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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Re: exotica Digest V2 #122
Date: 01 Jan 1997 00:28:43 -0500

Maybe its nice to have the modern "It Came From Outer space" soundtrack
available  now with the original arrangements et al (i've considered buying
it), but your so called Dick Jacobs "atrocity", "Themes from Horror Movies,"
 was my favorite record as a kid, and has been and always will be very very
near and dear to my heart.  I miss the goofy song intros on the Varese
re-release , but there is a Japanese import of the original tht probably has
them. But my scratchy vinyl still sounds great.  This is one of those records
that epitomized the male adolescent Mad Magazine/Famous Monsters/Modern Man
Magazine/Shock Music/Big Daddy Roth culture that we old farts look back upon
with such fond delight,  because it proved that somebody else out there was
crazy too !  And we all know what happened next when millions of kids found
out the world was as weird as they thought it was !!!

JB "The Tarantula Was Getting Too Big for its Britches" Twist

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 12:37:58 -0400

As we near the apocalypse, the first two albums I played this morning
were the 101 Strings ASTRO SOUNDS-BEYOND THE YEAR 2000....and LONDON
CALLING by the Clash...I thought them fitting and futuristic....and a
good thing to put a much-needed pep in my step to begin the new
year...With what did you christen 1997?
Happy New Year,
Lounge Laura

btw-anyone else having trouble posting lately?  I sure have!

"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
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From: Vik Trola <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 13:18:44 -0500

>With what did you christen 1997?

with an eye toward the "exotica" of the next century/millenium...Steely
Dan's "Greatest Hits"



in swank,
Vik


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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Items that look good with cool music...
Date: 01 Jan 1997 13:18:47 -0400

Anyone know of a good web-site that deals with either pulp novels(either
original or re-issues-esp. Jim Thompson?) or moderne Deco, Bauhaus, etc.
type furniture(again, originals or reissues) and the neccesary
accessories to go with them? I have the rekkids----now, I need the
furniture and the appropriate book shelves!

Lounge Laura

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From: un homme et une femme <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 12:18:12 -0600 (CST)

On 1 Jan 1997, Laura Taylor wrote:

> As we near the apocalypse, the first two albums I played this morning
> were the 101 Strings ASTRO SOUNDS-BEYOND THE YEAR 2000....and LONDON
> CALLING by the Clash...I thought them fitting and futuristic....and a
> good thing to put a much-needed pep in my step to begin the new
> year...With what did you christen 1997?


97 here got off to a much less apocalyptic start, with pet shop boys:
bilingual and buffalo daughter: captain vapour athletes.

BTW, fans of analog snyth antics will probably be interested in buffalo
daughter, a japanese trio that combines sweet pop, loud guitar
excursions, turntables, and blippy synths.  and one of the members is
named moog...


take care and happy new year,
mark

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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) KFJC play list 2/25/95 for Jack
Date: 01 Jan 1997 11:30:39 -0800 (PST)

 Not so different from the show I'm doing today, in fact...;^)

 KFJC play list 2/25/95 for Jack Diamond
 http://www.kfjc.org

 ARTIST                     TRACK                      ALBUM

 Planets                    Chunky

 Frank Wess,
 Kenny Clark, Kenny Burrell - Wess Side                Savoy/56,7

 Ferrante & Teicher         Bye Bye Blues              Blast Off/ABC

 Mindexpanders              Theme From                 67/Mono

 Al Viola                   Lemon Twist                Guitars. Vol 2

 Don Ralke                  Mombasa                    Bongos/WB

 Bob Crewe Generation       Music to Watch Girls By    Pepsi Commercial

 Axel Stordahl              Caravan                    Dot

 Esquivel                   Marie                      Infinity in Sound

 Maxwell, Robert, His Harp  Accidental Slip on An      Cocktail Mix
 & Hi                       Orient                     Vol #1

 Jerry Goldsmith            Double Cross               Last Run


 Googie Rene with
 Plas Johnson, Jack Costanzo Cool It at the Coliseum

 Stu Phillips               Sunday Arts & Football     67

 Roy Clark                  Blues and Clark            Dot

 Moondog                    Symphonique # 6

 Mel Henke                  You're Drivin' Me Crazy

 Electric Flag              Peter Gets Off             The Trip

 Mel Henke                  Woman in Space

 Les Baxter/Sam Hoffman     Lunar Rhapsody             10"/Capitol

 Esquivel/Sam Hoffman       Spellbound(Exp.New Sounds In Stereo) RCA

 Vi Velasco/Zoot Sims       Recado(The Message)        Colpix/Oct 62

 Allyn Ferguson Sextet      Sextet for Contemporaries

 Pete Rugolo                Rugolo Meets Shearing      Adventures

 Kenyon Hopkins             The Hustler                Kapp

 Stanley Wilson,Cond.       Johnny Wiliams,Comp.       The Chase/M-Squad

 Nordine                    Sky,Envelope,Roller Skate, Blotter

 Ray Martin                 The Breeze & I

 Excitement, Inc.           Stereo Action              Rca

 George Duning              Conte & Pete Candoli
 Bell,Book and Candle       Zodiac Blues

 Mancini                    The Happy Carousel         Charade

 Jac Zinder                 Pet Sounds                 Catasonic

 June Wilkinson             Deep Breathing Stretch

 Dena & Danny Guglielmi     Out of Nowhere             Tops

 Mancini                    Teen Age Hostage           Exp in Terror

 Jane Birkin,               Serge Gainsberg            Je T'aime

 Folkswingers               Hey Joe

 Sal Salvador               Deep Down/Decca            Mood Jazz in Hifi

 Nelson Riddle              Untouchables Theme         Capitol

 Nini Olivero               Music Car

 Johnny Richards            Ofo                        Rites of Diablo

 Dom Frontiere              Listen to Lou              Liberty/1-56

 Eliminators                Staccato                   Easy Project

 Martin Denny               Song of the Bayou          Ex Percussion

 Kenyon Hopkins             Haunted House              Nightmare/64

 Tom Dissvelt/Kid Baltan    Moon Maids                 Limelight

 Marty Manning              You Stepped Out of a Dream 1960

 Stu Phillips               Intern Fever               Interns

 Pierre Henry               Teen Tonic                 63/Limelight

 Vic Mizzy                  Daybreak at Malibu         Don't Make Waves

 McDuff, Brother Jack       Hot Barbecue               Cocktail Mix
                                                       Vol. #2

 Campilongo, Jim            Blue Hen                   and the 10
                                                       Gallon Cats
 Gershon Kingsley           1ST Moog Qrt-Popcorn       Audio Fidelity /1972

 Campilongo, Jim            Splitsville                and the 10
                                                       Gallon Cats
 Martin Denny               Yellow Bird                69/Exotic Moog

 Pete Rugolo                     Diamond on the Move

 KFJC 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
 http://www.kfjc.org

What show were you doing 1 year 10 months ago ?

Jack



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From: Trick Velour <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 02 Jan 1997 15:44:24 -0500

Laura Taylor wrote:

>...With what did you christen 1997?


After the debacle that was last New Year's Eve (my fiance and
I were held hostage all evening by someone's Russian immigrant
in-laws who forced us to watch wedding videos and to play Sega
with them), Terry and I made no big plans.

Everything suddenly came together at the last minute and we spent the
evening at a impromptu jacket and tie wine and cheese party where we
listened to The Shadows, the Bomboras,  and The Ventures as we watched
old black and white Max and Dave Fleisher cartoons with the sound turned
off. After the demolition of the Hacienda and a champagne toast, we rang
the New Year in right with a screening of " Dolemite II: The Human
Tornado".

All this and the greatest view of the New York skyline available from
Central Jersey,
it was swankin' de-luxe!

Happy, Happy; Joy, Joy,
    Trick Velour

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 16:46:41 -0400

I hate you!
:)
You know I don't...My life will vastly improve once I leave this
cow-town, tho!



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Trick Velour wrote:
>Laura Taylor wrote:
>
>>...With what did you christen 1997?
>
>
>After the debacle that was last New Year's Eve (my fiance and
>I were held hostage all evening by someone's Russian immigrant
>in-laws who forced us to watch wedding videos and to play Sega
>with them), Terry and I made no big plans.
>
>Everything suddenly came together at the last minute and we spent
>the
>evening at a impromptu jacket and tie wine and cheese party where
>we
>listened to The Shadows, the Bomboras,  and The Ventures as we
>watched
>old black and white Max and Dave Fleisher cartoons with the sound
>turned
>off. After the demolition of the Hacienda and a champagne toast,
>we rang
>the New Year in right with a screening of " Dolemite II: The
>Human
>Tornado".
>
>All this and the greatest view of the New York skyline available
>from
>Central Jersey,
>it was swankin' de-luxe!
>
>Happy, Happy; Joy, Joy,
>    Trick Velour
>



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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 17:04:30 -0500

Laura Taylor wrote:

> With what did you christen 1997?

Just now am spinning Stereolab's Laminations, so that's the first
selection of the year - unless you count the video of Burt and
Dionne.  Nice session of medleys.  And yes, Burt sings!  His intro to
Make It Easy On Yourself is enough to make you cry...  but they were
both in fine form.

Ooo!  second selection is up....  Red Snapper's Loopascoopa 12"..
mmm....

like the idea of waking up to Astro Sounds.....  have to try that
someday.

kevin king
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From: [e-mail] (Hugh Petfield)
Subject: (exotica) Readers Digest Records
Date: 01 Jan 1997 22:43:51 GMT

Ladies and Gentlemen of Exotica,

Anyone got any experience of Readers Digest Records, based
in Pleasantville, please?  I'm having trouble getting them
to send records I ordered and paid for, and don't know if
they're just inefficient or what.

Hugh.

BTW, my first spin of 97 was "Best of 101 Strings" - which
was a Xmas present (something I actually wanted, which
probably marks me down as a very sad case).
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From: Joe Kilmartin <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) It Came From Outer Space
Date: 01 Jan 1997 18:06:54 -0500

At 02:24 PM 31/12/1996 -0800, you wrote:
>>> Anyone know about the composer of the soundtrack to this fab 3D film
>>> I saw yesterday on the big screen in a cow-town like Tampa,
>>> thankyou... It was something like Joseph Gerstien and was REPLETE
>>> with THEREMIN!!!!!! :)

That would be Irving Getz, Herman Stein(who also did This Island Earth,
Tarantula, some of The Creature From the Black Lagoon, and The Mole People)
and Henry Mancini (who cut his teeth on the Creature from the Black Lagoon
soundrack as well)...

I think the CD is out there, actually, somewhere...


Hope this helps a bit..

Joe "Holy Cow.. he came back..." in T.O.





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From: Joe Kilmartin <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 18:15:31 -0500

At 12:37 PM 01/01/1997 -0400, you wrote:
.With what did you christen 1997?


Well, for me it was "The Real Lennie Bruce" (the Fantasy albulm from 1971)
and "This Is Hugo Montenegro"... Tasty, both of 'em...

Joe in T.O.





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From: Vik Trola <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: Year End Wrap Up
Date: 01 Jan 1997 18:28:22 -0500

>Where can I find the following releases that have appeared on people's
>lists?  My local Tower hasn't even heard of them before.
>
>Expresso Expresso (Deram)
>InFlight Entertainment (Deram)
>Serge Gainsbourg - "Couleur Cafe" (Phillips)
>Gert Wilden - "Schulmadchen Reports"
>


try Other Music 15 E. 4th St. New York, NY 10003 212.477.8150. they carry
all of these (and much more) and they also mail order.

on line, you might try Newbury Comics (www.newbury.com) or CDNow
(www.cdnow.com)...i don't know if they'll have them but woth a try.


in swank,
Vik


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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) CADILLAC!
Date: 01 Jan 1997 18:55:00 -0400

OK-I've been chronically posting today, but it's a holiday, so what the
heck.  I was just listening to MARKETPLACE, a public radio biz news
show, and lo and behold, CADILLAC was playing in ze background!
At least cool music is on a cool show for a change, instead of a damned
Miss Piggy commercial(no offense to the dynasty of Jim Henson, but COME
ON!)
Enough from me, you guys write something for a change....
XOXOXOXO-Lounge Laura



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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Honey West?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 19:32:48 -0500

Is TV Land still showing "Honey West?"  The local cable people finally broke
down and gave TV Land to the downtrodden, Anne Francis-deprived masses
around here, but the TV Guide doesn't have listings for what's on when! (not
that it isn't great to see--and hear--the Addams Family and The Phil Silvers
show again, but I would really love to see "Honey West"--if they still show it.)

A Happy New Year to everyone, and Thanks, Jessica :)

PS--has anyone had success with ultra-budget label records? I'm talking
sub-Crown stuff, like Modern and Cornet. I've bought two of these mega-cheap
LPs (as a last resort) lately, and was pleasantly surprised. They're really
nice! :)


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From: "Jim Gerwitz" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 16:24:38 -0800

New Year's Day

1. Watched video of Jackie Chan, "Rumble in the Bronx" , nice tribute song
to Jackie at the end.
2. Playboys: Chet Baker & Art Pepper
3. 2 hrs background music to "Twisted Metal 2" on kid's Sony Playstation
4. The Cramps: "Look Mom No Head"
5. And tonight on Bravo 8 PM PST:    DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW, Burt and Dionne were entertaining last night, but the most impressive
thing was the truly amazing body of work that talented artists/composers
can produce over a career. An hour of great songs - but I gotta go, my
psychic just called ( a real one like the tv commercials say, not one of
those phoney ones).

Jim G



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From: bsalter <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Sense-O-Round
Date: 01 Jan 1997 16:41:54 -0800


Sense-O-Round, Cafe du Nord's weekly lounge/exotica/EZ-listening night,
is moving from Mondays to Thursdays!   Our last Monday show was December
30, and our premiere Thursday show will be January 16.  After sticking it
out
for 9 months, we have proven to the club owners that the Lounge scene is
growing and thriving, and we invite you all to pay us a visit and join
the fun!
Sense-O-Round is hosted by your friendly mutant DJs Bald Elvis, Marlo,
and
Recliner (that's me), and we feature a different live act each week.

JANUARY SCHEDULE:

Jan. 16
GRAND RE-OPENING!!!!  with The Mr. Lucky Experience and special guest
DJ Jack Diamond!!!!

Jan. 23
Herb -- bringing you the music of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass!

Jan. 30
The New Brass Ring -- a tribute to Phil Bodner, featuring the amazing
Ralph Carney on saxophone!

Sense-O-Round
Thursdays, 9 PM  $3
Cafe du Nord   2170 Market St., San Francisco
info: 979-6545   www.cafedunord.com    email: [e-mail]

P.S.: The Cafe du Nord kitchen is open on Thurdays, and serves a
full dinner menu until 11 PM!


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From: "Sevo Stille" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Fw: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 02 Jan 1997 01:48:30 +0100

Laura Taylor wrote:

> As we near the apocalypse, the first two albums I played this morning=20
> were the 101 Strings ASTRO SOUNDS-BEYOND THE YEAR 2000....and LONDON=20
> CALLING by the Clash...I thought them fitting and futuristic....and a=20
> good thing to put a much-needed pep in my step to begin the new=20
> year...With what did you christen 1997?

Well, apart from unidentified breakbeat on at the party at midnight, =
mixed=20
soundtracks from the Lido - New Years Eve traditionally being the sleazy =

day on German public TV, full with reruns of old Lido/Moulin =
Rouge/Carnival=20
in Rio etc. live nudie shows. Unfortunately, the older/more interesting =
clips=20
were only a few seconds long.

BTW: Many of the Lido tracks on the show tonight were truly amazing =
exotica=20
recordings in their own rights. Has anybody got a clue whether any =
soundtracks=20
from Lido and Moulin Rouge shows are available on disk or vinyl?

Sevo


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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) CADILLAC!
Date: 01 Jan 1997 20:13:51 -0500

Laura Taylor wrote:

> OK-I've been chronically posting today, but it's a holiday, so what
> the heck.  I was just listening to MARKETPLACE, a public radio biz
> news show, and lo and behold, CADILLAC was playing in ze background!

NPR has been doing this for a while, no?  Every day it seems they
have some lounge song or other playing in the background.  Staccato
from Loungecore has been used a lot...  just the other day they were
playing Raymond Scott...  it's fun playing name that tune with the
musical director - he/she must be an exotican.

re: Burt & Dionne... yes the arrangements are good - led by Bacharach
himself...  the show has intermittent, well integrated background
info to set up the medlies.  very enjoyable

kevin king
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From: Ken Freedman <[e-mail]>
Subject: Subject: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 20:39:24 -0500 (EST)


> Date: 01 Jan 97 12:37:58 -0400
> Subject: (exotica) Whadya spin?
>
Woke up to '97 with "Next" stuck in my head (the psychotic rant-song by
Jacques Brel that Scott Walker covered), only the version I had in my
head was The Sensational Alex Harvey version.

Less than three years to the Big M.

Happy End-Times countdown, everybody.

-ken


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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: (exotica) The Lizard Lounge
Date: 01 Jan 1997 20:46:23 -0500

To all Exoticants in the greater Boston, MA area:

I am presenting a new Thursday night series entitled SATURNALIA, at The
Lizard Lounge is Cambridge (in the basement of the Cambridge Common bar &
grill, 1667 Massachusetts Avenue, about a half mile north of Harvard Sq.
Free parking behind the building). I'll be spinning exotica, SABP, spy &
crime jazz, moog, loungecore, wife-swapper jazz, cop-fu and blaxploitation,
sleazy listening, and today's electronic sounds, for your dancing and
imbibing pleasure. Plus I'll have a recommended cocktail each week.
Festivities run from 9PM till 2AM (it may start earlier in the weeks to
come), and it starts this Thursday - January 2. Hope to see you there.

br cleve



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From: "Robbie Baldock" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Ananda Shankar
Date: 02 Jan 1997 02:13:25 +0000

I just picked up an Ananda Shankar CD "Melodies from India" (which I
think is where the Blue Juice track comes from) - it's a nice mix of
spacey meditative musings and full on sitar psychedelia!

But I'd still like to get his LP with the Rolling Stones covers!


Robbie

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From: "Robbie Baldock" <[e-mail]>
Subject:  Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 02 Jan 1997 02:13:25 +0000

I was DJing at a New Years bash last night (and I've spend today
recovering!).  My first two tracks after the 12 oclock bells were:

Dick Dale    - Ghost Riders in the Sky
Tony Mottola - Tequila

Guitar rock, ladies and gentlemen!


Robbie ("Bongo Boy")

S P A C E  S A F A R I - A Journey to the Limits of Audio Fidelity
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From: Terry Frost <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 02 Jan 1997 13:53:34 +1100 (EST)

At 12:37 PM 01/01/97 -0400, Laura Taylor wrote:
>As we near the apocalypse, the first two albums I played this morning
>were the 101 Strings ASTRO SOUNDS-BEYOND THE YEAR 2000....and LONDON
>CALLING by the Clash...I thought them fitting and futuristic....and a
>good thing to put a much-needed pep in my step to begin the new
>year...With what did you christen 1997?
>Happy New Year,
>Lounge Laura

Hi Laura
Yesterday, (we here in Australia are a day ahead) I played all of "Bachelor
Pad Royale", Bob Thompson's "On The Rocks" and Sir Robert Helpmann singing
"Surfer Doll"

Everyone have a good '97.

Terry

Terry Frost a.k.a [e-mail] *  President of ANZAPA
"The Universe Is Shaped Like A                *  Coffee God of the MSFC
  Learning Curve."                                      *  Dolphin in a
world of sharks.


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Hawaiiana
Date: 01 Jan 1997 23:37:25 -0500

Tiki News Editor Sven-Tiki will be speaking at a Hawaiian historical
symposium in Honolulu January 9-11, 1997. The gathering includes respected
Hawaiian pop culturalist/author DeSoto Brown.
Other details are not known as of press time

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 12:21:54 -0800

Laura Taylor wrote:

"....With what did you christen 1997?...."


hmmmm....what was the first thing i put on this morning?  as always, i slept right
through the midnight hour....don't drink, don't party.  lemme see....OH!  i got it...it
was "Erotica: The Rhythms of Love".  Released in 1960 or so, it features a man, a woman,
a squeaky bed and bongos - that's it.  Come on, you know what they are doing!!  hardy
har-har!!

put it on around 8am, turned it up, too.  the reason i picked it was to disturb our
neighbors upstairs who rocked our joint deep into the night with their goddamn party.
it's 12:30 pm now and they still ain't up.

true story...i'm glad you asked, laura!

happy new year

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Senator Everett McKinsley Dirksen (not really)
Date: 01 Jan 1997 19:22:20 +0100

>From: "Phil Clark" <[e-mail]>
>
>someone (might have been Johan) said something about albums by one Senator
>Everett McKinsley Dirksen? is that the same guy who did a totally cool
>version of "Wild Thing" in (I think) 68 as featured on the (recommended)
>Wavy Gravy album? "This time we gotta get to the kids, Senator, so ya gotta
>do it like they wanna hear it" et al ...

        the REAL Senator made at least 3 lps: "gallant man", "man is not alone"
        and "at christmas time", all on Capitol i think, all spoken with
        backing by siruppy strings: great kitsch :-)

        this was posted in the "rec.music.dementia" group about the FAKE
        senator:
[e-mail] wrote:

Chip Taylor and Dennis Wholey present Boston Soul with The Hardly
Worth-it Players on Parkway P-7057

And Here are the track listings:

Side 1
Overture with Senator Bobby
Wild Thing with Senator Bobby
Musical Favorites
King of the Road with Mr. President
The Motown Sound
Daydream with William Rebuttley, Jr.
The Latest Fashion
approxiamte time of side 1 is 10 minutes

Side 2
Mellow Yellow with senatros McKinley and Bobby
The New Film
96 Tears with Senator Bobby and the Questions
The New Dance
White Christmas with Bobby the Poet(Bob Dylan parody)
2 1/2 minutes to go....

approximate running time of side 2 is 11 minutes

        i really would like to hear that whole lp!!! :-)
        Wild Thing with "Senator Bobby" BTW can be found on
        "sixties rebellion 12: demented", way back records MMCD 66014 from
        1994 (a division of the german music maniac)
        ; [e-mail] (Subliminal Sounds) has it.


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Year End Wrap Up
Date: 01 Jan 1997 17:42:30 -0500

Where can I find the following releases that have appeared on people's
lists?  My local Tower hasn't even heard of them before.

Expresso Expresso (Deram)
InFlight Entertainment (Deram)
Serge Gainsbourg - "Couleur Cafe" (Phillips)
Gert Wilden - "Schulmadchen Reports"

Thanks and I appreciate hearing from you all.

Happy New year....,
Bryan

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 17:54:54 -0400

I taped but have yet to watch Dionne and Burt...So you say it's a
goodin'. huh?  Any other opinions, before I delve into it myself?
Where the arrangements/orchestrations decent, too?


"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
Laura Taylor
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kevin king wrote:
>Laura Taylor wrote:
>
>> With what did you christen 1997?
>
>Just now am spinning Stereolab's Laminations, so that's the first
>selection of the year - unless you count the video of Burt and
>Dionne.  Nice session of medleys.  And yes, Burt sings!  His
>intro to
>Make It Easy On Yourself is enough to make you cry...  but they
>were
>both in fine form.
>
>Ooo!  second selection is up....  Red Snapper's Loopascoopa 12"..
>mmm....
>
>like the idea of waking up to Astro Sounds.....  have to try that
>someday.
>
>kevin king
>[e-mail]
>http://www.radix.net/~xanadu
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From: [e-mail] (David Schafer)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 01 Jan 1997 21:24:18 -0800 (PST)

>With what did you christen 1997?
>Lounge Laura

My first 3 spins of 97 were...

Gabor Szabo--Jazz Raga
Alvino Rey--Ping Pong
Stereolab--Tomato Emperor Ketchup

Happy New Year!

2000 Decibal Dave



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) San Francisco Tiki Party
Date: 02 Jan 1997 00:40:25 -0500

Wednesday, January 15, 1996
will be Tiki News' first SF foray into presenting live music with an exotic
flare

SF's  60s instrumental agents The Inspectors
and SF's original electric ukulele female duet Pineapple Princess will
entertain under the Tiki lights at 10 pm at Chameleon Club at 853 Valencia
near 20th in the Mission District
The new issue of Tiki News will be available
door fee is only $2.00

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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Items that look good with cool music...
Date: 01 Jan 1997 23:28:02 -0700 (MST)

> Anyone know of a good web-site that deals with either pulp novels(either
> original or re-issues-esp. Jim Thompson?) or moderne Deco, Bauhaus, etc.
> type furniture(again, originals or reissues) and the neccesary
> accessories to go with them?

Deco?  Bauhaus?  Sorry, but at Studio Nibble it's teak and tiki all the way!

(I second Laura's request for pulp-novel and vintage-furniture sites, though.)

