New Cocktail Nation show

Two luxury liners have sailed into Sydney Harbour and Koop Kooper will take you on a journey of luxury onboard Queen Victoria whilst spinning some exotic sounds from the penthouse Hi Fi. This week he brings you “Sinatra Stories” from those who knew him well.
There’s a book review on Atomic living, a weird website and your chance to win a Martin Denny CD by taking Koopers pop quiz!

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com
http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

THE SG SOUND-SLIDE IT IN
FRANK SINATRA-HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES
ESQUIVAL-CHANT TO THE NIGHT
CHERRY CAPRI-MY WHISKY SOUR
PEREZ PRADO-ONE FOR MY BABY
COMBUSTIBLE EDISON-TICKLED TO DEATH
JIMMY VARGAS-DAHLIAS WEB
BETTY CARTER-THE GOOD LIFE
BOBBY DARIN-ALONE AGAIN
FRANK BENNET-EVERYONE’S A WINNER
BRIAN SETZER-FROM HERE TO ETERNITY
XAVIER CUGAT-BEGIN THE BEGUINE
HENRY MANCINI-EVERYBODY BLOW
PROJECT PIMENTO-ONE MINT JULIP

[ Edited by: koopkooper 2008-02-28 18:46 ]

Cocktail Nation 13

This week on the Cocktail Nation Kooper has a review of a fabulous book on Hawaian Shirts, chats to The Senator from Woody and the Senators, reveals the winner of last weeks competition and has some great classic and Neo Lounge music so make sure you join him up high in the penthouse for another edition of the swinginist podcast on the planet, The Cocktail Nation.

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com
http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

PINK MARTINI- LETS NEVER STOP FALLING IN LOVE
WOODY AND THE SENATOR-COCKTAIL TIME
TERRY SNYDER-DEARLY BELOVED
DICKY DO AND THE DON’TS –VIVE LA MOUR
MARTIN DENNY-STONE GOD
CHERRY CAPRI-ONE MINT JULIP
OCTOBOP-SHORT STOP
MANCINI-LOVE STORY
ESQUIVAL-APRIL IN PORTUGAL
MARTINI KINGS-ENCHANTED LOVERS
NAUGHTY ONES-AZURE TE
RALPH FLANAGHAN-WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE
JACK COSTANZO-THE INCH WORM
THE NEW CLASSIC SINGERS-CALL ME

[ Edited by: koopkooper 2008-02-28 18:48 ]

COCKTAIL NATION 14

This week it’s sky high adventure with Koop Kooper in the lear jet, taking off to do some shopping in Monte Carlo. He’s surrounded by the c grade celebs as his entourage and he has some great music to get them there.
This week he talks to the the organiser of the Hukilau which is coming up in Fort Lauderdale this year, a great little website for you to find lots clothes and links to cool retro culture sites , plus he’s got some swank events for your attendance. So come join the Jet Set lifestyle as he does the show mid-air this week.
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http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

FRANK SINATRA-COME FLY WITH ME
MARTIN DENNY –JUNGLE FLOWER
BOB FLORRENCE-IT HAPPENED IN MONETERAY
AL CAILOA – MAN FROM UNCLE
SARAH VAUGHAN –PETER GUNN
TIKI YAKI ORCHESTRA –SNEAKY TIKI
FRIENDS OF DEAN MARTINEZ-DUSK
THREE SONS-CARAVAN
JACK BONGO BURGER-BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS
SEKS BOMBA-THEME TO A KILL89
WAITIKI-VOODOO LOVE
ESQUIVAL-QUESTION MARK
MANCINI-EXPERIMENT IN TERROR
ARTHUR LYMAN-TABOO

Cocktail Nation (show 15)

Well Kooper and the c-grade celebs had so much fun in Monte Carlo last week they decided to kick on for another week. This week on the Cocktail Nation Kooper catches up with Jack Newcastle from the CAD.net, he talks to a vintage hairstylist, plays some of the best lounge and exotica and has some swank events for you to lounge at.

So pull up a deck chair and join the entourage poolside in Monte Carlo for some jetset lifestyle fun.

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http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

ANN MARGRET-THIRTEEN MEN
TONY BENNETT-MANHATTEN
BOBBY DARIN-FLY ME TO THE MOON
NELSON RIDDLE-VOLARE
COMBUSTIBLE EDISON-CRY ME A RIVER
PINK MARTINI-DONDE ESTAS YOLANDA
ROYAL CROWN REVUE-WON’T YOUR RIDE WITH ME
JACK BONGO BURGER-MAMBO BURGER
OCTOBOP-GIRL TALK
ENOCH LIGHT-EASY TO LOVE

Cocktail Nation 16

Koop Kooper is back in Sydney broadcasting from the penthouse overlooking the city of Sydney
Coming up on the show he chats to Jim Bacci from the Tikiyaki Orchestra. He has a stack of great events for you to check out and a wonderful read all about the great American diner. As usual the best lineup of classic and neo lounge so settle in for another journey to the world of swank.

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com

http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario.com

NEW MORTY SHOW-LADIES MAN
COMBUSTIBLE EDISON-CALL OF THE SPACE SIREN
TIKYAKI ORCHESTRA-STRANDED IN PARADISE
WAYNE NEWTON-WIVES AND LOVERS
SG SOUND-SIRENS OF VENUS
DAVE PELL-LIKE YOUNG
THE MOONRAYS-SPOOKWALK
ENOCH LIGHT-BLONDE BOMBSHELL
MARTINI KINGS –WINDS OF WAIKALOA
CLOUSEAUX - ENNUI
THE PURPLE PIT-SHE SAID SEE SHED
JACK JONES- I WISH YOU LOVE
JACK COSTANZ MAMA YO QIERO
MEL TORME- HEART AND SOUL

Cocktail Nation Show 17

This week we celebrate the life of the man that many feel is the creator of the Mambo which took the world by storm in the fifties, I’ve got some very cool events to book some flights to, and a very cool book to read which I promise will make your next party one that people will be talking about for months to come. So join me for a trip to the world of swank with the biggest names in neo lounge today and some classic lounge that never goes out of date.

