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Cocktail Nation 120-Beachbum Berry Remixed

Cocktail Nation thanks to Tiki Shark with Koop Kooper…this week we talk to Beachbum Berry who has a new book out.Brad Parker swings by from Tiki Shark to talk about the Art that he is working on.
I’ve got news about the relighting of the lights at Kon Tiki in Arizona, plenty of events to attend, ask Koop tackles the tough questions of the world plus the very best classic and neo lounge and exotica….
Also this week your chance to win the CD Doris Day…Hits Hollywood and Broadway.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Al Cailoa-Man From U.N.C.L.E
Janet Seidel-Straight to Baby
Martini Heaven-Gigolo
Art Van Damme Wave
Vibes On Velvet-Jorge's Basement
DJ Bonebrake 4-4 Situation
Ernestine Anderson- Moonlight In Vermont
B Sharp Band-Ain't that a Kick In The Head
Martini Kings -Rumble
Esquivel- Frenesi
Richard Cheese - Spiderman
Ann Richards-The Masquerade Is over
Billy May- Solving The Riddle
Octobop- Rocker.

TM

That's rad, Koop! DJ Bonebreak is awesome!

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[ Edited by: lucas vigor 2010-04-18 08:14 ]

Cocktail Nation 123-Combustible Edison

Cocktail Nation thanks to Tiki Shark with Koop Kooper on the show we talk to two members of the band that started it all, interview I have wanted to do since I started this show, I’m talking about Combustible Edison The Millionaire and Miss Lilly Banquette join me.
Kooper has been raiding the charity bins and so the fruits of my kneeling will be revealed plus check out my website for the album cover art.I’ve got some things for you to be seen at with out look at the world of swank.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Pink Martini-Ohayoo Ohio
Martini Kings-Nylon Jungle
Combustible Edison-Millionaires Holiday
Combustible Edison-Vertigogo
Spy Fi-WEB Theme
Hal Mooney - Holiday for strings
Norrie Parramoor - Always in my heart
Don Tiki-Bla Bla Cha Cha
Skip Heller-Watch Us Burn
Herbie Marks Trio - Little Grass Shack in
Martin Denny - Off shore
Jack Costanzo—Blue Prelude
Lushy-Springtime
Bob Thompson - Starfire
Al Caiola - Quiet Nights of quiet stars

Cocktail Nation 124-Loungerati

Cocktail Nation thanks to Tiki Shark with Koop Kooper on the show this week we head to New York city and see what’s happening in the lounge scene there with Fredo Ceraso from the Loungerati website… Tiki Carver extraordinaire Marcus Thorn has some news for us, we’ll take a look at the life of the recently departed Lena Horne plus all the gigs you need to attend at our look at the world of swank and regular segment ask Koop is back on the radio

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Martini Heaven-Tango Zingo
Tikiyaki Orchesta-Tango Tahiti
SpyFi-Perry Mason
Earle Hagen - The International Set
Tiki Joes Ocean-Waikiki Pursuit
Combustible Edison- Mr. Pushin Came to Shove
Acca Daiquiris-WhiteWedding
Buddy Greco- Something's Gotta Give
Clouseaux- Destination- Oasis
Paul Phillips - Tenderly
Linda Lawson- Where Flamingos Fly
Chaino-Afri Cuban
Billy May- On A Little Street In Singapore
Tony Bennett-Fly Me To The Moon
Lena Horne- I Love To Love

Cocktail Nation 125 -Kooper broadcasts from the Penthouse Party

Cocktail Nation thanks to Tiki Shark with Koop Kooper…it’s been a tough week I decided to told a party for the c grade celebs tonight, hopefully they won’t bother us as we do the show…coming up we head to Hawaii to talk to Brad Parker from Tiki Shark, I’ll play an Exotica band that you might be able to help me identify cos I can’t! And don’t miss our look at the world of swank and Ask Koop.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Frank Bennett-White Collar Crime
DJ Bonebrake-Tango
Don Tiki-China Town Bar Cha Cha Cha
David Carrol - By Heck Cha Cha Cha
Janet Seidel-Crazy World
Spy Fi- Zombie Shuffle
Martini Kings- Summer Samba
Richard Shory - Moonlight Reflection
Vibes On Velvet-Bus Pass
Lena Horne - Mood Indigo & I'm Beginning To See The Light
Koke Band - Love for Sale
Paul Phillips - Harlem Nocturne
Richard Hayman - Live Just For Tonight
Combustible Edison- Utopia
Ninapinta -The In Crowd

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Nice job adding the Kokee Band to the playlist, Koop! I just found that lp on eBay, and it's a real winner start to finish. I particularly like their take on "Misirlou" and "Moon of Manakoora".

thanks man...you know I still know nothing about this band...would lovee someone to shed some light on em!
KK

Cocktail Nation 126-HB Radke

Cocktail Nation thanks to Tiki Shark with Koop Kooper…tonight on the show we catch up with and incredible singer by the name of HB Radke, I’ll let you know about a great website for all the gals, our segment ask Koop and our look at the world of swank plus tonight I get up on my soapbox about retro antiquities. I’ll let you know about the man who had a Tiki wash up in his back yard and I have the very best lounge and exotica ready to go!

