart Carlini-World Of Strings Walter Wanderly -Red Roses For A Blue Lady Ethel Ennis-My Foolish Heart James Spencer-Mallorca Chris Connnor -Lush Life Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment Lea Delaria-Cool Martin Denny-Laura Stan Getz and Lionel Hampton-Louise Sarah Mckenzie-In The Name Of Love

Not talking about sofas baby!   Bill Evans Waltz For Debbie Chet Baker-What A Difference A Day Makes Beegie Adair -In The Wee Small Hours of the morning Beegie Adair All The Way Allen Smith Quartet -Alone Together Gene Gaffer Trio-Blues For Alice Peter Paulson Trio -Time Remembered Richard Maltby-Hello Young Lovers Zoot Sims-How Deep Is The Ocean Martial Solal-Round Midnight Kenyon Hopkins-Warm City Diana Krall-The Look Of Love Coltrane -Too Young to Go Steady Peggy Lee-My Silent Love James Spencer-Tenderly

Tonight we’re drifting between mystery and mid-century glamour. We kick off with one of Australia’s most haunting unsolved cases—the Somerton Man—still puzzling investigators decades later, still refusing to give up his secrets. Along the way, we’ll drop into vintage lounge life with a mix of sacred chants, tiki rhythms, and deep island vibes that feel like they’ve been pulled from a forgotten record crate in some seaside bar that no longer exists.     Project K/67 - Atomic Pool Party Magic Sands - Vaquero Mark Riddle - Sacred Chant VibeXotica - Song Of The Taino Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads - The Dawn Of Tiki Joshua Cipolla - Twilight Breeze Martini Kings - Earthshine Paul Anka - Hello The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy Piero Piccioni - Ballade Tiki Delights - Azure Pacifico  JG Thirwell - Copycat Mancini-Background To Murder Messerchups - Night Stripper Voodoo 5 - 1985

Have you had a high one recently? I think the company is sure there is a small country living in the Penthouse. Miles Davis - When Lights Are Low Andy Sheppard Quartet - And A Day James Morrison - Deep Purple Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Frank Sinatra - They Thought Of You Richard Lennox - Waterfront The Martini Kings - Poincianna Calvin Keys - Can't Get Started Ft Elmer Gibson Art Pepper - You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To Victor Young - When I Fall In Love Janet Seidel - Baltimore Oriole Jackie Gleason - Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet

The world looks a lot different to 25 years ago 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

This week on Cocktail Nation, we're pulling up a chair at one of Hollywood's most legendary hideaways, where Sinatra's Rat Pack held court and whispers of JFK and Marilyn Monroe still linger in the air. We'll meet Joshua Cipolla and explore his latest music, uncover the delightfully awkward tale of a lovestruck—or perhaps not-so-lovestruck—elephant at a Sydney Zoo, and hear a heartfelt letter from Maine about the surprising power of lounge music. Add plenty of exotic sounds, swank tunes and a deep thought that might make you rethink the snooze button. Combustible Edison - Vertigogo Frank Wess - Pin Up Joshua Cipolla - Some Far Off Place Mark Riddle - Goddess Of The Moon Mr Moai and the Tikiheads - Road To Caliente OMFO - Whimsical Realm Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass - St. Maria Arranz Of L'Exotighost Sergio Mendes - The Joker Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Kurt Elling - Los Angeles Triptych - Hanging On For The Ride Blue Hawaiians - Savage Night Keith Williams - Sound And The Fury Ultra Beaver Lounge - Nena

Things can start in many different ways.   Lucky Duckies- The Way You Look Tonight  Nat King Cole -George Shearing- A Beautiful Friendship Octobop - Blue Mist Acca Daiquiris Witchcraft Chet Baker Moon Love Jackie Gleason -Dinah Carol Fredette-You'd Better Go Know Beegie Adair-In The Wee Small Hours Allen Smith Quartet -It Could Happen To You Nat King Cole-Your Looking At Me Martin Denny-Martinique Piero Piccioni - The Rendezvous Jim Buening - Praire Calling Oscar Peterson-In The Still Of The Night Art Pepper-Deep Purple Rene Bloch-Harlem Nocturne

Sometimes you just have to let go Lyn Stanley -More Than You Know Stacey Kent-No Moon At Al Warren Baker-Harlem Nocturne Julie Lyin Quintet-Love For Sale Martini Heaven -Tangonova David Carbonara-Nearing The End George Shearing -September In The Rain Linda Lawson -Where Flamingos Fly Sarah McKenzie-Paris In The Rain Bill Evans-Come Rain Or Come Shine Jacques Lousier Trio -Satie Gnossienne Allen Smith Quartet-Fredie The Freeloader Richard Maltby -Let’s Fall In Love Jackie Gleason-Dark is The Night Kenyon Hopkins -Cool Village Network Music Ensemble-Comfy Chair James Spencer-Crush On you

This week Jason Whiton is back with Spyvibe, new music from The Manakooras, we have a deep thought on golf, lounge life magazine …a Winston Churchill story along with the best lounge and exotica from across the globe   Voodoo Organist - Dry Martinis and Wet Bikinis Daniel Pemberton - The Investigator Voodoo 5 - I Just Don't Understand Lushy - French 75 Mark Riddle - Eye of the Idol Tiki Delights - Nani Wahine Barry Morgan - Big Bossa Janet Seidel - Charade Piero Piccioni - Ballade The Manakooras - Tropical Call Pink Martini - No Hay Problema Serge Gainsbourg - L'Eau à la Bouche Martini Kings - Music to Watch Girls Go By Tom Gaebel - The Cat Joshua Cipolla-Tuxedos By the Beach