--
::: Lazlo ([e-mail]; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo)

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Items that look good with cool music...
Date: 02 Jan 1997 01:43:04 -0500

This is the e-mail and website for a very very cool bookstore here in San
Francisco (the owner here answered my query about Honey West paperbacks).  I
went to the store and they have: a beatnik section (snagged two very cool
beat collections of comics, BEAT BEAT BEAT and BEATSVILLE), a TV Tie In
section (Keith Partridge, Master Spy), a whole slew of JD novels, weird
erotica (Lesbo Island, Guerilla Girls, Swamp Hoyden) and an incredible
selection of Gold Key hardboiled fiction.  Highly recommended if you like
cool paperbacks.  Only open Thurs - Sat, if you want to stop by or call. -
David

[e-mail] (Ron Blum)
Ron Blum
Kayo Books
814 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
[phone]
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Fwd: Tiki temple closing
Date: 02 Jan 1997 00:40:15 -0500

If anyone knows anything about this please keep us posted
or if you are headed to Hawaii before January 9th (Sven will be there then)
please look into it for us
Mahalo
Otto
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NEWSFLASH-contrary to earlier promises the Tahitian Lanai is closing today
!!! We should have known that they won't close the Waikikian only and leave
the Lanai untouched. Let's all jump a plane !

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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) One nice thing about the New year...
Date: 02 Jan 1997 02:42:22 -0500

VH-1's American Bandstand Marathon afforded me the opportunity to hear
"Bandstand Boogie" in the Les Elgart version.  I can still recall the
horror of the weeks that followed listening to the Barry Manilow version
and saying to myself, "Maybe this is just a special thing their doing for
this week."

Viva El Gart!
Brian Phillips

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From: Will Straw <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Come Fly With Me
Date: 02 Jan 1997 06:14:16 -0400

Happy New Year, everybody.  And thanks to all those
who sent me shopping/clubbing tips for my stay in London.

We didn't end up hitting any clubs.  Forays to Madame JoJo's
or the Wag Club ran aground because they coincided
with Christmas or New Years' Eves, or seemed complicated
and expensive transportation-wise.  Nevertheless, we house-sat
for a VP of Virgin Records whose shelves were stocked full of
reissues from the Capitol/EMI family, and that was blissful
enough.

All the 2nd-hand vinyl stores I visited had large EZ/Exotica
sections, but I was astounded, in most cases, by the prices --
ordinary Studio 2 releases at fifteen pounds, for example, and
1960s spy soundtrack albums for fifty or sixty dollars.  There were,
however, lots of new CD reissues/compilations I hadn't seen here
yet, though I assumed most of them would end up on sale more
cheaply here and will wait.

I picked up "Mo'Plen 2000: Acid hip tracks from Italian cocktails!"
(on the Irma La Douce label).  Pretty good, though not on a par
with the 2nd Easy Tempo comp, in my view.

Also The Thriller Memorandum:  Mood Mosaic Volume 2, a very
good comp of Polygram 1960s spy jazz; and Sushi 3003 (Japanese
clubpop), which is like a lot of the Japanese 1960s-tinged stuff --
alternately sublime and irritating.

I bought several copies of issue 3 of Easy for friends.  It's a bit
skimpy, but there is a long, interesting interview with John
Schroeder which reveals, among other things, that he lived in
Canada (and worked intermittently in the music biz in Vancouver,
then Toronto) in the 1980s.  He returned to the UK for personal
reasons in 1991, and is thrilled by the revival of interest in his work.
"Space Age Soul -- The John Schroeder Orchestra" was on display
at most record stores I visited in London.

Will

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From: Karl Engel <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Items that look good with cool music...
Date: 02 Jan 1997 06:45:40 -0500

>From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
>Anyone know of a good web-site that deals with either pulp novels(either
>original or re-issues-esp. Jim Thompson?) or moderne Deco, Bauhaus, etc.
>type furniture(again, originals or reissues) and the neccesary
>accessories to go with them? I have the rekkids----now, I need the
>furniture and the appropriate book shelves!

Here are two Pulp sites from my bookmark file:

http://members.aol.com/dotPulp/index.html

http://www.ultranet.com/~eclipse/SF/pulp.shtml

-KE
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From: Bruce Rhodewalt <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Free CDs and musical theater
Date: 02 Jan 1997 05:09:26 -0800

Aloha!

A song originally written in Hawaiian, "KaKali Nei Au," was recorded by
Bing Crosby in 1951 under what title?

Answer this and nine other questions about Polynesiana (mostly
Hawaiiana) correctly and you may win one of Rhino's cocktail CDs.  (Five
CDs will be given out, and we typically have about 100 perfect scores
each month.)

I've been lurking; has anyone missed me?  Been busy.  In addition to
work and holidays, made it into the West Coast Opera's February
production of "South Pacific" with the guy who used to be Carmine on
"Laverne & Shirley" as Billis.  I get to sing "There Is Nothin' Like a
Dame" -- hopefully with my shirt on.  I'll keep you posted.

Bruce Rhodewalt
[e-mail]
____________________________________________________________
Creative Internet        http://www.tikipub.com
  solutions from...      78-365 Highway 111, Suite 241
    * Tiki Publishing *  La Quinta, CA 92253 * 1-888-TIKIPUB

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From: Randall Rothenberg <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Items that look good with cool music...
Date: 02 Jan 1997 09:18:11 -0500 (EST)

     This is not a direct response to Lounge Laura's request re: Web
sites dealing with pulp fiction, but one thing that's a must for your
shelves is Robert Polito's biography of Jim Thompson, "Savage Art," which
was published last year by Knopf. It won the National Book Critics Circle
award for best biography, and deservedly so. Thompson's life was as
over-the-top as his fiction, and the book is a wild-and-hairy ride that
starts in hobo-yards and Wobbly encampments of the Wilde West, circles
through the WPA writers project, moves to the pulp fiction mills of
post-war New York and on into the seedy underbelly of Hollywood in the
1950s and '60s. The characters who made cameo appearances in Thompson's
life include Woody Guthrie, Stan Lee and Stanley Kubrick. It's a terrific
book to shelve next to your Black Lizard reissues of "Pop. 1280" and "The
Killer Inside Me."
        r2

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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) A cute thing about Jim Thompson...
Date: 02 Jan 1997 10:21:03 -0500

Thanks for the tip on the Thompson bio.  He also had a bit part in
"Farewell, My Lovely" starring Robert Mitchum.

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From: [e-mail] (David Trezza)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 02 Jan 1997 08:09:34 -0800 (PST)


Laura Taylor wrote:

"....With what did you christen 1997?...."

Happy New Year!

I started the 12 o' clock hour with Dick Hyman's Washington Square
followed up by the Prima/Smith Sdtrk. "Hey Boy, Hey Girl."

Dago D

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Delete unless James....
Date: 02 Jan 1997 12:32:33 -0400



"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
Laura Taylor
[phone]
[e-mail]


Hey-folks...sorry about this...but I tried to contact James Cimarusti
from this list to no avail...
Lounge Laura

 James Cimarusti wrote:


>A&E last week? I ran across it by accident. (Also, a little bad
>news-I went
>to play the "Lonelyville" side of the tape you made for me and my
>tape
>player chewed up the first minute. I didn't break the tape but it
>caused
>some dropouts (not too major) on the tape. I never even got to
>hear it
>pristinely all the way though. What a bum deal.) I hope your new
>tape is
>getting a good workout. Thanks again!
>
>James O<}:)>
>
>"After the game, the King and pawn go into the same box" Italian
>Proverb

James,I'd be glad to re-tape it for you and put something else on the
flip. wilson!  Lemme know!   Thanks for the Xmas card....




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From: Grant China <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Fwd: Tiki temple closing
Date: 02 Jan 1997 08:24:07 -1000

This sadly enough is true.  The Tahitian Lanai has had other brushes with
bankruptcy through the years but it looks like this is really it.  I believe
it's final night was New Year's Eve.  I didn't even hear that it would be
closing until I read the morning paper here in Honolulu on New Year's Day so
I never got a chance to make a final visit.  There was a fairly big article
about it in the paper.

I wonder if they would sell me the big blue neon sign out in front...

Aloha,
Grant

>Date: Wed, 1 Jan 1997 21:25:54 -1000
>From: [e-mail]
>
>If anyone knows anything about this please keep us posted
>or if you are headed to Hawaii before January 9th (Sven will be there then)
>please look into it for us
>Mahalo
>Otto
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>Subj:    Tiki temple closing
>Date:    96-12-31 16:12:32 EST
>From:    Sventiki
>To:      Otto temp
>CC:      [e-mail]
>CC:      [e-mail]
>
>NEWSFLASH-contrary to earlier promises the Tahitian Lanai is closing today
>!!! We should have known that they won't close the Waikikian only and leave
>the Lanai untouched. Let's all jump a plane !


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Re: Styles and furnishings
Date: 02 Jan 1997 13:38:12 -0500

     Laura asked:

          Anyone know of a good web-site that deals with either pulp
          novels(either original or re-issues-esp. Jim Thompson?) or
          moderne Deco, Bauhaus, etc. type furniture(again, originals or
          reissues) and the neccesary accessories to go with them? I have
          the rekkids----now, I need the furniture and the appropriate book
          shelves!

     Herre are two noozgroops. The first one is more specific:

     alt.pulp
     rec.collecting.books

     And two web sites. The second has some swell paperback covers with
     artist info that was very helpful to me in identifying pulp and
     paperback cover styles. Both have links:

     http://members.aol.com/dotPulp/pulplinks.html
     http://www.ils.unc.edu/rarebooks/coverart.html

     As to style, try the Life magazine homepage, especially check out
     "Ideas in Housing" is it's still available there:

     http://pathfinder.com/@@kHroIQUAnDqA1Rz7/Life/lifehome.html

     And a good start for things precious:

     http://www.retroactive.com/teletype.html

     The actual items are getting pricey (even the re-issues) so do some
     research on the era and start some new and better trends. Start here:

     As someone mentioned before, the book "Populuxe" which is out of
     print. I found a copy at my local library, and it's an excellent
     primer on styles from 1954-64. This was obviously a labor of love for
     the author.

     As to flea-market/used bookstore/antique mall searching, here are some
     personal favorite periodicals that will give you lot's of big ideas (I
     am recommending the years 1946 - 1966):

     House Beautuful - A little high class; hard to find
     Better Homes and Gardens - More down-to earth and middle class. Lots
     of recipes involving canned soup. GREAT color ads.
     American Home - pretty good mag about home furnishing etc.
     Holiday - Style up the wazoo. Makes you long for far away places and a
     fat bankroll.
     Life - Plentiful. There is an endless supply of this mag in the Boston
     area, usually $2-$3 each if there aren't movie stars on the cover.
     Architectural Forum - Deals with industrial and corporate
     architecture. Very nice mag put out by Luce (Time/Life). Hard to find.

     I also routinely see pieces of furniture at the Salivation Army that
     just need TLC. A neat set of blonde faux Swedish modern endtables at
     the Boston outlet this weekend. My house is full; somebody else rescue
     them.

     Craig

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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 02 Jan 1997 12:28:42 -0700 (MST)

>To: Terry Frost <[e-mail]>
>From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
>Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
>
>HI, ALL!
>
>Been off to a buying spree in the US of A. Whadda haul! Can't wait to show
off my new stuff at the next Space Safari in Edinburgh.
>
>For the bells at New Year (Hogmanay, in Scotland), I played "Goin' Out of
My Head" from Richard Hayman and Walter Sear, which I thought was very apt.
Maybe you had to be there. And we asked the "Magic 8-Ball" if it was going
to be a groovy 1997, and it said "YES".
>
>BTW, I got the "Electronic Evolution" command double pack by Richard Hayman
and Walter Sear and have info  that it is a best of or combined record of
other releases. Does anyone know what comes from where?? I know this is an
obnoxiously trainspotter kind of question, but I'd like to know! (Also,
wouldn't doubt if this was discussed before and I zoned out - sorry!).
>
>Happy Hogmanay!
>
>x Jill
>




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From: [e-mail] (ANITA SERWACKI)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 02 Jan 1997 15:17:41 -0500

>With what did you christen 1997?

Nothing like badass mayhem to bring in the new year...I always
make a point to enjoy an installment of the Sonny Chiba "Streetfighter"
series and a Sam Peckinpah feature before the ball drops (this year
was "Return of the Streetfighter" and "Alfredo Garcia").

Spun "The Dis-Advantage of You" by The Brass Ring, Dick
Hyman's "Keyboard Kalidescope" (I've fallen in love with "Fiddler
on the Roof") and The Many Spendid Guitars of Buddy Merrill.

Did anyone catch the New Year's Vegas Casino Demolition on Fox?

Anita















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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) Larry Page Orchestra for example...
Date: 02 Jan 1997 15:14:59 -0800


     Just picked up a new CD of Lary Page Orchestra entitled "Music For
     Night People" (not to be confused with similar Polygram comp.) which
     has catchy artwork. Never heard of him before; listened to the CD and
     then understood why I've never heard of him before. There was also a
     Beatles covers reissue he did that I avoided. Whew.

     What's going on here?!?! My take on this resurgence of Lounge Music is
     this: People will hear their friends playing Esquivel and say, "Hey,
     that sounds pretty cool, I want a copy of that too." They'll go out ot
     the store and ask for the Lounge/Easy Listening section and come
     across assorted titles. They'll gamble and pick up Morton Gould's
     "Jungle Drums" because the sticker on it says 'Dawn Of Lounge' and
     then they'll also pick up Larry Page Orchestra because it just looks
     cool.

     Then, they'll take the CD's home and play them and say "What the...,
     this Lounge music is boring, what's the big deal..". One less lounge
     customer at the CD stores and less chance we'll ever see the Quality
     CD's reissued because the record companies see the number of sales
     dropping.

     Let's make this year a potential winner for SABPM. We want to see good
     stuff out on CD. Please! I'm begging you people out there to keep
     plugging away at these record companies. Trust me when I say that the
     squeaky wheel gets the oil. Start with Warner Bros. and RCA! Good
     luck, we're all counting on you.

     Doug

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From: Elaine <[e-mail]>
Date: 02 Jan 1997 17:37:06 -0500 (EST)



I've never heard anything by Alex Harvey and am curious to hear his
version of the most exquisite Brel tune, Au Suivant. I was recently
introduced to Scott Walker's music by the inimitable Ms. Laura and
barely listened to much else during this holiday, nor have I been able to
shake the depression and uncontrollable weeping that Mr. Walker has
induced....I love this man! Brel's own delivery is so perverse. Just the
wake-up call I needed after a holiday with the folks.
P.S. I highly recommend Brel's Enregistrement Public, if you don't already
have it.
Happy New Year!

Elaine
"Everything is so dreeeeeary"

> From: Ken Freedman <[e-mail]>
> Date: Wed, 1 Jan 1997 20:39:24 -0500 (EST)
> Subject: Subject: (exotica) Whadya spin?
>
> > Date: 01 Jan 97 12:37:58 -0400
> > Subject: (exotica) Whadya spin?
> >
> Woke up to '97 with "Next" stuck in my head (the psychotic rant-song by
> Jacques Brel that Scott Walker covered), only the version I had in my
> head was The Sensational Alex Harvey version.



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From: [e-mail] (ANITA SERWACKI)
Subject: (exotica) Grand Royal - Moog Issue
Date: 02 Jan 1997 19:24:28 -0500

     Picked up Grand Royal #3 over the holidays, which had been
     recommended by others on the list.  I'll give it my rousing
     vote for informative and entertaining content, but damn!
     that magazine is the most maddening, eyestrain inducing read
     I've ever picked up.  Many of the layouts remind me of the "trick"
     pages from the Penn & Teller "Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends"
     book - tiny red ink on swirly, psychedelic backgrounds.  That's
     it - I'm sending my next optometry bill to Mike D.

     Besides the great Moog, Hyman, Carlos interviews, don't
     miss Weird Al's tale of his stint on "Wheel of Fortune"
     with Little Richard and James Brown - nor the one page article
     about James Brown's lost dance show "Future Shock".  And in
     the midst of all this, MCA interviews the Dali Lama.  Now THAT's
     what I call a magazine.

     Anita

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) copper plated
Date: 02 Jan 1997 17:07:21 -0800

i beg your pardon...that is "The Copper Plated Integrated Circuit"...i
forgot the PLATED part.


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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) electronic evolutions
Date: 02 Jan 1997 17:03:04 -0800

>BTW, I got the "Electronic Evolution" command double pack by Richard Hayman
>and Walter Sear and have info  that it is a best of or combined record of
>other releases. Does anyone know what comes from where?? I know this is an
>obnoxiously trainspotter kind of question, but I'd like to know! (Also,
>wouldn't doubt if this was discussed before and I zoned out - sorry!).


the LP's were "Genuine Electric Love Machine" (Hayman) and "The Copper
Integrated Circuit" (Sear).  Sorry, i don't know exactly which tunes come
from which LP's, only a few of them.  the album does not say, does it?  GELM
is considered by many as one of the top moog records of all time.


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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) electronic evolutions
Date: 03 Jan 1997 03:04:52 -0500

basic hip wrote:

> >BTW, I got the "Electronic Evolution" command double pack by
> >Richard Hayman and Walter Sear and have info  that it is a best of
> >or combined record of other releases. Does anyone know what comes
> >from where??
<snip>
>
>
> the LP's were "Genuine Electric Love Machine" (Hayman) and "The
> Copper Integrated Circuit" (Sear).  Sorry, i don't know exactly
> which tunes come from which LP's, only a few of them.  the album
> does not say, does it?  GELM is considered by many as one of the top
> moog records of all time.

I think some of the film/showtoons are from Cinemoog:
don't rain on my parade; killing of sister george; for the love of
ivy; consider yourself; magic carpet ride; chitty chitty bang bang;

genuine electric latin love machine:
look of love; dansero; girl from ipanema; spanish eyes; goin' out of
my head; samba de victoria; la cumparsa; windmills of your mind;
melody #2

copper plated integrated circuit:
where's prince brilliant; hey jude; number 1 resonant circuit;
revolution/where have all the flowers gone

correct me if i am always wrong... i mean wrong as always... i mean
as always correct me....   oh well


kevin king
[e-mail]
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From: Julian Lawton <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Pierre Henry/Jean Jaques Perrey
Date: 03 Jan 1997 13:26:55 -0000

 Well vinyl enthusiasts, '97 looks to be an interesting year, with vinyl
rereleases and remixes of both
Jean Jaques Perrey's 'EVA' (again), and a 'best of' Pierre Henry from
NinjaTune consisting of the electronic
ballet score that goes for around 60 quid, and remixes from Coldcut,
Dmitri from Paris (who sampled 'Psyche
Rock' on last year's La Yellow release anyway).

J.

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From: [e-mail] (Joe Batutis)
Subject: (exotica) Brother Theodore
Date: 03 Jan 1997 10:54:00 -0500


I seem to recall some discussion of Brother Theodore in the recent past and I
wanted to mention that I went to see the good Brother last Saturday.

After a brief introduction (warning) by a concerned young man, BT came onto the
stage with the aid of a cane. Remember how scary he looks? He's scarier now. And
he's sporting a new haircut that reminds me a bit of "A Flock of Seagulls". He
seemed weak at first, (he's 90!) but once he got rolling, he ranted and raved
like a man half his age.

The small theater was packed. I'm glad he's not been forgotten. When in NYC,
check him out, he performs every Saturday at 9:30.

I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who might be willing to dupe me a tape
of him performing. (tape trade maybe?)


-Joe B.
http://www.amexpub.com/jbatutis/noddmusic/oddmusic.html

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From: Julian Lawton <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) RE:  Ananda Shankar/Maynard Feguson
Date: 03 Jan 1997 13:50:39 -0000

>
>I just picked up an Ananda Shankar CD "Melodies from India" (which I
>think is where the Blue Juice track comes from) - it's a nice mix of
>spacey meditative musings and full on sitar psychedelia!

The Blue Juice LP cites 'Ananda Shankar & Friends' on EMI India as the
source LP. Thetwo tracks are 'Dancing Drums' and 'Streets Of Calcutta'.
The Stones
'Jumping Jack Flash' is on an earlier release through Reprise - also
includes
'Light My Fire' - that LP goes for about 60 quid in the UK. I can't
actually recall
the title.

On a similar(ish) note, has anyone else out there picked up on Maynard
Ferguson's
'Chala-Nata' - an arrangement of a traditional Indian raga featuring
indian percussion,
Maynard on trumpet, and the big band arrangement of Keith Mansfield?
It's on 'The
World of Maynard Ferguson' which is worth it for the sleeve where he
mentions Tim
Leary and those cats. . .

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From: sberry <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Continental Mail-Order - December Update
Date: 03 Jan 1997 09:25:17 -0800 (PST)

Here is a list of new additions to The Continental's mail order catalog.
If I get any flames for posting this to the list, I will refrain from
doing so in the future.

Check out our Karla Pundit contest at our web-site. Five lucky winners
will receive Karla Pundit's 'Journey to the Ancient City' CD recently
released on Dionysus Records! Go to http://www.az.com/~sberry

Continental Records Mail-Order Catalog

**We feature low prices and free shipping to our U.S. customers!**

December Additions To Catalog:

7" Singles

The Delstars - Peel Out With... (Swizzle) - SR017 - $3.50
Man Or Astroman? - UFO's & The Men Who Fly Them (Drug Racer) - DR007 - $4.50
Danny Zella & The Zellrocks - Volume 1 (Norton) - NT049 - $3.75
Squid Vicious & Los Nachos - Squid Nachos (Chicken Ranch) - CR012 - $3.50

CD's

The Apemen - Surfvival Of De Onbeschofste (Nitro) - NR001 - $12.75
Les Baxter - By Popular Request (Bacchus Archives) - BA014 - $9.75
The Fathoms - Fathomless (Atomic Beat) - AB7002 - $11.50
The Volcanos - Surfquake (Estrus) - ES1230 - $10.75

Fanzines

Cool & Strange Music - Issue #3 - CM003 - $3.95
Gearhead - Issue #4 - GH004 - $5.95
10 Things Jesus Wants You To Know - Issue #15 - TT015 - $2.00
Thrift Score - Issue #9 - TS009 - $1.00
Throwrug - Issue #17 - TR017 - $1.00
Tiki News - Issue #8 - TK008 - $2.00
The Continental - Issue #2 - CT002 - $2.00 *Available January 15th*


**You can find our full catalog online at: http://www.az.com/~sberry**

Ordering Information

We accept checks, money orders, and IMO's, payable to The Continental.
Please list alternates whenever possible. If we are out of stock, please
specify whether you want a credit or a refund.

Current subscribers to The Continental receive a 10% discount on all
orders.

Washington residents must add 7.8% sales tax. (subtotal x 1.078)

Postage & Handling

U.S. Customers:
First Class postage is included in all prices.
Canadian Customers:
$1.50 for first item + $0.50 for each additional item.
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$3.00 for first item + $1.50 for each additional item.

Mail Your Order To:

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From: [e-mail] (STEFAN KERY)
Subject: Re: (exotica) RE:  Ananda Shankar/Whaddya spin?
Date: 03 Jan 1997 19:20:17 +0100 (MET)

Hiya Folks and A Happy 1997 e.v. to ya=B4 all!

Julian wrote:
>'Jumping Jack Flash' is on an earlier release through Reprise - also
>includes
>'Light My Fire' - that LP goes for about 60 quid in the UK. I can't
>actually recall the title.

That=B4s because there is no title on the LP (mine has a nice autograph=
 though=20
saying to Stefan with love from Ananda) the cut that really does it to my=20
ears are "Metamorphosis".

New years eve here in Stockholm was a pretty wild affair of the=20
Exotica/Jungle Jazz kind. Lotsa heavily spiked Mai Tai=B4s, Wipe Outs etc=
 and=20
Shorty Rogers/Tak Shindo/Richard Hayman (Voodoo)/Tito Puente etc blasting=20
away on the turntable and happy people dancing with lamp shades on their=20
heads . No one can really remember what played exactly after the bell struck=
=20
12 but the party is still under way so.... Okolemaluna!=20

ps. lotsa cool reissues + new releases to be advertised soon, watch out!

Stefan/Subliminal Sounds



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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) SOUND GALLERY
Date: 03 Jan 1997 14:06:30 -0400

Ashely, et. al:
Tell me about the AMAZING SOUND GALLERY CD I heard the other night at a
hip and now friend's house....ordering, availabilty,
origin...etc....gads, have I the title right?
Lounge Laura



"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
Laura Taylor
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From: "Jack C. Weber" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 03 Jan 1997 17:58:06 -0800

The Sound of Music by Pizacatto Five

                            -Jack C. Weber


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From: "Chrysler-Stewart and the Stewartesses Int'l Mailing List" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Happy New Year from CSaTS!!!
Date: 04 Jan 1997 03:18:22 -0800

Chrysler-Stewart and the Stewartesses Int'l Mailing List - January 1997
>
>    Chrysler-Stewart and the Stewartesses recently performed in the greater
>Skagit Valley area, their first annual Holiday Concert. While there are no
>formal plans to release the recordings of "15 all new Christmas Carols
>done to the tune of favourite Chrysler-Stewart and the Stewartesses
>tunes," Skagit Valley, Washington residents may be able to catch some
>exerpts from that show by listening to "Trout Fishing in America" 90.1
>KSVR FM Thursdays at 8:00 PM - The official radio station of CSaTS.
>
>    In other related news: The results are coming in from the 1997 Contract
>Renewal Project. Thus far, the 1997 members will include Chrysler Mighuel
>Stewart, Stewart Johann McLewis, (no surprises there...) and Jack C.
>Weber. Will the "Three most lovely girls in showbiz" be replaced by a new
>lineup? We'll keep you posted with the results as they come in...
>
>Concert Infoage:
>     Saturday, 23 December, 1997 - Fairhaven Mainstage - Fairhaven College,
>Bellingham, Washington with special guests Irving Claude Trio
>    Early February: Rexville Grange, La Conner, Washington.
>
>    Be sure to check out the all-new Chrysler-Stewart and the Stewartesses
>Int'l Fanpage, (http://www.cnw.com/~pettit/) now featuring Microsoft
>ActiveX Technology. (Best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01)
>You'll find History, Bios, new pix, sound clips and >More!
>
>                Love, Peace, and money, Love-
>        Happy New Year from Chrysler Stewart and the Stewartesses
>
>Send your Questions and Comments to Chrysler-Stewart and the Stewartesses!
"[e-mail]: Keep those letters safely rolling!