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http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

FRANK BENNETT-MONEY
DON TIKI- HEAT
ISRAEL CACHAO LOPEZ-MAMBO
WAITIKI- PRIMITIVA
FELIX SLATKIN- I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU
MARTINI KINGS – LAS NEUADES
TERRY SNYDER-ONCE IN A WHILE
STEREO PHONIC SPACE SOUND UNLIMITED-PROJECT QX5
ESQUIVAL-HARLEM NOCTURNE
LEXOTICA-SAND
FRANK SINATRA- DON’T BE THAT WAY
TIKIYAKI ORCHESTRA –SHAKA HULA BOSSA NOVA
AL CAIOLA-THE MAN FROM UNCLE
THREE SUNS-DANNYS INFERNO
MARTIN DENNY-MARTINIQUE
PINK MARTINI- TEA FOR TWO

Cocktail Nation show 18

This week Koop Kooper brings you another edition of the Cocktail Nation for a Friday night as he takes you on a trip with the Swingers that inhabit the world of swank. This week we check out the Tiki Oasis in San Diego, I’ve got a book for you all about those jet setting airline hostesses, a cool website that ties vintage models,dj’s and dancers under one umbrella and some great events to diarize. So join the Lounge Lothario himself, Koop Kooper up high in the Sydney Penthouse for some swingin fun.

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com

http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

SERGIO MENDEZ AND BRASIL 66 –MAI QUE NADA

MEL TORME- MOONLIGHT COCKTAILS

TIKIYAKI ORCHESTA-BLACK SAND

ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIN-CAPTAIN BACCARDI

CHERRY CAPRI –TIE ANOTHER MAI TAI ON

XAVIER CUGAT - DAIQUIRI

PINK MARTINI-TEMPORIDO

ANITA O’DAY CAL TJADER –THE PARTY’S OVER

ARTHUR LYMAN GROUP –BWANA A

COMBUSTIBLE EDISON-IMPACT

SG SOUND-SECRETARY POOL

CHET BAKER-YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE IS

HERB ALPERTS TIJUANA BRASS-WHIPPED CREAM

COUNT BASSIE AND HIS ORCH –M SQUAD

WARREN BARKER – 77 SUNSET STRIP

Cocktail Nation Show 19

THE JET-SETTNG KOOP KOOPER IS ON THE MOVE ONCE AGAIN TAKING OFF IN THE LEAR JET WITH THE C GRADE CELEBS FOR GEORGIA TO CHECK OUT THE AUGUSTA MASTERS.
ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK HE TALKS TO A MAN WHO CARVES TIKI’S AND SELLS THEM AROUND THE WORLD, HE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO A VERY COOL AUSSIE LOUNGE CANARY, PLUS SOME OF THE VERY BEST CLASSIC AND NEO LOUNGE FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
SO MAKE SURE YOU JOIN THE SWINGINEST GOLFER AS HE SWINGS AROUND THE WORLD IN TRUE LOUNGE STYLE.

http://www.COCKTAILNATION.PODOMATIC.COM
http://www.MYSPACE.COM/LOUNGELOTHARIO

STANLEY WILSON- THE CHASE
TIPSY- PAPAYA FREEWAY
DON HO- A TASTE OF HONEY
JIMMY VARGAS -BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS
SERGIO MENDEZ BRASIL 66-SLOW HOT WIND
FRANK SINATRA-CURSE OF AN ACHING HEART
BLUE MARTINI’S-GREAT CITY
COUNT BASIE-SESSION AT PETE’S
DA HOWLIES- SO BLUE
ALAN SHERMAN –POP HATES THE BEATLES
VOODOO-ROBERT DRASNIN
SPY-FI MUNTERS HAWAII 50 THEME
FRANK POURCEL- CASINO ROYAL

Cocktail Nation

A CULTURED SHOW THIS WEEK AS WE TALK ART ….SHAG ART WITH THE MAN HIMSELF …SHAG IS IN AUSTRALIA AND WE’LL SPEAK TO HIM AT THE SYDNEY LAUNCH OF THE BIRDS AND THE BEAST SHOW.

WHAT DOES KOOPER DO WITH HIS WEEK? WELL HE SPENDS HIS DAY DIGGING THROUGH CHARITY STORE RECORD BINS AND HE HAS COME UP WITH SOME GEMS FROM LOLA ALBRIGHT, THE SURFMEN, SINATRA AND STEVE LAWRENCE.
HE’S GOT SOME COOL EVENTS FOR YOU TO ATTEND AND WONDERFUL WEBSITE ALL ABOUT SPACE AGE POP SO JOIN THE MAN WITH ONE ARM IN A RECORD BIN AND THE OTHER ON HIS MICROPHONE!