Well here we are back and this week as I broadcast from North Queensland whilst on vacation by the beach as I escape the winter of Sydney for a beachside escape in the warm tropical north of Day Dream island   Gary Wells joins us this week for a look at the life of Robert Redford, with impending Space X IPO we have some space chat coming your way.   Jetset Unlimited - The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Messerchups - Wicked Game Voodoo 5 - Chato's Ride Ixtahuele - Pathways To Paradise Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique OMFO - Whimsical Realm Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Clousaaux - Reum With A View Cocktail Inn - Tequila Combustible Edison - Utopia Nutty - Purple Panther Piero Piccioni - Agente 077 Richard Cheese - Get The Party Started

Lets chat about the good things in life. www.cocktailnation.net Nat King Cole-Lush Life Ray Anthony- September Song Reg Owen-Oh You Beautiful Girl 101 Strings Orchestra-A Man And A Woman Cal Trader-Cool Beegie Adair-Dancing On The Ceiling Bill Evans -Luck Be A Lady Billy May-Girl Talk Janet Seidel-My Gentleman Friend Cocktail Inn-The  Way You Look Tonight Aaron Diehl-Le Tombeau de couprin Barney Mccall -Mysteriss Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont Peter Paulson-Third Time

My favourite place is reclining in my Eames chair with a book Robert Irving -Octobre Antonio Carlos Jobim-Favela George shearing-If I Should Lose You Henri Mancini- Blue Satin Les Baxter -A Taste Of Honey Michelle Lordi-I Fall In Love To Easy Diana Krall-Dream Garry Peacock-When I Fall In Love Kurt Rosenwinkel- You Go To My Head Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed Frank Bennett-Love Carefully Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops Jane Hutton-Day By Day Oscar Peterson-Nice Work If You Can Get It Les Baxter-Pool Of Love

This week no neo lounge or exotica, for a change we are skaking it up and playing only classic lounge, it’s a little more work for me because we need more songs as they were shorter back in the day!   Our feature this week is a 50’s mystery call  the Wichita Twins. A weird missing children story.   We bring you the The Marching Band Cold War story that caused a massive uproar, Lounge life magazine and the World of Swank gig guide   Lalo Schifrin - Mission Impossible Henry Mancini - Experiment In Terror Ann Margaret - Jim Dandy Plas Johnson - Tanya Jackie Davis - Perfidia Buddy Bergman - Bada Blue Esquivel - Temptation Neal Hefti - City Style Sergio Mendes - The Joker Keith Williams - Sound And The Fury Frank Wess - Pin Up Tito Puente - Take Five Hugo Montenegro - Run Spy Run Serge Gainsbourg - Intoxicated Man Peggy Lee - Big Spender Tito Rodriguez - Theme From The Apartment Martin Denny - Cool

Living in the clouds and Lounging up high www.cocktailnation.net Jackie Gleason-Ghost Of A Chance George Shearing-The Days Of Wine And Roses 101 Strings-Maria Maria Beverly Kenny -It's Magic Billy May-Cocktails For Two Oscar Peterson-Dreamsville Reg Owen-Ask Anyone Who Knows Henry Mancini-The Windmills Of Your Mind Beegie  Adair-Love Stanley Black -They Say It’s Wonderful Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul Chet Baker-When Lights Are Low Diana Krall-Devil May Care Frank Bennett-Your Just Too Hip Frank Rosalino-Quintet-How Long Has This Been Going On Jim Beuning -It’s Like This Howard Johnson-High Priest

Welcome to Cocktail Nation, your ticket to the ultimate retro lifestyle! Mark Riddle stops by the Penthouse this week to talk about his latest album Dark Rituals   We flip through Lounge Life Magazine to contrast modern existential dread with mid-century optimism. Plus, our Stuff Segment explores the tragic, supersonic beauty of the XB-70 Valkyrie bomber. We also bring you global tour dates and fresh lounge gigs to attend     Dana Countryman - The Spy From Outer Space Combustible Edison - Spy Vs Spy Mark Riddle - Uncharted Kolumbo - Sandy Legs Swongos - Silver Tongue Sam Lalo Schifrin - The Cat  Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - Paradise Voodoo 5 - Surrender Janet Seidel - Perhaps Project K_67 - Nightdrive Messer Chups - Hard Times For Dracula Ixtahuele - The Hookah Cal Tjader - Soul Sauce Daniel Pemberton - Spy

The best combination, Romance and Hi Fi!   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 collection I had. www.cocktailnation.net The Blue Notes - The Mandalorian Theme (Piano Rendition) Sir Julian - A Man And A Woman Percy Faith - Dancing In The Dark (Remastered) Joey Altruda - Playboy's Theme Jeff Steinberg - A Martini Built For Two James Morrison - The Master Plan Grace Knight - Sophisticated Lady Combustible Edison - Pink Victim Chet Baker - When Lights Are Low Bobby Hackett - Alcoholic Blues Art Van Damme Quintet - Lover, Come Back To Me Marcus McLaurine - Destiny Jackie Gleason - Girl Of My Dreams Claude Hall - I Chose The Moon Billy Lester - Out Of Nowhere

How about one that spins!   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

Cn849 -Spyvibe  Tonight we take a look at late night tv show moment from the 60’s in light of the cancelation of Colbert on the late show this week, I have a deep thought for you, world of swank gig guide, Spyvibe with Jason Whiton on the Cat and some new music. www.cocktailnation.net Magic Sands-Vaquero Steve Yeager - Catwalk Lalo Schifrin-The Cat Joshua Cipolla - Tuxedos By the Beach Ennio Morricone - Missione Segreta Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin Mr Moai and the Tikiheads - Road to Caliente Hypnotiques - Apache  Vibexotica -  Hideaway Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull Hugo Montenegro - The Man from U.N.C.L.E Jetset Sweden - Star Trek Voodoo 5-I Dig Your Voodoo Kenny Sasaki-Sunset On Mars Herbie Mann - Our Man Flint Mark Riddle - Laura in Shadow

