Cocktail Nation 410 Classic Comedy - Myron Cohen

Sorry for getting this up so late. Usually up on Sunday, but been crazy busy. Thanks.

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

It’s classic comedy time this week and a comedian called Myron Cohen stops by. We’ll tell his story and let him tell us a gag.....Cherry Capri talks vintage clothing, plus we talk about the creation of the Beehive hairstyle. 

Codename Carter - Time Bomb

Monty Norman - Dr No's Fantasy

James Morrison - Nice and Easy

Stolen Idols - Sao Paulo 65

Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon

Les Baxter - Ecstasy 

Oscar Peterson - What is This Thing Called love

Bob Thompson - Ain’t We Got Fun

Jack Burger - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

Ada Lee - A Night in Tunisia

Narco Lounge Combo - The Island Awakens

Warren Barker - Flute Route

Tiki Lounge Crew - Chic To Chic

The Voodoo Organist - Chow Chow Cha Cha

Antonio Adolfo - Killer Joe

The Top Ten - week ending 25 June 2016

Happy Saturday, my fellow loungers!

For everyone in Great Britain, the world is feeling for you, anticipating the results of the referendum. How about we all take a step back, put on some headphones, and escape that reality for just a little while. Let's consider the season, and the warmth of the Summer sun, and the sounds that it brings. 

Welcome to Summer. Enjoy!

 Lemongrass has beat out SAMBOX this week for the top spot. Obviously, that laidback sound of theirs has struck a chord with listeners. Phigroa & ArnoB just can seem to leave, as the votes continue to come in to maintain their presence. Cantoma makes a jump up as their Summer song continues to impress.

The Warheads tribute to the shootings in Florida, Orlando, makes it's leap to the chart from Bubbling Under. A well deserved piece of music here on This is Lounge. The world thanks you. Stay tuned to hear this epic piece.

Speaking of thank you's, allow me to thank all of you for tuning in and supporting the station, and spreading the word through a grassroots word-of-mouth. People continue to discover the station for the first time, and tell me about it. It's a great feeling. Thanks. Your support for the station and the artists continues to keep the music alive.

1. Lemongrass - Something True (feat. Jane Maximova)

2. SAMBOX - Guest Star (Smoking Mix)

3. Phigroa & ArnoB - Cologne

4. The Warheads - Blue Venus

5. Giacomo Bondi - Sun King (Rmx acapella)

6. Lanu - When Love Breaks Down (feat. Megan Washington)

7. Cantoma - Just Landed

8. Benjamin Biolay - Le Débandade

9. Papik - Fujiko’s Theme

10. The Warheads - Orlando

Bubbling Under

Cantoma - Sea of Blue

Emapea - Jazzy

Emapea - Baby Mind

Birth of the Fool - Cuba Libre

Luederwaldt - Namida

Cocktail Nation 409 Codename Carter

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

A new release for you this week, in that of spy outfit Codename Carter, we pull out a bottle of chilled Dom Perignon and ask the question of Bond…is this what you really drink? There's some mid mod news and a look at the world of swank plus Cherry Capri is back with some advice on being on time!

Amedeo Tommasi - My Name Is Bond
Project Pimento - Fever
Codename Carter - Perfect Clarity Perfect Cut
Martini Kings - King's Highway
Beegie Adair - Blue Skies
Tom Skaff - I’m In Love
Lavay Smith - Miss Brown To You
Hollywood Film Orchestra - Body Language
Ken Greaves - Angel Eyes
Gene Rains - Song Of Delilah
Pink Martini -Taya Tan
Nat King Cole - Love Is The Thing
Mel Torme - Blue Moon
Les Baxter - Earth Light
Arthur Lyman - Leis Of Jazz
Billy May - The Odd Couple

The Top Ten - week ending 18 June 2016

Happy Saturday, my fellow loungers!