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com
http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

ROYAL CROWN REVUE-DATIN WITH NO DOUGH
FRANK BENNETT-MONEY CHANGES EVERYTHING
XAVIER CUGAT- PENTHOUSE MAMBO
WOODY AND THE SENATOR-THE THING
ANN RICHARDS-I’M SHOOTING HIGH
FRANK SINATRA –LETS GO TRAVELLING
HERB ALPERT AND THE TIJUANA BRASS- OUR DAY WILL COME
IDO MARTIN AND HIS LATIN BEAT-MAMBO A LA PUENTI
JIMMY VARGAS CIGARETTE GIRLS
STEVE LAWRENCE-GIRL FROM IPANEMA
INDIGO SWING –BABY BABY
SURFMEN-POLYNESIAN FEVER
LOLA ALBRIGHT – A MAN,A MAN,AMAN
PINK MARTINI-TAYA TAN

Cocktail Nation 22

THIS WEEK UP HIGH IN THE SYDNEY PENTHOUSE KOOP KOOPER TALKS TO TOM TREMELO FROM SPY FI AND FINDS OUT ABOUT THEIR NEW ALBUM -BLACK TIE SPY.
CATCHING UP WITH ROHAN PUGH WHO IS THE MAN BEHIND THE THE KUSTOM ISLAND ART SHOW IN MELBOURNE…PLUS KOOPER HAS GOT PLENTY OF GREAT EVENTS FOR YOU TO MAKE AND APPEARANCE AT …A COOL FORUM TO JOIN, PLUS THE BEST CLASSIC AND NEO LOUNGE

AND DIG THIS…KOOPER ANNOUNCES HIS FIRST COCKTAIL NATION PARTY IN SYDNEY.

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http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario.com

SERGIO MENDEZ-ONE NOTE SAMBA
SOPHISTICATS- CAT FINK
SPY FI- BLACK TIE SPY
BUDDY COLE-THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC
RAY ELLIS-MOUNTAIN GREENERY
ROBERT DELGADO AND HIS ORCHESTRA-HAWAII FIVE O THEME
DEAN MARTIN-HEAVEN CAN WAIT
LOLA ALBRIGHT- AREN’T YOU KINDA GLAD WE DID
COMBUSTIBLE EDISON-IMPACT
JERRY MURAD’S HARMONICATS-MUSIC TO WATCH GIRLS BY
MOONLIGHTERS-ZIGFEILD GIRL
LEO ADEO- SHEIK OF ARABY
ASTRUD GILBERTO- IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING
CLOUSEUX-ENUI
LIZ GEYSON GROUP- YES I KNOW I’VE HAD IT

Cocktail Nation show 23

BROADCASTING FROM UP HIGH IN THE PENTHOUSE THANKS TO THE CAD.NET WE’LL BE CATCHING UP WITH MARCUS THORN A BRISBANE CAT WHO IS AN INTERNATIONAL TIKI CARVER.
A NEW WEBSITE TO CHECK OUT PLUS A LOOK AT SOME VERY COOL EVENTS ACROSS THE WORLD…AND SOME BIG NEWS ABOUT PINK MARTINI’S CHINA FORBES…JOIN THE LOUNGE LOTHARIO KOOP KOOOPER FOR SOME SWANK FUN.

http://www.COCKTAILNATION.PODOMATIC.COM
http://www.MYSPACE.COM/LOUNGELOTHARIO

CHAQUITO AND HIS ORCHESTRA- I SPY
SPY FI –PERRY MASON
SERGIO MENDEZ AND BRASIL 66-THE JOKER
JOHAN JONES-YOU’RE JUST IN LOVE
DON TIKI-BWANA BWANA
MARTIN DENNY-THE ENCHANTD ISLE
OSCAR PETERSON TRIO-TRISTE
PEGGY LEE-BLACK COFFEE
OCTOBOP-PINK PANTHER THEME
ANITA ODAY- TENDERLY
DON RANDI TRIO-SHERRY BLUE
JACK JONES-YOU YOU’RE JUST IN LOVE
SILJE NERGAARD- BEWITHED BOTHERED AND BEWILDERED
YMA SUMAC-XTABAY

Cocktail Nation 24

Koop’s got some great music which has been freshly raided from the record bins of charity stores across Sydney….the lounge lothario talks to Jack Newcastle from the Cad about the latest edition.
Join Koop Kooper again this week for the swankest radio show on planet.

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com/

http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

Tikiyaki Orchestra-Black Sand
Combustible Edison-Theme from the Tiki wonder
Tony Bennett-Lullaby of Broadway
Ann Margaret-Thirteen Men
Anita O’Day- Tenderly
Frank Bennet-Pretend that we’re dead
Helen Merril-Gee Baby ain’t I good to you
Martini Kings-Tequila
Wayne Newton – My Prayer
Frank Sinatra-Girl from Ipanema
Spy-Fi-Wave
Jimmy Vargas-Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Tipsy-Kitty Takes a Ride
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass-Felicia

[ Edited by: koopkooper 2008-05-16 16:38 ]

[ Edited by: koopkooper 2008-05-16 16:39 ]

Cocktail Nation 25

On the show Kooper talks to Cocktail Kev from the Tiki Bar and Lounge in Richmond, Melbourne, he picks up a microscope, throws on a lab coat and examines the world of swank with a look at a very swinging affair in London for all his Euro friends to dig, and one for the ladies with a very nice online clothing store just bursting at the seems with retro clothing….join the Koopmeister as he flicks the switch to your swinging weekend.

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com
http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

Spy Fi-Shot in the Dark
Indigo Swing-Regular Joe
Cherry Capri and the Martin Kings-One Mint Julip
Kalula Boys-Beyond the Reef
Dinah Washington-Cry Me a River
Clouseux-Noctopia
Lushy- Suspicious Melody
Moonrays-Lament for a Trapped Spy
Dreamer- Sergio Mendes feat Herb Alpert and Lani Hall
Antonio Carlos Jobim-Chega de Saudale
Iriving Fields Trio-Mama’s Mambo
Joey Altruda-Tropical Espionage
Martin Denny-Martinique
Tikiayki Orchestra-Ali’s Fire Dance
Tony Bennet-Love for Sale

[ Edited by: koopkooper 2008-05-23 06:42 ]