This week Gary Wells is here with the story of Natalia Zakharenko…who’s that …well you might know her as Natalie Wood! We have lots of new music for you. Lounge Life Magazine, a deep thought and the collapse of an airline in the fifties in our stuff segment    Joshua Cipolla - The Midnight Sea Frank Wess - The Lizard Cocktail Inn - Tequila OMFO - Whimsical Realm Voodoo 5 - Faster Pussycat Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Swongos - Wanderoo Ultra Beaver Lounge - Bailar Mark Riddle - Goddess Of The Moon Vibexotica - Tiwaka's Holiday Martini Kings - Strangers In The Night Freddy Canoe - Coral Reef Alessandro Alessandroni - Primavera

You know the kind, they wear shades at night! Frank Bennett – You're Too Hip Baby Stan Kenton – Once In A While The Metro Strings – Vacation Time Anita O'Day – Angel Eyes Frank Pourcel And His Orchestra – Italia Romantica Hugo Winterhalter – People Jack De Mello And His Imperial Strings – Makalapua Julie O’Hara Sextet – Angel Eyes KPM – Piano At The Plaza John Coltrane-When Lights Are Low Hampton Hawes -Hamptons Pulpit Bill Evans-All Of You Les Baxter & The 101 Strings – Love Beat Of The City Robby Poitevin – Jazz Cave

What is it for you...chocolate maybe?   Morton Gould – Temptation Angie Hubbard – Black Coffee Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight Janet Seidel – Baltimore Oriole Julie London – I Got Lost In His Arms Liberace – I Hear A Rhapsody Mancini – The Windmills Of Your Mind Paris Mitchell Strings – Easy To Love Plas Johnson – Tanya Sally Street – Teach Me Tonight Lavay Smith-Gee Baby. Ain’t I Good To You Shirley Moon-Solitary Moon Dexter Gordon Le Coiffeur Tiki Delights – Scorpion Rider Tito Rodríguez – Theme From “The Apartment”

Tonight on Cocktail Nation, television history changed forever. A decision that would create the modern TV rerun. Hidden oil derricks secretly pumping beneath Los Angeles. A daring World War II prison escape under moonlight. Laurel and Hardy spark near-riots in an English village pub. The strange movement that wanted engineers to run society. Exotica, tiki culture, vintage legends, and lounge mysteries. New music from across the world of cool and cocktail jazz. Pour a drink… the night train is leaving the station     Eddie Singers- Harlem Nocturne Joshua Cipolla-The Midnight Sea Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet- I Love Lucy Kurt Elling   Los Angeles  Rebecca Rafla-What A Difference A Day Makes Magic Sands- Vaquero Mark Riddle- Uncharted Clousaaux- Reum With A View Combustible Eddison -Vertigogo Martini Kings- The Lonely Bull Magic Sands -Vaquero Mr Moai- Pool of Love

I've been accused of living in an Ivory Tower, and yes that is true.  Tito Rodríguez - Theme From The Apartment Tiki Delights - Scorpian Rider Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight Robby Poitevin - Jazz Cave Plas Johnson - Tanya Paris Mitchell Strings - Easy To Love Mancini - The Windmills Of Your Mind Liberace - I Hear A Rhapsody Julie London - I Got Lost In His Arms Janet Seidel - Baltimore Oriole Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight Chet Baker - The Touch Of Your Lips Angie Hubbard - Black Coffee Lee Morgan -I Remember Clifford Stan Kenton - Once In A While Morton Gould - Temptation

A Lounge Special this week as we look at the life of Annie Ross plus lots of new music. It is the Cocktail nation on syndicated stations around the world and on iheart radio …    Codename Carter-Botched Op The Exotic lounge- Coronavirus Theodore Shapiro- Labor of Love Jorge Garcia- This One’s For Richie Kenny.Sasaki-Quiet Lagoon Ana Gasteyer- I’m Hip Tiki Lounge Crew- Crime De Menthe Brent Laidler- City By The Bay Holly Cole-Viva Las Vegas Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Your Move Ms Drake Irving Joseph- April in Brownsville The Swongos – Curious Tourist – Grab the Loot Blue Martinis- Blue Martinis Theme

I have matured I have learnt that you don't always have to rush decisions. Sometimes taking your time is always better.   Jackie Gleason- Girl, Boy, Dance, Affair Miles Davis Quintet -  Fall Jim Buening-Three Twelve James Spencer-An American In Paris  Shelley Manne-Step Lightly

The night is so cool, it just really is.   Chet Baker- You don’t know what love is. Beegie Adair-Stranger In Paradise Out Of Abingdon- What Kind Of Life Linda  Carone- Having it All Rose Sinclair -OneNote Samba Drugstore Romeos- Wondrous Place. Tamara Murphy- Atoms for Peace. Dexter Gordon- You’ve changed. Dave, Brubeck- La Paloma Azul Diana Krall -Bésame Mucho. Sally Street , Sally Street, Gee baby Ain’t I Good to You Thomas Mackay -Black Orchard

Let me tell you about a friends drinking habits! Midnight Combo - Cocktail Influence James Spencer - Dedicated To You Richard Lennox - Waterfront Carlini World Of Strings - Plaisir D'Amour Chris Standring - Night & Day The Martini Kings - Wives And Lovers Art Pepper - Imagination Norma Winstone Trio - Lisbon Story John Surman - Summer Song Carol Leibowitz - Hidden Source Kit Downes - Flying Foxes Andy Sheppard Quartet - They Came From The North James Morrison - Candy Shinya Fukumori Trio - Emeraude