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Dom Halpin-Mambo
John Zorn-Tiki for Blue
HB Radke- Jet City Swingers-Live Till I Die
Martin Denny-Congo Train
Jimmy Vargas-Love is a Racket
Vibes on Velvet-Ink Mysterioso
Don Tiki—Primitiva
Annie Ross- I'm Nobody's Baby
Joey Altruda-Playboys Theme
Chaquito Big Band- Our Man Flint
Richard Hayman - When I Recall
Hugo Montenegro—Perfidia
DJ BoneBrakeTrio- Bernstein 007
Threesons-Caravan

Cocktail Nation 127-DJ Bonebrake

Cocktail Nation thanks to Tiki Shark with Koop Kooper tonight on the show we talk to vibes legend DJ Bonebrake, Tiki Mug maker Captain Pharaoh has a new mug to let us know about and I believe a giveaway is on the cards our segment ask Koop and our look at the world of swank plus tonight I will play a track of the new Waitiki 7 album called New Sounds of Exotica.

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Royal Crown Revue- Brazil
Voodoo Island -Shot In The Dark
DJ Bonebrake- Abstract
Martin Denny-Exotica
HB Radke- Straighten Up And Fly Right
Abe Lagrimas-Like Two In Love
Don Tiki—Jungle Julie
Waitiki 7-Flower Humming
Spy Fi-WEB Theme
Linda Lawson-Mood Indigo
Koke Band - Moon of Manakoora
Martini Kings- Teach Me Tonight
Len Stevens - Quiet Village
Patti Page with Pete Rugolo - I've Got My Eyes On You


check out the Exotica and Lounge podcast http://www.cocktailnation.net

[ Edited by: koopkooper 2010-06-06 05:48 ]

Cocktail Nation 128- New Sounds Of Exotica

Another big show this week with news from Andy Nazal of Tiki Joes Ocean,we'll let you know who won our captain pharaoh tiki mug competition last week and you wouldn't believe it but I have another tiki mug to give away, this time from Tiki Carver Marcus Thorn...on the show this week we talk to Randy Wong about the brand new Waitiki 7 album called New Sounds of Exotica, we'll take a look around the world at some gigs to check out plus our segment ask koop.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

DeanMartin-Who's Got The Action
Hugo Montenegro-Come Spy With Me
Waitiki 7-Tiki
Antonio Carlos Jobim-Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars
HB Radke- I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Diana Krall-Este Seu Olhar
Julie London-Girl Talk
Tiki Joes-Ocean-Baxters Pad
Abe Lagrimas-Cookies And Icecream
Martini Kings-You Only Live Twice
Voodoo Island-Fever
Jack Jones-Fly Me To The Moon
Quincy Jones-Soul Bossa Nova

Cocktail Nation 129-Mid Century Modern

Cocktail Nation thanks to Tiki Shark with Koop Kooper and this week on the show we talk to a real estate agent out of Palm Springs who only deals in mid century modern homes, I’ve got an incredible new cd from Kenny Sasaki and the Tiki Boys to play for you,news from Bill Raetz with another WEB book coming out….our look at the world of swank with a very cool Charles Phoenix show that’s coming up, we’ll tackle the worlds problems in our segment ask koop, this time talking about rich people and discounts.

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Waitiki 7-Similau
Combustible Edison- Seduction
Don Tiki-Other Side Of The Moon
Astrud Gilberto- Goodbye Sadness
Voodoo Island -Hypnotique
Kenny Sasaki and the Tiki Boys-A Night Of Ghosts
Esquivel- Todavía
George Shearing-The Shadow of Your Smile-Days of Wine and Roses
DJ Bonebrake Shakers
Abe Lagrimas-Baby Drool
Linda-Lawson-Up Pops Love
Clouseux-Fist on the green
Terry Snyder- Oye Negra

This week on the show we talk Scott Menshing about his latest project called Voodoo Island, news from Sydney Band Machiniso, theres a new tiki mug fromm Frankies Tiki room to collect,news from the crazed mugs, our look at the world of swank, our very popular segment ask Koop plus the best classic and neo lounge and exotica as relax in our g plan lounge and spin the tracks.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Mambo Zombies-Autumn In New York

Kenny Sasaki and the Tiki Boys-Fly Me To The Island

Voodoo Island-Shot In The Dark

Julie London- Always True to You in My Fashion

Jackie Gleason-Temptation

Paul Desmomd- Samba with Some Barbecue

Waitiki 7-When I First Love

Bill Evans- Soiree

Stan Getz- Penthouse Serenade

Crazed Mugs-My Mug Collection

Frank Bennet -Would I Lie To You

Machinoso-Hexotica

Frank Sinatra- Body and Soul

Les Baxter- Earth Light

Thanks Kooper for the chat...will keep you posted on any releases and good luck with the programming!!!!!

Cocktail Nation 131-Tiki Oasis

This week on the show we talk to Otto about Tiki Oasis 10, there are some big acts there once again this year, Brad Parker has been working hard creating some incredible art …got some great news about the return of a weekender that has been missing in action for a while, our segment ask koop tackles dental hygiene.