Cocktail Nation show 26

On The Cocktail Nation this week Koop Kooper continues to spread the word of Lounge across the world via the world wide web as he brings you the very best classic and Neo lounge along with the most interesting personalities of the world of swank.
In this edition the spotlight is firmly placed on Seattle band Lushy as Koop talks to the lovely lead singer Anabella and finds out just how these talented individuals got together and what their plans of world domination are.
He’s got some very cool events across the world to let you know about plus a fabulous vintage store to check out.
So make sure you step into the elevator and go right to the top floor of the Sydney penthouse with the Lounge Lothario, the one and only Koop Kooper

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com
http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

Martini Kings- Las Nuedas
Pink Martini-City of night
Lushy-Castaway
Ray Ellis-I’ll be seeing you
Gloria Wood-Oh Honey
Moonrays-Creature Features
Sergio Mendes Brazil 66-Day Tripper
Bert Kaemfert –market day
Spi-Fi Black Tie Spy
Tony Bennet-Let there Be Love
Da Howlies-So Blue
Erwin Halletz and his orchestra -Dragnet
Dianne Shuur-The Man I Love
Tikiyaki Orchestra- Koko Sufu

Cocktail Nation show 27

Koop Kooper kicks back poolside this week in Honolulu at the Halekulani hotel as he presents the best in classic and neo lounge.
He make a long distance call to Sydneys number one swingin canary Paige Delancey to talk about her music.
So make sure you join Kooper as he works on his tan for some jet set fun in the sun thanks to the Cad.net

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http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

Clouseux-Monkey with the golden fez
Spy Fi-Secret Agent Man
Paige Delancy-Misty
Herb Alperts Tijuana Brass-Whipped Cream
Dee Dee Bridgewater-Angel Eyes
Metrolites-KGB vs UFO
Joey Altruda-Playboys theme
Lola Albright- I’ve got a crush on you
Chet Baker-My funny Velentine
Lushy- Allure of the Reef
Night Train-Night Train
Dean Martin-Just in time
Don Tiki-The Natives are restless tonight
Martini Kings- So Danca Samba
Enoch Light-Blonde Bombshell

Great Pod Cast Koop, as always!
Thanks 4 the mention, glad you dig the print.
The Halekulani hotel is beautiful - they have a great breakfast buffet there.
Aloha~

Koop Kooper is back in Sydney after a quick recharge of the batteries in Honoloulu.
On the show this week Kooper tracks down Jay Brooks from Clouseux.
He’s got the lowdown on the films destroyed at the universal studios and one for the classic car nuts with an interesting conversion of a 59 Lincoln.
So make sure you spend some time up high in the Sydney Penthouse with the lounge lothario Koop Kooper.

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com
http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

Frank Sinatra-Have you met Miss Jones
Liz Geyson-You turn me on baby
Clouseux-Beyond Good and Evil
Combustible Edison-Breakfast at Dennys
Earl Grant-House of Bamboo
Frank Bennett-Beautiful People
Tikiyaki orchestra- Exotique
Don Ho-A taste of Honey
Lushy- Midnight at the Oasis
Ruth Cameron-One for my baby
Roland Shaw and his orchestra-James Bond Theme
Martin Denny-Quiet Village
Shirley Horn-The Good Life
Spy Fi-Then play them down

Cocktail Nation show 29

Thanks to the Cad. net Koop Kooper is back on the Cocktail Nation with a stack of lounge hits lined up on the Hi Fi and on the show this week he talks to Scott Menshing from the MoonRays about their new album Swingin at the Seance
He has a review of a new James Bond book, a cool website for Fanzines and music to bookmark plus a look at the world of swank.

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com
http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

The Sheiks Men-Caravan
Mel Torme-Swingin on the Moon
Moonrays-Swingin at the Seance
Clouseux-Krakatoa
Sergio Mendez…featuring Lani Hall and Herb Alpert-Dreamer
James Bond Sextet-James Bond Theme
Spy Fi-Dick Tracy
Chet Baker-Someone to watch over me
Lushy- Tiki
Arthur lyman Group-Cubana Chant
Bobby Darin-Once in a lifetime
Plas Johnson-Pink Panther
Esquival-flower girl from bordezux
Pink Martini -Everywhere
Octobop-Saudades

check out the lounge podcast http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com

[ Edited by: koopkooper 2008-06-21 05:54 ]

Cocktail Nation show 30

Thanks to the Cad.net Koop Kooper up high in the Sydney penthouse broadcasting to the world with a selection of lounge rarities, neo lounge with a sprinkle of exotica all thrown into a cocktail mixer and served on ice…..coming up on the show I catch up with my favourite artist Brad Tiki Shark Parker as we head to Hawaii to chat about his art and the beautiful corner of the world that he is fortunate to inhabit.

I've got another track from the Moonrays new cd Swingin at the Séance, a look at some swank events across the world plus a look at new album came up the elevator this week it's called Sinatra the Nothing but the best.

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com

http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

Frank Sinatra-Come fly with me

Blue Hawaians – Last Days of Summer

Tiki Tones-Gomez

Esquival-Question Mark

Lushy-Riptide

Clouseaux-Chic Alors

Nina Simone-Don't Explain

Lola Albright-Goodbye my Lover

Blue Martinis-Great City

Yma Sumac - Babalu

Cocktail Preachers-Slave Girl

Chet Baker –Moonlight becomes you

Dorothy Daindridge-That old feeling

Moonrays-The Spooks Jumpin

Tito Rodriguez-The Magnificent Seven

Cocktail Nation show 31

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper back from a quick trip to the Bahamas as guest at Chris Evert and Greg Norman's wedding on paradise island…..coming up on the show we talk to Ruby Bennet about an event in California called the Hulabloo, another song from the Nothing but the Best Sinatra album..a look at the world of swank .....plus i've got some books on Dino for you to collar

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http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario.com