From a cosmic crash to the treasonous secrets of the Cambridge Five, tonight’s journey spans the stars and the shadows. We’ll dive into Dusty Springfield’s untold story, explore Mid-century milestones from Palm Springs to Tuscany, and spin lush new Space Age sounds. Mix a martini; the lounge is now open.   Voodoo 5 – Faccette Scintillanti Frank Wella – The Rat Rose Sinclair – Perdido Eddie Thomas Singers – The Bossanova's Over Frank Chacksfield – Cheeky Cha Cha Mark Riddle- Uncharted Michel Legrand – Les Demoiselles de Rochefort - Chanson des Jumelles OMFO – Whimsical Realm Rebecca Rafla – Fundamentally Unfinished DJ Bonebrake – Bernstein 007 The Tikiyaki Orchestra – Bachelor #3 Joshua Cipolla – Some Far Off Place The Organ Happenings – Georgie Girl Cocktail Inn-Days Of Wine And Roses Messerchups-Dark Side Of Paradise Steve Yeager – Monte Carlo Martini Kings – Playboy's Theme

If you can, keep your original parts. 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

Have you read the company manifesto...are you on board? Bill Evans-All of You Neal Hefti- Legs George Shearing-Have A Heart Doug Macdonald- Star Eyes Richard Maegraith-Whisper Denis Solee-Body and Soul Anita Kerr- Days Of Wine And Roses Melanchrino Strings-Stardust Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time Miki Yamanaka- Eyes Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine

This week Jason Whiton from Spyvibe talks about Roger Moore we have a weird story about a world war 2 kill squad led by indigenous tribes, a statue that copped a raw deal in Italy, a stack of gigs to attend and the best lounge and exotica from across the globe.   The Tikiyaki Orchestra - Bombs Away! Project K/67 - The Cat And The Cream Art Pepper - Straight Life Rob Dixon - Sway Mario Grigorov - Every Little Movement Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin Rebecca Rafla - What A Difference A Day Makes Tito Puente - Take Five Drugstore Romeos - Wondrous Place Rose Sinclair - Summer Samba Ultra Beaver Lounge - Bailar Combustible Edison - Pavillion Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - Rongo Rongo  Joey Altruda - A Martini For Mancini Martini Kings - Silent Water Daniel Pemberton - I, Spy

Bert Kaempfert - Lonely Nightingale Joao Gilberto - One Note Samba Connie Francis - Al Di La Dean Martin - C’est Si Bon Nat King Cole - Non Dimenticar Frank Sinatra - London By Night Keely Smith - I Wish You Love Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim - Meditation Bobby Darin - Venice Blue Nat King Cole - The Very Thought Of You Tony Bennett - The Gentle Rain Esquivel - April In Portugal Bobby Darin - When Day Is Done Peggy Lee - Little Boat Dean Martin - Pardon (Pardoname) Chet Baker - Iimio Domani Les Baxter - The Poor People Of Paris

Mr Gary Wells is back with us talking golf as he takes to the links with a retro attitude, vintage clubs and clothes and an amazing playlist  This week we take a look at how a radio dish that was used in Australia to help broadcast the moon landing in 69 was once again used for the Artemis mission, we have the world of swank gig guide and ofcourse the best lounge and exotic   Frank Bennett - Creep Combustible Edison - Utopia Swongos - Wanderoo Ultra Beaver Lounge - Bailar Messerchups - Wicked Game Tiki Delights - Azure Pacific Martini Kings - Cabali Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique Rebecca Rafla - Fundamentally Unfinished Paul Desmond-Song from M*a*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass- Sushi (feat. Maria Arranz of L'Exotighost)

Orchestral Pop is the name of the game tonight! Sarah Vaughan And Her Orchestra & Percy Faith - My Tormented HeartMantovani - Exodus – Main ThemeBobby Hackett - Alcoholic BluesJackie Gleason - Speak LowPercy Faith - Theme From A Summer PlaceBilly May - Autumn LeavesFrank Comstock - Deep NightRay Conniff And His Orchestra - You Do Something To MeArt Van Damme Quintet - Lover, Come Back To MeVic Damone & Percy Faith - In The Eyes Of The WorldBert Kaempfert And His Orchestra - Highland Dreams101 Strings Orchestra - Love On The BeachJerry Vale - You Can Never Give Me Back My HeartHenri René And His Orchestra - Easy To LoveBill Irwin Group - Seduction101 Strings - California Dreamin'Mantovani - Advise And ConsentJackie Gleason - I Can't Believe That You're In LoveJohn Neel And His Orch - Midnight BluesToni Arden - Too Late NowThe Bob Scott Orchestra With Mike Green - The TouchBernadine Read With Percy Faith & His Orchestra - Not As A Stranger (Feat. Bernadine Read)

Yes, just like Christmas..it's coming. Jackie Gleason- Some day James Morrison-Girl Talk Janet Seidel-Cry Me A River Barbara Levy Daniels-My Heart Stood Still Chet Baker -Moonlight Becomes You Halford Jetset-Tema De Anna George Shearing-September In The Rain Nat King Cole -Candy Marty Paich-I Love Paris Lea Dalaria-Cool Herbie  Harper Quartet-Chloe Kenyon Hopkins-Sunny Side Of The Street Brent Laidler-Heavy Memphis Jones Roger Williams- Laura

A different show this week in  that all the songs we're playing tonight are old songs. We're not playing any neo-lounge at all this week, just thought we'd shake it up a little bit. But I've got a very special thing for you in that a lounge special with Tito Puente is coming your way. And an interesting inspiration as to how I decided to come about this lounge special this week. We'll also take a look at the World of Swing gig guide and our lounge life magazine, a deep thought coming your way, and of course, our world-famous stuff segment here on the Cocktail Nation. Ennio Morricone - Missione Segreta Walter Wanderly - The Girl From Ipanema Tito Puente - Take Five Esquivel - Harlem Nocturne Polly Bergen - Im Glad There Is You Beegie Adair - Satin Doll Lalo Schifrin - Barney Does It All Johnny Costa - My Funny Valentine Floyd Cramer - A Man And A Woman Annie Ross - Dont Worry Bout Me Chet Baker - Crazy She Calls Me Mancini - Mr Lucky Phineas Newborn - Love And Marriage Frank Wess - Blue Lizard Mel Torme - Pick Yourself Up