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From: Vik Trola <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Vik's Newsletter
Date: 04 Jan 1997 10:59:50 -0500

Welcome to 1997 and Vik's Second Year!!!

'96 was quite a year for Vik and he thanks all his swinging guests for the
kind words and wonderful help during the past year. '97 promises to bring
many new improvements to the lounge (hopefully one a month).

First, Vik's Lounge has moved to its very own server. Its a bit slower than
before, and Vik apologizes for that, but he's working on the speed over the
next few months. Remember, patience is a virtue...

So why move to a slower server? So Vik's can start offering some toys not
available from the old landlord. Vik has plans for a Palace
(www.thepalace.com) like chat room, interactive databases and much more!
January's new toy is RealAudio. Vik's is now equipped with streaming audio
at about the level of a cheap AM radio, but this too shall improve through
the year. You'll find more info below concerning the debut of Radio Vik.

January also marks the expansion of Vik's as we knock down a wall, move
into the empty store next door and become the new home to Space Age
Bachelor Pad Music. Joesph Holmes, Curator Emeritus, Ret. has decided to
focus on the Gallery of Album Art and passed the SABPM site on to Vik. Rest
assured, Vik considers this THE ground zero site for swank on the web and
shall make sure it continues to provide a excellent starting point for
hipsters everywhere.

And now...without further ado...
=============================================================
Radio Vik is on the Air
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/radiovik.html)

You'll need RealAudio (www.realaudio.com) and at least a 14.4 modem, but
Vik's now brings you the sounds of swank in real-time. No pesky downloads!
No salesmen will call! Each month, two artists will be featured as well as
a Radio Vik Broadcast of all the Featured tracks.
And if this were not enough, Vik's bringing global radio to the lounge!
Have a swell radio show? Want others to hear it via Vik's? Send a note to
Vik and let him know. January kicks this off with one of Vik's first
regulars...Belgium's Johan Dada Vis. His "Fantastica" radio show is a
delightful collage of music and sounds. Each Radio Vik global broadcast is
30 minutes long.
=============================================================
The One Year Anniversary Party
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/anni.html)

What would an anniversary be without a party? And what's a party without
door prizes? Throughout January and February, you have the chance to
celebrate with Vik and win swank swag from Ultra Lounge, Scamp, Dionysus
and hi fi. Ultra Lounge coasters, Lyman and Oranj, fall releases from
Dionysus and every Scamp title released in 1997!!! So what are you waiting
for?

Vik's Year End Blow Out
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/survey.html)

Vik's gone insane!!! Everything has to go and he's pricing it to
move...FREE!!! All you have to do is fill out the form, make your choice
and hope luck is on your side. Vik had a lot left over from '96 and wants
it gone. every two weeks, random drawing will be made to give it all away.
Don't win the first time? You name goes back for the next drawing...

The Casino Biscotti
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/casino.html)

The Loungecore Celebrity Drink contest continues. Drop by Joey's for
details on how your could nab yourself a complete set of Sequel releases...
=============================================================
Vik's Bandstand Expands
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/music.html)

Still featuring great music seven night a week, Vik's Bandstand now
features three acts a night! Whether your tastes run to the exotic, pop,
present or future of lounge, Vik's has something for everyone!
=============================================================
COMING SOON>>>Sounds Easy...Louise Huebner...Betty Page...the Grotto of
Dionysus...lounge magazine online...






in swank,
Vik


Vik Trola's Lounge Of Self Indulgence
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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Richard Diamond
Date: 04 Jan 1997 17:48:47 -0500

Does anyone know when the Richard Diamond series picked up the Pete Rugolo
score it's famous for? I taped an episode today that a), didn't have the
Rugolo theme or music, and b), didn't use the opener used for the cover of
the soundtrack LP (fleeing junkies, Richard walking towards camera and
lighting up). The music used was generic library music, and there was no
mention of Rugolo in the credits. "Sam" wasn't around either. ;)

Thanks for any info, Jessica :)

BTW, I saw my first episode of Honey West today--it was neat, esp. the cool
title sequence. Love that wild kitty-kat of hers! :)


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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Eddie Osborn and Other Delights(?)
Date: 04 Jan 1997 18:28:12 -0500

I think a lot of the folks on the list must be big Lenny Dee or Jimmy Smith
fans, but what about other, not as famous organists? One of my faves is
Eddie ("Baldwin and Bongos") Osborn, who released a very cute promo single
for some organ company where they interview a kitten who "plays an organ
solo" and then Eddie does a cover of "Sentimental Journey."  Ethel Smith is
another great one--I wish I could find more of her stuff (all I have is
"Rhythmn Antics" and her movie themes LP).  And  I love those homemade organ
records--some of them are so weird--I just found one that has Beatles tunes,
Big Band Standards like "Night Train", Carpenters hits, and James Bond
tunes(!). I guess the artist was trying to be all things to all people. :)
Exactly how many of these little label, resturaunt organists are there?
(interesting ones, I mean).


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From: Pea Hicks <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Eddie Osborn and Other Delights(?)
Date: 04 Jan 1997 15:47:25 -0800

Jessica Cameron wrote:
> And  I love those homemade organ
> records--some of them are so weird--I just found one that has Beatles tunes,
> Big Band Standards like "Night Train", Carpenters hits, and James Bond
> tunes(!). I guess the artist was trying to be all things to all people. :)
> Exactly how many of these little label, resturaunt organists are there?
> (interesting ones, I mean).

I've got several of these as well. Two of my favorites artists are Frank
LaSpina and Leroy Lewis. Going even further, though, I've got some great
cassettes from some lady's organ class (circa 1982). It's fun when all
four students get to try their hand at trading blues solos!! Also, you
should always be on the lookout for homemade 78's. Most of them are made
of cardboard with some kind of plastic or wax coating. Hewlett Packard
and some other companies made in-home record lathes in the 40's and
50's, and when you find these records there's no telling what might be
on them. I have a couple with rather boring organ playing, but I've also
got one with some family nervously making fart jokes as if it were a
*huge* taboo to do so!
Pea
--
                        Pea Hicks
               "Memory is my drug of choice."
               <---Realm 'O' The Optigan--->
               http://www.pilot.com/optigan
               Who will be the next to brave
                   the *perils* of the
                    VIRTUAL OPTIGAN??!


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Sventiki in Waikiki Jan 9-11
Date: 05 Jan 1997 01:59:01 -0500

"Pacific International Conference on Popular Culture"

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Tiki News #9
Date: 05 Jan 1997 01:59:12 -0500

The new issue of Tiki News is out
(available by mail order now - in stores in 2 weeks)
It's fatter than ever with four extra pages and "readability approved" by
Dvae Arnson of the Inesct Srufers
stories include:

Trader Vic's of London
Chicago Tiki haunts
Pacific Northwest Tiki tour
Arizona Tiki Part III
cartoonist/artist Mary Fleener
KBZ 2000
Tiki TV
new fashion column
cocktail mix column
Beachbum Berry's bar tips
tons o' CD/periodicals reviewed
more

for a copy send $2 to
Schwarz Grafiken
2215-R Market Street #177
San Francisco, Ca
94114

issues #4 - 8 are also available

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Label disloyalties
Date: 05 Jan 1997 13:43:54 +0100

An interesting feature on the back sleeve of Warner Bros. albums from the
 late 1950s is the heading "For your listening pleasure, may we suggest",
under which they recommend records in a similar vein to the one you just
bought, but on OTHER LABELS! At a time when artists on other record
labels were hardly even acknowledged in sleeve notes, the people at=20
Warner Bros. wanted you to spend your money on records from Capitol,
RCA, Verve, MGM, Atlantic, Coral etc. For instance, if you like Herm
Saunders and his Celestial Music, you're supposed to dig Jackie Gleason
and Robert Maxwell (can't argue with that), and fans of the Ernie Coleman=20
Trio's "Be Gentle Please" (ultra cool chamber jazz with hammond organ)
are meant to snap up the Three Suns and George Shearing. Even Chico
Hamilton's Pacific Jazz albums get a namecheck on Chico Hamilton's
Warner albums. I have never seen anything like this on other major label
records up until this day. One wonders what may have induced Warners to
this gesture of philanthropy.

Ingemar




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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Shorty Petterstein
Date: 05 Jan 1997 15:24:46 +0100

A record which ought to be mentioned alongside other oddball beatnik
classics is "The Wide Weird World of Shorty Petterstein", released on
that most venerable of jazz labels World Pacific in 1958. This is a truly
mind-boggling album, consisting mostly of spoken monologues and
dialogues, sometimes reminiscent of the ramblings of Ken Nordine, and
replete with references to psychopaths, traumas and various mental
conditions. One track, "Origins of Jazz Terms", is straight out of "How to
Speak Hip", there is a duet for drums and typewriter, some free-form
freakout gibberish, even a piece for abstract female vocals over haunting
bongos with echo effects, and all this interspersed with tape loops and
sound effects. I have never seen this record mentioned anywhere nor
encountered any references to Shorty Petterstein, whoever he was. Does
anybody know?  Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Richard Diamond
Date: 05 Jan 1997 13:07:12 -0500

Jessica Cameron wrote:
>Does anyone know when the Richard Diamond series picked up the Pete Rugolo
>score it's famous for? I taped an episode today that a), didn't have the
>Rugolo theme or music, and b), didn't use the opener used for the cover of
>the soundtrack LP (fleeing junkies, Richard walking towards camera and
>lighting up). The music used was generic library music, and there was no
>mention of Rugolo in the credits. "Sam" wasn't around either. ;)

I believe what you saw was one of the original episodes. The first seasons
('54-'55-'56), the show was filmed in New York. From '57 to '60, the show
took place in LA. These are the episodes with "Sam" (the legs of Mary Tyler
Moore), and the Rugolo score. These episodes were shown on Sky Channel in
Europe in the last few years (are they still on? There was a different
classic crime show every night at 8:30, if memory serves)

>BTW, I saw my first episode of Honey West today--it was neat, esp. the cool
>title sequence. Love that wild kitty-kat of hers! :)

How about those breakfast martinis at poolside?

br cleve



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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Shorty Petterstein
Date: 05 Jan 1997 13:07:16 -0500

Ingemar writes:
>A record which ought to be mentioned alongside other oddball beatnik
>classics is "The Wide Weird World of Shorty Petterstein", released on
>that most venerable of jazz labels World Pacific in 1958.......
>...........I have never seen this record mentioned anywhere nor
>encountered any references to Shorty Petterstein, whoever he was. Does
>anybody know?  Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Lenny Bruce's first album "Interviews Of Our Time" features 2 non-Lenny
tracks; 1 of them is the "Shorty Petterstein Interview", with Shorty as a
strung out jazz musician, talking about "I just blow, man...the blow is the
thing". I've had that record since 1967 (it must have come out in '57 or
'58), and never had any idea who Shorty Petterstein was. I've gotta keep an
eye out for this record, now.

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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Ferrante and Teicher Reissues?
Date: 05 Jan 1997 15:47:17 -0500

I found a reissue of "Ferrante and Teicher With Percussion" today that has a
new generic e-z listening cover (dewy eyed woman with booze) and a new
title, TEMPTATION. It's all the original tracks, but "Aflame" is missing.
Did ABC-Paramount re-ish any other of the their prepared piano stuff after
they took off for U-A?

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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Ferrante and Teicher Reissues?
Date: 05 Jan 1997 16:36:18 -0500

>I found a reissue of "Ferrante and Teicher With Percussion" today that has a
>new generic e-z listening cover (dewy eyed woman with booze) and a new
>title, TEMPTATION. It's all the original tracks, but "Aflame" is missing.
>Did ABC-Paramount re-ish any other of the their prepared piano stuff after
>they took off for U-A?

Me again! I played the darn thing and you know what they did? They added
STRINGS, that's what. It sounds like a battle of the bands. On this side,
101 Strings. On this side, Phil Kraus! Place your bets now! What could have
possessed them? :(


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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Jazz Canto/Shorty Petterstein
Date: 05 Jan 1997 13:33:37 -0800 (PST)

World Pacific released a single by Shorty with Guitar For Sale on it, can't
remember the flip though.

Really amazing record that's fer sure.

Played a title from Jazz Canto - Poetry and Jazz
this morning on my show at about 10AM.  Sorry you all missed it
A spoken word piece called Big High Song for Somebody spoken by Roy Glenn a
big baritone based sound he has for a voice.  Cool shit indeed
Music supplied by Gerry Mulligan and his qrt w/ Jon Eardley on Trumpet.

Got a phone call from Michael McClure who was a beat poet from San
Francisco with all those other guys like Ferlingetti and Rexroth~!!!

Called at the end of it saying that he just tuned in and caught the last
half and would I please play it again

AGAIN!!!  WHAT ARE YOU INSANE ???  I said.  He wouldn't let me off the
phone and even though I have been known to hang up on people from time to
time.
DON'T give me a hard time at 10AM on a Sunday morning during my show man or
it's dial tone city for you pal!;)) I didn't hang up on him AND did play
the piece again but like I told him over the air "You're gonna have to wait
for it pal" and played it at 20 miuntes to Noon.

I also brought with me a record on Hanover which has Jack Kerouac's Beat
Generation as well as The Nutty Squirrels 1st rekkid on that label with him
on it and told him "hey! I'll play you to which he whined "NOOOOOOOO" don't
play that"

Says he's sending me a rekkid that he made with Ray Manzerak(sp ?) I think
that's who it's with.  Guitarist from Roxy Music.  We will see won't we ;)
Anyone heard of a rekkid with Michael McClure and Ray Manzerak ?
Don't know the label.

The Museum of Modern Art in SF just closed a wonderful exhibit on the beats
and the the whole shebang that happened in SF from days gone by.

The good old days are gone forever, ain't dey ?

Jack

AShorty Petterstein rules!



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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Jazz Canto/Sorry you all missed it
Date: 05 Jan 1997 13:37:55 -0800 (PST)

Played a title from Jazz Canto - Poetry and Jazz
>this morning on my show at about 10AM.  Sorry you all missed it

But you know if you e-mail [e-mail] or [e-mail] and tell
them you want KFJC-FM live on the web maybe next time you won't miss it!

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) The Karminsky Experience
Date: 05 Jan 1997 14:30:01 -0800

hello...

Vik has a couple of comps described on his Self Indulgance page that I have
been having a heck of a time finding.  Could someone please offer a reliable
source for the following:

1)  Easy Tempo Vol 1 and 2 (Right Tempo - Italy)
2)  Inflight Entertainment (Deram - England)
3)  Espresso Espresso (Deram - England)

I've tried some indie stores here in the SF Bay Area, but no luck - maybe I
need to have them order them for me.  Thanks for any help any of you can
provide.

PS...there is now a GET SMART original soundtrack available - an Austrailian
import.  Two bonus tracks by 99!!


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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Shorty Petterstein
Date: 05 Jan 1997 19:54:51 -0500

Shorty Petterstein=Henry Jacobs, according to the Comedy Record Price Guide
by Ronald J. Smith.
Brian Phillips
http://www.mindspring.com/~hagar

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) thank you
Date: 05 Jan 1997 17:25:02 -0800

thank you all for your prompt replies regarding my query on The Karminsky
Experience.  no more info is necessary, i got what i need - thanks again!


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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Ferrante and Teicher Reissues?
Date: 05 Jan 1997 18:52:24 -0700 (MST)

>>I found a reissue of "Ferrante and Teicher With Percussion" today that has a
>>new generic e-z listening cover (dewy eyed woman with booze) and a new
>>title, TEMPTATION. It's all the original tracks, but "Aflame" is missing.
>>Did ABC-Paramount re-ish any other of the their prepared piano stuff after
>>they took off for U-A?
>
>Me again! I played the darn thing and you know what they did? They added
>STRINGS, that's what. It sounds like a battle of the bands. On this side,
>101 Strings. On this side, Phil Kraus! Place your bets now! What could have
>possessed them? :(


Yes, I got this reissue too recently and had thought "Wow! This is really
good, but a shame about the strings." I know they reissued another F&T LP
with a new title, but it sounded really schmaltzy.

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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Best of '96 =?iso-8859-1?Q?Emails=8A?=
Date: 05 Jan 1997 19:57:16 -0800 (PST)

Here are some really great noir lines for all of you on air dj's

>Subject: Best of '96 Emails=8A
>Date: Sun, 5 Jan 1997 18:36:57 +0000
>
>For those of you not in the Bay Area loop of Email funnies, I have
>redistributed this email in the hopes that you enjoy and pass along. Hope
>everyone had good holidays and an even greater new year.
>
>Internet Mail                 Great Literary Analogies
>
>
>
>Analogies You Probably Won't Find in Great Literature:
>    =3D
>=3D
>
>    He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like
>    a guy who went blind because he looked at a solar eclipse without
>    one of those boxes with a pinhole in it and now goes around the
>    country speaking at high schools about the dangers of looking at
>    a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it.
>    (Joseph Romm, Washington)
>
>    She caught your eye like one of those pointy hook latches that
>    used to dangle from screen doors and would fly up whenever you
>    banged the door open again. (Rich Murphy, Fairfax Station)
>
>    The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the way a
>    bowling ball wouldn't. (Russell Beland, Springfield)
>
>    McBride fell 12 stories, hitting the pavement like a Hefty Bag
>    filled with vegetable soup. (Paul Sabourin, Silver Spring)
>
>    From the attic came an unearthly howl. The whole scene had an
>    eerie, surreal quality, like when you're on vacation in another
>    city and "Jeopardy" comes on at 7 p.m. instead of 7:30.  (Roy
>    Ashley, Washington)
>
>    Her hair glistened in the rain like nose hair after a sneeze.
>    (Chuck Smith, Woodbridge)
>
>    Her eyes were like two brown circles with big black dots in the
>    center. (Russell Beland, Springfield)
>
>    Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever.
>
>    He was as tall as a six-foot-three-inch tree. (Jack Bross, Chevy =3DCha=
se)
>
>    The hailstones leaped from the pavement, just like maggots when
>    you fry them in hot grease. (Gary F. Hevel, Silver Spring)
>
>    Her date was pleasant enough, but she knew that if her life was a
>    movie this guy would be buried in the credits as something like
>    "Second Tall Man." (Russell Beland, Springfield)
>
>    Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced
>    across the grassy field toward each other like two freight
>    trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55
>    mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
>    (Jennifer Hart, Arlington)
>
>    The politician was gone but unnoticed, like the period after the
>    Dr. on a Dr Pepper can. (Wayne Goode, Madison, Ala.)
>
>    They lived in a typical suburban neighborhood with picket fences
>    that resembled Nancy Kerrigan's teeth (Paul Kocak, Syracuse, N.Y.)
>
>    John and Mary had never met. They were like two hummingbirds who
>    had also never met. (Russell Beland, Springfield)
>
>    The thunder was ominous-sounding, much like the sound of a thin
>    sheet of metal being shaken backstage during the storm scene in a
>    play. (Barbara Fetherolf, Alexandria)
>
>    His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances
>    like underpants in a dryer without Cling Free (Chuck Smith, =3D Woodbri=
dge)
>
>    The red brick wall was the color of a brick-red Crayola crayon.
>    (Jennifer Frank and Jimmy Pontzer, Washington and Sterling)
>
>    She felt used and unwanted, like the two chocolate halves of an oreo
>    cookie after someone has already licked the cream out of them. =3D
>    (Kristi Herd, Denver)
>



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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Another 1,000 exotic LPs, another story high
Date: 06 Jan 1997 02:25:35 -0500

We're worried about the structural repercussions and are intent on a big
purge of only the finest, impossible, exoteric satisfaction that pennies and
carved coconuts can buy.

Jungle Jazz, Merriest of Xmas Pops, La Dolce Vita, Exotica Suite, Baxterama,
Stereo Action, 49th State, Adventures in Sound, Spellbound, Twist Goes
Latin, and more to add very soon... Thank you, delightful regulars!

The Wilds Scene offers vinyl/CD exotica, tikis etc., and an
arborial-asp-laden tribute to Sabu, the King of Exotica (for those who'd
rather tear through the hallucinated jungle leading a screaming army of
toothy beasts than sip cocktails in a hammock). More chainsawed projects in
the works.

Latest ephemeral treasure: the '74 Hawaiian Open Regal China United Air
Lines/Jim Beam commemorative VERY tiki bottle with golfball stopper. Hai Karate!

Anyone with Sabu info pls contact. Also imported funk-era Prado. Heunh! Dilo!

Tony
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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) The Karminsky Experience
Date: 06 Jan 1997 02:56:55 -0500

basic hip wrote:

> PS...there is now a GET SMART original soundtrack available - an
> Austrailian import.  Two bonus tracks by 99!!

Does this have music from the Groovie Guru episode?  Gotta have it if
it does.


kevin king
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Re: Eddie Osborn and Other Delights(?)
Date: 06 Jan 1997 12:20:21 +0100

Jessica Cameron wrote:
>I love those homemade organ records--some of them are just so weird

I recently picked up a record by singing organist Gil Simonetti, apparently
a big name in the Golden Age Restaurant in Oak Lawn, Illinois (pictured on
the sleeve). What caught my eye, however, was the track "SATAN Doll",
thus spelt on both sleeve and label. It wasn't the diabolical, hell-fire
version of "Satin Doll" I had hoped for, though...

I totally agree with Jessica about the delightfulness of Eddie Osborn's
"Baldwin Organ and Bongos"! Love that hypodermic needle.

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From: Rex Stocklin <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) More Rod McKuen - S.F. Hippies
Date: 06 Jan 1997 06:37:48 -0800

In light of the current Rod McKuen thread, does anyone recall those
dorky poetry greeting cards that had bits of Rod McKuen, Leonard Nimoy
and others of their ilk on them. I am trying to recall the other ilk
(part of a 60's-70's research project I'm conducting) Does anybody
recall any of the other poets that were used in this series. I can
recall that the cards were printed with embossed things like seashells
and flowers and were mostly done in pastels. For example one of the
poets used was someone named Susan Poelius or Schultz or some such name.
I'd appreciate any recall anyone cares to forward me.

Thanx,
and so it goes.....,
Rex Stocklin
Marina del Rey, CA
[e-mail]
6:34 AM - Monday, January 6, 1997

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From: [e-mail] (ANITA SERWACKI)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Eddie Osborn and Other Delights(?)
Date: 06 Jan 1997 12:21:01 -0500

> I love those homemade organ records

One of my personal faves is a guy from Buffalo who billed himself
as "Brad Swanson and his Whispering Organ" and released numerous
albums on a label called Thunderbird (which was probably run out of
his garage).

anita

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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Shorty Petterstein
Date: 06 Jan 1997 13:44:31 -0500

More Shorty info, from WGBH-FM jazz DJ and collector "Stereo" Jack Woker:

>"Shorty Petterstein" is the creation of Henry Jacobs, who is pictured on
>the back of the album, which I have.  The album is pretty out, I must
>say, and is very rare.  Jacobs was also the voice of the same character
>on two tracks on the (mostly) Lenny Bruce album "Interviews of Our
>Time".  I met Jacobs a couple of years ago - he now works in radio in
>some sort of independent production capacity in California.

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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Ferrante and Teicher Reissues?
Date: 06 Jan 1997 13:44:28 -0500

Jessica Cameron wrote:
>>I found a reissue of "Ferrante and Teicher With Percussion" today that has a
>>new generic e-z listening cover (dewy eyed woman with booze) and a new
>>title, TEMPTATION. It's all the original tracks, but "Aflame" is missing.
>>Did ABC-Paramount re-ish any other of the their prepared piano stuff after
>>they took off for U-A?
>
>Me again! I played the darn thing and you know what they did? They added
>STRINGS, that's what.

Yes, that they did. And, yes, they cut a couple of songs to save on
publishing royalties.

After Ferrante & Teicher hit the big-time with their heavily orchestrated
UA albums, ABC overdubbed strings and sent their 5 albums repackaged on the
budget label/supermarket circuit. "In Love with Ferrante & Teicher", "The
Exciting Pianos of Ferrante & Teicher", "More Exciting Pianos of Ferrante &
Teicher", and "How High the Moon" are other Pickwick International titles.
The tiny supermarket label Guest Star got into the act as well, with an
album just entitled "Ferrante & Teicher", which featured (non-overdubbed)
selections from their Westminster LP's.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Whadya spin?
Date: 06 Jan 1997 14:56:51 -0500

Rang the New Year in with....