Moonrays-You've got me voodoo'd

Project Pimento-Moon of Monocorra

Jimmy Vargas-Boulevard of broken dreams

Jackie Gleason-Me and my shaddow

Dean Martin –Who's got the action

Lushy-Go Go

Sergio Mendez and Brasil 66-Tim Dom Dom

Frank Sinatra- Luck be a Lady

Octobop-Girl Talk

Xavier Cugat-Penthouse Mambo

Nelsonics-Last Date

Bing Day-Mama's place

Herb Alpert-Love potion number 9

SG Sound-Jump the Shark

Astrud Gilberto – Shadow of your smile

Cocktail Nation show 32

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper and a big show once again this week as we reach out to lounge fans across

the world via the world wide web…coming up on the show I have a yack with Stevie B from the Cocktail Preachers

out of Illinois, some new articles in our favourite mag the cad, some of the very best events across the world to dig

…more music from the new Sinatra album nothing but the best and the Moonrays new cd Swingin at the séance.

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com

http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-The Boss Nova Squad

Hugo Montenegro and his orchestra-The man from Thrush

Cocktail Preachers-A taste of Honey

Chris Connor-Things are Swingin

Robert Drasnin-Tahitian Dream

Moonrays-The Headless horsemen

Ido Martin and his Latin Beat- Mambo a la puenti

Spy fi-shot in the dark

John Zorn-Tiki for Blue

Lola Albright-Candy

Sweet Hollywaians-Honolou Stomp

Frank Sinatra –The Good Life

Martini Kings –Sticky Rice

Lushy-Bella Bereta

Peggy Lee-Make the man love me

Cocktail Nation show 33

Koop Kooper is locked in, he’s spending Friday night in the penthouse over looking the World Youth day celebrations in Sydney as 500,000 Catholic pilgrims flock to Sydney. The Pilgrims have taken over the city but Kooper has barricaded himself in with the very best Lounge and Exotica.
This week he has a look at the Voodoo 2 album with Robert Drasnin…there’s a black comedy set in the Forties to check out plus all the swank events across the world to attend.
So makes sure you buzz “penthouse level” flip him the password and head upstairs to the swankiest party in the city of Sydney …just don’t let slip that password to any of the pilgrims ok!

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

Frank Sinatra-Summer Wind
Robert Drasnin-East of Xanadu
Robert Drasnin-Polynesian Bolero
Jack Costanzo-Blue Prelude
Cocktail Preachers-Martini 5-0
Stereophonic space Sound unlimited-Girl from Acapulco
Yma Sumac-Malambo no 1
Louis Prima -Beep Beep
Joe Loco-Nightmare
Moonrays-Spookwalk
Joey Altruda-Tropical Espionage
Antonio Carlos Jobim-She’s a Carioca
Voodoo Love- Waitiki
Si Zenter-Swingin on Something
Esquival-Harlem Nocturne

Cocktail Nation show 34

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper is seated comfortably on his Marilyn Monroe lounge up high in the penthouse with another show filled to the brim with lounge classics and neo lounge treats..it's winter in Australia the central heating is on, the hi fi is turned up and Kooper has got a big show for you as we catch up with the organizer of a Tiki Event in South Carolina called… Follynesia .

There's comedy from Marty Allen and Steve Rossi about that wonderful way to ruin a walk…golf.

Join Kooper for some stereophonic hi fi fun in the penthouse!

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com

http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario.com

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Crimeville

Clouseaux-Paraiso

The Crazed Mugs with the Haole Kats- My Mug Collection

The Islanders and the Waikiki-Hawaians Welcome

Tipsy-Hey

Martini Kings-Stardust

Mel Henke-Sunset Striper

Warren Barker and his Orchestra-Petite

Martin Denny the Look of Love

Pink Martini-City of Night

Spy Fi-Man from Uncle

Dean Martin-Mambo Italiano

Woody and the Senator-Cocktail Time

Ferente and Teicher-Miserlou

Paul Weston and his Orchestra -Tenderly

I'm Swanky and I endorse this message. :wink:

Cocktail Nation show 35

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper on the move this week for a little bit of gambling in Macau… coming up on the show we talk to the Darling sisters about the lost art of good manners and how to put on the perfect cocktail party, I've got a book for you to pick up in the coming months, a special future Cocktail Nation show to tell you about plus all the best classic lounge and neo lounge as we broadcast the Cocktail Nation for the very first time from the mysterious orient.

http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com
http://www.myspace.com/loungelothario

Frank Bennet-Would I lie to you
Spy Fi-Neptune
Dean Martin –I'm Yours
Lenny Dee Baubles Bangles and Beads
Moonrays-Mr Ghost goes to town
Tikyaki Orchestra -Blacksand
Harmonicats-Amapola
Irving Fields-Say you love me one more time
Pilita-The Man I love
Clouseaux-Kitchen of tomorrow
Cocktail Preachers-Highball Holiday
Jimmy Vargas- High Heels Black Stockings
Lushy-Sand Pebble
Titto Puente-Vibe Cha Cha
Herb Alpert-Felicia

Cocktail Nation show 36-All Spy Jazz Show

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper has an all spy jazz show for you.
He's gone undercover to play the very best spy jazz from yesterday and today as he delves into the world of spy television talking to Wes Britton author of the book Spy Television and his website spywise.com. He talks to the guitarist on the original James Bond theme Vic Flick and the guardian of spy jazz today Tom Tremelo from Spy Fi

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Mel Torme – Secret Agent Man
Cyril Stapeleton –The Saint
Laurie Johnson-The Avengers
Joey Altruda-Tropical Espionage
Vicki Carr-The Silencers
John Barrie 7-James Bond Theme
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Project QX5
Hugo Montenegro- Get Smart
Henry Mancini-Walkin Bass
Spy Fi – Black Tie Spy
Al Cailoa-Man from Uncle
The four esquires-James Bond theme
Metrolites-Today we kill tomorrow we spy
Cocktail Preachers-Spy Fi
Count Bassie-From Russia with Love
Earl Hagen- I spy
Billy May-Mission Impossible

Cocktail Nation show 37

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper catches up with Nick Limansky and his new book about Yma Sumac called “The art behind the Legend”....we'll take a look at the world of swank and a special vintage caravan show coming up, a very cool book on the consumerism and style of the fifties, some sad news with the departure of a great lounge pianist plus the very best classic and neo lounge.

