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Gemini Cricket
01-18-2005, 09:42 PM
What tunes would enhance a swanky joint like this one?
If the LoT had a soundtrack, what would be playing right now?
I'd say, to start off...
"The Look of Love" ~ Dusty Springfield
"The Girl From Ipanema" ~ Astrud Gilberto
:)
€uroMeinke
01-18-2005, 09:51 PM
"Underwater Love" ~Smoke City
MerryPrankster
01-18-2005, 09:52 PM
"The Look of Love" ~ Dusty Springfield
Great choice!! I really, really LOVE that song!
I'd like to suggest these:
This Guy's In Love - Herb Alpert
Say A Little Prayer - Dionne Warkwick
Moon River - Andy Williams
€uroMeinke
01-18-2005, 09:52 PM
(So we need a DJ who can start making LoT mixes like those cool clubs in Paris)
Not Afraid
01-18-2005, 09:55 PM
"There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" - the instrumental version (MousePod open his first show with it).
"Crepuscular with Nelly" - Thelonious Monk
"Cry Me a River" - Julie London
"Fever" - Peggy Lee
"Sway" - Dean Martin
Anything by The Propellerheads
Anything by Koop
Some Morcheeba
Some Zero 7
Anything by BallySagoo
You realize I could be doing this all night long, don't you?
So, let's make a mix CD! Hotel Costes, The Standard, Man Ray, and Tantra all have them.
MerryPrankster
01-18-2005, 09:59 PM
Some more Peggy:
Is That All There Is - Peggy Lee
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
surfinmuse
01-18-2005, 10:01 PM
Anything by Dimitri From Paris!
Gemini Cricket
01-18-2005, 10:03 PM
We'll have to add Henry Mancini's title song to 'Charade' also. I think we talked about this one before. It's swanky.
http://www.scorebaby.com/jpegs/charade.jpg
:)
Gemini Cricket
01-18-2005, 10:04 PM
You realize I could be doing this all night long, don't you?
If we're lucky. I'm looking for enlightenment. You're talking to a guy who loves Kylie Minogue (although she did do a song with Nick Cave).
:D
I'm researching these songs as we post. :) Love them, love them!
€uroMeinke
01-18-2005, 10:06 PM
Some Sergio Medes and Brasil 66 - maybe The One Note Samba
belleh5
01-18-2005, 10:07 PM
Yes, anything by Frank Sinatra, or little Dean Martin?
MerryPrankster
01-18-2005, 10:20 PM
I'm such a sucker for the Burt Bacharach/Hal David songs:
Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird) - Chuck Jackson
Walk on By - Dionne Warwick
Most music by the Vince Guaraldi Trio. I love the Charlie Brown Christmas CD:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000000XDJ/102-6640004-0015353?v=glance
Not Afraid
01-18-2005, 10:21 PM
Voulez-Vous? - Arling & Cameron
Simple Histoire - Thievery Corporation
Comic Strip - Brigitte Bardot
Noorie - Bally Sagoo
On N'A Pas Besoin and Fibre de Verre - Paris Combo (SOOO many others)
Ford Mustang - Serge Gainsbourg
Boogie and Via Con Me - Paolo Conte
Last Tango in Paris - Gotan Project
I concur with ANY Dimitri from Paris
I'd like to throw some Grace Jones in there just to be fun.
Yeah, I'll probably go on with more later.
Gemini Cricket
01-18-2005, 10:49 PM
'Beyond the Sea' ~ Bobby Darin or Robbie Williams version from 'Nemo'
'Sway' ~ Dean Martin or Michael Buble (Man, he's cute...)
'My Funny Valentine' ~ Chet Baker
'Besame Mucho' ~ Dean Martin, Diana Krall
'Feelin Good' ~ Nina Simone
Ghoulish Delight
01-18-2005, 10:51 PM
Having just watched the Pink Panther, I'd go with the score of that movie.
Bornieo: Fully Loaded
01-18-2005, 11:00 PM
Having just watched the Pink Panther, I'd go with the score of that movie.
That's for lurkers and trolls!
:cool:
I'd add "Night & Day" dedicated to those who're on the boards from dusk til dawn!!