Hal Blaine, "The Swinger" (from 'Drums! Drums! a' Go-Go!') followed by
Billy May, "Thou Swell" (from 'Sorta May')
                                 -- Ben
                                    Washington, DC

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Incredibly Strange Loss...
Date: 06 Jan 1997 15:39:45 -0400

I'm sure many of you are aware that Jack Nance died over the weekend(or
at least, that's when I found out about it.)  He was the star of
ERASERHEAD and the mill-runner in TWIN PEAKS.  He also had a bit part as
one of Ben's gang in BLUE VELVET, and had a part in WILD AT HEART.
I am very sad about his passing.  They say it comes in threes, and we've
already mourned Marcello, Carl Sagan, and Tiny Tim.  I hope this isn't a
new trend...
BTW-anyone out there have the "out-there" sound track for ERASERHEAD?   A
must for easy and difficult listening.
Glumly, again,
Lounge Laura
p-s:  Keep your torch lites on for Frankie and Mel, baby

"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
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From: Will Straw <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Incredibly Strange Loss
Date: 06 Jan 1997 15:52:50 -0500

Yes, I mourned Jack Nance, too, a character actor I'd
loved to watch in Lynch films and Twin Peaks.  Are they
still claiming he died as the result of a fight?

Will
Will Straw
Associate Professor and Acting Director, Graduate Program in Communications/
http://www.arts.mcgill.ca/gpc/

Director, The Centre for Research on Canadian Cultural
Industries and Institutions
http://www.arts.mcgill.ca/gpc/crccii/
3465 rue Peel, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1W7

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) THAT SHEARING SOUND AND VCRS
Date: 06 Jan 1997 15:02:14 -0400

1.  Did anyone see that special on George Shearing that aired sometime in
the wee hours of Sunday morning, as I stumbled in from an evening of
near-revelry?  Just like the Sinatra birthday special-I only caught the
last few minutes.  Does anyone know whether it will air again?
2.  Because I am such a good girl, Santa Claus brought me a VCR for Xmas,
which I, for now, am using as the sole purpose for dubbing.    I don't
want this to get TOO out of hand-but I'd be willing to make VCR
dub-trades now, as opposed to those flimsly ol' audio cassettes.  Here's
the catch:  I have no, I repeat, NO "exotica" on video.  I do have other
cool stuff that might appeal to some of ya'll-mostly in the punk, new
wave, my old band, B-movie vein, but nothing exotic....I also live in a
cow-town( a C-list for films, etc, maybe that's what puts the "c" in
"cow.")---but I there are a few cool stores around here...

Think about it ;^<>
Lounge Laura


"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
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From: [e-mail] (ANITA SERWACKI)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Incredibly Strange Loss...
Date: 06 Jan 1997 16:51:27 -0500

>I'm sure many of you are aware that Jack Nance died over the weekend

Isn't there some kind of weird, scadalous edge to this story?  I
think someone told me he got into a knife fight with some Mexicans
in a donut shop.  How Lynchian if true...

>BTW-anyone out there have the "out-there" sound track for ERASERHEAD?   A
>must for easy and difficult listening.

I have it, but haven't put in on the turntable in years.  If I remember
correctly, the listening experience is akin to standing outside
the small plastics factory across from my apartment at midnight.

Anita








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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Ferrante and Teicher Reissues?
Date: 06 Jan 1997 17:26:08 -0500

>After Ferrante & Teicher hit the big-time with their heavily orchestrated
>UA albums, ABC overdubbed strings and sent their 5 albums repackaged on the
>budget label/supermarket circuit. "In Love with Ferrante & Teicher", "The
>Exciting Pianos of Ferrante & Teicher", "More Exciting Pianos of Ferrante &
>Teicher", and "How High the Moon" are other Pickwick International titles.
>The tiny supermarket label Guest Star got into the act as well, with an
>album just entitled "Ferrante & Teicher", which featured (non-overdubbed)
>selections from their Westminster LP's.


Why would ABC Paramount do such a rotten thing to Art and Lou?? They must
have been desparate for cash after blowing the bankroll on those blinking
eyes for "Subliminal Sounds." ;) (seriously, I wonder what a pain it would
have been to glue those things on!)


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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) TV agents
Date: 06 Jan 1997 17:22:14 -0500

Just a note to those with US cable...
With the new year has come a new cable channel to DC (whoo boyo!).
Encore's Plex has dubbed Friday mystery day during which it plays old
episodes of Secret Agent, Hitchcock, Peter Gunn and The Avengers (as
well as some nifty old movies).  Just last week I caught Peter Gunn.
 The music was brilliant, topped off by a club scene with a band that
had to have been lead by Shelley Mann (thought I spotted him) and a
chanteuse.  Peter himself is one dull hero, even for noir.  Nice to
see that animated title with the pattern from the Lp cover pulsating.
 Did I say 'Peter' was dull?  Going to have to start taping the
Avengers.... waiting for "The House That Jack Built" episode with
mod graphics and Emma looking forlorn but determined...  you GO girl!

kevin king
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From: [e-mail] (Clark Scheffy)
Subject: (exotica) Terry Cavendish Orchestra
Date: 06 Jan 1997 14:40:54 PST

Folks:

Anyone out there heard of (or listened to) the Terry Cavendsih Orchestra?
For all you who dig the Sound Gallery, check him out!  The record I have is
on PYE records, the same label who brought us the Zack Laurence Orchestra,
an equally groovy British Swinging Scene outfit.  I never hear either of
these guys mentioned... There must be someone with whom I can ask, "rememebr
the part where?" and so on...

Clark

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From: [e-mail] (Sadie Coe)
Subject: (exotica) malaysian psychedelia
Date: 07 Jan 1997 12:00:37 +0000

A record I've had for a long time (don't remember where it came from
- some garage sale), and which deserves a mention, is Something in
the Air. This is a bizarre album by a Malaysian covers band called
Pietro Attila and the Warlocks, pressed in 1969. It is licensed to
EMI South East Asia and the label is Regal.

One enjoyable thing about this album is that the band don't really
seem to understand the words they're singing, so they never sound
entirely sure of where one word ends and another begins. However,
they sing with such hopeless enthusiasm that you just have to sing
along to "Eend-ee-an Gee-va Eend-ee-an Gee-va" or the breathless "cos
there's Some Thing in the Airrrrrr".

The album features much belting away at pianos and keyboards (some
excellent warped psychedelic use of the keyboards in "Get BACK", some
soulful moments, and some glorious achievements such as in
"Dizzy" - shouts of "I'm so DISS-ee!" moving up and up the scale to
impossible quavering heights!

Lots and lots of fun!

The album cover is pretty choice too, with the band standing astride
a grassy knoll wearing brightly-coloured batik jackets, bright red or
green or yellow trousers and wierd white ankle boots. In the middle
is a bloke with a head shaved apart from a pony-tail and a mo and
with a haughty look about him who I take to be Pietro himself. There
is also a bloke in National Health glasses sitting by his feet with
receding fuzzy long hair and a long beard which are bright orange.
It's a happening scene.

On the back is some excellent pre-Photoshop trickery which shows the
band now astride the planet earth, and taking it very seriously too.

I would love to know what these guys went on to do. I kind of have
this feeling that they are all university lecturers. But could I go
to Malaysia and find them performing in some seedy club?

I really enjoy this record and it's compulsory listening for all
guests to my house - and much enjoyed, I should add. So thank you,
Pietro!

If anyone knows anything at all about these guys, I'd love to hear it
as I often speculate about them.

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From: "Phil Clark" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: london record prices
Date: 04 Jan 1997 19:19:24 -0000

Will Straw said ...

"All the 2nd-hand vinyl stores I visited had large EZ/Exotica
sections, but I was astounded, in most cases, by the prices --
ordinary Studio 2 releases at fifteen pounds, for example, and
1960s spy soundtrack albums for fifty or sixty dollars.  There were,
however, lots of new CD reissues/compilations I hadn't seen here
yet, though I assumed most of them would end up on sale more
cheaply here and will wait."

yerright ... the days of getting bargains in second hand stores here in
London are (mostly) long gone. A prime candidate here IMHO is Record & Tape
Exchange ... unless ya happen to be lucky and catch something being reduced
to a resonable price, you'll pay top dollar for just about anything
interesting :-(

However there ARE exceptions (Totem Records of N16 for example) and in the
provinces things are often different - not only are the shop owners often
more personable and interested in their customers, they don't necessarily
try to rip ya off ALL of the time.

swingingly (Engerland swings like a pendulum do, as any fule kno <g> )

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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) Recent acquisition...
Date: 06 Jan 1997 17:09:50 -0800


     I was at the Pasadena record show and scored a winner with Russ
     Garcia's "Carioca" for 4 bucks. I absolutely love it and Highly
     recommend it!

     The other score I thought I had was Esquivel's Latinesque for only 10
     dollars. I should have heard the "Moron alert", but I bought it
     anyway. Seems that I bought the sleeve to Latinesque and the record to
     "The Genius of Esquivel". If anyone wants this mismatch Esquivel
     album, I'll send it to you free of charge. You just have to be the
     first person to reply to me with your address and it's yours.

     Talk to ya soon!

     Doug

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From: [e-mail] (Clark Scheffy)
Subject: (exotica) London record prices
Date: 06 Jan 1997 17:09:54 PST

I'm shocked at 15 pound per item price tags for Studio 2 material when I'm
finding oodles of it stateside for between 2 and 5 dollars.  Good stuff too,
like Joe Loss Concertium, Simon Park, and other Sound Gallery items.  The
only pieces I've paid for were some Mandingo records which, if I am doing
my currency exchange correctly, still didn't work to 15 pounds each!

How and why could this be so?  I suppose stateside, the Studio 2 (and other
UK pressings of the 60's and 70's with their flimsy laminate covers) look
funny and get shuffled off to the dusty bins.

By the way, anyone interested in this material should also look at the PYE
label for similar orchestral goodies (as per my earlier posting regarding
the Terry Cavendish Orchestra).  Also, BBC put out some gems like the Tony
Osborne Sound.

Clark

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From: [e-mail] (Candi Strecker)
Subject: (exotica) organ grinding
Date: 06 Jan 1997 17:21:37 -0600

Was just at my local thrift shop and they had a pile of those mysterious
organ and pipe-organ records that have been under discussion lately. At
least ten, plus about 20 John Phillips Sousa recordings that must have once
been somebody's treasured collection. (I didn't buy any of them myself, so
if any San Franciscan wants to know which thrift it was, email me.) My
favorite title was CONSOLING THE CONSOLE, Robert Morton on the Grand Staff
Records label of Pacoima.

Also in the same thrift's stock was a record with a wonderfully redundant
title: MUSIC WITH SOUND (Time Series 2000 Demonstration Record, TSD-3)

God, but I love thrift stores!

^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^

"Chances are that hospitality began when Mrs. Cavelady offered the choicest
piece of bear to her neighbor from the next cave.".

from THE CO-ED COOKBOOK by Henrietta Fleck, Scholastic Book Services
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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) F & T
Date: 06 Jan 1997 18:56:13 -0800 (PST)

I played the darn thing and you know what they did? They added
>STRINGS, that's what. It sounds like a battle of the bands. On this side,
>101 Strings. On this side, Phil Kraus! Place your bets now! What could have
>possessed them? :(

Different marketing aproach for a different market ;)

That record and certainly their other prepared piano works from the
early/mid 50's through the late 50's was _not_ for the easy listening crowd
This was really weird shit.  Ecvho and reverb abnd bangin' around inside
the thing with it's hood up.  Wearin' headphones and all.
They muststa taken some acid or somethin'

That record is certainly not so easy, not now or then.

Jack

PS Oh the reason they did it was for more money :)



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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Why would they do that ?
Date: 06 Jan 1997 19:03:02 -0800 (PST)

I've never seen it AND I know people that have it BUT there's a rekkid by
101 strings called something like "Does Jimi Hendrix"

What it is... is the Animated Egg record on Alshire, which BTW if you don't
already know MOST of the cuts that the "101 Strings folks" took these
tracks from this record to make up the Astro Sounds LP, ALSO on the very
same label - Alshire.  Oh I loooove weird fucked up shit like that #;^/>

Bye for now,
Jack



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From: "Derek Grime" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Incredibly Strange Loss...
Date: 07 Jan 1997 02:47:55 -0500

> BTW-anyone out there have the "out-there" sound track for ERASERHEAD?   A
> must for easy and difficult listening.

A great soundtrack, and the vinyl came with a photo of the "baby".  We had
that on our wall for years...

If you enjoy the music from the film look up any of the Fats Waller organ
discs.  The most eerie ones are from the early twenties.  Fats preferred
his organ instrumentals to his pop jazz numbers.  His bio has great stories
about him filling the massive church organ pipes with empty gin bottles.
 That's
a lot of gin.

A good starting point is "Fats  at the Organ" which was transposed from
original piano rolls.




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From: un homme et une femme <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) katerine discography?
Date: 07 Jan 1997 02:08:18 -0600 (CST)

hello all,

could someone please provide a basic discography for katerine?  i
recently got his/their "mes mauvaises frequentations" album and it has
scarcely left my cd player since (only for brief bursts of le mans).  any
fan of 60s french pop of the slightly jazzy, lightly latin, playfully
sexual variety will love this.  i remember reading about an earlier album
with two female vocalists singing in place of mr. katerine himself; does
anyone remember the name?

also, a question for fans of mes mauvaises frequentations... who is the
female vocalist on "parlez-vous anglais mr katerine"?  her name is erin
moran; what else has she done?  is she french? (her accent doesn't sound
quite french) she has a great voice...

take care,
mark

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From: [e-mail] (Caressa D. Bennet -- Bennet ^ Bennet PLLC - Washington )
Subject: (exotica) Ray Manzarek
Date: 07 Jan 1997 09:42:11 EST



 To:    exotica,         Inet


Ray Manzarek was the organist for the Doors.  I never heard his
thing with McClure, but I recall that they were touring together a
couple of years ago.

Michael Bennet



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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Why would they do that? (101 Strings)
Date: 07 Jan 1997 10:01:04 -0500

>I've never seen it AND I know people that have it BUT there's a rekkid by
>101 strings called something like "Does Jimi Hendrix"
>
>What it is... is the Animated Egg record on Alshire, which BTW if you don't
>already know MOST of the cuts that the "101 Strings folks" took these
>tracks from this record to make up the Astro Sounds LP, ALSO on the very
>same label - Alshire.  Oh I loooove weird fucked up shit like that #;^/>


I have a 101 Strings "Hits of Today" album that has "Flameout" from Astro
Sounds on it, but they retitled it "Sock it My Way." Does anyone know how
many other Astro Songs were stuck on other LPs? I mean the actual tunes, not
the Animated Egg tracks that turn up on their cheapo rock records (MacArthur
Park and Other Now Sounds).

I think Que Mango! and Les Baxter's other Alshire LP have been stuck on
those "Hits" comps--I have one Strings release that has "Felicia my Love"
from QM! and "A Taste of Soul" from Les Baxter + 101 Strings. It also has a
_very_ Astro sounds-esque cover of "Spinning Wheel" with the same electronic
sounds used on "Astro" Could this be an unused outtake?

One more Alshire question (bear with me). Aren't the great sitar tracks from
"Sounds of Today" actually from "The Exotic Sounds of Love," the Strings'
under the counter-I, a Woman release?


Sorry for all this 101 strings confusion, Jessica


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From: Julian Lawton <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) RE:  Duke of Burlington
Date: 07 Jan 1997 15:46:37 -0000

Anyone know anything about them? I've got 'The Pressed Piano' CD
re-issue as an Italian import, and it's great psychedelic jazzy exotica
- very heavily reverbed sounds, and the worlds worst version of 'I Want
You Back', as well as a great track called L.S.D which has the usual
cliched orgasmic groans for 3 minutes or so then fades away (my
girlfriend wittily said 'well that was an anti-climax). Great stuff if
yr into The Animated Egg type sound.

There's another CD called 'Indian Fig' - anyone any ideas about what
that's like?

I know there's vinyl re-issues lurking around too.

Anyone also have any further recommendations on sitar jazz type stuff on
that Ananda Shankar/Dave Pike Set/
Maynard Ferguson tip?


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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) Ray Manzarek
Date: 07 Jan 1997 11:05:44 -0400

What's this all about?
From Lounge(lizard king) Laura-opening the closet Doors of her fandom...



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D. Bennet -- Bennet ^ Bennet PL wrote:
>
>
> To:    exotica,         Inet
>
>
>Ray Manzarek was the organist for the Doors.  I never heard his
>thing with McClure, but I recall that they were touring together a
>couple of years ago.
>
>Michael Bennet
>


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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) philly-happenins
Date: 07 Jan 1997 14:00:35 -0400

There's a chance I might be in Philadelphia for a few days between Feb.
8-15th...Any cool shows or events happening there-then?
Thanx -Lounge Laura



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From: [e-mail] (Ursula Blind)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Why would they do that? (101 Strings)
Date: 07 Jan 1997 11:18:45 -0800

>I've never seen it AND I know people that have it BUT there's a rekkid by
>101 strings called something like "Does Jimi Hendrix"

I have 101 Strings "Backbeat Symphony," which is charming in small
doses--great classical themes all played to the same triplet doo-wop beat.
Another of those attempts to appeal to people who didn't really like rock
music but wanted to feel with it. But haven't yet encountered the 101
Hendrix experience.

Speaking of this type of record, I recently picked up a David Rose (my
hero) LP entitled "The Velvet Beat: Lush String Interpretations Of Today's
Hits." No lie--it's lush all right! Highlights include a very sultry "I
Can't Get No Satisfaction," a wistful "Mr. Tambourine Man," and a
completely indescribable "What's New Pussycat." Has a wonderful cover
featuring a furry black fabric cut-out cat with a rhinestone collar on a
hot pink background.

The notes on the back cover are written by the best kind of pompous,
authoritative square trying to be now and mod. They begin, "Ask any alert
schoolgirl to identify the numbers on this album and you'll begin to get
the idea behind it. In simple fact, the music that David Rose has chosen to
interpret here is the music of our young generation." A couple of
paragraphs down, the essay continues, "We are not for a moment suggesting
that maiden aunts and portly uncles will switch to the sounds of Herman's
Hermits, nor is it likely that our kids will now discover 'Dance of the
Spanish Onion' and the many other David Rose masterpieces that are as far
from their musical milieu as is Nureyev from Bosco the Dancing Bear."



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From: [e-mail] (Ursula Blind)
Subject: (exotica) Bimbo-Box
Date: 07 Jan 1997 11:31:01 -0800

One of the most magical places in San Francisco is the Musee Mechanique at
Ocean Beach--a collection of antique and vintage coin-op arcade games, peep
shows, music-playing devices, fortune telling wizards, etc.

Was there the other day and noticed for the first time that they have a
"Bimbo-Box." It's an early-60's German coin-op music machine featuring six
mechanical monkeys in sombreros and serapes, holding toy trumpets, congas,
etc. and "playing" to Herb Alpert songs! Sounds like it's playing off
actual records--the tunes vary, and it basically just plays for an allotted
period (a quarter's worth, however long that is) and then stops mid-song.

Anyone know of other Bimbo-Boxes--or similar devices--on public display?



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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Continental Mail-Order - December Update
Date: 07 Jan 1997 19:06:06 +0100

>From: sberry <[e-mail]>
>
>If I get any flames for posting this to the list...

        i won't flame you if you tell us some more about this item :-)

>Les Baxter - By Popular Request (Bacchus Archives) - BA014 - $9.75

        i haven't heard that title before; what's on it?

        thanx!


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Buddy Greco- any re-issues?
Date: 07 Jan 1997 16:38:42 -0500

Just picked up Buddy's Back In TOwn on Columbia and man, is it great!
Has any of this stuff made it onto cd?
The other lps listed on the back were; Songs For Swinging Losers, and My
Buddy.

Ralph Alfonso

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) I dunno....
Date: 07 Jan 1997 16:41:53 -0400


FRANK SINATRA
   (Los Angeles) -- Frank Sinatra is out of the hospital -- and
hisáspokeswoman says he's feeling ''fine.'' Sinatra spent a day in
theáhospital, but the spokeswoman wouldn't say what he was there for.
Aáhospital source says Sinatr      en scheduled for treatment.
Theásources says Sinatra's problem isn't life-threatening.



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From: [e-mail] (Hugh Petfield)
Subject: Re: (exotica) katerine discography?
Date: 07 Jan 1997 21:53:11 GMT

Mark wrote:


>also, a question for fans of mes mauvaises frequentations... who is the
>female vocalist on "parlez-vous anglais mr katerine"?  her name is erin
>moran; what else has she done?

Didn't she play Ritchie Cunningham's sister in "Happy Days"?
It's such an odd name that I'd doubt if there were more than one!

Hugh.
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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Re: Why would they do that? (101 Strings)
Date: 07 Jan 1997 17:24:03 -0500

Jessica Cameron wrote:
>I have a 101 Strings "Hits of Today" album that has "Flameout" from Astro
>Sounds on it, but they retitled it "Sock it My Way." Does anyone know how
>many other Astro Songs were stuck on other LPs? I mean the actual tunes, not
>the Animated Egg tracks that turn up on their cheapo rock records (MacArthur
>Park and Other Now Sounds).

4 albums : They Call It Soul, by Haircut & The "Impossibles", The Animated
Egg, Astro Sounds, and Sounds of Today. Here's the breakdown:

ASTRO SOUNDS (Alshire S-5119) vs ANIMATED EGG (Alshire S-5104)

"Astral Freakout" = "A Love Built On Sand"  (no phase shifter)
"Orbit Fantasy" = "Inside Looking Out" (ditto)
"...Desensitized Robot" = " 'T'omorrow" (ditto)
"Space Odyssey" = "Sure Listic" (ditto)
"Trippin On Lunar" = "I Said,She Said, Ah Cid" (no strings)

ASTRO SOUNDS  vs THEY CALL IT SOUL (Somerset SF-33400)

"Flameout" = "Sock It My Way" (no strings)
"Orbit Fantasy" = "Inside Looking Out" (no phase shifter)
"A Bad Trip Back" = "Down, Down and Gone" (ditto)

"Sure Listic" also appears on SOUNDS OF TODAY

>I think Que Mango! and Les Baxter's other Alshire LP have been stuck on
>those "Hits" comps--I have one Strings release that has "Felicia my Love"
>from QM! and "A Taste of Soul" from Les Baxter + 101 Strings. It also has a
>_very_ Astro sounds-esque cover of "Spinning Wheel" with the same electronic
>sounds used on "Astro" Could this be an unused outtake?

Doubtful. I believe Astro/Egg/Soul was recorded before "Spinning Wheel" was
a hit. Both Animated Egg and They Call It Soul were released in '68, a year
before Astro Sounds.

>One more Alshire question (bear with me). Aren't the great sitar tracks from
>"Sounds of Today" actually from "The Exotic Sounds of Love," the Strings'
>under the counter-I, a Woman release?

Got me on that one. But I wouldn't doubt it.

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From: "Phil Clark" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) those Manzareks etc
Date: 07 Jan 1997 22:59:07 -0000

in exotica digest #127, Jack Diamond said...

> I also brought with me a record on Hanover which has Jack Kerouac's Beat
> Generation as well as The Nutty Squirrels 1st rekkid on that label with
him
> on it and told him "hey! I'll play you to which he whined "NOOOOOOOO"
don't
> play that"
>
> Says he's sending me a rekkid that he made with Ray Manzerak(sp ?) I
think
> that's who it's with.  Guitarist from Roxy Music.  We will see won't we
;)
> Anyone heard of a rekkid with Michael McClure and Ray Manzerak ?
> Don't know the label.
>

Jack I think you must mean Phil Manzarek, he was the guitarist in Roxy
(great band!!!) Ray Manzarek was the organ player in da Doors

talking of great bands, didn't Sydney grunge merchants the Celibate Rifles
also cover something by Lawrence ferlinghetti .... ah think they did.

and now sports fans it's time to check those catalogue numbers


> ------------------------------
>
> From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
> Date: Sun, 05 Jan 1997 14:30:01 -0800
> Subject: (exotica) The Karminsky Experience
>
> hello...
>
> Vik has a couple of comps described on his Self Indulgance page that I
have
> been having a heck of a time finding.  Could someone please offer a
reliable
> source for the following:
>
> 1)  Easy Tempo Vol 1 and 2 (Right Tempo - Italy)
> 2)  Inflight Entertainment (Deram - England)
> 3)  Espresso Espresso (Deram - England)
>

cat nos as follows

Easy Tempo 1 Right Tempo RTCL 813 (excellent!!! recommended)
Easy Tempo 2 RTCL 816
they have a web site at http://www.planet.it/ishtar/

InFlight Deram 535 300-1 (vinyl) 535-300-2 (CD)
Espresso Deram 535 547-1 (do)

Deram aka the good old Decca Record Company of London

any cool vinyl store should be able ta order these for ya. You might like
to try CD-Now or another online store if you can't findem locally in the
US.

HTH

swingingly

Phil

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From: Will Straw <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) those Manzareks etc
Date: 07 Jan 1997 18:17:51 -0400

Let's get it straight, folks.  The Roxy Music guitarist was
Phil Manzanera, and his first solo album was my favourite
record for a year or so in the mid 1970s. Not sure what I'd
think of it now, but I paid a  hippy to reproduce the cover on
a tee-shirt for me back then.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Disco
Date: 07 Jan 1997 18:30:25 -0500 (EST)

I am making a tape for a friend (ok I'll probably keep a copy of it for
myself too) of disco songs being done by persons who should not have been
doing Disco tunes (but then that raises that philosophical question of
'should anyone have been doing disco tunes?').  I am beginning the tape
with some fine peices by Ethel Merman.  Any other suggestions?

Cherie
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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) those Manzareks etc
Date: 07 Jan 1997 18:40:32 -0400

Correction:  That's Phil "Manzanera"----now we're all befuddled!!!!!