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Don Tiki-Pajama Tops
DJ Bonebrake-Bernstein 007
Martin Denny- Love Dance -
Eartha Kitt- April in Portugal
Abe Lagrimas-Everpresent
John Buzon Trio- Ill Wind
Buddy Greco-Girl Talk
SG Sound-Escapade Velocity
Frank Bennet-Pretend That We're Dead
Willie Smith- Sophisticated Lady
Arthur Lyman - Cubana Chant
Janet Seidel-Moment To Moment
Hugo Montenegro-Come Spy With Me

Cocktail Nation 132-Ukulele and Vibes

This week on the show we talk to Waitiki 7’s Abe Lagrimas Jr who has released a solo album called Ukulele and Vibes, a mid century modern icon has been reopened at LA international Airport, theres the look into the world of Swank with a very cool event occurring in Miami and we will find out about retro sexuals…who are they, what do they look like and are you one of them.

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Martini Kings- Desafinado
Moonrays-Run Spy Run
Abe Lagrimas-Cookies and Icecream
Frank Sinatra- Nothing But the Best
Sammy Davis Jr -That old Black Magic
Alvino Rey- Little white lies
Waitiki 7-Tiki
Mancini-Background For Murder
Nina Ferro-I'veGot The World on a String
Pink Martini-Lets Never Stop Falling in Love
Les Baxter- The Left Arm of Buddha
Jack Costanzo-Mira Como Los

This week on the show we talk to Mr Ho about something big happening with his orchestroica band and a way you can help, news from Tiki Joes ocean with a new release coming up….theres a new book on Grace Kelly which you’ll need to check out.

If you are in the LA area there is a great doco on the architect John Lautner to dig plus some cool gigs from a across the globe in our world of swank, this week in our ask koop segment we tackle creepy married men who try to pick up young single women

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Combustible Edison- Pink Victim

Octobop—Playboy Theme

Orchestrotica-Terre Exotique

Martin Denny- A Taste of Honey

Tiki Joes Ocean-Stoic Moai

Astrud Gilberto- It Might as Well Be Spring

Vibes On Velvet-Spook master

Waitiki 7-Firecracker

Buddy Greco Lezlie Anders-S’Wonderful

Abe Lagrimas-Like Two In Love

Julie London- Take Back Your Mink

Nelson Riddle- Route 66

Hugo Montenegro-Goldfinger

Tito Puente - Ritual Drum Dance

Cocktail Nation 134-Mai Tai Festival

Cocktail Nation thanks to Tiki Shark with Koop Kooper on the show this week we find out about a maitai festival that is coming up in hawaii, theres a tiki festival on in portland next week to check out, in our ask koop segment we’ll tackle the friendly neighbourly wave, I’ll let you know how you can spread the lounge sound.

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Voodoo Island -Hypnotique
Jimmy Vargas-Torchin The EL Rocco
Cherry Capri-Tie Another Mai Tai On
Lucas Vigor-Night Light Blues
Bob Thompson - Just You, Just Me
Combustible Edison-Summer Samba
Vicki Carr- Invitation
Frank Sinatra-Mr Success
Lushy-Riptide
George Shearing - An Affair To Remember.
Martini Kings-Hawaii Five O
Al Caiola - Thunderball
Rhonda Burchmore-Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart
Martin Denny-Quiet Village Bossa Nova
Skip Heller-The Collector

Cocktail Nation 135-Brad Parker Paints For The Masses

Cocktail Nation thanks to Tiki Shark with Koop Kooper on the show this week we are joined by Brad Parker to talk about his art and his involvement in the Mai Tai Festival on the Big Island, We find out about a new book on Audrey Hepburn and in our ask koop segment examine the tricky situation of eating your partners chocolates in the middle of the night ,we have a new tiki mug from Frankies Tiki Room available…there’s some cool events to hang out across the world plus the best lounge exotica hand picked especially for you

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HB Radke- Shake Shake Shake
Pink Martini-Ninna Nanna
Waitiki 7-Ruby
Chaino - Bongo Samba
Combustible Edison- -Impact
Voodoo Island -Shot In The Dark
Les Baxter-Lust
Xavier Cugat-Daiquiri
Blue Dahlia- In the Still of the Night
Ray Conniff-Caravan
Octobop- Minor Yours New Morty Show-Ladies Man
Jackie Gleason-Me and my shadow
Esquivel- Yeyo
Richard Hayman-The Girl From Ipanema

Shag is back!

on the show this week we'll find out about an Australian tour for
Shag which is coming to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
I've got a cool car show to attend to pick up a fifties
Italian sports car, a request for a long time listener to play , news
from Wes Britton about a new book on James Bond, we take a look at the world
of swank with some fabulous events to attend across the
world, our segment ask koop tackling text etiquete, and we'll
head into the Cocktail Nation Blogosphere with another cool
blog to read.
http://www.cocktailnation.net

Martini Kings-Bags Groove
Kenny Sasaki-A Night Of Ghosts
Tiki Joes Ocean-Quiet Voyage
Astrud Gilberto- Fly Me to the Moon
OctoBop- Prom To Prom
Waitiki 7-Sweet Pikake Serenade
Jackie Gleason-Darn That Dream
The Blue Dahlia- Ill Wind
Ernestine Anderson- Moonlight In Vermont
Esquivel- Guanacoa
Orchestroica-Thor’s Arrival
Chaquito Big Band- The Spy's Wife
Sally Street -Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You
Frank Sinatra- That’s Life Nothing But the Best

Cocktail Nation 138-Will the Thrill

On the show this week we talk to Will the Thrill about his brand new book, I've got news about an incredible video store that is closing down this week, but there will be some bargains for you to grab, there's some more Bond film news. I'll let you know about a fantastic release for that you need to have in your collection, in our ask koop segment we find out how you should handle an accidental dog poisoning issue, there's the world of swank and a cool blog to follow in our blogosphere.