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Clouseaux-Monkey with the Golden Fez
Stan Getz-Charade
Yma Sumac-Xtabay (Lure of the Unknown Love)
Antonio Carlos Jobim-Girl from Ipanema
Robert Drasnin-Reminiscence
Lushy-Rare Breed
Hugo Montenegro- Theme from I spy
Xavier Cugat-Frenesi
Ferrante and Teicher Miserlou
Moonrays-Beat Girl
Cocktail Preachers-Highball Holiday
Herb Alpert-Butterball
Esquival-The Breeze and I
Sergio Mendez-Bermbau
The SG Sound-The Long Horizon

Cocktail Nation show 38 ...the flight hostess

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper has all the lounge classic and neo additions sitting on the hi fi and ready to spin ...tonight we take off to 1968 with a chat to a flight hostess who remembers the heady days of the start of the jetset era...we'll open up the world of swank files, a special Cocktail Nation night coming up to put in the diary, some news on Jerry Lewis and a whole lot more.

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Project Pimento—Agua de Beber
Octobop-born to be blue
Chris Connor—Poor Little Rich Girl
Polynesia - Vahine Anamite
Don Tiki—Primitiva
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-the bossa nova squad
Perez Prado—Mama Yo Quiero
Xavier Cugat—Guitara Romana
Arthur Lyman-Aphrodisia
Julie London—About The Blues
New Morty Show-Ladies Man
Billy May—Hernando's Hideaway
Art Van Dame-Cheers
Esquival-Jungledrums
Combustible Edision-the cornertable

Show 38 doesn't seem to be up yet on the site
( http://www.cocktailnation.podomatic.com ) despite having been announced days ago. Problems with podomatic?

Probably jetting to Swiss Alps for the weekend ... when your Koop Kooper.

just had a look and the Flight hostess episode is there, perhaps a podmatic glitch..thanks for mentioning it though!

K

BTW while I am here how about a promo of the upcoming show...I talk to The Stolen Idols and I reveal the lineup for my Kooperama show friday Sept 26 at the Good Bar in Oxford Street Sydney.

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper is back from the fifties fair in Sydney and he's a bit poorer after buying up some of the best lounge vinyl.
Coming up on the show and interesting story about a forties house in LA that was literally picked up and moved across town news on the Mondo Atomic Festival and we talk to a supurb band called the Stolen Idols....plus tonight Kooper unveils the lineup for his Sydney show Kooparama.

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Lushy-French_75
Spy Fi-Man from Uncle
Stolen Idols-Black Orchid
Martin Denny-Quiet Village BossaNova
Martini Kings-Enchanted Lovers
Hugo Montenegro-Lover
Mel Henke-Adventures On The Vaudeville Stage
Frank Sinatra –Call me Irresponsible
Billy May-Patricia
Count Bassie-From Russia with Love
Octobop-the duke you say
Herb Alpert-Lady Fingers
Chris Connor-Witchcraft
Waitiki-Plamingo Flagoda

Koop Kooper has found the ultimate musical....one that has all the aspects a good play should have, aliens, tiki and lounge ! Plus some rare footage of Marilyn Monroe is set to be auctioned in Melbourne to the world so Kooper has tracked down the auction house to find out how much it's worth and where did it come from.
We'll take a look at the world of swank, plus the Jetsetting Kooper has some more cool albums to play for you that he picked up at the Fifties Fair.

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Martini Kings-Tequila
Cocktail Preachers-Spy fi
Moonrays-Swingin at the seance
Robert Drasnin-Warm Night Wind
Lenny Dee - Our Love is here to Stay
Lushy- Pupu Platter
Paul Weston-Tenderly
Royal Crown Revue—Won't you ride with me
Richard Hayman - Yours
Frank Sinatra - Sunday
Stolen Idols-Orinoco
Xavier Cugat - Say Si Si
Tony Bennett - How Insensitive
Mambo Zombies-Miniskirt
Wayne King and orch -. An Affair to Remember

Cocktail Nation show 41-World Espionage Bureau

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper speaks to an author who is reigniting the Spy paperback genre, speaking of spys there is music from Vic Flicks new cd, we take a look at the latest bond flick…..plus some incredible events to check out including my first show here in Sydney featuring Jimmy Vargas and the Black Dahlias and Danny and the Cosmic Tremors on September 26 at the Good Bar in Sydney.

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Quincy Jones-Soul Bossa Nova
Combustible Edison-Summer Samba
Antonio Carlos Jobim-Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars
Sergio Mendez & Brasil 66 - O Pato
Yma Sumac-Gopher Mambo
Waitiki-China Clipper
Henri Rene - Mangos
Vic Flick-Goldfinger
Pink Martini-Veronique
Mancini-Windmills of your mind
Clouseaux-Reum with a view
Bill Perkins-Samba De Orfeu
Les Elgert and his Orchestra-Frenesi Twist
Cantaloupe Island-Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers

Cocktail Nation show 42-Jack Newcastle ....the CAD exposed

Tonight on show Koop Kooper speaks to the editor of the CAD, Jack Newcastle plus some incredible events to check out including my first show here in Sydney featuring Jimmy Vargas and his Quintet and Danny and the Cosmic Tremors on September 26 at the Good Bar in Sydney plus we’ll hear the story of the voice over king the called Thunder Voice.