Don Draper only likes things when they are new so I am guessing he would be fan of this show 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

Talking about that naughty little whisper in your ear tonight Morton Gould – Temptation Angie Hubbard – Black Coffee Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight Janet Seidel – Baltimore Oriole Julie London – I Got Lost In His Arms Liberace – I Hear A Rhapsody Mancini – The Windmills Of Your Mind Paris Mitchell Strings – Easy To Love Plas Johnson – Tanya Sally Street – Teach Me Tonight Lavay Smith-Gee Baby. Ain’t I Good To You Shirley Moon-Solitary Moon Dexter Gordon Le Coiffeur Tiki Delights – Scorpion Rider Tito Rodríguez – Theme From “The Apartment”

This week we kick of a new segment looking at UFO sightings in the mid-century and the strange goings on in Levelland that caused cars to stop one evening. We have a letter to the show from a listener who took my advice but now regrets it and an interesting new bio pic coming out which has upset the person it is all about ..plus the story of Deli meat on a space craft that went wrong.   Nutty - Purple Panther Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Dana Countryman - The Spy From Outer Space Serge Gainsbourg - Couleur Cafe Richard Cheese - Toxic Sammy Davis Jr- I'm Gonna Live Till I Die Tiki Lounge Crew - Hipster's Lair Honolulu Transport - Marvellous Martini Kings - Playboy's Theme Voodoo 5 - Chato's Ride Cocktail Inn -Tequila Messerchups-Wicked Game Mr Moai - Pool Of Love Tikiyaki And The Hawaiiana Brass - Sushi  Vibexotica - Song Of The Taino OMFO - Whimsical Realm   --

Seems people always hear me coming into the room   Shelly Manne And His Men - Step Lightly Billy Lester - What Is This Thing Called Love James Morrison - Out Of Nowhere Miles Davis & John Coltrane - All Of You Sarah McKenzie - I Remember You The Yuko Mabuchi Trio - Softly As In A Morning Sunrise

I've always got a plan and a scheme on the go and so far none have failed! www.cocktailnation.net James Morrison- The Master Plan Bill Evans- Gloria's Step Billy Lester-Out of nowhere Mancini- Blue Satin Octobop-Whatever Possessed Me Tony Bennett- The Girl I Love  Eddie Costa- Adelaide Fran Jeffries-Lazy Afternoon Don Ralke- How Long Has This Been Going On Combustible Edison- Dior George Shearing -Midnight On Cloud 69 Denis Farnon- Highballs At Villa Rienza Dexter Gordon- You've Changed  Peter Nero-We_'ve Only Just Begun

Sometimes they just disappear ! cocktailnation.net Jason Paul Curtis- Summer Star Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars  Mattias Uneback-Starfish Cocktail Inn- Stella by Starlight George Shearing- A Handful of Stars Singers Unlimited- Lost In The Stars Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66- So Many Stars Doris Day- Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars  Marian McPartland- I Saw Stars Renee Raff- Among The Stars James Spencer-Stars Fell on Alabama June Christy-When You Wish Upon A Star The Brothers Castro- Stella by Starlight Johnny Hartman-Stairway To The Stars Les Baxter- A Distant Star Stanley Black-Stars in Your Eyes Jackie Gleason- Starry-Eyed And Breathless Anita O'Day- Star Eyes Dolf van der Linden and his Orchestra- Starlit Hour

From the land of shaken martinis, atomic dreams, and the coolest sounds ever pressed to vinyl… this is Cocktail Nation.   This week we’re diving into a world where the spies are smooth as Jason Whiton stops by with Spyvibe, the exotica is swirling, and somewhere out there… there may still be a missing nuclear bomb or two.   We’ve got lounge, spy themes, a little intrigue, and of course—your passport to a better kind of living. So dim the lights, fix yourself something strong… and let’s get swank Project K-67 - Atomic Pool Party Pink Martini - No Hay Problema Daniel Pemberton - The Actual Heist JG Thirlwell - Copycat Vibexotica - When The Four Winds Blow Bruce Lofren Group - Tripsy Alessandro Alessandroni - Primavera Project Pimento - Black Magic Woman Ultra Beaver Lounge - Bailar Messerchups - Wicked Game Voodoo 5 - 1985 Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo Jack Costanzo - Hornacopia  Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra - Wolverine Blues Adam Minkoff - Morricone 90 - Una Voce Allo Specchio Martini Kings - Cabali

It's a word that is not in my vocabulary  Marc Copeland-Do It Again Project Pimento -Quiet Village Ray Anthony -September Song Thelonius Monk-Round Midnight Lena Horne-NightWind Tiki Delights-Cosmopolitan Tony Bennett-Lover 101 Strings-New York, New York Jerry Mulligan-Night Lights Chico Freeman-What’s in between George Freeman-Inner Orchestrations Barbara Levy Daniels -Mean To Me Janet Seidel-Cry Me A River Dan Cray- Moonriver

Let me outline my Philosophy...it's riveting  www.cocktailnation.net   Allen Smith Quartet -Alone Together  Lin Stanley- Nice And Easy Beegie Adair -One For My Baby Julie London-Boy From Ipanema Stan Getz-Wives and Lovers Martini Kings -Picnic Marcos Valle-So Nice Janet Seidel-My Gentleman Friend Cocktail Inn-The  Way You Look Tonight Aaron Diehl-Le Tombeau de couprin Barney Mccall -Mysteriss Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont Peter Paulson-Third Time