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Tiki Joe's Ocean-Moonlight Moods

Combustible Edison-Breakfast at Denny's

Actual Raiq-Lunar lounge lizard

Esquivel & His Orchestra - La Raspa

Martini Kings-Fly Me To The Moon

Kenny Sasaki-Slow Dancer

Jackie Gleason-Get Out Of Town

Mr Ho's Orchestrotica-Arab Dance

Frank Sinatra- All My Tomorrows

Bob Thompson- On The Rocks

Les Baxter- The Other Side of the Moon

Jimmy Vargas-Black Widow

Royal Crown Revue-Deadly Night Call


check out the Exotica and Lounge podcast http://www.cocktailnation.net

[ Edited by: koopkooper 2010-08-22 04:01 ]

Cocktail Nation 139-Martini Kings Vs Shag

On the show this week we talk to Tony Marscio from the Martini Kings about the stack of releases from the guys recently some great music to add to your collection, Last friday night I caught up with Shag at the Outre Gallery here in Sydney and I’ll play back that chat for you as we check out his inscrutable mystery guide, our segments ask Koop and the blogosphere back this week plus we’ll take a look at Tiki Oasis from last week.

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Vibes On Velvet-Jorges Basement

Cal Tjader-The Way You Look Tonight

Martini Kings-Lost In Paradise

Julie London- The End of a Love Affair

Waitiki7 -Ruby Janet Seidel- Straight To Baby

Moe Koffman- Swinging Shepard Blues

Acutal Rafiq-One way ticket to Thrillville

Frank Sinatra- The Best is Yet To Come

Alvino Rey-A Swingin Fling

Les Baxter- Saturday Night on Saturn

Chet Baker- The Touch of Your Lips

Frank Bennett -Everything Counts

Tiki Joes Ocean-Sand

Cocktail Nation 140-Tiki Shark at the Mai Tai Festival

on the show this week I catch up with Brad Parker to talk about his time at the Mai Tai Festival, I'vegot some news of a re release of a Sinatra album out of 1965, a cool book on mad men and the sixties, a fantastic movie to see, our segment ask koop tackling the issue of physically getting stuck on public transport,our look at the world of swank and the Cocktail Nation blogosphere with another cool retro blog to dig.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Spy Fi-Web Theme

Martin Denny -Martinique

Royal Crown Revue-Salt Peanuts

Tak Shindo-Deep in The Heart Of Texas

Duke Ellington-Anatomy Of a Murder

Shagxotica-The Ghost Of Augie Colon

Billy May-Solving The Riddle

Frank Sinatra-September of my years

Jack Costanzo-Latin Fever

Waitiki 7-Flower Humming

Pink Martini-Ninna Nanna

Chaquito Big Band-The Spy With The Cold Nose

Martini Kings-Baby Elephant Walk

Esquivel & His Orchestra - Estrellita

Cocktail Nation 141-Mondo Lounge and Portland MCM

This week we talk to the organiser of Mondo Lounge 3, we’ll find out about mid century modern homes in Portland and a lady who sells them.

There’s a book about collectible kitchy stuff, our world of swank and a cool blog in the blogoshphere.It’s the cocktail nation bringing the world of swank to your living room.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Martini Kings-Days of Wine and Roses

Kenny Sasaki-Slow Dancer

Tiki Joes Ocean-Haleiwa

Dexter Gordon- The Shadow of Your Smile

DJ Bonebrake- Abstract

HB Radke- Baby Skye

Les Baxter-Venzuela

Jackie Gleason-The House Is Haunted

Hugo Montenegro—Perfidia

Duke Ellington- Flirtibird

Pink Martini-Tea For Two

Spy Fi-Then Play Down

Tak Shindo - High Noon

Cocktail Nation 142-Buddy Greco in His Own Words

This week on the lounge music podcast we hear from Buddy Greco in his own words from the Latest Martini Kings collaboration, a look at his life and loves, there’s news from Mr HO, a Hollywood legend has left us, the star of the Invasion of the Body Snatchers has died, Kevin McCarthy is his name, so a look at his life. I’ve got some great shows to attend, our look at the world of swank and Ask Koop.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Frank Sinatra-Fly Me To The Moon

Janet Seidel-I Got Lost In His Arms

Buddy Greco-Girl Talk

Jackie Gleason -Just One More Chance

Pink Martini- Taya Tan

John Barry 7- From Russia With Love

SG Sound-The Imperial March Darth Vaders Theme

Jimmy Vargas-Torchin The EL Rocco

Julie London-Love For Sale

Vicki Carr- When In Rome (I Do As The Romans Do)

Tikiaki Orchestra-Exotique

Lucas Vigor-So Daco Samba

Dave Brubeck-Perdido

Tiki Joes Ocean-Under The Midnight Sun

Linda Lawson -Like Young

Cocktail Nation 143-Brad Parker and the Mayor

This week on the show we talk to Brad Parker from Tiki Shark and find out about his get out jail free card because of his Mayoral Connections! Some New Music from Mr Ho and find out how you can get this track for free!