Motorboat Cruiser
01-18-2005, 11:01 PM
A Night in Tunisia - Charlie Parker
Black Cow - Steely Dan
Pretty much anything by Antonio Carlos Jobim
All of the above were tested while I browsed the boards and were quite appropriate. :)
Not Afraid
01-18-2005, 11:02 PM
Jobim, Getz have free reign as far as I'm concerned.
Cadaverous Pallor
01-18-2005, 11:07 PM
Where's Flub and Erica when you need 'em? Not to say that you guys aren't doing a proper job. Choosing only a few for an "official" mix cd would be tough.
€uroMeinke
01-18-2005, 11:11 PM
Forget mix CD - online DJ, that's what we need
MerryPrankster
01-18-2005, 11:47 PM
What's New Pussycat? - Tom Jones
Kiss (cover/with The Art of Noise ) - Tom Jones
Burning Down the House (cover/with The Cardigans) - Tom Jones
Mack The Knife - Bobby Darrin
Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton
Some very spookyish swanky songs on these soundtracks:
Wild At Heart: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Angelo Badalamenti, Various Artists
Twin Peaks (TV Soundtrack) - Angelo Badalamenti
Miserlou - Dick Dale (Crazy surf guitar, cats. I dig it!)
Let's Go Trippin' - Dick Dale
Riders In The Sky - Dick Dale
€uroMeinke
01-18-2005, 11:51 PM
Combustible Edison - Vertigogo
wendybeth
01-18-2005, 11:58 PM
Good choices all around! I think we need some swanky rock, though. Buddy Holly? Or, from a bit later, Nancy (These Boots Are Made For Walking) Sinatra? I can even think of a few Beatles songs that might qualify.
Ghoulish Delight
01-19-2005, 12:00 AM
Definitely some Tom Waits spoken word tracks.
€uroMeinke
01-19-2005, 12:01 AM
Good choices all around! I think we need some swanky rock, though. Buddy Holly? Or, from a bit later, Nancy (These Boots Are Made For Walking) Sinatra? I can even think of a few Beatles songs that might qualify.
I'm thinking some French YeYe girl rock from the 60's...
MerryPrankster
01-19-2005, 12:10 AM
Good choices all around! I think we need some swanky rock, though. Buddy Holly? Or, from a bit later, Nancy (These Boots Are Made For Walking) Sinatra? I can even think of a few Beatles songs that might qualify.
Ooooh yeah, "These Boots are Made For Walking"! Go-Go boot swank, I can dig! :cool:
Motorboat Cruiser
01-19-2005, 12:20 AM
I can even think of a few Beatles songs that might qualify.
I did as well. Possibly from Rubber Soul or Revolver. Pretty swank stuff there.
And for some reason, "She's Come Undone" by The Guess Who keeps popping into my head, as does "The Wind Cries Mary" by Hendrix.
Yeah, I think swanky rock exists.
Jazzman
01-19-2005, 04:05 AM
Well, if swank is our need, then we've got to funkifize, so;
Tower of Power - Live. Any track will do.
Also, without some Parliament, P-Funk especially, our hip is flat, pops.
Then, let's see.
Miles and his Birth of the Cool. If those sweet, velvety rich reverberations of auditory deliciousness don't satiate your appetite for swank, then unclog your tone holes my man.
The man himself, my sensei of swank and the supreme savior of cool, my own personal hero John Coltrane. For those listeners only beginning their journey, any track from Giant Steps will slide. But for us true connoisseurs, I'd say Love Supreme. Difficult to take, but the way to enlightenment, even in swank, always is.
And we can't forget the funkiest cat blowin' horn and burnin' vocals today; the one and only Maceo Parker. His live album, it's the rocks baby. Shake Everything You Got. Listen to it, then do it.
We'll have this joint burnin' in no time. :cool:
Gn2Dlnd
01-19-2005, 04:13 AM
Forget mix CD - online DJ, that's what we need
I and my collection of lounge and easy listening music are available. Where do we apply? :cool:
wendybeth
01-19-2005, 10:23 AM
Definitely some Tom Waits spoken word tracks.
Tom is definitely swanky.:cool:
Claire
01-19-2005, 11:07 AM
'Beyond the Sea' ~ Bobby Darin or Robbie Williams version from 'Nemo'
This is one of my very favoritest songs, and it's been in my head pretty much constantly the past few weeks, so it's definitely been running through my head while I'm here in the Lounge.