This week a guest programmer in that of Darren Long from the Tiki Delights bringing us the International Evening At The Penthouse. www.cocktailnation.net Bert Kaempfert - Lonely Nightingale Joao Gilberto - One Note Samba Connie Francis - Al Di La Dean Martin - C’est Si Bon Nat King Cole - Non Dimenticar Frank Sinatra - London By Night Keely Smith - I Wish You Love Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim - Meditation Bobby Darin - Venice Blue Nat King Cole - The Very Thought Of You Tony Bennett - The Gentle Rain Esquivel - April In Portugal Bobby Darin - When Day Is Done Peggy Lee - Little Boat Dean Martin - Pardon (Pardoname) Chet Baker - Iimio Domani Les Baxter - The Poor People Of Paris

This week Garry wells is back with Retro Zone talking about the film “Where the Boys are” we have lots of the latest lounge and exotica releases, a look at the world of swank gig guide, our stuff segment talking about a 1950’s Oscar Party gone wrong and a letter to the show   Ultra Beaver Lounge Band - La Playa Combustible Edison - Vertigogo Gary Wells Retrozone Los Diplomaticos-Where the Boys Are The Tikiyaki Orchestra - Sushi  Hypnotiques - Apache Vibexotica - When The Four Winds Blow Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo Harold Schenk - Bachelor Pad Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique Messer Chups - Moonrace Pink Martini - No Hay Problema Daniel Pemberton - Moog Necklace Martini Kings -Summer Samba Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin New Morty Show - Ladies Man

Sometimes you think you are in but you are actually OUT!   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

Just how did that cat get in here! John Barry–Tanakas WorldGeorge Martin–The Bitter End You Can’t Do ThatRobert Short–Going SoloPepper Greenwald–MoroccoHugo Montenegro–ThunderballDan Stein–Mr. CoolAlex Khaskin–Bond the SpyJohn Barry–A Man AloneDave Loew–No Time To DieGert Wilden–GaslightmoodRobert Sharples–Public EyeSerge Gainsbourg–Bye Bye Mr. Spy Denis Farnon–Highballs At Villa RienzaRaymond Alessandrini–Theme De FantomasJohn Baker–The Dolly man cue 3–Vendetta Martini Heaven-Tanganova Project Piment-DIamonds Are Forever Ocotobop-Pink Panther ThemeVerve Ensemble-What I Meant To SayChumei Watanabe–Beautiful AgentAlphonse Roy–The Unknown Man of Shandigor

The song says it's hard to do but I haven't experienced that. Lyn Stanley- Love Me Or Leave Me Simon Tedeschi - Rhapsody In Blue Herbie Mann- It Ain't Necessarily So  Miles Davis & John Coltrane -  All of You

James Spencer checks in with another new album… and we’ll open the latest issue of Lounge Life Magazine to discover the scotch that was the favourite of Frank Sinatra… and hear of a very amusing AI transcription mishap thanks to Baron Von Swankenstien. There’s new exotica on the way from Tiki Delights and Mr Moai… a few tiki happenings around the globe… and a mid-century complaint about petrol prices that proves drivers have always loved to complain about fuel prices. So pour something strong, settle into the lounge chair… cocktailnation.net Voodoo 5 - Faster Pussycat Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull James Spencer - Lonely Street Eddie Palmieri - Los Cueros Me Llaman Freddie Canoe - Lonely Island Vibexotica - Song Of The Taino Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Norm Amadio Feat Marc Jordan - I Love You That Way Freddie Green - Pin Up Cocktail Inn - Tequila Combustible Edison - Utopia

I’m not a morning person; I’m a coffee creature who finds your early-morning cheerfulness barbaric cocktailnation.net Bill Charlap – One Morning in May Bruce Lofgren Group – Tripsy Cliff Korman – MONTREUX Gaea Schell – Luna Plateada Greta Angell – Tea For Two Hugo Montenegro – Charade  Jack Jezro – Darn That Dream Jeff Harner – I Fall In Love Too Easily Mancini – Blue Satin Nat King Cole – What Is There To Say The Martini Kings – No. 4 Desafinado Victor Feldman Trio – Chopin in D♯ minor (Minor Waltz) Angelica – Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor Op. 27 No. 2

Here is a fact ...Anyone driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone driving faster than you is a maniac. cocktailnation.net Anita Rey – Slow Glow Connie Russell – The Thrill Is Gone Danielle Wertz – Manhattan in the Rain Fran Jeffries – Lazy Afternoon Gaea Schell – In Your Own Sweet Way George De Hart – Body and Soul George Shearing – On Cloud 69 Jan Lundgren Trio – Vindens Ängar Jeff Goldblum – Lazy Afternoon Rachel Caswell – For All We Know Sarah Vaughan – It Might As Well Be Spring Stacey Kent – I Know I Dream Linda Carone-Having It All Warren Wolf – Frankie and Johnny

When my friend told me his life was falling apart, I just asked him if he could do it quietly because I was trying to watch the game. Albare - How Insensitive Art Pepper - Imagination Beegie Adair - April In Paris Ben Webster - Late Date Betty Blake - Lilac Wine James Spencer - Easy Living John Coltrane - Lush Life Julie London - Sophisticated Lady Julie London - Where Are You Larry Gelb-If My Life Were Pleasant Suzanne Pittson-I Get Sentimental Over Nothing Lena Horne - Moon River Paige Delancy - Black Coffee