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From: Mark Renwick <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Organ Grinding
Date: 07 Jan 1997 18:55:11 -0500

"Robert Morton" is not the name of an organist, but rather the name of a
long-defunct company based in  California that built many theatre pipe
organs during the 1920s.  Lots of theatre organ records were churned out
in the late fifties and early sixties without naming the artist or with
a pseudonym.  In fact, some of the same John Kiley tracks show up on
several recordings naming different artists!

--Mark Renwick
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From: " /  dave  /  "  <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) those Manzareks etc
Date: 07 Jan 1997 18:42:10 -0600 (CST)

Time to step in and set the record straight (as much as I'm able)...

It was most definitely Ray Manzarek (of the Doors) who collaborated with Beat
poet Michael McClure way-back-when, and not Phil *Manzanera*, Roxy Music
guitarist of yore. You can find a well-known picture of Michael McClure with
some of his pals in the booklet that comes with the Rhino 'Beat Generation' 3-CD
box set. Michael and Ray made an appearance a few years back at the contemporary
arts center where I work. I'm not sure if this was in conjunction with the tour
that someone else on the list mentioned, but I think not...

> > 1)  Easy Tempo Vol 1 and 2 (Right Tempo - Italy)
> > 2)  Inflight Entertainment (Deram - England)
> > 3)  Espresso Espresso (Deram - England)

As far as the availability of the above-mentioned CDs and others of their ilk,
most if not all are available from the usual on-line services like CDConnection
or CDNow, *BUT* you can almost always get these sorts of things from the Rough
Trade Shop in London if they're otherwise hard to find, and if you email
"sparrow" at [e-mail], she'll be more than happy to assist you.
Sometimes she's a bit busy, and I don't think she's there weekends, but rest
assured she'll get back to you in a day or two with the info. All of the UK
comps, some French stuff, etc. Watch your wallet shrink before your very eyes!

She (sparrow) has all of my pertinent biographical info on file there (including
my shoe size, credit card info, and favorite ice cream flavor), and if I want
things I send her a nice short message saying, "Please send this!" and it
arrives in my mailbox not long thereafter -- simple as that! It's soooo (toooo)
convenient...

dave

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From: bsalter <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Disco
Date: 07 Jan 1997 18:07:59 -0800

>I am making a tape for a friend (ok I'll probably keep a copy of it for
>myself too) of disco songs being done by persons who should not have been
>doing Disco tunes (but then that raises that philosophical question of
>'should anyone have been doing disco tunes?').  I am beginning the tape
>with some fine peices by Ethel Merman.  Any other suggestions?
>
>Cherie
>[e-mail]
>www.chaoskitty.com
>

_Alfred, the King of Disco_, a solo piece performed by Dick Hyman
at the Baldwin Organ, with auto-rhythm accompaniment!  I found this on
a Reader's Digest box set called "Organ Magic".  That totally cheezy
shopping-mall organ sound... except it's genius cuz Mr. Hyman is playing!
If you can't get a hold of this, I could send you a tape...I don't
imagine it would top Ethel Merman, tho...

-Brian

P.S. I don't know if this would fit in, but I also have the "Lord of the
Rings Disco", with low demonic voices chanting in a strange Middle-Earth
tongue...ultra-hokey!






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From: Will Straw <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) those Manzareks etc
Date: 07 Jan 1997 21:43:26 -0400

The Rough Trade shop off Portabello Road in London had the
best Easy section I think I've ever seen in a record store - good
French stuff (as you mention) and the fullest selection of
British reissues.

Will

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Rocksplotation
Date: 07 Jan 1997 18:42:38 -0800

hello...

i've got this really bad record that i've been meaning to post a comment on.
Bobby Shad and the Bad Men is what it is called.  A 65-piece rock workshop
that absolutely destroys the following classic pop tunes:

1)  Whole Lotta Love
2)  Pinball Wizard
3)  No Time
4)  Instant Karma
5)  Up On Cripple Creek
6)  I Want You Back

Evidently, this Bob Shad has been around awhile and has pretty impressive
credentials.  This record must have come out around the same time as the
above titles and has a beautiful, glossy gatefold cover with these little
cartoon flower children gracing the front.  On the Mainstream label - a Red
Lion Production.

The extensive liners (and credits) boast:  "...it is the result of the
concentrated efforts of the very finest musicians, writers and producers in
recorded music today.  You will recognize it as something new, truly
exciting, highly creative....musically, it is a 65 piece rock orchestra -
not just an orchestra playing rock songs.  A small group of musicians can
create a certain amount of excitement - 65 musicians and the excitement
explodes....with only three selections to a side there is ample room for
extended treatment of each theme within a spectrum of sound that adds an
unconceived dimension to these compositions...."

There are certain points within each track that are really pretty good -
lots of sitar, too.  But then, just when you are diggin it, all 65 members
blast away at once, causing you to cover your ears and wince.

Just curious as to anyone else who has had the good (mis)fortune of
experiencing this "major innovation in rock music."

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From: Pea Hicks <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Disco
Date: 07 Jan 1997 20:02:27 -0800

bsalter wrote:
>
> >I am making a tape for a friend (ok I'll probably keep a copy of it for
> >myself too) of disco songs being done by persons who should not have been
> >doing Disco tunes (but then that raises that philosophical question of
> >'should anyone have been doing disco tunes?').  I am beginning the tape
> >with some fine peices by Ethel Merman.  Any other suggestions?
> >

Don't forget "Saturday Night Fiedler!" Possibly the worst sounding
orchestral disco record ever. (hint- that's *pretty darn bad!!*)

Also "Sesame Street Fever" and anything by Irwin The Disco Duck.

Don't forget The Rolling Stones and Rod Stewart.

And my favorite disco track- Lypstique's version of "Mah-Na-Mah-Na."
This is more "legit" disco, but it still should have never been made!
(Lucky for us it was, though!!)

Pea

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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) David Rose/Slide Guitar
Date: 07 Jan 1997 20:39:58 -0800 (PST)

There's an instrumental slide guitar CD collection on Ryko called Slide
Crazy in which Freddie Roulette plays _lap_steel_ guitar to Rose's "Holiday
for Strings" that is ab-s-lute-ly mind boggling.

What a _classic_ melody that is !

A 5 star collection in all if you love all sorts of slide/whacked out
instrumental guitar stuff.  Beautifully insane indeed

Jack



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From: Peter Ledebur <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: Bimbo-Box
Date: 07 Jan 1997 23:37:00 -0500

>Anyone know of other Bimbo-Boxes--or similar=20
>devices--on public display?

There's one in an arcade in the boardwalk-like area of Salem, Mass. To =
the best of my recollection, it's the same one you describe (though it =
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From: Peter Ledebur <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: katerine discography?
Date: 07 Jan 1997 23:52:41 -0500

>also, a question for fans of mes mauvaises
>frequentations... who is the female vocalist
>on "parlez-vous anglais mr katerine"?  her
>name is erin moran; what else has she done?
>is she french? (her accent doesn't sound quite
>french) she has a great voice...

This *couldn't* be Erin Moran of "Happy Days" and "Joanie Loves Chachi" fame...





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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Bimbo Box
Date: 07 Jan 1997 20:47:11 -0800 (PST)

>Was there the other day and noticed for the first time that they have a
>"Bimbo-Box." It's an early-60's German coin-op music machine featuring six
>mechanical monkeys in sombreros and serapes, holding toy trumpets, congas,
>etc. and "playing" to Herb Alpert songs! Sounds like it's playing off
>actual records--the tunes vary, and it basically just plays for an allotted
>period (a quarter's worth, however long that is) and then stops mid-song.

>Anyone know of other Bimbo-Boxes--or similar devices--on public display?

I remember this and other wonderful "similar devices" at the Santa Cruz
Boardwalk in the game arcade.

Haven't been there for yeeeeeeaaaaaars.  Thanx for bringin that up Ursula!

That's a good and fun memory I haven't had ever
Yeah so these weird monkeys with cymbols and drums/bongos and red hats and
vests ? ;))

Jack



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From: Michael Reading <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Where to get 'em
Date: 07 Jan 1997 21:00:46 -0800

>Vik has a couple of comps described on his Self Indulgance page that I have
>been having a heck of a time finding.  Could someone please offer a reliable
>source for the following:

>1)  Easy Tempo Vol 1 and 2 (Right Tempo - Italy)
>2)  Inflight Entertainment (Deram - England)
>3)  Espresso Espresso (Deram - England)

I have had great luck ordering on the WEB from CD Universe
(http://www.cduniverse.com).  As a matter of fact, that's where I picked up
the Easy Tempo Vol 1 CD.  Prices are generally good; Easy Tempo was $15.36.
I haven't ordered the other two, but I know they have them or at least can
special order them.  They were both priced at $27.45 (I think they're double
CD's).  I have ordered from them on 3 separate occasions and service is
excellent.  You also might try the Virgin Meagastore in San Francisco.  They
have a good import section.

Good luck!

Michael


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Buddy Greco- any re-issues?
Date: 08 Jan 1997 00:00:14 -0500 (EST)

There are a couple of noteworthy Buddy Greco reissues available on CD.  They
are:

"16 Most Requested Songs" on Columbia/Legacy.  Good collection.
"Buddy and Soul"/"Sings Softly With Strings" on Sony UK.  A 2-LPs-on-1-CD
package, also excellent.

You won't go wrong with these!

Ben
Washington, DC

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From: "Jim Gerwitz" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) those Manzareks etc
Date: 07 Jan 1997 21:52:22 -0800


Will wrote:

>The Roxy Music guitarist was
> Phil Manzanera, and his first solo album was my favourite
> record for a year or so in the mid 1970s. Not sure what I'd
> think of it now, but I paid a  hippy to reproduce the cover on
> a tee-shirt for me back then.


Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music dressed, acted, and danced like a lounge crooner,
albeit in front of a rock band,  and one-time member Eno's early solo
albums with vocals (plus Evening Star w/Fripp) had exotica all over them,
especially Another Geen World, still a favorite of mine.  Great afterglow
music in the good old days. And Roxy's tribute to horniness "Love Is The
Drug" says it ALL !  Has anybody done a decent version of this lately ?
Imagine Frank, Sammy, and Dino swappin verses on this tune at the Sands ?


Jim "I'll come runnin' to tie your shoes" G

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Disco
Date: 08 Jan 1997 01:43:40 -0500 (EST)

Percy Faith put out a disco record, and a few years ago I put his disco 'Hava
Nagila' on the first strange music compilation tape i ever made.  Everybody
did a disco LP for a while there (I can only look at the cover of my 1980
Ann-Margret disco LP, hard to listen to) and some of the the records are
still out there in the cheapo bins.  They weren't all burned in pyres during
the Disco Sucks rampage, so look around, you'll be amazed at what you'll
find.

JB

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From: [e-mail] (Ursula Blind)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Disco
Date: 07 Jan 1997 23:05:07 -0800

>I am making a tape for a friend (ok I'll probably keep a copy of it for
>myself too) of disco songs being done by persons who should not have been
>doing Disco tunes (but then that raises that philosophical question of
>'should anyone have been doing disco tunes?').  I am beginning the tape
>with some fine peices by Ethel Merman.  Any other suggestions?

Cherie--

Not peak-era disco, but may I suggest....

1) my personal fave, Perry Como's 1974 proto-disco remake of his '50s hit
"Temptation" (complete with whacka-whacka guitars)

2) Sammy Davis Jr.'s version of "Theme from Shaft"--produced by *Isaac Hayes*

whew, I need to go eat some ice now....

--Ursula



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From: [e-mail] (Ursula Blind)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Disco
Date: 07 Jan 1997 23:09:47 -0800

>P.S. I don't know if this would fit in, but I also have the "Lord of the
>Rings Disco", with low demonic voices chanting in a strange Middle-Earth
>tongue...ultra-hokey!

Yeah, I have that one too, only it says it's by a group called Enigma....;-)



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From: Terry Frost <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Disco
Date: 08 Jan 1997 18:48:37 +1100 (EST)

At 06:07 PM 07/01/97 -0800, bsalter wrote:
>>I am making a tape for a friend (ok I'll probably keep a copy of it for
>>myself too) of disco songs being done by persons who should not have been
>>doing Disco tunes (but then that raises that philosophical question of
>>'should anyone have been doing disco tunes?').  I am beginning the tape
>>with some fine peices by Ethel Merman.  Any other suggestions?
>>
>>Cherie
>>[e-mail]
>>www.chaoskitty.com

Hi Cherie

There's a disco version of the Ballad of Sweeney Todd on one of the Sondheim
compilations "A Collector's Sondheim" which is truly cloacal. A friend in
NYC uses it to clear out unwanted guests after parties.

Cheers

Terry

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Hawaii, January 9 - 11
Date: 08 Jan 1997 03:29:25 -0500 (EST)

>Do you know exactly when and where this is going to be held?  Any idea what
will be covered on each day?

Even Sven does not know all the details as he leaves for Waikiki
He will speak Thursday the 9th at about 1 pm
The only other thing I know is that DeSoto Brown will speak on Hawaiian sheet
music and that DeSoto is a very prominent collector of Hawaiian Pop Culture
and wrote the book Hawaii Recalls among others.

Otto

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From: Philip Jackson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) RE: Duke of Burlington
Date: 08 Jan 1997 20:59:11 +1100 (EST)

On Tue, 7 Jan 1997, Julian Lawton wrote:

>
> Anyone also have any further recommendations on sitar jazz type stuff on
> that Ananda Shankar/Dave Pike Set/
> Maynard Ferguson tip?
>

How about "Curried Jazz" by the Indo-British Ensemble.

or "Pop Explosion - Sitar Style" from Sagram.

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From: Philip Jackson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) those Manzareks etc
Date: 08 Jan 1997 21:05:45 +1100 (EST)

On Tue, 7 Jan 1997, Will Straw wrote:

> Let's get it straight, folks.  The Roxy Music guitarist was
> Phil Manzanera, and his first solo album was my favourite
> record for a year or so in the mid 1970s. Not sure what I'd
> think of it now, but I paid a  hippy to reproduce the cover on
> a tee-shirt for me back then.

Would that be "Quiet Sun" or Diamond Head"?

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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Where to get 'em
Date: 08 Jan 1997 05:49:31 -0700 (MST)


>>1)  Easy Tempo Vol 1 and 2 (Right Tempo - Italy)
>>2)  Inflight Entertainment (Deram - England)
>>3)  Espresso Espresso (Deram - England)
>
>I have had great luck ordering on the WEB from CD Universe
>(http://www.cduniverse.com).  As a matter of fact, that's where I picked up
>the Easy Tempo Vol 1 CD.  Prices are generally good; Easy Tempo was $15.36.
>I haven't ordered the other two, but I know they have them or at least can
>special order them.  They were both priced at $27.45 (I think they're double
>CD's).

First, these are NOT double CDs, they are just expensive as hell as the cost
of CDs in Europe is something phenomenal. Second, while we Europeans are
desperate to get this cheap, original vinyl you guys can pick up at thrift
stores, you are desperate to get these reissues that we can pick up at damn
near any store we enter.

So if anyone is REALLY desperate to find this stuff, I can 1) suggest you
send me some cash and I will go to the local shop, purchase it for you and
get it in the post the next day at no profit to myself (all of the above CDs
are also on vinyl - though those are a little harder to find now that the
releases are a few months old) or 2) email me and maybe we can swap for some
vintage vinyl you find lying around. Everytime I go to America, I find
something lying around that 10 of my mates would die for - usually costing
no more than 10 bucks.

This isn't the Mingo-go mail order service or anything, I just can't bear to
see people going without good music simply due to logistics.

OK?

Jill




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From: [e-mail] (Phil Clark)
Subject: (exotica) malaysian psychedelia
Date: 08 Jan 1997 18:20:40 GMT

Referring back to those Malaysian hep cats
 Pietro Attila and the Warlocks,  I like the sound of this band!!!

The note about them perhaps not really understanding
the (English) lyrics they were singing reminds me of the trend
in the 60s for English beat combos to re-record foreign-language
versions of their top hits for overseas, eg the Beatles doing a German single
and today's birthday boy David Bowie re-recording "Space Oddity" in Italian.
I wonder if those were done phonetically, with the artists
just reading the lyrics without understanding them?

Also in the 70s here in Blighty there was of course the trend of the
99 pence "Top of The Pops" genre album, this bearing no relation
to the fab & gear BBC TV show of the same name
but instead being cheapo cheapo cover versions of current hits
performed by faceless session musos (stand up Elton John)
cunningly disguised to fool the casual buyer by careful placement
on cover of skimpily-dressed model and deliberately vague artist credits.
Anyhow apparently when it came to recording certain tunes fro which the
lyrics were unavailable, the sessioneers would just make-em up!
I think an example was something by the Clash.

Groovily

Phil
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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) The Satisfiers
Date: 08 Jan 1997 13:06:43 -0500

Ever hear of the Satisfiers? They made at least one single with the Irving
Fields Trio (of "Bagels and Bongos" fame) on the Tico label of "Keep on
Breathing and "That's Why Boys Like Girls." Both songs have very charming,
goofy lyrics, and were written by Irivng. I'm getting to be a big group
vocal fan, and would love to know if they had any more singles (or even an
entire album!). Thanks for any help, Jessica


"Fiddle-dee. Fiddle-die. Keep on breathing and you'll never die! Life is
great. Laugh at fate. If you just keep on breathing you will never die!"

(see what I mean?) ^_^


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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Music to Be Murdered By?
Date: 08 Jan 1997 13:20:57 -0500

I've had the 80s DRG records reissue of Alfred Hitchcock's "Music to Be
Murdered By" for about 1year, and with all the reissue talk lately, I've
started to worry that it's missing some tracks. It has 10 cuts, which is
fishy, but maybe with the intros and outros that's all the original could
cram onto one slab of vinyl. The reissue has Music to Be Murdered By, I'll
Never Smile Again, I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You, After You've
Gone, Alfred Hitchcock Television Theme, Suspicion, Body and Soul, Lover
Come Back to Me, I'll Walk Alone, and The Hour of Parting.

The reissue cover, BTW is just plain white with the Hitchcock profile on it.
There's a cropped B+W shot of the original on the back cover.

Thanks for any help and sorry if this is old news, Jessica ^_^


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Katerine
Date: 08 Jan 1997 14:49:34 -0500 (EST)

The current issue of Indie-Pop fanzine "Chickfactor" features an interview
with Katerine and a discography. I'd post the info here, but I can't find
the damn magazine!

This is not really addressed in the interview, but the story I got from
Mssr. Katerine himself(although I'm not sure how accurately I'm relating
this, due to the fact that Mr. K <doesn't> really parlez the Anglais)is
that Erin Moran was the sister of a friend of his (she's American) who was
just visiting;she's not evn really a singer, he just liked her voice. At
least, that's the gist of what I <thought> he said.

Au Revoir!

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) SAD NEWS FOR A HEP CAT
Date: 08 Jan 1997 15:25:23 -0400

 LIONEL HAMPTON FIRE
   (New York) -- His vibraphone. His piano. His drums. His vintageárecord
collection. Seventy years of Lionel Hampton's memories. Alláwent up in
smoke when Hampton's apartment caught fire yesterday ináNew York City.
Hampton's O-K. He was rescued by firefighters.áTwenty-seven others in
the apartment complex weren't as lucky. Theyáwere injured when smoke
spread through the high-rise. The fireástarted when a halogen lamp
tipped over and set Hampton's beddingáon fire. Hampton still plans to be
at the White House tomorrow toáaccept a National Medal of Arts award.
He'll have to rent a tux,áthough. His tuxedo burned in the fire.
"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: The Karminsky Experience
Date: 08 Jan 1997 19:22:59 +0100

>From: basic hip <[e-mail]>.
>
>Vik has a couple of comps described on his Self Indulgance page that I have
>been having a heck of a time finding.  Could someone please offer a reliable
>source for the following:
>
>1)  Easy Tempo Vol 1 and 2 (Right Tempo - Italy)
>2)  Inflight Entertainment (Deram - England)
>3)  Espresso Espresso (Deram - England)

        i know exactly how you feel, i've been trying to get #1 and #3
        myself for months, without luck! shit! i often wonder: do the
        people issuing these records really want them to sell???!!!!
        and i live in belgium, which, to US standards, is sorta
        "next" to Italy, Germany, England!

        2 european online mailorder sources: (actually, about the
        only 2 ;-)
             "www.musicexpress.com" (has i think the # 2) and is always
                the first European place where i look for euro releases.
             "www.demon.co.uk/pastel": Pastel Blue CD & Video (has # 2)

        although these people somehow can't get me the #3!
        it's a UK release, and a so called big UK mailorder company
        cannot get it? there is something really wrong with the
        distribution channels of these (and lots of others!)
        this really makes me angry, you know (and i'm really a very calm
        and nice guy :-)

        basic hip got the help he asked for, but due to the new format
        of this list, replies go by default to him, not to the list;
        so, people, if you answer a call with info that might be useful
        also to others, please also post a copy to the list, OK? thanx!

        pfew, i've got this out of my system now, i'm going to sleep...

        Greetings from Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Mexican Esquivel CD/ Mexican Prado CD
Date: 08 Jan 1997 19:22:36 +0100

someone (i think Br. Cleve) mentioned an Esquivel cd in the Mexican RCA/BMG
series "Las Estrellas del Fonografo", that would contain "Latin-Esque" &
"To Love Again". i looked for it in several places, but apparently it
doesn't exist (anymore).
however, there is another GREAT issue in that series:
RCI 32294 PRADO,PEREZ D. 2 EN UNO/ESTRELLAS DEL FONOGRAFO
containing 2 lps from 1967 & 69, 1 of which is "Perez Prado esta in"
(Estereofonico!) with a horrible pseudopsych cover :-)
it has mostly his "Pops and Prado" sound with a lot of Lowrey organ, which
on 1 track sounds af if fed through a fuzz box. some tracks have silly
shouted vocals in the "las vegas grind" style. also covers of "somewhere
over the rainbow", "the Monkees theme", "Michelle", Andre Popp's "Love is
blue" and best of all, a track i know and love but can't think of the
English title: "Llevame a la luna" (by B. Howard), which is at the same
time frenetic and hauntingly beautiful! anyone knows the original title? i
need it! :-)
at only $11.49 from Ritmo Y Mas <[e-mail]> it is a must!

= Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis

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From: "Desmond K. Hill" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) ..___pourquoi__Pierre_Henry.?
Date: 08 Jan 1997 20:42:24 +0000

anyone w/ the info (titles, release dates, selections, etc) on the pierre
henry vinyl reissues, either u.k. or u.s.a? pls let us all know

:)

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Katerine,Part Deux
Date: 08 Jan 1997 17:29:25 -0500 (EST)

Eureka! I have found it. No discography, but here's a synopsis of the
pertinent info: his first two records are "Les Marriages Chinois" and
"L'=C9ducation Anglais". On the latter, the vocalists are his sister, Bruno
Katerine, and his girlfriend Anne.His most recent record "Mes Mauvaises
=46requentation" was released as four separate EPs before being collected in
Long-Playing form.I believe all his recordings are on Rosebud records. Mr.K
also appears on a Michel Legrand tribute record and Japanese pop singer
Kahimi Karie has recorded three of his songs; "Dis Moi Quelque Chose Avant
De Dormir" (on her "My First Karie"EP) and "Electrophone" and"Les Le=E7ons D=
e
=46ran=E7ais".


A Bientot!

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) THE DAY HAS PASSED...
Date: 08 Jan 1997 17:53:48 -0400

...without a single "Happy Birthday" wish to a guy who scored BIG in
both lounge(Vegas, baby) and rock-n-roll...Elvis A.  Presley...I hope he
rains down ugly, polyester karate suits to ALL of you who *claim* to
have taste in music :^P...
Rock-a-hull-a-Lounge Laura
p-s:  How many of *you* can say you made it with Ann Margaret?  Huh?



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From: [e-mail] (Hugh Petfield)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Disco
Date: 08 Jan 1997 23:00:25 GMT

>I am making a tape for a friend (ok I'll probably keep a copy of it for
>myself too) of disco songs being done by persons who should not have been
>doing Disco tunes (but then that raises that philosophical question of
>'should anyone have been doing disco tunes?').  I am beginning the tape
>with some fine peices by Ethel Merman.  Any other suggestions?

The Lettermen's disco version of "The Way you look tonight"   Capitol 4226 (45)

so awful, it's great....

Just imagine, if software advances at the rate it does now, it won't be long
before you can import a song into a program, and save it as a disco version.


Hugh.
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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) BACHARACH: FOR FUN AND TRADE
Date: 08 Jan 1997 18:27:07 -0400

I have a spare copy of the Moog album SWITCHED ON BACHARACH and copies of
REACH OUT and MAKE IT EASY ON YOURSELF.  I thought it might be fun to
trade any or all three, especially for those looking for Moog rekkids,
although this one is fairly ubiquitous(that's why I've two...)I hate to
discriminate, but overseas trades would cost me more than the 3 dollars
it took to acquire these gems.
So, whaddaya, whaddaya?
Lounge Laura



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From: Jonathan Howard Dakss <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: BACHARACH: FOR FUN AND TRADE
Date: 08 Jan 1997 18:58:27 -0500 (EST)


I've got a record ca. 1960 called "Aloha Sounds."  Good enough?

Jon

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From: Darrell Brogdon <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Crime Jazz on CD
Date: 08 Jan 1997 18:34:40 -0800

Speaking of imports, anybody notice that "The Music from Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer"
is now on CD from RCA/BMG Spain???