I looooove The Look of Love! That's sooo this place for me. Thanks!! It's just so perfect!
And What's New Pussycat? Awesome. :)
mousepod
01-19-2005, 11:58 AM
What a great list so far! I'd toss in Bobby Darin's "Love Swings" LP (I doubt he or anyone back then got the double entendre), "Natural" by Celso Fonseca for the Jobim fans who need something new, and maybe even a little Tindersticks...
mousepod
01-19-2005, 11:59 AM
...and of course Brubeck's "Dave Digs Disney" and the Japanese CD "Readymade Digs Disney"...
Flubber
01-19-2005, 12:30 PM
All great choices so far!
I'd add (obvious to me choices):
Dave Brubeck - Take Five
Nat Cole Trio - Hit That Jive Jack
Martin Denny - Quiet Village
Burt Bacharach - The Look Of Love (I think someone mentioned this)
Herb Alpert - The Lonely Bull
Love Unlimited Orchestra - Love's Theme
For giggles: Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good
and I always have to mention these guys:
Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (a rejected James Bond Theme)
This list could go on forever!
MerryPrankster
01-19-2005, 12:36 PM
I must add some Rosemary. I had the thrill of seeing RC perform before she passsed on. What a cool, happenin' kitten she was...
Hey There - Rosemary Clooney
Mangos - RC
Mambo Italiano - RC
Cabaret (from Cabaret) - Liza Minelli
All That Jazz (from Chicago) - Liza Minelli
Taste of Honey - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
What Now, My Love? - HA & TTB
Casino Royale - HA & TTB
Stray Cat Strut - Stray Cats
Be-Bop-A-Lula - Gene Vincent
Black Coffee In Bed - Squeeze
Cool For Cats - Squeeze
MerryPrankster
01-19-2005, 12:42 PM
Burt Bacharach - The Look Of Love (I think someone mentioned this)
Herb Alpert - The Lonely Bull
I really groove on both of these cats!
Flub~ I bought the Smile CD on your recommendation. I think I might put it on and try to get some work done today. :)
Flubber
01-19-2005, 01:08 PM
I really groove on both of these cats!
Flub~ I bought the Smile CD on your recommendation. I think I might put it on and try to get some work done today. :)
It's a listen straight through experience. Properly warned ye be!
Gn2Dlnd
01-19-2005, 01:48 PM
Sez you.
DisneyDaniel
01-19-2005, 04:50 PM
--Anything by Nina Simone (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009PJPJ/qid=1106178490/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/102-4496107-8080965)
--Movie soundtrack for Down With Love (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000996F6/qid=1106177087/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/102-4496107-8080965), the film starring Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor.
--Anything on the album Ultra Lounge: Cocktails with Cole Porter (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002476E2/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_2/102-4496107-8080965)
Gemini Cricket
01-20-2005, 10:56 AM
--Movie soundtrack for Down With Love (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000996F6/qid=1106177087/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/102-4496107-8080965), the film starring Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor.
I love the title song that they play during the credits. I believe it was Michael Buble and someone else. Love it.
There are so many great suggestions for songs here, that I can barely keep up my research on them.
What I've learned so far from this thread:
1. Nina Simone is a goddess.
2. Chet Baker was cute when he was young.
3. Dusty Springfield, Astrud Gilberto, Diana Krall and Norah Jones are simply wonderful.
4. Grace Jones is swanky.
5. There's a lot I don't know about Jazz and Lounge music. :D
:)
Ghoulish Delight
01-20-2005, 12:34 PM
Anyone mention Ella yet? No? Well, the soundtrack definitely wouldn't be complete without Ella Fitzgerald.
Gemini Cricket
01-20-2005, 12:36 PM
Anyone mention Ella yet? No? Well, the soundtrack definitely wouldn't be complete without Ella Fitzgerald.
Now I do know her. I love Ms Ella. What a voice.
:)
I really groove on both of these cats!
Flub~ I bought the Smile CD on your recommendation. I think I might put it on and try to get some work done today. :)
A wise decision.
And how is it that nobody has mentioned the music of the late, great, Esquivel? Good Lord, man, he practically invented space-age Swankology!
Hep to this cat, forthwith.
Hep to this cat, forthwith.
And then some.
Gn2Dlnd
01-20-2005, 06:30 PM
Unspoken understanding - same for Jackie Gleason and any Ultra-Lounge compilation.