I have lots of very swank events to attend across the globe, and our free advice column, ask Koop so join me as we suit up and and explore the world of swank.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

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The Mike Flowers Pops - Wonderwall

Cal Tjader-Soul Sauce

Waitiki 7-Totem Pole

Robert Drasden-Siren Song

Combustible Edison- Dior

Mr Ho's Orchestrotica-The Breeze & I (Andalucia)

Tiki Joefs Ocean Hawaii Blue

Walk The Plank-Salsa Rojo

Earle Hagen - I Spy Theme

Annie Ross- Everything I've Got

Jimmy Vargas-Nude on a Swing

Tikiyaki Orchestra -Bachelor No 1

John Barry - Lovers

Astrud Gilberto-Goodbye Sadness

Tony Bennett -How Insensitive

Cocktail Nation 145

this week on the show we check out a fantastic book on Tiki,called Waikiki Tiki
there’s our segment Ask Koop tackling electrical retailers and Darwinism,our look at the world of swank with plenty of great parties and events to attend,I've got a new book out about the history of MI6 sad news on the death of Tony Curtis and our entertainment reporter gives us the lowdown . We'll head into the blogosphere again with one from an old fashioned man, plus there’s all the best lounge and exotica from across the globe.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Jimmy Vargas- Dahlia's Web
The Blue Martini’s-Something Cool
Martin Denny-Taboo
Les Baxter-Lust
Martini Kings-Soft Sounds
Bobby Darin- As Long as I'm Singing
Sir Julian- A Man and a Woman
Kenny Sasaki-Jellyfish
Fire and Theft-Whole Lot Of Love
Hans Karl- The Uninvited Guests
Si Zenter-Charade
Octobop-Goodbye PorkPie Hat
Sammy Davis Jr- You're Gonna Hear from Me


check out the Exotica and Lounge podcast http://www.cocktailnation.net

[ Edited by: koopkooper 2010-10-09 22:55 ]

Cocktail Nation 147

This week we talk to the webmaster of one of the most fascinating retro websites in the world, I’ve got another new track from the upcoming orchestrotica album for you to enjoy and a fabulous niche book publisher that I think you will find some great books for your library or to give to your retro scene friends.

We’ll head up to the Cocktail Nation blogsphere with another cool blog, plus there’s the look at the world of swank.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Blue Martini's-Hershey Bar
Frank Bennett-Been Caught Stealin
The Three Suns- Fever
Arthur Lyman- Leis of Jazz
Mr Ho's Orchestrotica- Boulevard Of Broken dreams
Combustible Edison Blue Light
Frank Sinatra- Dream Your Dreams Away
James Bond and His Sextet- Goldfinger
Waitiki 7 Sacha-cha
Bobby Darin- A Taste of Honey
Les Baxter- Coronation
Shagxotica- Crandall Meets His Match
Tiki Joes Ocean -Alegre
Xavier Cugat- La Dolce Vita
Martini Kings-Cuchy Frito Man
Jo Basile and His Accordian Orch - Mack The Knife

Cocktail Nation 148-Save The Tonga Room

this week we talk to Brad Parker from Tiki Shark with our regular catch up, Mr Ho is very busy with the sneak peak releases coming out once again, we have our look at the world of swank,our segment ask koop this week talking about people who abuse taking happy snaps and we’ll head into the blogoshere with a good site all about cocktails.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Martini Kings (Joel Hile)Goodbye to lonely Town

Nina Ferro-I've Got The World on a String

JackJones-You Better Love Me

Augie-Colon- Tierra Va Tembla

Mr Ho's Orchestrotica- Night And Day

Vibes On Velvet-Jorges Bassment

John Barry - 007

Jimmy Vargas-Zoeotika Blues

Julie O'Hara-Angel Eyes

Les Baxter- The Ritual

B Sharp Big Band -Frenesi

Pink Martini-Temperido

Leroy Holmes- Odd Job Man-I Wanna Be a James Bond Girl

Sally Street-Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You.