Maybe this is old news, but last week I stumbled across the CD at the Footlight Records
website.  Also available from German Music Express.  Great crime jazz, incl. "Riff
Blues", "Coffee House", "Hammer Blow", etc.  Conducted by Skip Martin, featuring some
great west coast jazz types, incl. Bud Shank, Ted Nash, Frank Rosolino, etc.

$16.95 at Footlight Records; German Music Express has it for $19.

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Musee Mecanique
Date: 08 Jan 1997 18:25:20 -0800

The arcade below the Cliff House in San Francisco that Ursula brought up is
what's left of Whitney's "Playland At The Beach", a three block long
amusement park that opened in the early twenties and closed in 1971.  Next
time you drive along Ocean Beach nearby, take notice of the condos and the
Safeway behind them.  That's where Playland stood.  What a shame - I had my
eighth birthday there - sniff.  Playland's famous dessert, "It's It", a
wedge of vanilla ice cream sandwiched by two oatmeal cookies and covered in
chocolate is still sold everywhere.

The most famous figure of Playland was Laughing Sal, a mechanical woman
whose recorded cackles attracted passerby on the midway into the Fun House.
Butt ugly and with a mop of flaming red hair, she scared the shit outta me
when I was a kid.  Last time I visited Musee Mecanique, she was there - same
recorded laughter and all!

Anyway, while browsing through the pop instrumental vinyl section at Amoeba
in Berkeley, I came across this newly released record with Laughing Sal
herself on the cover.  Never will forget her toothless grin.  The title is
something like Musee Mecanique and is just what Ursula described - arcade
music.  For some reason, i did not get it but will be returning for it soon
- if it's good i'll let ya know.

PS...32 pieces of email in my box today and not a single reply on Bobby Shad
and His Bad Men.  Hmmmm...well, you are not missing much...it's so bad it
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From: Vernon Stoltz <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) more "bimbo-box" locations
Date: 09 Jan 1997 02:41:25 GMT

> Anyone know of other Bimbo-Boxes--or similar devices--on public display?

  The best location to see unique mechanical music machines (at least 35
major items) is an attraction called "House on the Rock" in Spring Green,
Wisconsin.  The house itself has been called the ultimate bachelor pad, full
of interesting exotica, but beyond the house is hall after hall of the most
amazing things.  It's impossible to describe them all, but most memorable
for me were "The Mikado", a very large oriental music machine that featured
"Fu Manchu" looking mannequins whose eyes would shift around, cheeks would
puff, etc. , the world's largest merry-go-round (269 creatures - and not one
horse), and a organ room which includes dozens of full size theatrical pipe
organs - some of these things have at least 12 keyboards, HUNDREDS of
switches, and are simply intimidating.

 "House on the Rock" has been listed as one of the seven wonders by the book
"Roadside America" which described one of the mechanical music rooms "as if
the Palace of Versailles were converted into a Tussaud wax museum by a
Kuwaiti sheik, with musical accompianement by a talented ensemble of
smooth-faced midgets."   This is truly a magical place.  For another neat
review of this place, connect to

                http://www.doremi.co.uk/road/hotr.html

   A much smaller, but still very interesting site to visit is the Miles
Musical Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  It has some mechanical music
machines, an old mail art room, and a special Xmas room which is made of of
old storewindow Xmas displays from perhaps the 1940s? My favorite piece was
the Santa mannequin seated in front of the player piano while six festively
dressed stuffed cats spin on their hind legs on top of the piano.

   Two very fun sites, both located in the middle of the country.  Plan your
vacations now.

  This is my first posting . . .I'll introduce myself later.

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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Re: Mexican Esquivel CD/ Mexican Prado CD
Date: 08 Jan 1997 09:41:37 -0500

> "Llevame a la luna" (by B. Howard), which is at the same
> time frenetic and hauntingly beautiful! anyone knows the original title? i
> need it! :-)

take me to the moon?


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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) top of the pops
Date: 08 Jan 1997 10:13:50 -0500


> Also in the 70s here in Blighty there was of course the trend of the
> 99 pence "Top of The Pops" genre album, this bearing no relation
> to the fab & gear BBC TV show of the same name
> but instead being cheapo cheapo cover versions of current hits
> performed by faceless session musos

Oh man!!!  The last time I was in London, a friend introduced me to
those records...  had me laughing hysterically and I couldn't resist
taping  some of it.  If Irwin's lurking, this is definite
'atrocious music' material.  'Horse With No Name' was especially
insane I remember...  Johan must be familiar with this stuff, no?
Too funny!  He told me of a pub or shop that posted many of the
covers on its walls...

kevin

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From: Philip Jackson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) top of the pops
Date: 09 Jan 1997 15:50:05 +1100 (EST)

On Wed, 8 Jan 1997, kevin wrote:

> 'atrocious music' material.  'Horse With No Name' was especially
> insane I remember...  Johan must be familiar with this stuff, no?

There's a great "phonetic" version of this song by a vocal duo in the
background of a scene in "Air America" the Mel Gibson movie set in
Laos/Cambodia. Probably the only interesting thing in the film!

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From: Michael Reading <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Espresso Espresso & In-Flight Entertainment
Date: 08 Jan 1997 20:55:26 -0800

>First, these are NOT double CDs, they are just expensive as hell...

God, you're right.  No wonder I didn't order them at the time!

Michael


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Fwd: Re: (exotica) Hawaii, January 9 - 11
Date: 09 Jan 1997 00:31:11 -0500 (EST)

here's the fianl data on the conference we had posted about earlier
---------------------
Forwarded message:
Subj:    Re: (exotica) Hawaii, January 9 - 11

Otto-
...got the T.N.s...the Pac. Pop Con is at the Prince Kuhio Outrigger on Thur.
& Fri.-(time???), Sat. at the (Mormon) Polynesian Cultural Center....gotta
fly....S.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Tiki book
Date: 09 Jan 1997 00:48:50 -0500 (EST)

Does anyone know anything about a book on Tiki artifacts that Margo Chase is
supposedly designing for release by Chroinicle Books?

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From: [e-mail] (jordana robinson)
Subject: (exotica) what I did over vacation
Date: 09 Jan 1997 01:29:38 -0500

Hello all.  I'm finishing up a short but busy winter break, home in
Philadelphia.  I went to the Five Spot, but to my dismay it was overrun with
frat boys and girls on holiday.  Lucky for the club, the place was packed,
but the young hoodlums were unnapreciative of the live band, fine decor, and
good service and were a general nuisance.  I suppose that could be chalked
up to winter break (lots of college boys and girls home with pocket money -
that's why I was there, after all), but it slightly dampened my first night
at a club that could at all be included in any sort of lounge "scene."  I
mean this in a neutral sense.  The Five Spot seems like a classy place, but
to my club-virgin self, even the most vulgar cash-in scenester-infested dive
would have been an interesting experience at least.

I also went to NYC and picked up some goodies from Other Music.  The
list-related ones are:

various - Sushi 3003
Not as great as I had expected, but my expectations were inflated by a long
anticipation.  It's a compilation of Japanese samba/electronic/now sound pop
stuff (by new artists) that I heard about a couple times on this list.  It
all sounds very much like Pizzicato 5, who contribute a track (I think the
same one from the _Brain Candy_ soundtrack).

various - Electronic Toys: A Retrospective of '70s Synth
I've only listened to this the whole way through twice.  It's kind of
creepy.  Creepy and bleepy, and now I have yet another topless blonde
fraulein in my CD collection (along with Shuldmachen).

Jerry Van Rooyen -  At 250 Miles Per Hour
None of these German re-issues of Franco soundtrack stuff sounds like
Vampyros Lesbos, which alwasy disappoints me.  Not that I think that they
should only release the same stuff - I just _really_ liked VL and am starved
for more of the same.  Of the three films partially included here, the music
for one called Necronomicon and the Vampire Happening seemed most promising,
and they are, of course, the least well-represented :(.    I have to get
that Witch record, I suppose, for one thing.

various - Blow Up presents Exclusive Blend volume 1
BRILLIANT and it was an impulse buy.  Blow Up is a London mod club, and its
founder, Paul Tunkin, compiled this CD.  Its similar to the Sound Gallery
and Karminsky Experience compilations, but with more emphasis on Hammond
organ.  Lots of big beat brassyness, and also a bit of sitar.  Most tracks
are by Alan Hankshaw or Keith Mansfield.  I love it, and I even made a .wav
of the into to one if the tracks to greet me as I start up Windows.  One of
the happier social experiences of my young life was a New Year's Eve at the
Blow Up club a couple years ago, and this CD happily complements my memories
of that.

-Jordana
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From: [e-mail] (jordana robinson)
Subject: (exotica) laserlight cd reviews
Date: 09 Jan 1997 01:29:49 -0500

If anyone's still curious about those Laserlight compilations, send me a
message reminding me and I'll post a review when I get back to school.  We
have a few of the CDs at the radio station.

-Jordana
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) SAD NEWS FOR A HEP CAT
Date: 09 Jan 1997 00:43:48 -0600

>   (New York) -- His vibraphone. His piano. His drums. His vintage=A0record=
=20
>collection. Seventy years of Lionel Hampton's memories. All=A0went up in=20
>smoke when Hampton's apartment caught fire yesterday in=A0New York City.=20
>Hampton's O-K. He was rescued by firefighters.

Too bad about the possessions, but man, that Lionel Hampton keeps on going!!

Byron Caloz


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Re: Furniture for the Cocktail Nation
Date: 09 Jan 1997 03:59:03 -0500 (EST)

Aloha Mrs. Lounge.
    I read your post a while back regarding furniture for the chronically hip.
 I may be able to help.  I have a friend that makes very cool retro-fifties
cocktail tables.  I have a picture of one that is available.  Because of a
small rip in the upholstery, it has been marked down from $75.00 to $40.00.
 There are others available, but no photos have been taken ot them yet.  Each
one of Rudy's tables are a unique one of a kind statement, that will add a
touch of swank to any room.  These tables will have your guests stuttering in
amazement.  The price range is $50.00- $100.00  A small price to pay for
artwork with a function.  If you are interested e-mail me and we can work
something out.  Thanks for your time and have a swinging new year.
  Chongolio

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From: Julian Lawton <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) ..___pourquoi__Pierre_Henry.?
Date: 09 Jan 1997 09:05:07 -0000

>anyone w/ the info (titles, release dates, selections, etc) on the pierre
>henry vinyl reissues, either u.k. or u.s.a? pls let us all know

All I know is a little snippet from the NME's forthcoming dance releases
for '97 section. The NinjaTune label (run by Coldcut) will be issuing a
vinyl Pierre Henry compilation together with a remix disc, featuring
Coldcut and Yellow Productions (who have previously sampled 'Psyche
Rock'). I would presume that the whole (all 5 or 6 tracks) from the
ballet thing will be included (Psyche Rock, Jericho Jerk, etc). After
that I don't know. I'll e-mail NinjaTune today & ask.



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Whoops
Date: 09 Jan 1997 04:15:37 -0500 (EST)

Sorry folks,  I didn't mean to send my letter to L. Lounge to all y'all.  But
heck, if anybody else is interested in Rudy's cocktail tables give me a
jangle.
....Chongolio

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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) "Llevame a la luna"
Date: 09 Jan 1997 04:10:04 -0800

kevin wrote:
>
> > "Llevame a la luna" (by B. Howard), which is at the same
> > time frenetic and hauntingly beautiful! anyone knows the original title? i
> > need it! :-)
>
> take me to the moon?
>

Close--remember this one, thrift store fans . . . an exotica standard:

"Fly Me to the Moon", by Bart Howard (with kudos to Joe Harnell for
reviving it in the early 1960s with an injection of a bossa nova)

Brad
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PS.  Re:  Bob Shad and the Bad Men:  Bob Shad was a trumpet player, but
his greatest accomplishment, for exotica/space age pop fans, was as the
A&R man/producer for Time records during their "Series 2000" period.

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From: Jonathan Perl <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Perez tracks
Date: 09 Jan 1997 09:58:00 +0000


Johan said:

', a track i know and love but can't think of the
English title: "Llevame a la luna" (by B. Howard), which is at the same
time frenetic and hauntingly beautiful! anyone knows the original title? i
need it! :-)'

This is 'Fly me to the moon' - other versions I have are Julie London and
Chris Montez, although obviously it's a frequently covered song.  I came
across this on a Mexican release (was it RCA mexicana?) of a single Perez
Prado CD which I found in the Tower Outlet.  Can't remember the name, but it
was a funny record - pretty funky, but also with a loose sound - lots of out
of tune organ etc.  It contained an amusing version of the Monkees theme.

Re: the Disco debate, does anyone else have the 1974 record 'Perez Prado
Now'?  It has disco versions of Tequila, Granada and some others.  The whole
album is slightly ruined by some other guy singing over the top.

cheers

Jonny

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Katerine Discography
Date: 09 Jan 1997 11:44:02 +0000

Can't provide an entire discography but I have an early album called "Les
Mariages Chinois" from 1991 which is charmingly basic on Rosebud Records
distributed by Danceteria.

Friendly

Sem Sinatra



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) South London Lounge-out
Date: 09 Jan 1997 11:44:06 +0000

If anyone's interested in going out any more, there's a weekly tuesday
night-er on at the Tea Rooms des Artistes on Wandsworth Rd (near Clapham
Common where it crosses North St) called "Other Worlds, Other Sounds",
which plays a good selection of Exotica, Erotica and Eazotica.

It's free to get in, it's very mellow and it starts about 9 until 12.30-ish.

Friendly

Sem Sinatra.



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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) MORE FRANK...
Date: 09 Jan 1997 12:35:37 -0400


Frank Sinatra is in the hospital again, with anáapparent heart attack.
    His doctor calls it an ''uncomplicated heart attack.'' He saysáSinatra's
prognosis is ''good.''
    Sinatra is 81 years old. He was brought to the hospital byáparamedics
today. His wife is with him.
    Sinatra was in the hospital for 24 hours earlier this week. Aásource
said it was a planned visit and not a life-threateningáproblem.
    Two months ago, Sinatra was hospitalized for eight days for whatáwas
described as a pinched nerve and mild pneumonia.


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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) "Fantastica" on Radio Vik
Date: 09 Jan 1997 19:02:09 +0100

Radio Vik is a wonderful initiative! and if you liked what you heard of
"Fantastica", remember the swap offer i posted a couple of weeks ago: you
can hear that whole one hour show AND two others on good quality tape if
you send me a copy of your own radio show, or a live tape, or a theme tape
or anything that can be aired...

hope to hear from you soon!

Greetings from Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Disco
Date: 09 Jan 1997 19:02:33 +0100

>From: [e-mail]
>
>I am making a tape for a friend (ok I'll probably keep a copy of it for
>myself too) of disco songs being done by persons who should not have been
>doing Disco tunes ... Any other suggestions?

        Rod Mc Kuen: "Amor amor"

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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Re: Disco
Date: 09 Jan 1997 14:22:51 -0500

>>From: [e-mail]
>>
>>I am making a tape for a friend (ok I'll probably keep a copy of it for
>>myself too) of disco songs being done by persons who should not have been
>>doing Disco tunes ... Any other suggestions?
>
Telly Savalas-- "Who Loves Ya Baby?" and "Love is a Word"

Eartha Kitt--"Where is My Man?" (12" dance single by the same guy who did
the music for "Can't Stop the Music." )

Candido (famous drummer--I think he worked for Duke Ellington)--"Super City"
(from his  incredible disco album "Candi's Funk on the great Salsoul label)


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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) RE: Re: THE DAY HAS PASSED...
Date: 09 Jan 1997 14:51:32 -0400






gary mollica wrote:
>

>hey, it's the birthday of both the King AND Queen of RnR - Elvis & David

>Bowie!! not to mention my old hero Soupy Sales!!
>
>Best,
>GaryM


Hey, don't think I am not MAD AS HELL that I wasn't invited to Bowie's
b-day bash....!
lounge laura
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From: gary mollica <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: THE DAY HAS PASSED...
Date: 09 Jan 1997 11:36:05 -0800

Laura Taylor wrote:
>
> ...without a single "Happy Birthday" wish to a guy who scored BIG in
> both lounge(Vegas, baby) and rock-n-roll...Elvis A.  Presley...I hope he
> rains down ugly, polyester karate suits to ALL of you who *claim* to
> have taste in music :^P...

hey, it's the birthday of both the King AND Queen of RnR - Elvis & David
Bowie!! not to mention my old hero Soupy Sales!!

Best,
GaryM

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) NPR IS COOL!
Date: 09 Jan 1997 17:10:12 -0400

On this most worrisome day for Frank Sinatra fans, I notice NPR has been
playing Frank's fills.  They played the MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM as a
"bumper" a few minutes ago, and at the top of the 5 o'clock hour(Eastern
Std)...they played an instrumental of STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT...
Thanks, NPR! But I might start crying on the air...



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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Re: (exotica) those Manzareks etc
Date: 09 Jan 1997 18:32:13 -0400





"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
Laura Taylor
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[e-mail]

Jim Gerwitz wrote:
>
>
>Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music dressed, acted, and danced like a lounge
crooner,
>albeit in front of a rock band,  and one-time member Eno's early solo
>albums with vocals (plus Evening Star w/Fripp) had exotica all over
them,
>especially Another Geen World, still a favorite of mine.  Great
afterglow
>music in the good old days. And Roxy's tribute to horniness "Love Is The
>Drug" says it ALL !  Has anybody done a decent version of this lately ?
>Imagine Frank, Sammy, and Dino swappin verses on this tune at the Sands
?
>
>
>Jim "I'll come runnin' to tie your shoes" G
>

Jim-thanks so much for pointing oput hte very cool, strange lounge aspect
of the most misunderstood Roxy Music and Mr.  Eno...Maybe someday Eno's
MUSIC FOR AIRPORTS will be the lounge music of the future for which
we'll scour the thrift stores and covet!

Roxy Rules!
Lounge Laura


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From: "Mark A. Rosati" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Ole' Blue Eyes
Date: 09 Jan 1997 12:16:53 -0500

Hey Exoticas,
I just heard on the noon news, Frank Sinatra has suffered an appearent
heart attack. He back in the hospital, no other details. Let's all keep him
in our prayers and wish him a speedy recovery.

Also, sorry for not wishing all a Happy Kings Birthday yesterday!

Mark

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From: "Robbie Baldock" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Space Safari - Sunday 19 January - Filmhouse Bar - FREE!
Date: 10 Jan 1997 00:33:33 +0000

Returning for a second night of sumptuous space-age sonics in its new
home, DJs Bongo Boy and Mingo-go bring you:

            OFF-WORLD LOUNGE MUSIC!  MOOG-DRIVEN MADNESS!
     BACHELOR PAD BONGOS!  TOE-TAPPING EXOTICA FROM DIMENSION X!

          Sunday 19 January :: FILMHOUSE BAR (Edinburgh, UK)

This expedition to the limits of audio fidelity commences at 9:30pm
and takes approximately 3 hours.  It remains an ENTIRELY FREE
experience and you may join us at any time on the journey.  However,
we should warn you that you will experience musical sounds unlike
anything known to Earth science.

There will also be a selection of activity modules provided to further
stimulate the simple human intellect and emotions...

Prepare yourself for this event by cruising to the Space Safari
website (URL below).  The site includes a facility for testing whether
your listening equipment is correctly aligned.

Looking forward to welcoming you aboard...

Transmission ends.


Bongo Boy

S P A C E  S A F A R I - A Journey to the Limits of Audio Fidelity
             http://www.cybersurf.co.uk/rcb/space/

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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Re: (exotica) those Manzareks etc
Date: 09 Jan 1997 17:37:05 -0700 (MST)

> Jim-thanks so much for pointing oput hte very cool, strange lounge aspect
> of the most misunderstood Roxy Music and Mr.  Eno...Maybe someday Eno's
> MUSIC FOR AIRPORTS will be the lounge music of the future for which
> we'll scour the thrift stores and covet!

We're already doing that over on the ambient mailing list. :-)

--
::: Lazlo ([e-mail]; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo)

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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) BAAAD Disco
Date: 09 Jan 1997 20:04:48 -0500

At 06:07 PM 1/7/97 -0800, you wrote:
>>I am making a tape for a friend (ok I'll probably keep a copy of it for
>>myself too) of disco songs being done by persons who should not have been
>>doing Disco tunes (but then that raises that philosophical question of
>>'should anyone have been doing disco tunes?').  I am beginning the tape
>>with some fine peices by Ethel Merman.  Any other suggestions?

There is the great Sat Night Fever collection at the Funny Farm West. The
worst, most ill-advised disco could be the King Henry and the Showmen record
that has wakka-wakka versions of Goldfinger and Pinball Wizard. Real NJ
lounge act bottom feeding.

tony
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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Perez tracks
Date: 09 Jan 1997 20:32:25 -0500

>Re: the Disco debate, does anyone else have the 1974 record 'Perez Prado
>Now'?  It has disco versions of Tequila, Granada and some others.  The whole
>album is slightly ruined by some other guy singing over the top.

The Mexican LP El Unico has a long, FUNK version of Tequila sans singing,
plus other great stuff such as older twists. 30 Exitos is a double LP with
great remixes of old hits and a cover of "Black is Black." The Bongo Concert
LP (now a CD) is very mod.

Prado was consistently ahead of his time, whatever the time.
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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Re: Disco
Date: 10 Jan 1997 02:23:27 -0500

> >>I am making a tape for a friend (ok I'll probably keep a copy of it for
> >>myself too) of disco songs being done by persons who should not have been
> >>doing Disco tunes ... Any other suggestions?
> >
> Telly Savalas-- "Who Loves Ya Baby?" and "Love is a Word"
>
> Eartha Kitt--"Where is My Man?" (12" dance single by the same guy who did
> the music for "Can't Stop the Music." )

Hey!  I LIKE that song!  "I want a man with a big...  big....
big....   CAR!"

There's a disco collection that contains many novelty/fun originals
that might partially fit your bill - though I wouldn't label much of
it as BAD (I like Eartha, remember).  It's a 2 disc set that includes
Dynomite, Double Dutch Bus, Where Is My Man, Get Dancin' (Disco Tex
and the Sex-O-Lettes), Pillow Talk, Cocomotion, Native Love (Divine),
plus many others and a few unlistenables out of 38 cuts.  The Best
Disco In Town on Hippo HTCD-2000

kevin king
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From: mark a welsh <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) exotica midi files
Date: 09 Jan 1997 22:12:14  -0600


Does anyone know of any good sites for midi sequences of exotica music?  I'm
mainly interested in such mainstream artists as Les Baxter or Martin Denny.
Any input would be most [e-mail]

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From: Jonathan Perl <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Dig It
Date: 10 Jan 1997 11:09:00 +0000


A recent sale finally prompted me to buy 'Dig it - the sound of Phase 4
stereo', and I wish I had bought it earlier.
I didn't realise that it had been put together by The Karminsky Experience
who did 'Infight Entertainment' and the recently discussed 'Espresso
Espresso'.  An excellent Moog version of Venus and a big band 'Spinning
Wheel' are my current favourites, but it's all pretty good.  Definitely the
best mid-price release I've bought for some time.

Jonny

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From: "George V. Chastain" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) More disco from Hell
Date: 10 Jan 1997 10:59:26 -0500 (EST)

Robert Sacchi, an actor who bases his career on his dead-on
resemblance to Humphrey Bogart (notably in PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM and
various commercials), cut a weird (self-promotional?) disco
single called "Jungle Queen"/"Casablanca" that I couldn't resist.
The B&W cover photo looks *exactly* like Bogie's grimy Charlie
Allnut in AFRICAN QUEEN, and Sacchi talks his way through both
lead-footed numbers with an excellent impression. The "B" side
practically had a friend rolling on the floor -- Sacchi just
recites the titles to Bogart films relentlessly, and deadpans
"Got to get back to Casablanca" for the refrain.  A classic.

Legendary New York TV horror movie host Zacherley has done one
recent recording that might make the cut too -- a disco spoof
called "Eternal Polyester" featuring Zach's vision of a dismal
afterlife where "everyone wears leisure suits in Hell."

George Chastain
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From: Lou Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Re: Disco/Rod McKuen
Date: 10 Jan 1997 11:31:53 -0500

>>From: [e-mail]
>>I am making a tape for a friend (ok I'll probably keep a copy of it for
>>myself too) of disco songs being done by persons who should not have been
>>doing Disco tunes ... Any other suggestions?
>
>        Rod Mc Kuen: "Amor amor"

 And wasn't Rod the brains behind that gate-fold covered, small label
released, heavily homoerotic Disco Album SLIDE: Easy In (the one with the
cover shot of a pumped up male torso fisting a huge can of Crisco)?
He sings 'No Business Like Show Business' on that one, if I recall correctly.

I also have a plain black covered LP called 'Disco Polka'. Truth in
advertising -- it is exactly what it says it is, if you can imagine it. Two
of the most despised forms of music mating. No offspring as yet. Unless you
consider it to be the first Caucassian Jungle record.

-Lou

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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Rosengarden and Krause on Decca?
Date: 10 Jan 1997 11:58:41 -0500

I was looking for my tiny Ethel Smith collection when I saw an overlooked
copy of "Hollywood Sound Stage--Percussion and Sound" by the Bob
Rosengarden--Phil Krause orchestra. It's a very interesting album, full of
movie themes augmented by percussion and sound effects. Another gem from the
collection of the paranoid A.H. Walters. Did Rosengarden and Krause have any
other solo albums on Decca? I know they played on other folks' stuff, like
Henry Jerome's Brazen Brass series.