Welcome to The Top Ten! Thanks to your votes, the chart has some interesting developments. Congrats to SAMBOX, who has regained his position atop the chart! Wow! Phigroa & ArnoB also continue to make progress up the chart, after previous;y losing some ground. Cologne is fast becoming the longest running song in the history of the chart! 

The smooth chillout sounds of Lemongrass, from their latest album jumps up to the second position, leaving a very strong top three. 

Papik returns to the chart with the transition from Bubbling Under, with Fujiko's Theme. 

A very special track was rushed to the playlist this week. A huge shoutout to The Warheads for passing along this heartfelt composition, Orlando, in honour of the slain brothers and sisters in Florida.  Tune in daily to hear this extremely beautiful piece of music.

Thanks for all the support here at the station. With all the area blackouts, we've come through it all, with many countries being returned to being active. Some areas may still be affected, but keep checking back as zone blackouts could still be lifted.

Thanks to all the cafés, stores, and waiting rooms that stream This is Lounge. If you hear the station anywhere, please let me know. You help spread the sounds on the front line, and I truly appreciate it. Who wouldn't like to be put on hold at a doctor's office and be forced to listen to This is Lounge?! 

Have a great weekend, everyone! Enjoy the sunshine!

1. SAMBOX - Guest Star (Smoking Mix)

2. Lemongrass - Something True (feat. Jane Maximova)

3. Phigroa & ArnoB - Cologne

4. Benjamin Biolay - Le Débandade

5. Lanu - When Love Breaks Down (feat. Megan Washington)

6. The Warheads - Blue Venus

7. Chris Standring - Magic Carpet Ride

8. Giacomo Bondi - Sun King (Rmx acapella)

9. Cantoma - Just Landed

10. Papik - Fujiko’s Theme

Bubbling Under

Cantoma - Sea of Blue

Emapea - Jazzy

Emapea - Baby Mind

Birth of the Fool - Cuba Libre

Luederwaldt - Namida

The Warheads - Orlando

DJ Tram - Exotica Naturale

DJ Tram visits the sounds of Martin Denny, et al, for his mix of exotica. Enjoy.

The Warheads - Orlando

Cocktail Nation 408 Reds Under The Bed

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

This week on the Cocktail Nation, I'm talking about Communism in the Fifties, and a new book that looks at the mud that was thrown about at the time and impact it had on people. We talk Monroe, and why there should be a dress code when flying. Plus the best lounge and exotica from across the globe.

Roland Remington - Mambo Mambo

Henry Mancini - The Village Inn

Mose Allison - Your Red Wagon

Nat King Cole -The Continental

Lionel Hampton - Vibraholiday

Codename Carter - Muhamat's Vault

Combustible Edison - The Vault

Tiki Delights - Twist Of Lyman

Dean Martin - My Heart Reminds Me

Fleet And Freddy - Pad

Piero Montanari - Charlies Bounce

Phyllis Branford - Throw It All Away

Elmer Bernstien - Thinking Of Baby

Jackie Gleason - Crazy Rhythm

Laura Ainsworth - Midnight Sun

The Top Ten - week ending 11 June 2016

Happy Saturday, my fellow loungers!

Weather here today, in my part of the world, is a like a joke Mother Nature is playing - the temperatures are forecast to go into the mid-30's, yet we are also expected to get rain. 

Guess we'll have to sit back, and relax, indoors listening to This is Lounge.

Congrats to Benjamin Biolay for breaking through SAMBOX's grip on the number one position. Of course, it takes one Frenchman to upset another, and they are both welcome anywhere on the chart! Lemongrass leapfrogged up the charts this week, thanks to your votes and the votes around the station. 

Phigroa remains healthy on the chart, as he continues to receive fan support. Your votes at www.thisislounge.com are an integral part of the programming here, as you can see. So keep 'em coming!

Welcome to Cantoma (aka Phil Mison), as the title track from their new release, Just Landed, joins the fray a number ten. It's a wonderful collection of chilled pleasure. In no time, I'm sure, we shall see Sea of Blue make it's rise from Bubbling Under.