Bobby Darin- The Sweetest Sounds

Cocktail Nation 149-Beatnik Dreamsville

This week on the show we don our black skivies, tight jeans and beret as we live the Beatific life and talk to the host of a Beatnik webpage and podcast about beat music and beat culture, we’ll find out about the best in lounge awards from loungeratti in New York, news of a tiki bar in Vancouver, there’s our segment ask koop tackling mail fraud and our look at the world of swank.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Janet Seidel- Moonglow
Martini Heaven-Tango Zingo
Les Baxter-I Dig
Antonio Carlos Jobim- Surfboard
Pink Martini-And Then Your Gone
Clouseaux- Walking from Juarez
Chaino-Zombie Bamboos
Sally Street- AlphaMale
Martini Kings-Nothin But Time
Buddy Morrow-Night Train
Spy Fi-Wave
Shagxotica- Blue Scooter
jackie Gleason- I Can't Get Started
The Three Suns-Twilight Time
Mancini- Cha Cha Cha for Gia

Cocktail Nation 150-Kooper hypnotized by the call of a Mermaid

well how about this I have a mermaid on the show for you tonight, I found her in a tiki bar and we'll find out about her life and influences.news of a sinatra film coming up on the show, spy fi news about their new album coming out, another sneak peak from Mr Ho's Orchestorica, we'll take a look a the world of swank and we'll tackle the issues of the world with our segment ask koop as we take a look at people who ignore inflight instructions from the cabin crew.

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Mark Copeland-The Coffee Song

Vic Flick- Copacabinsky

Les Baxter-Simba

Abe Lagrimas- Headache

Frank Sinatra-You're So Right

Mancini- Something for Cat

Mr Ho's Orchestrotica- Street Scene

Martini Kings-Freddie the Freeloader

Spy Fi-Bryce's theme

Diana Krall-You're My Thrill

Combustible Edison -Impact

Preston Epps-Bongos in Pastel

Cocktail Natiom 151-Velveteen Lounge

On the show this week we talk to a Vodcaster, a kind of retro Betty Crocker. We have some mail from Cocktail Nation listeners, our look at the world of Swank and our segment Ask Koop, this week talking about people who interupt your newspaper quiz. There’s news of an origional bachelor pad in LA and some news about Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room

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Royal Crown Revue-Walkin Like Brando

Metrolites-Man From Metro

Tiki Joes Ocean-Jingle Bells

The SG Sound Satellite Feeding

Mel Torme-Midnight swinger

Mancini- Experiment in Terror

Stolen Idols-On Tonga Shores

Xavier Cugat-La Dolce Vita

Sally Street -Alpha Male

Monty Kelly- Tropicana

Jackie Gleason - Moonlight Becomes You

Octobop-Girl Talk

Arthur Lyman Group-Caravan

Cocktail Nation 152-Parker is Back

On the show this week we talk to Brad Parker from Tiki Shark about his latest exploits. Our very popular segment ask koop returns as we tackle the issue of dogs on the beach and ownership of Sticks, I¡¯ll find some cool parties and events for you to attend in our world of swank segment and we¡¯ll head into the cocktail nation blogosphere. Now as Christmas gets a little closer we will gradually ramp up our christmas music with a couple of cool yule tunes for you this week, one from the Martini Kings and one from Tiki Joes Ocean to get you into the season.

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Lushy French- 75

Stan Kenton & His Orchestra¡ªCool

John Zorn-Tiki for Blue

Frank Sinatra-Luck be a lady

Combustible Edison- Mr. Pushin Came to Shove

Blue Zombies-Hot Toddy

Bobby Hacket-CareFree

Tiki Joes Ocean-Deck The Halls

Chaino-Sumac

Pink Martini-But Now I Am Back

Martini Kings-Let It Snow

Cocktail Nation 153-Waitiki 7 at Don the Beachcombers

On the show this week we talk to Randy Wong from Waitiki 7 about a massive and historical show that they have coming up at Don The Beachcombers, we have some wonderful events to attend, our segment ask koop and the look at the blogosphere with one sent in from an Australian listener, some more Christmas music to get you in the mood plus all the best lounge and exotica from across the world.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Royal Crown Revue-Christmas Greetings

Jimmy Vargas-Love is a Racket

Waitiki 7 -The Magic Islands

Albino Rey -Rock Gently

Astrud Gilberto-Who Needs Forever

Orchestrotica-Terre Exotic

Duke Ellington- Grace Valse

Clouseaux-Parisio

Martini Kings-Silver Bells

Les Baxter-Mood Tattooed

Combustible Edison-Call Of The Space Siren

Indigo Swing-My Baby Comes Round at 8

Shagxotica-Blue Scooter

John Coltrane-Nancy

Three Suns-Fever

Cocktail Nation 154-In Like Flynn

On the show this week we talk to the Author of a new book about Errol Flynn.Stacks of events to attend including some great end of year parties , our segment ask koop and the look at the blogosphere with a very cool blog from a favourite pod caster …we have a giveaway this week from Royal Crown Revue …their new album Don’t Be a Grinch This year

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Mr Ho's Orchestrotica-Arab Dance

New Morty Show-Tico Tico

Martini Kings-The Christmas Song

Esquivel- Besame Mucho

Les Baxter-Quiet Village

Royal Crown Revue-Christmas Lights

Andre Kostelantez The Moon of Manakoora

Sg Sound-A Latin Affair

The Three Suns- Peg O' My Heart

Ray Anthony Dragnet

Michael Buble-White Christmas

Jimmy Vargas-Zoeotica Blues


check out the Exotica and Lounge podcast http://www.cocktailnation.net

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Cocktail Nation 155-Record Revirginizer