MickeyLumbo
01-20-2005, 07:32 PM
Danke Schoen - Wayne Newton Listen (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserve/B000002U1T001007/0/104-5154924-5538309)http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/detail/notes_clear.gif
Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu) - Dean Martin Listen (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserve/B000002U1T001015/0/104-5154924-5538309)http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/detail/notes_clear.gif
The Theme From Route 66 - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra Listen (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserve/B000002TZM001001/0/104-5154924-5538309)http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/detail/notes_clear.gif
Night Train - Alvino Rey Listen (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserve/B000002TZM001008/0/104-5154924-5538309)http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/detail/notes_clear.gif
Black Coffee - Julie London Listen (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserve/B000002TZM001017/0/104-5154924-5538309)http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/detail/notes_clear.gif
Boy from Ipanema - Peggy Lee Listen (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserve/B000002UH8001007/0/104-5154924-5538309)http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/detail/notes_clear.gif
At Last - Etta JamesListen (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserve/B00000JNNY001007/0/104-5154924-5538309)http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/detail/notes_clear.gif
:cheers: :cool: :cheers:
Gemini Cricket
01-20-2005, 07:35 PM
At Last - Etta JamesListen (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserve/B00000JNNY001007/0/104-5154924-5538309)http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/detail/notes_clear.gif
:cheers: :cool: :cheers:
Yes. One of my all time favorites. Love that song.
:)
belleh5
01-20-2005, 07:39 PM
I listen the Live 365.com while I'm online.
Here are some of my favorite swanky stations:
http://www.live365.com/stations/317297
http://www.live365.com/stations/311484
:cool:
MickeyLumbo
01-20-2005, 08:00 PM
Autumn Leaves (http://aolsearch.aol.com/aol/redir?src=singingfish&requestId=ab708338c3f054ba&clickedItemRank=2&userQuery=autumn+leaves+roger+williams&clickedItemURN=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rhs51.com%2Fbc%2F0 4.ra) Roger Williams
Born Free (http://aolsearch.aol.com/aol/redir?src=singingfish&requestId=6c8b019c949fa497&clickedItemRank=7&userQuery=born+free&clickedItemURN=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonymusiceurope.co m%2Fcgi-bin%2Fmultimedia%2Fwmwax%3Fwm.sony-europe.global.speedera.net%26wm.sony-europe.global%2Fcatalog%2Faudio025%2F508414%2F9123 45862012526.WMA) Andy Williams
oh, i love these grooves. i feel SO swanky now having heard these tunes!:cool:
oh, and i just remembered: See You In September and Graduation Day.
lashbear
01-20-2005, 08:08 PM
I vote for anything sung by:
Julie London
Shirley Bassey
DIana Krall
Scrooge McSam
01-20-2005, 09:28 PM
DIana Krall
Love love LOVE the Live in Paris dvd :cool:
tigertail777
01-21-2005, 02:01 AM
I am surprised at you people! No one has said "Go go Goodyear"??? And how about the Brian Setzer orchestra? (practially ANY song). :)
Motorboat Cruiser
01-21-2005, 02:07 AM
I don't know if anyone has heard any of the early music by Jamiroquai, but some of it is darn swanky. Very retro and groovy. I think it would fit in nicely.
Oh, and lots and lots of Miles...
blueerica
01-21-2005, 02:13 AM
How did I miss this WHOLE thread?!?!?!
Anyhow, I'm going to start consulting with Flub on some broadcasting abilities, and HEY -- I know some people here might also know a bit about broadcasting music over the internet.
I'm looking at some preliminary options at the moment, but it looks like hosting music in the fashion i dream of is quite expensive.
PM me if you have experience with this, I'd greatly appreciate it!
blueerica
01-21-2005, 02:14 AM
Oh, and why has no one mention Koop?
Or Southern Culture on the Skids?
Or OMG -- There are too many to list!!!
Gemini Cricket
01-25-2005, 09:01 PM
So Nice (Summer Samba) ~ Astrud Gilberto
:)
Earworm Warning: This song is catchy.
€uroMeinke
01-25-2005, 09:24 PM
So Nice (Summer Samba) ~ Astrud Gilberto
:)
Earworm Warning: This song is catchy.