Mr Skip Heller returns with Voodoo five and a new release Called Hypnocoin so we will catch up with him on the show this week, speaking of new music  we bring you Tabu recordings, new music from the Tikiyaki orchestra , Martini Kings and James Spencer so a bucket load of new music for you. There is a look at the world of swank, a deep thought and our stuff segment        Paul Anka- The Way You Make Me Feel John Barry-On Her Majestys Secret Service Skip Heller Voodoo 5 Voodoo 5-Hypnocoin Messerchups- Kiss of the Night Blue Martinis-You Turn Me On Baby Chet Baker-When Your Lover Has Gone OMFO - Whimsical realm Martini Kings- Strangers in the Night The Tikiyaki Orchestra - Sushi  Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Herb Ellis- Soft Winds Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Road To Caliente James Spencer and The Midnight Men- Under the Streetlamp

I think every now and then it's worth picking a fight, sometimes you get a punch in the nose but most of the time people are too shocked to do anything and you give them a story to tell their friends. Wynton Marsalis-Daily Battles Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart James Morrison-My Beautiful Octobop- Girl Talk Miles Davis- All Blues Keith Jarrett-Still Life, Still Life (Live) Dexter Gordon-Ghost Of A Chance John Coltrane- Lush Life Mancini- Susan Ann-Margaret- A Bachelor In Paradise

I think Monte Carlo may just be heaven on earth, if you don't believe me go visit soon! www.cocktailnation.net Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo The Martini Kings - Poincianna Swingin Palms-Asleep On The Shore Oscar Moore- April in Paris Matt Holsen- Plenty Jaunty Marlena Shaw-Ahmad's Blues John Neel- Bury Me Blue Joey Altruda- Cocktails With Joey  Jazz Singles- Another Cocktail Linda Carone-Free and Easy Eddie costa- I've Never Been In Love Before Don Nuzzo- Bonded Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy Crawdaddy-Clean Caper Calum Upton- Revolving Restaurant Bill Evans-Gloria's Step  Chet Baker - Time On My Hands

“I love how dreams resolve nothing and still demand processing   Airbenders – Weaver Of Dreams Chet Baker – They All Laughed Elliot Caine Sextet – Hippie Chicks On Acid Gerry Mulligan – Body And Soul Herbie Mann – Lady Bird Julie London – Cloudy Morning Mitch Towne – Some Work Of Noble Note, May Yet Be Done Roger Williams – My One And Only Love John Coltrane – Blue Train

Back for 2026 it is Jason Whiton with Spyvibe, I’ve got some cool gigs from across the globe to check out, the latest Bond news that might surprise you…a book on the Queen of England  and most importantly new music from Voodoo 5 and also James Spencer with his Midnight Men. cocktailnation.net James Spencer and the Midnight Men - Wet Asphalt Combustible Edison - 20th Century Ventures-Pink Panther Theme Freddie Green - Pin Up Freddy Canoe - In The Soup Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull Mel Torme - It Happened In Monterey Swongos - Wanderoo The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy Tiki Cowboys - Feel So Good (Instrumental) Vibexotica - When The Four Winds Blow Keith Williams - The Thin Man Kolumbo- Sandy Legs Voodoo Five - I Just Don't Understand Marcus Rutz - Looking Out Windows

The world is moving pretty quick, things we never thought would happen have actually happened. And yet still no personal jetpacks. 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

James Spencer has release a wonderful album called Lonely Street with his band the Midnight Men so tonight he has programmed a show for us on the theme Lonely. cocktailnation.net James Spencer - Whiskey & Leather  George Shearing Quintet & Billy May - If I Should Lose You  Jimmy Borges - Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight Anne Phillips - A Stranger In Town  Relaxing Piano Crew - Are You Lonely Melanchrino - Laura  Chet Baker - Street Of Dreams  Jackie Gleason - Hey There Lonely Girl Frank Sinatra - Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry Cocktail Inn - The Lonely Man Serge Gainsbourg - Ce Mortel Ennui Laurindo Almeida & The Danzaneros - Big Town  Toni Harper - Lady Lonely  Nat King Cole - The Lonely One  Martin Denny - Cool Helen Merrill - End Of A Love Affair  James Spencer & The Midnight Men - When The City Finally Sleeps  Gene Howard - Stranger In Paradise  Julie London - Lush Life Martin Kings - Goodbye To Lonely Town

For 2026 Gary Wells returns and adding to his conversations he will bring us a new segment which allows him to talk about more things than books called Retro Zone and this week talking about Winter Movies. I have new music coming your way from James Spencer and new music from Voodoo 5 and their new album called Hypnocoin  cocktailnation.net Voodoo 5 – Faster Pussycat Morricone 90 – Una Voce Allo Specchi Combustible Edison – Satan Says Dizzy Gillespie – Carioca Freddy Canoe – Shockwave James Spencer And The Midnight Men – Lonely Street Leith Stevens – Sugar Bush Cha Cha Lola Albright – There’s A Man In My Life Martini Kings – Music To Watch Girls Go By Messerchups – Night Stripper Project K 67 – Atomic Pool Party Swongos – Swampie Invasion Vibexotica – Song Of The Taino Tikiyaki Orchestra – Weekend In Waikiki The Brothers Castro – Serenata --

To my way of thinking they drive great cars, wear shades and have hip threads. cocktailnation.net Frank Bennett – You're Too Hip Baby Stan Kenton – Once In A While The Metro Strings – Vacation Time Anita O'Day – Angel Eyes Frank Pourcel And His Orchestra – Italia Romantica Hugo Winterhalter – People Jack De Mello And His Imperial Strings – Makalapua Julie O’Hara Sextet – Angel Eyes KPM – Piano At The Plaza John Coltrane-When Lights Are Low Hampton Hawes -Hamptons Pulpit Bill Evans-All Of You Les Baxter & The 101 Strings – Love Beat Of The City Robby Poitevin – Jazz Cave

the Glow of the stereo, the music and the atmosphere...that's what it is all about. 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