Final show of the year and then I’ll be taking a break for a few weeks with the show returning on Jan 15 I’ll be spending a well earned break in Bali working on my tan .
On the show this week we talk to a man who has the answers to all your record restoration woes, a new product called record revirginizer, this stuff works and is incredible so we’ll check that out real soon, there’s our segment ask koop and our look at the blogosphere plus some great new years gigs to attend….I also have some fantastic Christmas tunes to play for you from todays hottest lounge and exotica acts

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Martini Kings White Christmas
Mr Ho's Orchestroica- Music Makers
Brasil 66 Sergio Mendes-Mas Que Nada
Pink Martini-Santa Baby
Tony Bennett- Winter Wonderland
Sir Julian- Dansero
Royal Crown Revue-Don't Be A Grinch This Year
Plas Johnson- Tanya
Linda Lawson- Up Pops Love
Grace Knight -Sway
Three Suns-Haunted Guitar
Augie-Colon- Tierra Va Tembla
Tiki Joes Ocean-We Three Kings
Raymond Scott-Dinner Music for Hungry Cannibals

Cocktail Nation 156-Kooper is Back for 2011

Koop Kooper is back with a brand new Cocktail Nation show for 2011.

On the show this week a brand new segment of Swank Advice, news of a Cocktail Nation book plus some beatnik Poetry.

All the regular segments are back like ask koop and our look at the world of swank and we willl kick off the show with Brad Parker from Tiki Shark.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Spy Fi-Shot In The Dark

Martini Kings-Baby Elephant Walk.

Tiki Joe's Ocean-Moonlight Moods

Royal Crown Revue- Brazil

Ernestine Anderson- Black Moonlight

Jack Jones-Wives and Lovers

Hugo Montenegro-HeatWave

Tiki Cowboys-Feel So Good

John Barry-Beat For Beatniks

Lucas Vigor-The Straight Dope

Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66-Mas Que Nada

Billy May- Ping Pong

Orchestrotica-Thors Arrival

Frank Sinatra-Call Me Irresponsible

Cocktail Nation 158-Ricki Derek brings Vegas to Texas

Coming up on the show this week we talk to a fantastic musician called Ricki Derek who hails from Texas, Ive got news from good friend of the Cocktail Nation Steve Greaves, a new style centre in Canberra, news on Zsa Zsa Gabor, Eddie Nichols and a whole lot more as we provide swank advice and some cool places to hang in our look at the world of swank.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Mancini-Mr Lucky
Lalo Schfrin-Barney Does It All
Ricki Derek-I Wish You Love
Pink Martini-City Of Night
SG Sound Escapade Velocity
Bob Thompson-June is Busting Out
Vicki Carr- My Melconcholy Baby
Sally Street--Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You
Royal Crown Revue-Besame Mija
Octobop-Playboys Theme
Xavier Cugat-La Dolcia Vita
Les Double Six-A Night In Tunisia

Cocktail Nation 159- John Barry

On the show this week swank advice on being a mystery man, got some great gigs to attend across the world, there’s news from tiki oasis and the friars club….sad news on the departure of John Barry so we’ll catch up with a man who knew him well….Vic Flick.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Vibes On Velvet-Spookmaster

John Barry-James Bond Theme

John Barry 7- Look Around

Ricki Derek-When The Moon Was Ours

Frank Sinatra -Have you met Miss Jones

George Shearing-Easy Living

MarkCopeland-at Long Last Love

Don Tiki-Odd Man Out

Martini Kings -Enchanted Lovers

Jonah Jones-Whatever Lola Wants

Mancini-A Shot in The Dark

Living Brass-That’s Life

Julie London-In The Wee Small Hours Of the Morning

Jimmy Vargas-The Girl You Left Behind

Cocktail Nation 160-The Fine Art Of Mixing Girls

On the show this week we head to New York to talk to Jack Newcastle about his new book the Fine Art Of Mixing Girls, I have some Tiki Oasis news and news on Holden Westland from tiki farm, our swank advice column talks about the manly art of biff and our segment ask koop is on the radio again plus our international gig guide the one we call The World of Swank, another cool blog from the blogosphere.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Royal Crown Revue-Rockville
Diana Krall-Besame Mucho
Lenny Dee-Tequila
Ricki Derek-I Melt With You
Jimmy Smith -Mission Impossible
Count Basie-M Squad
DJ Bonebrake-Tango
Jimmy Vargas-Nude on A Swing
Martini Kings With Buddy Grecco and Lezlie Anders-S’Wonderful
Frank Sinatra-Nothing But the Best
Les Baxter-Love Dance
Martin Denny-Diga Diga Do
Pink Martini -Veronique

T

Hey Koop!
I have been listening to you show for some time now.
Great job!!!
It's the swankyest.
Keep up the good work.
And try to stay cool.