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Combustible Edison-Satan Says
Elliot Fisher-Dr No’s Fantasy
Frank Sinatra- Mrs Robsinson
Stanley Black –Mr Wonderful
Martini Kings –Las Neudas
Sg Sound – A Latin Affair
Richard Hayman-Caminito
Waitiki-The Magic Islands
Blue Hawaiians- A Cheat
Frank Pourcel-Come Sinfonia
Spy Fi-Burn
Bobby Darin-Fly me to the moon
Antonio Carlos Jobim-Captain Baccardi
Dinah Washington-Mad about the boy
Lushy-Pali Highway

Cocktail Nation show 43- Fire and theft at the Penthouse

Don't worry, there's no major structural damage to the penthouse, just a few crazy fez wearing cats from Melbourne called Fire and Theft who swing by to tell Kooper about their latest CD.Also on the show we take a look at a new book on Sammy Davis Jr, some swank parties to attend and a whole lot of cool music on the show that is hosted by an intellectual...Koop Kooper, who recently picked up his Bachelor of Lounge from college.....he majored in International Jetset Relations.
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Frank Bennett-You're Just too Hip Baby
Indigo Swing-My Baby comes round at 8
Fire and Theft-Tainted Dream
Esquivel—Begin the Beguine
Combustible Edison Blue Light
Lea Delaria-Call Me
Frank Sinatra-Mr Success
Vic Flick-From Russia With Love
Tikiaki orchestra-shakahulabossnova
Jack Bongo Burger-Mambo Burger
Jet Set Six-Perpetual Bachelor
Peggy Lee-Black Coffee
Hugo Montenegro and his orch-man from thrush
Jack Jones-Wives and Lovers
Mancini-Peter Gunn

Cocktail Nation 44-Roasting Dean Martin Style on the penthouse patio

Tonight we take a look at the Dean Martin celebrity roasts, a new tv show based on the James Ellroy books ...some more Marilyn Monroe news, we'll take a look at the world of swank and play you the best classic and neo lounge.
Recline in the comfy penthouse lounge and dig the cool treats with Sydney's own Jet Set Lounge Lothario, Koop Kooper.

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Frank Sinatra-That's Life
Spy Fi-Dragnet007
Antonio Carlos Jobim-One Note Samba
Blue Martinis Something Cool
Fire and Theft-Whole Lot of Love
Blossom Dearie-Manhatten
Linda Lawson-Like Young
Vic Flick-Shaken not Stirred
Frank Bennett-Disarm
Lushy -Springtime
Combustible Edison -Metropolitan
Arthur Lyman-Hava Nagila
Chet Baker-Moonlove
Perez Prado-Why Wait
Martin Denny-Aku Aku

Cocktail Nation show 46

Tonight we speak to a legend of the neo lounge music scene...Brother Cleve from Combustible Edison, we talk about the Cocktail Nation lounge music revival in the 90's, Esquivel and his flying car and find out what really happened to the band and what the band members are doing today.
Plus we'll check out a missing Bond relic and look at the goings on in that crazy world of swank along with some of the very best classic and neo lounge.
It's the Cocktail Nation, the only show that increases in value, so while the dollar and your stocks go down the toilet our show keeps rising up the dow index!

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Blue Martini's-Great City

Martini Kings—The March Of The Moai

Combustible Edision-Miniskirt

HugoMontenegro-HeatWave

Project Pimento—A Shot In The Dark

Vic Flick-Silken Cover

Steve Lawrence - Girl from Ipanema

Clouseaux-Marauder

Moonrays-Swingin at the Seance

Spy Fi -Mission impossible

Howard Roberts—L-O-V-E

Nina Simone-Don't Explain

Martin Denny-Quiet Village

Fire and Theft-I still get Jealous

Vic Damone—Am I Blue

Cocktail Nation show 47 - Mancini magic

It's spring in Sydney the weather is crazy but the music is cool as tonight we take a look at the life of Henry Mancini, a cool beatnik website to take a look at ...Bond news, the death of a celebrity fashion critic.....the world of swank and a whole lot more as we crank up the hi fi in the penthouse in the city of Sydney

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Clouseaux-Le Nuit

Frank Bennett-You're Just too Hip Baby

Mancini -.
Alright ok you win

Esquivel-It had to be you

Lushy-Tiki

Martinikings-Brief n Breazy

Martin Denny-The Enchanted Isle

Lea Delaria-Welcome to my party

Lexotica-Sand

Sergio Mendez & Brasil 66 - Bermbau

Bobby Hackett—Mood Indigo

Ella Fitzgerald-Mas Que Nada

Lenny Dee -Lover come back to me

Pink Martini-Sympathique

Mantovani - Perhaps perhaps perhaps

Episode 46 with Brother Cleve from Combustible Edison, AMAZING podcast. Wow, really great stuff!
Great work Koop!

Cocktail Nation 48-Hard Case Crime

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper talks to the editor of Hard
Case Crime Charles Ardai....hard case crime are small publishing house in New york that specializes in those classic pulp fictions with the racey covers from the 40'sthrough to the 60's and the are constantly adding books by new artists.....I've gotsome letters to Kooper to read to you...a look at the Jerry Lewis tour of Australia and the world of swank with a look at a special charm and deportment school coming up which is run by the charming Darling sisters.
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Sammy Davis Jr-Love me or leave me
Jimmy Vargas-High Heels Black Stockings
Enoch Light -April in Portugal
Arthur Lyman-Aphrodisia
Paige Delancey-Black Coffee
Waitiki-China Fan
Mantovani-Perfidia
Nina Ferro-Everything I got
Octobop- Have you hugged your martian today
Roni Perez - Ah Ha
Henry Mancini - Pink Panther theme
Piere Le Blanc and his orchestra - All the Way
Dean Martin - Pardon
Ralph Flanagan- Opus one
Herbie Mann-Fever

Cocktail Nation 49

Koop Kooper is joined by a legend of lounge ....Mr Bongo Jack Costanzo...we talk about his start in the business, his magnificent career and naturally Bongos.....some sad news on the passing of Yma Sumac and we catch up with Nick Limansky who is the author of Yma Sumac the art behind the legend, a look at the world of Swank with another Kooper live gig coming up plus all the very best classic and neo lounge has been piled up on the penthouse hi fi.