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From: sberry <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Continental Mag/Dionysus Karla Pundit Contest
Date: 10 Jan 1997 08:52:34 -0800 (PST)


The Continental Magazine & Dionysus Records Have Teamed Up To Bring You The:

            KARLA PUNDIT 'JOURNEY TO THE ANCIENT CITY' CONTEST

The Ancient City is a mysterious place, full of danger and intrique. Join
Karla Pundit as he explores the culture and sounds of this enchanted land
on his latest Dionysus release!

We will be giving away 5 copies of his CD at the end of January. To enter
our contest, just go to The Continental magazine's web page. You'll find
us at: http://www.az.com/~sberry

In addition to the CD, you will also win the latest issue of The
Continental, featuring our exclusive interviews with Karla Pundit and
surf-rock gods The Penetrators.

The Continental Magazine & Mail-Order
-Featuring the best in surf, garage, and exotic music!
-Drop us a line for our free catalog!
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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Persuasive vs. Provocative?
Date: 10 Jan 1997 12:09:26 -0500

Just like the subject line says--which is more memorable ( I don't want to
say "better" since that might be flame-bait)--Command's Persuasive
percussion or provocactive percussion? I've always been partial to
persuasive on account of Terry Snyder and a more Latin-y sound. I also like
the tunes better (Misirlou, Tabu, Orchids in the Moonlight).


--this might be the "chicken or the egg" question of the list!



"You need a mambo for six elephants on the stage of the Radio City Music
Hall, accompanied by the Harmonica Rascals? Get Hefti! This boy can do
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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) As long as you're all so helpful.....
Date: 10 Jan 1997 10:56:40 -0800


     A friend of mine has shot a film that basically revolves around some
     folks that work in a mailroom enviroment. My question is: Can anyone
     suggest a SABP song that uses mail as it's theme... Perhaps there's a
     lounge version of "Please Mr. Postman". I'm stumped. If anyone can I
     help, I'd really (and him too) appreciate it. He wishes to use
     something SABPMish as the lead song if he can get the rights. Thanks,

     Doug

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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) As long as you're all so helpful.....
Date: 10 Jan 1997 15:07:27 -0500

"I'm Gonna Sit Write Down and Write Myself a Letter" - Charlie Byrd Trio or
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Beat Girl
Date: 10 Jan 1997 15:17:08 -0500 (EST)

Went to my local Tower Record store looking for the CD Beat Girl. They didn't
have it. Is it out on CD? Any idea where I can locate it in San Francisco?
Thanks.
Gloria

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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Goin' postal
Date: 10 Jan 1997 15:08:23 -0500

>My question is: Can anyone suggest a SABP song that uses mail as it's theme

        Twistin' Postman (Marvelettes)

It isn't exactly a torch singer crooning over a Dear Jane letter (there are
plenty of those), but it is at least slightly fresher than Please Mr Postman.

You could go more general, e.g., Dick Van Dyke singing "Nice Work if You Can
Get it."
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From: Katherine Ramsey <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Lounge nights at clubs in London???
Date: 10 Jan 1997 14:37:57 -0600

I'm going to London in March.  Any really swank clubs/weekly happenings
there?

Kathy Ramsey

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Yes, I live in Florida...
Date: 10 Jan 1997 15:47:22 -0400

but I am (Neely) Plumb out of ideas of more "lounge-exotica" related
stories from around this state that I can do for my public radio
station.  I've interviewed Dick Hyman, Lenny Dee, mambo-king Frank
Figueroa and Combustible Edison(the angle being that they were in
FL)...A while back, I was even groping for Perry Como's # or handlers,
and got no response.  Still wouldn't mind doing that...Any one have any
good ideas?  Remember-there must be a Florida angle, even if the person
has just come here to retire!
Thanks,
Lounge Laura



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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) Goin' postal
Date: 10 Jan 1997 16:38:07 -0400

Now that we're getting a little more (post master) general, how 'bout a
creepy version of LOVE LETTERS STRAIGHT FROM YOUR HEART?
Lounge Laura


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Tony Wilds wrote:
>>My question is: Can anyone suggest a SABP song that uses mail as it's
theme
>
>        Twistin' Postman (Marvelettes)
>
>It isn't exactly a torch singer crooning over a Dear Jane letter (there
are
>plenty of those), but it is at least slightly fresher than Please Mr
Postman.
>
>You could go more general, e.g., Dick Van Dyke singing "Nice Work if You
Can
>Get it."
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From: [e-mail] (ANITA SERWACKI)
Subject: Re[2]: (exotica) As long as you're all so helpful.....
Date: 10 Jan 1997 16:47:25 -0500


>"I'm Gonna Sit Write Down and Write Myself a Letter" - Charlie Byrd Trio or
>The Milkmen

If memory serves, Dean Martin does a version of this tune as well.

Anita

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From: Vik Trola <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Hey! Guess what I found...
Date: 10 Jan 1997 18:57:50 -0500

wow campers! looks like Ash grabbed himself a piece o' cyberspace! check out:

www.scamp-records.com


now if i could just figure out why it looks so familiar...


waking up un the city that never sleeps,

Vik



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From: Ross Orr <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re:Persuasive vs. Provocative?
Date: 10 Jan 1997 19:09:02 -0400

>which is more memorable

>--Command's Persuasive
>percussion or provocactive percussion?

Nothing could surpass "I Surrender Dear" on Persuasive (vol. 1). That deep
sax and pulsing cowbell is about the swingingest, steamiest thing in the
whole Command series. There's nothing with quite that same slinky drive on
Provocative, which seems to go more for a loungey jazz combo feel.

>I've always been partial to
>persuasive on account of Terry Snyder and a more Latin-y sound

Actually Provocative *Volume 2* (credited to "Enoch Light and the Light
Brigade") has more Latinoid stuff on it, and is a swell LP.  I'm a big fan
of Enoch's _I Want To Be Happy Cha Chas_ on Grand Award, and apparently
Enoch had a few more latin number to get out of his system, including an
odd  "Foggy Day in London Town" cha cha, and a wonderfully loopy "Mack the
Knife."

Since this is my first post maybe I could just throw out the question:
 "what is the most improbable song you have ever heard done as a Cha Cha?"
(or otherwise given the Latin treatment during those peak cha cha years)
I have a few favorites I'll post later. . .

stereophonically,

 --Ross

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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Musica Latina
Date: 10 Jan 1997 21:30:33 -0500

>Since this is my first post maybe I could just throw out the question:
> "what is the most improbable song you have ever heard done as a Cha Cha?"
>(or otherwise given the Latin treatment during those peak cha cha years)
>I have a few favorites I'll post later. . .

>|| Ross "Mambo Frenzy" Orr   <[e-mail]>


Finally, the specter of mighty Latin...

By improbable do you mean absurdly whitebread gringo songs or a crossbreed?

There's Quiet Village Cha Cha Cha (Rugolo), Hawaiian Cha Cha, Surfin' Luau
(Annette), Cha Cha at the Harem, Over the Rainbow (Lanin), Makin' Whoopee
(Randy Carlos)...

I hope your favorites include Latin Twist and Yiddish Latin. Post post haste.
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Roxy Music and Mr.Ferry
Date: 11 Jan 1997 00:07:06 -0500 (EST)

>
>Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music dressed, acted, and danced like a lounge
crooner,
>albeit in front of a rock band,  and one-time member Eno's early solo
>albums with vocals (plus Evening Star w/Fripp) had exotica all over
them,
>especially Another Geen World, still a favorite of mine.

To further cement to Roxy/Cocktail music connection, Com.Ed. had the great
honor of opening for Bryan Ferry on his '94 American tour, at the behest of
the man himself.(plaintive sound of my own horn blowing in the distance). I
wouldn't underestimate the role Roxy Music had in sowing the seeds of
swankness in a generation of open-minded rockers.

Plus,I'd love to have Eno produce our next record.

Yours,
The Millionaire,unrepentant glam-rock afficionado.



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Rosengarden & Krause
Date: 11 Jan 1997 00:15:23 -0500 (EST)

"Bob and Phil" have at least three other lps under their own name;the two I
own are "Percussion:Playful and Pretty" and "Hotwired for Sound".They're
both excellent,much like the very best of the Command stuff.Don't hav them
accessible, but "P:P&P"is on RCA/Camden,I think,and the other one I believe
is on Command.There's a third one that a friend of mine taped for me, but
no info on it, other than that it includes "March of the Siamese
Children",a catchy number from "the King and I" ;Martin Denny also did a
rendition of that one.


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From: "Phil Clark" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Disco & an IBM Computer
Date: 10 Jan 1997 23:09:28 -0000

hi folks

couple of random musical thoughts as I sit here grooving to "Genius + Soul
= Jazz" (Ray Charles and a SWINGIN big band, recommended!) ...

Didn't Mae West make a disco album? Around 1978, roughly the same time as
the fabulous "Sextette" which is possibly my fave Mae movie - she's just
marvellous in it. And hang on, isn't that Ringo Starr alongside her for
some reason? Why yes it is, doggone it!

Another two excellent "stars go beat" releases IMO are ... "the Joan
Collins Beauty Album", or similar title - anyway this doesn't feature any
disco grooviness but does allow you to exercise in time to La Collins as
she barks out instructions. "Exercise One! Stomach! Lie down! Now!"

also recommended Honor Blackman's 1964 epic "Everything I've Got" which is
truly , uh, OK, dreadful ... and therefore is a must-have. Honor was big in
the Avengers at the time as go-getting Emma Peel, and the "Kinky BOots"
single was a big hit here, but she also cut this album of covers. I wonder
if she ever plays it.

I could go on but I won't ... only I was wondering if anyone out there in
exoticaland knew anything about an album made by an IBM mainframe in the
60s, whistling and tootling and other machine noises - I think it came out
on US Decca. Does anyone have it? Info please!

groooooooooovily

Phil

PS Just time for a Roxy Music mention. There's a GREAT video of them on the
Whistle Test (seminal 70s BBCTV music show) in 1972 doing "Ladytron".
Ferry's lounge lizard persona much is in evidence, along with the famed
mogadon eyelids, and Eno's wearing silver lame oven gloves, and Phil
Manzanera (lookit I got the name right) has the cooooolest pair of shades.
Great band! Look for the clip on VH-1.



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Rosengarden and Krause on Decca?
Date: 11 Jan 1997 10:33:54 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-10 11:59:19 EST, [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
writes:

>I was looking for my tiny Ethel Smith collection when I saw an overlooked
>copy of "Hollywood Sound Stage--Percussion and Sound" by the Bob
>Rosengarden--Phil Krause orchestra. It's a very interesting album, full of
>movie themes augmented by percussion and sound effects. Another gem from the
>collection of the paranoid A.H. Walters. Did Rosengarden and Krause have any
>other solo albums on Decca? I know they played on other folks' stuff, like
>Henry Jerome's Brazen Brass series.

Bobby Rosengarten (spelled with a "t") was Walter Wanderly's percussionist
during the classic first few Verve albums (featured on the Wanderly "Samba
Swing" CD)where he helped to make "Summer Samba" a big hit. He and his "band"
are a regular feature of the NYC local cut-away of Jerry Lewis Telethon on
Labor Day where in the past it has been host Tony Orlando's role to yell when
the tote board is about to change: "Rosengarten, timpani!!!"

Ashley

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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Re:Persuasive vs. Provocative?
Date: 11 Jan 1997 10:16:20 -0800

> >which is more memorable
>
> >--Command's Persuasive
> >percussion or provocactive percussion?

My personal fave of the series is "Pertinent Percussion Cha-Chas," which
comes on like a lumbering locomotive, propelled by the bass sax section.

> Since this is my first post maybe I could just throw out the question:
>  "what is the most improbable song you have ever heard done as a Cha Cha?"

It may not be the most incongruous song, but it's one of the more
incongruous interpretations of a cha-cha:  "Cheerleader Cha-Cha," on
Ray Martin's "Pop Goes the Marching Band."

I suspect the cha-cha craze spawned more records by more unsuited artists
than anything else until disco came along.

Brad
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) As long as you're all so helpful.....
Date: 11 Jan 1997 10:41:47 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-10 15:42:54 EST, [e-mail] (Brian
Phillips) writes:

>"I'm Gonna Sit Write Down and Write Myself a Letter" - Charlie Byrd Trio or
>The Milkmen

And remember the Fats Waller version (the original?).

Ashley

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) New (Old) Discoveries
Date: 11 Jan 1997 09:40:54 -0800

Greetings all:

Whilst going thru my various boxes of stuff that I am trying to sell, I
opened a box of things that I don't remember even having listened to
(must have gotten them right before a move or something). There were a
couple of eye (ear?) openers that I haven't heard mentioned:

Bruce Prince-Joseph & His Group, Anything Goes Hi-Fi On Harpsichord,
Camden CAL 416 - Prince-Joseph apparently was a classical harpsichordist
who had a custom 3 register and footpedal harpsichord built to play
pop/jazz with. It's really pretty wild! Mostly fairly jazzy ("his group"
is Al Caiola, Milt Hinton and Johnny Blowers) it swings pretty good but
with weird virtuoso classical type flurishes and of course extras that
one would expect of 1958 - bongos etc.. Anybody know if he ever did
anything else cause I like it a lot?!

Alvino Rey/Ralph Carmichael Orchestra, Refreshing Melodies, Sacred LP
8007- Rey doing a bunch of Religious songs backed by the Carmichael
orchestra. Not wild like Bleep-Bloop and such but very nice and easy to
forget that you are listening to spirituals (if you wish to). Also
includes several Hawaiian numbers which they claimed have been used as
gospel melodies. Interesting.

Lawrence Welk Featuring Buddy Merrill, Songs Of The Islands, Dot DLP
3251 - This one should be titled Buddy Merrill backed by Lawrence Welk.
Just to show my ignorance, I had no idea Merrill played with Welk
despite having a number of Buddy's albums. Quite good, lotsa steel
guitar.

Paul Bowles, Music For A Farce/Scenes d'Anabase, Columbia ML 4845 -
Again, silly me, I had no idea Bowles was a composer! This was done for
a play by William Gillette produced by Orson Welles in the 30's. It's on
Columbia's classical line but hardly sounds classical. Very hard to
describe and interesting. Was part of a Modern American Composers series
overseen by Virgil Thomson, Aaron Copland, etc.. They were supposed to
put out "a minumum" of 6 LPs per year in this series. Anybody know of
any others cause this ones quite worthwhile?

Later,

Kevin _M_ King
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Ferrante & Teicher Dynamic Twin Pianos
Date: 11 Jan 1997 09:40:56 -0800

Hi!

Sorry to bother everyone with this but.... Someone (I think from this
list) who was buying some LPs from my list asked if I had Ferrante &
Teicher's Dynamic Twin Pianos. I told them no and killed the email. Now
I realize I do have a copy so...if you read this, get back in touch and
remind me!

Thanks and, again, sorry to bother the rest of you all,

Kevin _M_ King
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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Re:Persuasive vs. Provocative?
Date: 11 Jan 1997 14:06:00 -0500

>Since this is my first post maybe I could just throw out the question:
> "what is the most improbable song you have ever heard done as a Cha Cha?"
>(or otherwise given the Latin treatment during those peak cha cha years)
>I have a few favorites I'll post later. . .
>

"In the Hall of the Cha Cha King" (Grieg goes Latin!)--as heard on the
Harmonicats' "Harmonicha-Cha-Cha album"

Any of the "Now" cha cha tracks on Xavier Cugat's "Feeling Good!"
("Downtown," "Goldfinger," "Game of Love," etc.)


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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: top of the pops
Date: 11 Jan 1997 17:06:05 +0100

>From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
>
>> Also in the 70s here in Blighty there was of course the trend of the
>> 99 pence "Top of The Pops" genre album

>I couldn't resist
>taping  some of it....
>... Johan must be familiar with this stuff, no?

        i'm afraid not, this is the first time i hear about it...
        this sounds really as a must-have for fans of so-bad-it's-good stuff...

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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) more "bimbo-box" locations
Date: 11 Jan 1997 13:48:10 -0700 (MST)

>> Anyone know of other Bimbo-Boxes--or similar devices--on public display?
>
>   The best location to see unique mechanical music machines (at least 35
> major items) is an attraction called "House on the Rock" in Spring Green,
> Wisconsin.  The house itself has been called the ultimate bachelor pad, full
> of interesting exotica, but beyond the house is hall after hall of the most
> amazing things.

I've never been to HOTR but by a weird coincidence I found a big souvenir book
from the place in a box of records I won at auction a couple of years back.  I
don't know if I'd want the place as a pad -- in the book it looks like the
kind of place that'd give Dr. Phibes nightmares!

--
::: Lazlo ([e-mail]; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo)

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Need Producer Info
Date: 11 Jan 1997 23:11:03 -0400

Does anyone know FOR CERTAIN who produced the following records:

1. MUSIC OUT OF THE MOON - by Les Baxter, Harry Revel

2. VOICE OF XTABAY - by Yma Sumac

3. HI-FIRE WORKS - by Ferrante & Teicher

4. SOUNDPROOF - by Ferrante & Teicher

1,3 and 4 - no producer listed on my copies
2 - don't have a copy

Please reply directly to my e-mail address, rather than to the list.

Danke schoen,
Chu-Man-Fu

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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Playlist for Jack
Date: 11 Jan 1997 21:23:09 -0800 (PST)

 KFJC play list 12/8/96 for Jack Diamond

 ARTIST                   TRACK                     ALBUM
 Planets               Chunky
 Don Elliot/Quincy
 Jones                 Straits of Mc Clellan       1957
 Fred Lowery           Happy Hobo                  Walkin' Along Kicking
                                                   The Leaves(Decca)
 Sid Bass              Chant of the Jungle         Vik, 1956
 Esquivel              Macarena                    Infinity in Sound, 1960
 Bob Mersey Orch       Jazz Dramatique!
 Les Baxter Orch.      Dawn Under the Sea          Jewels of the Sea
 Dorothy Ashby         The Look of Love            Afro-Harping

 Richard Hayman Orch   The Killing Of Sister       Command
                       George
 Robert Cobert         The Secret Room             Dark Shadows
 Mancini               Experiment in Terror
 Dean Elliot           Its Allright with Me        Zounds!
 Tom Jones             Thunderball
 Armando Travajoli     7 Golden Men
 Mindexpanders         P-U-L-S-A-T-I-O-N
 Hal Blaine            Flashes                     Psychedelic Percussion
 Ennio Morricone       Chase on the Roofs
 Alex North            Misfits Theme               Soundtracls w/ A Twist
 3 Suns                White Xmas                  Ding Dong Dandy Xmas
 Ronnie Montrose       Town Without Pity
 Bob Cooper/Bud Shank  2 Lost Souls                1959
 Bob Dorough           I Had the Craziest Dream    1955
 Frank Rosolino,       Wilfred Middlebrooks-Bass   Bethlehem,
 Sonny Clark           Freida                      1956

 David Lindup          Zodiac                      Sound Gallery
                                                   Vol 2
 Phil Moore Orch       A Times Square              New York Sweet
 Mesmerizing Eye       Exercise in Frustration
 Brad Slocum           Happy Birthday              Chopin arrangement
 Esquivel              Frosty the Snowman          Merry Xmas
 Vinnie Bell           The World We Knew           Electric Sitar
 Russ Case Orch        The Kerry Dance             Dances Wild 1956
 Lalo Schifrin         The Bird                    The Liquidator
 Herbie Hancock        The Thief                   Blow Up
 Lorna                 Looking for a Woman         [coll]: Russ Meyer's
 Patsy Ray's Beatniks  Beatnik's Wish
 Robert Prince Orch    Theme,Variations and Fugue  Warner Bros.
 Dick Heller           And Now the News            Command
 Richard Bennett       Anya                        Billion $ Brain
 Jack Costanzo &       Conga and Bongos            1957/CHALLENGE
 Mike Pacheco          Unreleased Solo From Touch  Of Evil
 Mundell Lowe Orch     Hawaiin Eye Theme           RCA
 Tony Motolla          Danger                      45 Rpm
 Bruno Nicholai        De Sade '70
 The 70 Sound Group    Campus Crowd
 Mina                  10TH Victim/Spiral Waltz    Piccioni
 Bob Cooper-Oboe       Blues for
 Bud Shank-Flute       Delilah
 Sid Ramin             A Foggy Day(Fog Horn Incl.) 56,VIK
 Eartha Kitt           I Want to Be Evil           RCA, 56
 Elmer Bernstein       Wild and Crazy
 Del Close/John Brent  Intro to Hipness            How to Speak Hip
 Michel Magne          Brazil
 Pete Rugolo           Diamond on the Move

KFJC 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
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From: Vernon Stoltz <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) IBM Computer
Date: 12 Jan 1997 05:46:49 GMT

> I was wondering if anyone out there in exoticaland knew anything about an
> album made by an IBM mainframe in the 60s, whistling and tootling and other
> machine noises - I think it came out on US Decca.
> Does anyone have it? Info please!

  Its named "Music from Mathematics" played by I.B.M. 7090 Computer and
Digital to Sound Transducer. This is computer music from the era of punched
IBM cards (remember them?) The record was released on Decca Records DL9103.
Most of the people involved with this record were PhDs working at Bell
Telephone Laboratories. One of the composers, Dr. J R Pierce, is credited
with "significant contributions to the success of the Telstar Program",
referring to the space satellite program, not the surf hit classic by the
Tornadoes.

  There are some recognizable standards: Frere Jacques, Joy to the World,
and Bicycle Built for Two (which sounds like the version HAL sings in 2001),
and the remaining cuts are equally entertaining electric meanderings.  The
liner notes are also entertaining for their detailed technical jargon.

Vern


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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Prince Joseph
Date: 11 Jan 1997 22:57:12 -0800 (PST)

>Bruce Prince-Joseph & His Group, Anything Goes Hi-Fi On Harpsichord
>Camden CAL 416 - Prince-Joseph apparently was a classical harpsichordist
>who had a custom 3 register and footpedal harpsichord built to play
>pop/jazz with. It's really pretty wild! Mostly fairly jazzy ("his group"
>is Al Caiola, Milt Hinton and Johnny Blowers) it swings pretty good but
>with weird virtuoso classical type flurishes and of course extras that
>one would expect of 1958 - bongos etc.. Anybody know if he ever did
>anything else cause I like it a lot?!

Hey Kevin

I've got this for 6 bucks, ya wannit ?  ;))

Just kidding #;-/>

I've never seen anything else by him except without looking *I believe* the
lp I have is on the HiFiRecord label and not Camden and *I think* it's
called Swingin' Harpsicord.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Too tired to look.  Whatever ;)

Also forgot to post that in McLaren Hall off Golden Gate Ave on the USF
campus at 9 or 10AM-4PM Sunday Jan 12th is the KUSF-FM Rock and Swap.
Rekkids, CD's, Posters, Books, People runnin 'round with a feverish passion
bordering on dementia.  Couple a bucks at the door to benefit KUSF.

Come on by and say high.  I'm the guy who looks like Esquivel

Gotta ton o' killer rekkids for sale

See ya,
Jack



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Sharing the wealth
Date: 12 Jan 1997 03:19:05 -0500 (EST)

Aloha Exoticats and Kittens, I picked up a couple of CD's today and both
scored highly in Chongo's big book of way cool.  The first is a compilation
on Polygram called "Lounge Music Goes Latin"  It's got cuts from the well
knowns like Esquivel, Mendes and the Baja Marimba Band.  Its also got a few
obscure tunes as well. My favorite song off of it is "Surfing Senorita" by a
group called The Mexicans.  (When I read that name I knew I had to buy this
CD.)  Does anybody know anything about The Mexicans.  I have never heard of
them but would like to hear more!  The other disk I got was "Shadows Are Go"
by the Shadows on Scamp records.  This isn't exotica or lounge, but rather
extremely cool instrumentals.  These guy were big in the U. K. but never made
it in the States.  If you groove to vintage twangy-guitared-spy-surf-spagetti
western music then get your shovel and start digging The Shadows, cause these
guys were hip before people even knew what hip was.  And a big thanks goes
out to Preston at Exotica/ Et Cetera for writing a very cool "Zinealog."
 Thanks to his publication I have been turned onto some excellent bands like
Action Plus, The Shadows and Oranj Symphonette.  His lucid music reveiws are
written extremely well and are plain good reading!  Definately check out this
Magazine/record catalog!
That is all.  Mahalo, Chongolio

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From: "Robbie Baldock" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: Improbable Cha Chas
Date: 12 Jan 1997 17:42:38 +0000

Ross Orr wrote:

> "what is the most improbable song you have ever heard done as a Cha
> Cha?"

My personal fave is Edmundo Ros' "Moulin Rouge" cha cha (from
"Hollywood Cha Cha Cha" (Decca)) - a hilarious cheesy fusion of Latin
rhythms and French accordion!


Robbie

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From: "Robbie Baldock" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re:Persuasive vs. Provocative?
Date: 12 Jan 1997 17:42:38 +0000

I definitely prefer the Persuasive to the Provocative - I have both
the Varese CDs and while I often listen to the Persuasive CD, I've
hardly listened to Provocative since I bought it...

But then even the Persuasive series was flagging by Vol 3 (though
the post-Enoch "Persuasive Percussion 1966" ain't bad!).