Cocktail Nation 162- Tiki Ninja

On the show this week Brad Parker from Tiki Shark our swank advice this week with a look at setting a table for a dinner party..and our segment ask koop is on the radio again this time tackling the issue of Hippies,plus our international gig guide the one we call The World of Swank, another cool blog from the blogosphere this time about the Beautiful Music Radio Format.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

HB Radke Shake Shake Shake
Spy Fi-Then Play Down
Martini Kings-Days Of Wine and Roses
Count Basie-From Russia With Love
Mr Ho's Orchestroica- Music Makers
Julie O'Hara Sextet-Angel Eyes
Esquivel & His Orchestra - Latin-esque
Ellliot Crane Sextet -Little Rio
Annie Ross- You're Nearer
Cocktail Angst-Mindless
Fire and Theft-Segu Save Algo

Cocktail Nation 163-Tussle With Russell

On the show this week we look at the life of the recently departed Jane Russell, we will open up the cocktail nation feedback line, out look at the world of swank, life help with ask koop and in our swank advice we will look at the various terms attached to invitations that often confuse people when it comes to events.

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Martini Kings-Nothin But Time
Shagxotica-Blue Scooter
Jane Russell-Love For Sale
Si Zenter-Mr Lucky
Pink Martini -Nina Nanna
Dave Bruebeck- Audrey
George Shearing How High the Moon
Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Arab Dance
Georgie Auld- You're My Thrill
Liz Geyson-You turn me on baby
Quincy Jones—One Note Samba
Janet Seidel- Miami Beach Rhumba
HB Radke- This Guy'S In Love
Billy May-The Continental

Cocktail Nation 164-Eddie Nichols in Sydney Part1

On the show this week we begin a two part series on one of the greats of the retro lounge and swing scene, a man who I caught up with when he visited Sydney recently, Eddie Nichols of Royal Crown revue, our segment on swank advice is back this week along with a new segment called Review with Koop.

Plenty of events to dress up to attend and our look into the blogosphere

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Ricki Derek-I Melt With You

Cocktail Angst -Bates Motel

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Samea Patrol

Jonah Jones Quartet - Chlo-e

Morton Gould - Body And Soul

Frank Sinatra - It's nice to go travelling

Martini Kings—The March Of The Moai

Fire and Theft-Tainted Dream

Cannonball Adderly & Sergio Mendes - Joyce's Samba.

Vic Flick-Shaken not Stirred

Dean Martin -Just In Time

Pure Swank perfection! Another Great Show Koop!

Cocktail Nation 165-Eddie Nichols Part 2

On the show this week we continue our two part series on one of the greats of the retro lounge and swing scene, a man who I caught up with when he visited Sydney recently, Eddie Nichols of Royal Crown revue, our segment on swank advice is back this week as we talk about looking as good as you can be,along with our new segment called Review with Koop as we do an album review.
Plenty of events to dress up to attend and our look into the blogosphere

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Vibes On Velvet-Jorges Basement
Blue Dahlia-Ill Wind
Royal Crown Revue-Datin With No Dough
Esquivel-Flower Girl From Bordeaux
Spy Fi-Black Tie Spy
Vicki Carr-Better than Anything
Morton Gould - I Get A Kick Out Of You
Lucas Vigor -Garota De Ipanema
Narco Lounge Combo-The Seduction
Robert drasinin-east of Xanadu
Waitiki7 -Similau
Jonah Jones Quartet - Cecilia

Cocktail Nation 166-Tiki Calendar

On the show this week we catch up with our sponsor Brad Parker from Tiki Shark, our segment review with Koop and a book on some of the sexiest women in the world. We’ll talk about a very nice addition to your bachelor pad in the form of a rotary phone…you’ll find the best partys in the world listed here on the Cocktail Nation world of swank

http://www.cocktailnation.net

HB Radke- I'm Leaving On A Jet Plane Babe
Combustible Edison-Cat O' Nine Tails
Martin Denny-Exotic Nights
Morton Gould-Besame Mucho
Marty Lush and His Lush Livers- Para Los Rumberos
Mancini-Charade
Don Ho -A Taste Of Honey
Lucas Vigor-Lights On The Water
Narco Lounge Combo-Miserlou
George Shearing-Lonely Moments
Martini Heaven-Tango Zingo
Jackie Gleason-Hold Me
Mr Hos Orchestorica-Music Makers
Jonah Jones-I Dig Chicks

Cocktail Nation 167-Elizabeth Taylor

On the show this week we take a look at her life, career and marriages….I’ve got some swank advice with a discussion about airplanes.

Some cool events for the jetsetters to attend plus a cool blog to check out along with our new segment review with koop and an app you need for your iphone or ipad

http://www.cocktailnation.net

Jimmy Vargas -A Blue Negligee

Janet Seidel-Mr Lucky

SG Sound-Red Desert Spring

John Barry -London Theme

Lucas Vigor-Straight No Chaser

Jackie Gleason-How Did She Look

Octobop-Girl Talk

Tony Bennett-Manhatten

HB Radke-I Get A Kick Out OF You

Jonah Jones-Tangerine

HajI Baba -Crazy Bongos

Enoch Light-What The World Needs Now is Love

Mr Hos Orchestorica-Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

Frank Bennett-Pretend That We’re Dead

TM

Great set, Koop! And a huge thanks for adding some of my songs this week and on the last one! It is hugely appreciated!


http://soundcloud.com/lucas-vigor/sets/set-3/

"yer jus not tuned into the series of tubes yet, let it soak in".

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