Tonight, we honour a creative spirit who carved their mark deep into the culture. We step inside a world built from imagination, devotion, and hand-crafted dreams. There’s a musical guest who knows exactly how to bend time and mood. A design revival that proves the past still ticks with purpose. Stories that remind us we’ve panicked about progress before — and survived. News from the lounge world that marks the end of an era, and the start of another. A few dates for the diary, if your calendar likes a tropical accent. A listener reminds us why this late-night ritual matters. All wrapped in a soundtrack made for dim lights and slow sips. Settle in — this is Cocktail Nation. cocktailnation.net   Naughty Ones - Trapped In A Web Of Love Nicolas Godin - Lare Blanche Frank Bennett - Money Ixthuele - House Of The Gods Martini Kings - Isle Of Man Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Ennio Morricone - Missione Segreta Frank Wess - The Lizard Messercups - Wicked Game The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy Tikiyaki 5-0 - The Ipcress File Gary Lee Trio - Dunsborough Blues Grant Green - T'Aint Nobody's Business If I Do Vibexotica - Tiwaka's Holiday

Just like the Thunderbirds it's time to hit go   cocktailnation.net   Barney Kessell-Satin Doll Shelley Manne-Step Lightly Dexter Gordon-Love For Sale Oscar Pettiford-Not So Sleepy Cedar Walton- Afternoon In Paris Bill Charlap- All Across the City 101 Strings-Come Fly With Me Warren Vache- My Romance Art Pepper-You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To

Time to pour an old fashioned cocktailnation.net Johnny Mandel -Long Ago and Far Away Angelika -Once Upon a December Chet Baker -I’m Old’ Fashioned  Bobby Troup-It Happened Once Before  James Spencer-The Things We Did Last Summer  Julie London -Camptown Races  Beegie Adair-Back Home in Indiana Stanley Black -Nostalgia Chris Connor-He’s Comin’ Home  Liza Minnelli -Old Friends  Joey Altruda-Cocktails With Joey  Mel Torme and the Mel Tones-It Happened in Monteray  Singers Unlimited-A Time For Love  Stan Kenton-Sophisticated Lady Charlene Bartley-I’ve Got A Crush On You  Bobby Darin-Days Of Wine And Roses Anne Phillips -A Stranger In Town Sue Raney-You Are There

Tonight on The Cocktail Nation, I am back after my usual end of year break… I have spent the time planning the upcoming season and to kick off the first show of the year we bring you a very special documentary all about a man and his Tiki Bar cocktailnation.net Ultra Beaver Lounge Band - Mambo 69 Project K67 -Atomic Party Martini Kings -Cabali  Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads - The Dawn Of Tiki Freddy Canoe - Shockwave JG Thirwell - Copycat Messer Chups - Agent Tremolo Tikiyaki Orchestra - The Pineapple-Upside-Down Waitiki 7 - Ouanaloa Vibexotica - Backyard Luau: Hideaway Martini Kings - Adventures: Playboy’s Theme

Let me tell you about a philosophy of mine on the Penthouse cocktailnation.net Martini Kings - Playboy's Theme Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Carol Liebowitz - Hidden Source Combustible Edison - Pink Victim Eddie Pensar En Ti - Solo Pensar En Ti Frank Wess - The Lizard Grant Green - T'Aint Nobody's Business If I Do Ken Griffin - Ebb Tide Marcus Mclaurine - One For O.P. Markus Rutz - Keppard's Kerchief Norm Amadio Ft. Guido Basso - She Smiled Peter Knight - My Gnu Idea The Coctails - Whoopsy Daisy Vibexotica - In The Jungle

Behind every cool chick is a pair of sunglasses hiding an eye-roll   Frank Bennett – You’re Just Too Hip Baby 101 Strings – Mack The Knife Chris Connor – All Dressed Up With A Broken Heart Dawan Muhammad – Quiet Now Gerry Mulligan – Body And Soul Herbie Mann – Lady Bird Kent Miller Sextet – Sisters Mitch Towne – Some Work Of Noble Note, May Yet Be Done The Nels Cline Singers – Temporarily Thomas Strønen – Tension

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.  New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net

Let me tell you about an issue I had with a shape. cocktailnation.net Jeff Denson Quartet – Circle Tim Stevens Trio – Recessional Stephen Magnusson & Frank Di Sario – What If Peter Knight Quartet – My Gnu Idea Garry Lee Trio – Dunsborough Blues Michelle Nicolle – Love Me Or Leave Me Jamie Oehlers & Sam Keevers – Beautiful Freak Andrea Keller Quartet – One Kristin Berardi – Where Or When Paul Grabowsky Trio – Stars Apart Mike Nock Project – Atavism Barney McAll – The Albatross

Another in our series of Lounging Spies!   Si Zenter – From Russia With LoveKeith Williams Orchestra – The Thin ManSimon Tedeschi – Embraceable YouRobby Poitevín – The SyndicateFred Fried – Where Notes May LeadWarner Chappell – Femme FataleLuke Gillespie – Round MidnightRichard Maegraith Band – WhisperJames Morrison – The Master PlanBall State University Jazz Ensemble – Late NightsHugo Montenegro – ThunderballDavid Baker – Black Thursday

It's Australia Day today so lets's head down under and checkout the Lounge scene and celebrate the great Nation of Australia. cocktailnation.net Grace Knight - Sophisticated Lady Frank Bennett - Folk Song Julie O'hara Sextet - Doin It Solomon Blue Martinis - The Great City Douglas Lee - Evening Stars Of Cyganoon Sarah McKenzie - Mean What You Say Acca Daiquiries - Smoke On The Water Gerard Masters Trio - The Fall Of Lucifer B Sharp Band - Destination Moon Kate Ceberano - Skylark Rhonda Burchmore - Zing With The Strings Of My Heart Sally Street - Makin' Whoopee M4a

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.  New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net