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Combustible Edison-Pink Victim

Sammy Davis Jr That old Black Magic

Jack Costanzo-Latin Affair

Henry Mancini-Something For Cat

Tipsy -Hey

Yma Sumac-Bo Mambo
Martini Kings-Dance of the virgins

Waitiki-The Magic Islands

Vic Flick-Shaken not Stirred

Roni Perez -Fly me to the Moon

Jack De Mello and his imperial strings - Makalapua

Mantovani - Perfidia

The Midnight Combo - Soft Waving

Octobop-Girl Talk

Wayne Newton - I wish you love

Cocktail Nation 49

Koop Kooper is joined by a legend of lounge ....Mr Bongo Jack Costanzo...we talk about his start in the business, his magnificent career and naturally Bongos.....some sad news on the passing of Yma Sumac and we catch up with Nick Limansky who is the author of Yma Sumac the art behind the legend, a look at the world of Swank with another Kooper live gig coming up plus all the very best classic and neo lounge has been piled up on the penthouse hi fi.

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Combustible Edison-Pink Victim

Sammy Davis Jr That old Black Magic

Jack Costanzo-Latin Affair

Henry Mancini-Something For Cat

Tipsy -Hey

Yma Sumac-Bo Mambo
Martini Kings-Dance of the virgins

Waitiki-The Magic Islands

Vic Flick-Shaken not Stirred

Roni Perez -Fly me to the Moon

Jack De Mello and his imperial strings - Makalapua

Mantovani - Perfidia

The Midnight Combo - Soft Waving

Octobop-Girl Talk

Wayne Newton - I wish you love

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper with the very best of lounge with updates on the growing lounge scene that you are a part of just by listening to this show.Kooper has a wonderful doco about Bossa Nova to tell you about plus an interview with Sergio Mendes …..look at Neil Young’s electric Lincoln ........the goings on at the Tiki bar and Lounge in Melbourne…..join him up in the penthouse for a swank evening!

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Antonio Carlos Jobim-Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars
Octobop-Jeru
Sergio Mendes Feat Lani Hall And Herb Alpert-Dreamer
Franck Pourcel and his orchestra - Grazie Dei Fiori
Clouseaux-Walking with Juarez
Frank Bennett-Disarm
Martin Denny – Off Shore
Spy Fi -Illya's theme
Jack Costanzo-Man with the golden arm
Richard Hayman -La Comparsa
Midnight Combo - Marjorca inn
Sammy Davis Jr-Tenderly
Lenny Dee-Moonglow and theme from picnic
Frank Sinatra - Brazil
Cherry Capri-Hot Toddy

[ Edited by: koopkooper 2008-11-16 04:58 ]

Cocktail Nation 51-Back at the Tiki Bar

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper and we are talking to David Backler from the Melbourne Tiki Bar and Lounge.....an interesting article about Sinatra from 66.....a stack of events on to check out plus the very best lounge and exotica...don't forget too that the Koop meister is now on facebook so drop me a line and add me as a friend to keep up with the show along with the crazy goings on in the penthouse.....plus I also upload some pictures of albums I pick up whilst thrifting my way through Sydneys charity stores.

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Moonrays-Shot in the Dark
Martini Kings-Bongo Mambo
Martin Denny—Jungle Flower
Cherry Poppin Daddies-Come Back To Me
Love Jones-Lil Black Book
Pharoah Sanders-Moonrays
Jack Costanzo—Blue Prelude
Waitiki-Hana Maui
Astrud Gilberto-So Nice
Jackie Gleason- A Man and a Woman
Billy May-The Late Late show
Jonah Jones-Its a Good Day
Royal Crown Revue-Deadly Nightcall
Chris Connor-Moonlight in Vermont

Koop Please do that Christmas show!!!!!

I have lots of great memories from the Christmas Cocktail parties the parents hosted back in the early 60's (pre hippy day's).

I don't care if it's Squaresville or not... I'm so Square I'm Octagon!!!!!

[ Edited by: Beach Bum Scott 2008-11-25 11:13 ]

Hey Scott....the results on yay or nay for a christmas show are up on this weeks show....man so many emails on this one!

Cocktail Nation 52-Daniel Glass has Class

Thanks to the cad.net Koop Kooper and this week we catch up with Daniel Glass from Royal Crown Revue who has a fantastic new book out all about drumming and how to get that authentic mid 20th century sound, we'll see how the poll is running for the Christmas Show A a look at the world of swank with a new tiki Bar has opened in Vegas plus some of the very best lounge and exotica.

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Frank Sinatra-luck be a lady

Royal Crown Revue-Walkin Like Brando

Tikiaki Orchestra-exotique

Jack Costanzo—Equinox

Martini Kings-Deep into midnihght

Astrud Gilberto-Beach Samba

Waitiki-L Ours Chinois

Antonio Carlos Jobim-Girl from ipanema

Jonah Jones-Do you know what it means to Miss Orleans

Chris Connor-S Wonderful

Jackie Gleason- Love is here to Stay

Martin Denny-The Enchanted Isle

Lushy-Suspicious Melody

New Morty Show-Just one of those things

Sg Sound-A Latin Affair