We also integrated a few more new sounds from Papik, Soundcloud discovery Emapea, Matt Smith's Birth of the Fool, and German musician Torsten Luederwaldt. So stay tuned and hear all these wonderful new tracks throughout the day and night, commercial free, here on This is Lounge.

As always, links are provided to help you download your faves directly from the artist or iTunes. If you prefer other sources, please make sure it is from a legitimate site in support of the artist.

1. Benjamin Biolay - Le Débandade

2. SAMBOX - Guest Star (Smoking Mix)

3. Lemongrass - Something True (feat. Jane Maximova)

4. Lanu - When Love Breaks Down (feat. Megan Washington)

5. Chris Standring - Magic Carpet Ride

6. Phigroa & ArnoB - Cologne

7. The Warheads - Blue Venus

8. SAMBOX - You’re Beautiful

9. Giacomo Bondi - Sun King (Rmx acapella)

10. Cantoma - Just Landed

Bubbling Under

Cantoma - Sea of Blue

Papik - Fujiko’s Theme

Emapea - Jazzy

Emapea - Baby Mind

Birth of the Fool - Cuba Libre

Luederwaldt - Namida

Aqua Velvet - Oh, Lonesome Me

Cocktail Nation 407 The Quiller Memorandum

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

This week on the Cocktail Nation, it’s another Euro spy special as we take a look at a very cool spy flick called the Quiller Memorandum (catch it on You Tube below!), a new book that you need that's all about Les Baxter, and swinging by the studio, it's Cherry Capri with Dear Cherry as she talks about handling sick people.

Codename Carter - Time Bomb

Henry Mancini - Charade

Matt Munro - Wednesdays Child

Martini Kings - Enchanted Lovers

Nancy Sinatra - You Only Live Twice

Daniel Pemberton -The Vincinguerra Affair

Tiki Delights - Sandy Samba

Bobby Darin - After Today

Martini Kings - Dance Of the Virgins

Pedro Garcis - Senjor Juez

Anita O’Day and Cal Tjader - The Partys Over

Metropole Orchestra - Magic Is The Moonlight

Narco Lounge Combo - Caravan

Les Baxter - Bali Hai

Left Arm Of Buddha - A Monkeys Affair

Bobby Fox - Mr. Kicks

Tiki Lounge Crew - Summer Sunset

The Third Wave - Waves Lament

The Top Ten - week ending 4 June 2016

The sunshine and warm weather has finally settled into my little corner of the world. The first phase of my patio reno is complete. So I still have a little time to enjoy it before continuing to the next phase.

Shoutout to SAMBOX again this week for maintaining his number one supremacy. A great track, and totally deserving. Lanu comes in at number two, and Benjamin Biolay leapfrogs into third spot. 

Welcome to Giacomo Bondi, as he moves up from Bubbling Under with his Beatles redux rendition, and if you've been paying attention, (I'm sure that you have) we have some new releases from Papik and Cantoma joining the playlist this week with some great new music.

Thanks for all your support, and thank you for supporting the artists. Don't forget to go to the station website (www.thisislounge.com) and vote for your fave Top Ten toon!

1. SAMBOX - Guest Star (Smoking Mix)

2. Lanu - When Love Breaks Down (feat. Megan Washington)

3. Benjamin Biolay - Le Débandade

4. Chris Standring - Magic Carpet Ride

5. SAMBOX - You’re Beautiful

6. Phigroa & ArnoB - Cologne

7. Lemongrass - Something True (feat. Jane Maximova)

8. Bob Dylan - Melancholy Mood

9. The Warheads - Blue Venus

10. Giacomo Bondi - Sun King (Rmx Acapella)

Bubbling Under

Cantoma - Just Landed

Cantoma - Sea of Blue

Papik - Fujiko’s Theme