Yes, but in this case - that's a good thing
:snap:
Gemini Cricket
01-26-2005, 01:15 AM
Yes, but in this case - that's a good thing
:snap:
So true. So good. So stuck in my head for the past 3 days.
:D
Bornieo: Fully Loaded
01-26-2005, 01:39 AM
]Born Free Andy Williams
Ugh, AKA Bornieo Free. :rolleyes:
Add:
Dusty Springfield - I'm Comin' Home. :snap:
Smokey Robinson - Cruisin' :snap:
Gemini Cricket
01-26-2005, 10:40 PM
I think the albums Verve Remixed (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006316W/qid=1106804365/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/102-4677898-9629740) and Verve Remixed 2 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000ACAO3/ref=pd_bxgy_text_1/102-4677898-9629740?v=glance&s=music&st=*) need to be mentioned here. Good stuff.
I have them both and they're pretty cool.
:cool:
€uroMeinke
01-26-2005, 10:54 PM
I think the albums Verve Remixed (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006316W/qid=1106804365/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/102-4677898-9629740) and Verve Remixed 2 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000ACAO3/ref=pd_bxgy_text_1/102-4677898-9629740?v=glance&s=music&st=*) need to be mentioned here. Good stuff.
I have them both and they're prety cool.
:cool:
Ditto - the "unmixed" editions are also pretty cool ;)
Isaac
01-26-2005, 11:53 PM
Oh, and why has no one mention Koop?
post number 5:
Anything by Koop
:blush:
Lately I've been listening to the title song from their second album; Waltz For Koop (http://members.aol.com/mrtrentlane/waltzforkoop.mp3).
:cool:
blueerica
01-27-2005, 12:15 AM
So Nice (Summer Samba) ~ Astrud Gilberto
:)
Earworm Warning: This song is catchy.
Bebel Gilberto (I'm assuming relation, but I'm not sure) also does a wonderful version of So Nice (Summer Samba).
blueerica
01-27-2005, 12:16 AM
post number 5:
Yeah, I know... I suck. We all do, sometimes, right?
Not Afraid
01-27-2005, 12:18 AM
Bebel is the daughter of Astrud's first husband and his second wife.
Not Afraid
01-27-2005, 12:18 AM
Yeah, I know... I suck. We all do, sometimes, right?
Well, if you'd take me off ignore!:mad: ;)
blueerica
01-27-2005, 12:21 AM
Some of my favorites today are
"Teardrop" - Massive Attack
"Desafinado (Off Key)" - Antonio Carlos Jobim
"Batacuda (The Beat)" - Brasil '66 & Sergio Mendes
"Mercury Cocktail" - Constant Flux
€uroMeinke
01-27-2005, 12:22 AM
"Batacuda (The Beat)" - Brasil '66 & Sergio Mendes
Oh yes, that one's a must. :cheers:
Isaac
01-27-2005, 12:28 AM
Don't forget their version of The Frog !
blueerica
01-27-2005, 12:35 AM
I really like Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66.
For the LoT Soundtrack, IMHO, you really can't go wrong with Bossa Nova vibes, and Jazz-fusion influences...
Flubber
01-27-2005, 12:02 PM
Driving last night, listening to the radio and....
Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton
These guys were swank before there was swank
Gary U.S. Bonds - New Orleans
I just dig this song. Some of the early soul/rock and roll stuff is the coolest.
Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger
This song makes me want to curl up with my kitten and sip 'tinis.
Gemini Cricket
01-27-2005, 12:06 PM
Bebel Gilberto (I'm assuming relation, but I'm not sure) also does a wonderful version of So Nice (Summer Samba).
I've heard that version as well. It's wonderful.
I also heard a version from my friend Julie where the singer sounds like she's underwater. Not that she sounds like she's gargling or anything, but that it sounds like water and bubbles around her as she sings. Really trippy.
:birdy:
MerryPrankster
01-27-2005, 01:31 PM
This collection has some very swanky tunes:
The Complete Johnny Mercer Songbook [Box Set] :snap:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000DLUK/qid=1106856771/sr=2-2/ref=pd_ka_b_2_2/102-6640004-0015353
A wise decision.
And how is it that nobody has mentioned the music of the late, great, Esquivel? Good Lord, man, he practically invented space-age Swankology!
Hep to this cat, forthwith.
I am listening to cabaret mañana as I type..
he is the swankiest:snap::snap:
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