Robbie

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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Old New Age+Religious
Date: 12 Jan 1997 13:19:32 -0500

Does anyone collect old meditation albums (the ancestors of Yanni-esque, new
agey stuff that's so popular today)? I've had bad luck finding them, but the
few that I have are really nice--kinda like Korla Pandit's easier work. I
think most of 'em came out on tiny homemade labels, and feature organ music.
Sometimes they have spoken instructions or meditations. Has anyone ever
heard of these people or labels?:

"Meditation Moods" by Rosa Rio (Rosicrucian Recordings)-- A nice set--Ms.
Rio does "Lotus Land" and a few improvizational pieces. This record kind of
reminds me of the organ pieces from "Blood Feast" and has 2 spoken word
pieces by Ralph M. Lewis, who recorded "Attaining Cosmic Consciousness" and
"Science of Mysticism" on the same label.

"Meditations from East to West" by Sherwood Metz (Astara Record
Library)--"Eastern" standards on side one ("Song of India"), new selections
by Robert G. Chaney on side two ("The Ming Tree").  "Whichever side you
prefer, you are assured of a personal experience in productive
meditation...a presence of peacefulness, an aura of inspiration."

"Meditations Along the Inner Way" spoken by Robert G. Chaney, music by
Sherwood Metz (Astara)--Robert G. Chaney reads from his book _The Inner Way_
accompanied by Sherwood Metz. "The Inner Way to Contact the Infinite, Gain
the power of the Infinite, Receive from the great source of life." Kinda scary.


OK, I know the Musical Betts aren't "Old New Age" but they are unique in the
field of religious music. Did they make any records besides "Sound of
Praise" and "The Golden Bells?"  They recorded on the MB Label (I guess that
stands for "Musical Betts"), and the catalog number on "Sound of Praise" is
1006, so there might be four other albums.


Thanks for any help, Jessica :)

PS--is it ok to talk about crackpot spoken word albums on the list? Or
aren't they exotic?


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From: Mark Reed <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Old New Age+Religious
Date: 12 Jan 1997 14:50:33 -0500 (EST)

I have an album by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi hisself on World Pacific called
"The Seven States of Conciousness."  A good companion to a Ravi Shankar
album also on World Pacific.  Maybe the 7SOC is the mother of all meditation
records???

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From: Ross Orr <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: Most Improbable Cha Cha
Date: 12 Jan 1997 19:19:55 -0400

>"In the Hall of the Cha Cha King" (Grieg goes Latin!)--as heard on the
>Harmonicats' "Harmonicha-Cha-Cha album"

Hee hee, I think we may have a winner!  (But keep those entries coming)

Enoch Light just had this. . .  gift, for making any classic showtune sound
somewhat plausible as a Cha-Cha number--too many to list, really. Maybe
that's what gave lesser minds the weird idea that ANY song could be
retooled with an exotic Latin treatment. (I'd like to see a Cha Cha version
of "Inna-Gadda-Da-Vida" someday--can't you just hear it?)

I don't have such a big collection, but I've got a "Greensleeves" Cha Cha
(Don Swan _Latino vol 2_); Martin Denny's goofy "Little Grass Shack" Cha
Cha; and Enoch's latin "Mack the Knife" I mentioned before. Kurt Weill with
cowbells! Wow.

But among my LPs the pinnacle (nadir?) is _Dance Percussion Around The
World Cha Cha Cha_, Strand SLS-1032. It's credited to Pete Terrace with
Steven Garrick on percussion. (". . .learn what frequenters of the Catskill
Mountain resorts have known for years, that Pete Terrace has no peer in the
field of Latin-American music.")

They aren't kidding about "Around the World," doing swanky latin lounge
versions of "The Hawaiian Wedding Song," "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean,"
"Lili Marlene," and, wait for it. . . "Hava Nagila"! (It's titled "Hava Cha
Cha.") This last one slays everybody we play it for.

But it gets better: this disk seems to be a cheesy reissue of an earlier
recording, and the producers were clearly thinking, "How can we cash in on
this ping-pong percussion craze?" So somebody dubbed in all these ludicrous
little tambourine shakes and triangle dings--all *horribly* off the beat!
These little "improvements" get frantically panned every which way
thoughout each song. It's priceless.

The notes say, "Marty Wilson lent his talents as A&R director to bring out
the finest in the works of Pete Terrace and Steven Garrick."--which does
point the finger of suspicion. . . whoever it was, they were no musician.

yours in Hi Fi,

 --Ross

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From: misanthropy <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) re:Old New Age+Religious
Date: 12 Jan 1997 20:09:34 -0500

Jessica asked:

>PS--is it ok to talk about crackpot spoken word albums on the list? Or
>aren't they exotic?

 Spoken word and religious records are certainly part of the thrifting
world and exotica. A Jack Van Impe (get ready for the apocalypse) find
gives me as much enjoyment as a Les Baxter. The Groupies ranks up there
with Martin Denny. The Exotica series on Fax gives me as much pleasure
(maybe more)as an Arthur Lyman.
BTW- how do you think i learned to type?

david

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From: "Jim Gerwitz" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Old New Age+Religious
Date: 12 Jan 1997 19:08:59 -0800

Jessica wrote: Does anyone collect old meditation albums ?

I have the Rosicrucian LP by Rosa Rios, and it is as you described, but
kind of like a church organist who took a few extra tranquilizers.  But my
primary purpose in responding is to recommend a trip to the
Rosicrucian-backed Egyptian Museum in San Jose for visitors to the SF Bay
area.  Mummies, fake tombs, cool stuff, and a bookstore of weirdness. Dont
remember the music in the shop other than those ubiquitous nature sound
CD's.

 In a Western vein, I have Volume 2 of a series by Leo Shatin, Ph. D.,
called "ISO/VECT - Affect Your Emotions Through Music."  To summarize the
extensive liner note mumbo jumbo, the ISO principle matches music to mood,
while the VEC(TOR) principle changes the music toward the desired level of
affect or mood.  Side one takes you from Restless/Agitated/Troubled/Tense
to Tranquil/Serene/Soothing/Restful.  (I prefer Xanax).  Blurb says Volume
1 will also change you from Depressed to Gay. But dig this partial listing
of his research papers:

"Fear in electroconvulsive therapy, and its alleviation through
music(1958);
A study of the relationship between music and post-electroshock awakening
(1954);
The influence of rhythmic drumbeat stimuli upon the pulse rate and general
activity of long-term schizophrenics(1957);
Music Therapy for Schizophrenics(1961)

Spaced-Age Rubber Room Music ?  In New Jersey no less !  Experimenting on
our parents and relatives ?  Will the faux leopard skin strait-jacket
replace the fez at club exotica nights ?

Jim  (listening to side 2:  Maintain Restful Mood)

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From: Philip Jackson <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) 50c finds
Date: 13 Jan 1997 21:37:47 +1100 (EST)

Hi All,

In this weekend's 50c finds I picked an album by the "Baker St.
Philharmonic featuring the Moog Synthesiser" called Je T'aime...Moi Non
Plus.

Among the regulation cover versions on the record are four originals by
Mike Vickers which "form a moon suite in commemoration of the Apollo
flights"

Does anyone know anything about the "B.St.P" or Mike Vickers?

I also picked up Living Strings "Music To Help You Stop Smoking" which
apart from the cover is only interesting for a medley where Claire de Lune
segues into Yellow Bird!

Also in 50c purchases was Enoch Light's "The Million Dollar Sound of the
World's Most Precious Violins". A dozen or so Stradivari and some Guarneri
and assorted other valuable antiques exquisitely recorded with BONGOS!!!

Bye all

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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Everybody Likes to Cha-Cha-Cha
Date: 13 Jan 1997 09:50:47 -0500

77 Sunset Strip Cha-Cha - Frank Ortega Trio
Cha Cha in Blues - Junior Wells

Doesn't quite fit but there is also "A New Kind of Mambo" - Big Maybelle.


And one and two and touch your toes,
Brian

>Since this is my first post maybe I could just throw out the question:
> "what is the most improbable song you have ever heard done as a Cha Cha?"


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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Denny/Lyman
Date: 13 Jan 1997 12:41:28 -0400

Hey Hawaiians!
My gee-tar player is going to Hawaii from  Jan Wed 29 to sometime in mid
Feb...Are either Martin Denny or Arthur Lyman, or anyone of that like,
playing somewhere in that great state during said time frame?
Thanks,
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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) LOUNGE-A-PALOOZA
Date: 13 Jan 1997 18:59:59 +0100

>From: [e-mail]
>Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 18:31:04 -0800 (PST)
>
>epulse 3.02 [grasshopper]
>^^^ ^^^ ^^^
>
>3. cocktail nation uber alles?:
>     Achtung, amateur mixologists, chin-scratchers and sundry cigar
>enthusiasts: Yeah, yeah, this whole thrift-store fueled "cocktail culture"
>fad has been pounded (or should we say "shaken, not stirred") into the
>mid-'90s pop.cult zeitgeist enough already. Some would even go so far as to
>say it's over. But that isn't stopping Disney's Hollywood Records unit from
>releasing, um, 'LOUNGE-A-PALOOZA,' a various-artists compilation set for
>release sometime this spring. Contents include: Steve & Eydie do
>Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun," P.J. Harvey cuts Was (Not Was)'s "Zaz
>Turned Blue," Combustible Edison teams with Esquivel! on "Miniskirt," Glen
>Campbell, Michelle Shocked and Freddy Fender do "Wichita Lineman," Jimmy
>Scott gets backed by Mark Ribot, John Lurie and Flea on the Captain &
>Tenille's "Love Will Keep Us Together," Pizzicato Five covers "Girl From
>Ipanema," James Taylor Quartet (not the "Fire and Rain" guy) does Bob
>Crewe's instrumental "Music to Watch Girls By," and label act Fastball
>covers the Herb Alpert hit "This Guy's in Love With You." Haven't heard the
>thing (no advances available at post time), but at least they got Steve &
>Eydie aboard. But no Sam Butera? Hey, it's more ironic than Alanis, at
>least. Where's my Cohiba?

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From: bsalter <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Doh!
Date: 13 Jan 1997 10:23:16 -0800


It was meant to be!!  The very same day I score a copy of Mr. Spock's
Music From
Outer Space, Leonard Nimoy guest stars on the Simpson's (and sings Good
Morning
Starshine, no less!)

Woo-Hoo!!!

-Brian





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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Denny/Lyman
Date: 13 Jan 1997 17:28:44 -0500

At 12:41 PM 1/13/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Hey Hawaiians!
>My gee-tar player is going to Hawaii from  Jan Wed 29 to sometime in mid
>Feb...Are either Martin Denny or Arthur Lyman, or anyone of that like,
>playing somewhere in that great state during said time frame?
>Thanks,
>Lounge Laura


Last I heard, Gene Rains was playing again. He's absolutely of a piece with
the other two, although with only three (or at least not many more) records
on Decca, he is less well-known. Perhaps he's signing and selling some new
stuff now.

Not for a minute believing you'll accept this, I can't help but suggest that
an even more rewarding experience would be to see Genoa Keawe, Hal Aloma, or
other great _Hawaiian_ star if it's still possible.

tony
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From: Bruce Milne <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Martin Denny/Arthur Lyman
Date: 14 Jan 1997 11:21:03 +1100 (EST)

Arthur Lyman is currently performing at the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel at
Waikiki.

Martin Denny no longer performs


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From: "Bryan J. Cuevas" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Sitars on Command
Date: 14 Jan 1997 11:59:23 -0500

Awhile back there was much talk about sitars in pop music. Recently,
I discovered 2 Command/Project 3 records featuring a liberal dose of
electric sitar: (1) Enoch Light & The Light Brigade "Future Sound Shock"
(Project 3 Quadrophonic Stereo PR-5077-QD, 1973); (2) Herb Larson "Sax
Appeal" (Command Stereo 943, 1969). The version of "Caravan" on the Enoch
Light album is way groovy, and Herb Larson's free-form sax-sitar freakout
interpretation of "This Magic Moment" is so trippy, man. But, of course,
these songs are only some of the highlights. You also thrill to the "Future
Sounds" of "Recado Bossa Nova", "One Note Samba", "Cute", the "Psychedelic
Now Rhythms" of "Hang 'em High", "Galveston", "Dizzy", and so on and so
on... Check 'em out if you can.

Does anyone know of more Command/Project 3 sitar extravaganzas?

Keep on steppin'
Bryan C.

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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: Sitars on Command
Date: 14 Jan 1997 13:12:07 -0500

>Does anyone know of more Command/Project 3 sitar extravaganzas?

Hi Bryan.

Dimly recall smatterings of the scourge of the early '70s on Brass Menagerie
(maybe just vol 3) and Spaced Out. Okay, that was a while ago, the nausea
has subsided. Rock condimented with sitar is transcendental once again.
Especially if it's in movies like The Party, The Love-Ins, and Beyond the
Valley of the Dolls.

Speaking of freaked-out happenings, another Command LP from the era is the
"Unfolding's" How to Blow Your Mind and Have a Freakout Party -- dunno if it
has sitar though. (A good raga is probably better AFTER your mind is blown
and the party has long since freaked out.) When in NYC you can gorge on
Indian food amidst live, "real" sitar players at any number of places on 6th
Street.

Where spinning turbines charm magic carpet cleaners into their bottles,
Tony
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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) Goin' postal
Date: 14 Jan 1997 13:28:27 -0400

Now that we're getting a little more (post master) general, how 'bout a
creepy version of LOVE LETTERS STRAIGHT FROM YOUR HEART?
Lounge Laura


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Tony Wilds wrote:
>>My question is: Can anyone suggest a SABP song that uses mail as it's
theme
>
>        Twistin' Postman (Marvelettes)
>
>It isn't exactly a torch singer crooning over a Dear Jane letter (there
are
>plenty of those), but it is at least slightly fresher than Please Mr
Postman.
>
>You could go more general, e.g., Dick Van Dyke singing "Nice Work if You
Can
>Get it."
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Help!
Date: 15 Jan 1997 02:25:40 +0800

Hello Everyone!  I'm a new lounge freak and have been subscribing to this
list for over 2 mos. now.  I'm amazed on how much info I've gathered just by
reading all your postings.
I think I could use some help here.  I'm trying to find out the titles of
some songs and any album info.  I'd appreciate any info on them.  Here they
are: (I just know a few words)
1.   " Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes..." (a female voice, a bit
rough but very soothing)
2.  "  Hello.  What sweet magic brought you my way" I heard this in the
movie "Sunday in New York".  It was a club scene.  (a male voice, possibly
Mel Torme??)
3.  " ...awful lot of coffee in Brazil"  (I heard this is called Coffee Song
and by Eydie Gorme.  Can someone please confirm.  There seems to be two
females singing.)
4.  The music in "Breakfast at Tiffany's".  Henry Mancini's?
 By the way, I'm from the Philippines so it's very difficult to get hold of
lounge music here.  I usually have to buy them during travels.

A few days back there's been a lot of talk on Cds by Karminski Experience-
Expresso, Inflight Experience, etc.  I actually purchased mine in HMV Hong
Kong.  I got them for only US$15 (Hk$115).  They are quite reasonable
considering the price they are being sold on the web.  There's a big
selection there so if by any chance, you are there.  Check it out.

Thanks,
Catrice
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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Disco
Date: 14 Jan 1997 19:03:12 +0100

>From: "Phil Clark" <[e-mail]>
>
> ... "the Joan
>Collins Beauty Album", or similar title - anyway this doesn't feature any
>disco grooviness but does allow you to exercise in time to La Collins as
>she barks out instructions.

        this reminds me of "Miss Piggy's Aerobique exercise workout album",
        from which "stereau warmup" is hilarious: "volume up, and down...
        bass up, and down... to the left (speaker), to the right...
        needle jump!! :-) (on Warner, 1982)

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis

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From: rgarfi1 <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Sitars on Command
Date: 14 Jan 1997 13:52:34 -0500


and it probably doesn't need to be said, but the soundtrack compilation
from Manfred and
Hubler "Vampyros Lesbos" (Motel Records) has quite a bit of sitar on it.

There is also a funny version of "I Can See for Miles" (Scamp) on Sound
Gallery Vol 2
by "Lord Sitar". I wonder what else this guy has done?

I am suprised that Tony didn't also mention the 101 Album that features
some sitar. I've never
heard it personally, though, but have passed it up a few times thrifting,
not realizing that there
was sitar on it! I guess there actually are a few 101 Strings worth owning
just to own.

Robby

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) TRUE CONFESSIONS
Date: 14 Jan 1997 14:16:49 -0400

OK....I did something this weekend that maybe I should be ashamed
of...that perhaps I shouldn't have done...BUT I DID IT ANYWAY!  I
have(had) some woefully unplayable vinyl...that I was getting ready to
trash...However, my brother suggested, as a ONE TIME ONLY THING, that I
take a lint-free cloth and some isopropyl alchohol and clean the
schmutzy rekkids with them.  Well, I did, and dear friends, IT WORKED!
I promise now to only use D4 and be good and responsible and all
that...A friend suggested the practice wears off the "protective
coating" of old vinyl...but I say, if you can't PLAY  a record because
it's sooooooo dirty, then what's the sense of having it at all?
Advice is hereby being solicted...

Name withheld to protect the innocent Lounge Laura(oopppsss!  Gave it
away!)



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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) More sitar rock
Date: 14 Jan 1997 11:25:01 -0800 (PST)

Folkswingers on World pacific RIPS w/ Along Comes Mary, Shapes Of Things,
Hey Joe, Grim Reaper of Love and 8 more

fuzzy psych guitars and sitar, full band with Hal Blaine on drims IF I'm
not mistaken.

THE MOST recorded drummer of all time!

Big Jim Sullivan-Sitar Beat.  5 Stars all time great!
Rippin' rockin' fuzzy psych guitar and sitar.  Killer shit

Oh by the way though I know it exists I've never seen that Folkswingers in
Stereo.  Mine is mono

The Mindexpanders-What's Happening

Please name more that are unknown ;)

Rock out kids,
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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Delete unless Ron S.
Date: 14 Jan 1997 14:28:46 -0400

Hey, clearing out voice mail and came across yours about the furniture
place in Dallas.  Thanks for your thoughtfulness...
Lounge Laura



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From: [e-mail] (Hugh Petfield)
Subject: (exotica) Schwann Catalogs
Date: 14 Jan 1997 19:53:17 GMT


My newest Schwann catalog dates from about 1980.  In those
times there was Schwann 1 and 2 with Current and non-current
respectively.

Are these still published, and, if so, do they cover CD/LP in the
same way that they used to cover LP/Tape?  Are specialist
labels included?

I used to be able to buy them in London in the 70's, when LP's
used to come out Stateside much earlier than here.  I guess
they stopped importing Schwanns when simultaneous UK/US
issuing became commonplace.

Good/weird lounging to you all.

Hugh.
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From: "Alex V. Cook" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) The Happy Hour
Date: 14 Jan 1997 14:12:13 -0800

I'm new to the exotica list, but I just wanted to announce I have
started a lounge/exotica/jazz radio show deep in the bowels of the
beautiful south. "The Happy Hour" can be heard Sundays 5-6pm on Classic
Soul 1260AM KBRH. Playlists are posted at my site
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/1274/happy.htm
Check it out and tell me what you think.

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) hershey head
Date: 14 Jan 1997 15:35:04 -0400

I saw a cool neon light ad today here at the University for Hershey bars,
featuring on top, more than a half dozen Easter Island head...at the
bottom, they're *smiling*-obviously from that hormone in chocolate I
guess...Anyone else see this?
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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) Quick Question....
Date: 14 Jan 1997 14:06:01 -0800


     1. "Exotic Suite" from Perez Prado is a masterpiece. Can anyone tell
     me if that Martin Denny/Si Zentner "Exotic Suite" is any good and if
     not do you have any other recommendations of "Suite" sized
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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Quick Question....
Date: 14 Jan 1997 17:49:49 -0500

At 02:06 PM 1/14/97 -0800, you wrote:
>
>     1. "Exotic Suite" from Perez Prado is a masterpiece. Can anyone tell
>     me if that Martin Denny/Si Zentner "Exotic Suite" is any good and if
>     not do you have any other recommendations of "Suite" sized
>     masterpieces?

Woah! Exotic Suite of the Americas has to vie with Voodoo Suite and a lot of
singles over the decades to be considered Prado's masterpiece. (It's great,
but hardly his greatest.)

Exotica Suite is a supergroup of Les Baxter (composer, his finest since
Jungle Jazz), Si Zentner (the performing star, certainly his masterpiece),
Bob Florence (arranger, probably his masterpiece too), and Martin Denny.
Denny's influence isn't all that apparent, surprisingly, and anyway his
masterpiece remains the original, mono Quiet Village -- probably an
impossible record to top without changing styles. I know, you all prefer
Afro-Desia and Exotica Moog, and I like Hypnotique, but the good old
thrift-store staple "Exotica" really is the one that made his career and
changed the world, and not without reason.

Is Exotica Suite any good? Man... ...It is a Liberty Premier Series Poly 120
audiophile recording -- for a very good reason. It is indispensable.

Jerry Byrd did Polynesian Suite, which is his tour de force; but with sitar
in it some questionable glop, it's really not in the same league as all of
the above.

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From: [e-mail] (David Trezza)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Quick Question....
Date: 14 Jan 1997 15:24:21 -0800 (PST)



>Is Exotica Suite any good? Man... ...It is a Liberty Premier Series Poly 120
>audiophile recording -- for a very good reason. It is indispensable.

How would this record be typically filed in a rekkid shop?
Are all the artists credited on the cover [Baxter, Zentner,
Florence & Denny]?  Is any one of them the headliner?

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) improbable Cha-Chas
Date: 14 Jan 1997 18:49:11 -0500 (EST)

 I don't have any cha cha numbers to top "Hall of the Mountain King", but
can you imagine "Deep in the Heart of Texas" as a <conga>? Well you can
hear it on Edmundo Ros' "Bongos from the South" on London records. you
don't have to be a Vulcan to find this one "highly illogical".



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Improbable Cha Chas/hawaii/etc
Date: 14 Jan 1997 19:00:40 -0500 (EST)

I have to amend my previous post...while listening to the aforementioned
Edmundo Ros LP, I realized he does "My Old Kentucky Home" as a cha cha.
Wow!

Arthur Lyman plays Fridays at lunch time at the New Otani Kaimana hotel,
the Hau Tree Lanai, I believe. It's free!

Johan...whose post were you quoting re:"Lounge-a-palooza"?

Salut!

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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) improbable Cha-Chas
Date: 14 Jan 1997 19:31:57 -0500

At 06:49 PM 1/14/97 -0500, you wrote:
> I don't have any cha cha numbers to top "Hall of the Mountain King", but
>can you imagine "Deep in the Heart of Texas" as a <conga>? Well you can
>hear it on Edmundo Ros' "Bongos from the South" on London records. you
>don't have to be a Vulcan to find this one "highly illogical".

Mr. $$$, you mean you never conga'd to that one at the later Beat Farmers
shows? You musta been off managing your estates and patenting your
comestible inventions.

Speaking of the way Spock feels, there's also the Martian Cha Cha, which I
think is Al Castellanos on a legitimate cha cha cha record (Mardi Gras
label). He may also have done the Garbageman Cha Cha and several other
novelties. Continuing with pointy-eared critters, there's a Halloween-ready
Vampire Mambo on a Randy Carlos' Swingin' with Randy LP. There also are
pop-horror-esque calypsos too: Creature from the Black Lagoon and Madame
Dracula.

There's a cute "Simon Says" cha cha which ends with "Simon says, everybody
out, out!" -- good closer for a Latin set, club DJs. There are a lot more
Latinized gringo songs on otherwise authentic Latin records than cha cha
beats on gringo records, to be sure.

Don't overlook the Arthur Murray LPs in the thrift stores. Most of them are
great, particularly the samba one featuring Carmen Miranda's backup band,
the Band of the Moon. (And for once they get to play actual sambas instead
of rumbas.) Speaking of the Ultimate Improbability, read her bio to find out
how the State Department mandated that Hollywood actually bother to visit
and shoot in "Latin America" rather than try to pass off sombreroed Mexicans
as Argentines! Miranda was shattered when Brazil at one point fingered her
for a traitor. (Beware of cheap exploitation, record producers, it's not all
fun and games.)

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From: Pea Hicks <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Sitars on Command
Date: 14 Jan 1997 16:55:27 -0800

rgarfi1 wrote:
>
> I am suprised that Tony didn't also mention the 101 Album that features
> some sitar.

"101 Strings Plays Sounds Of Today." It's pretty good, a bit on the
boring side. But yeah- lots of sitar. "Blues For The Guru" and "Karma
Sitar." Great psychedelic cover.

I really like "Wanderlove" by Claudine Longet- it's her token
psychedelic song, off her first album. There's some very subdued but
typical sitar riffs throughout that one. Anyone know if this was the
only rendition of that song, or did someone else do it first?

And, speaking of sitar (which I learned to play in college- it's
actually a pretty damn easy instrument to learn! Not that I sound like
Ravi or anything...) one of my ongoing gigs is doing modern remakes of
old Indian cinema songs from the 70's. I know this guy from Bombay who
is convinced that he has a market niche for this stuff in America
(actually there is one, but this guy has *zero* experience in the music
business) so he pays me to do techno and house remixes of this stuff.
I've done about 40 tunes so far. At any rate, the source music is some
of the most wild stuff around, period (and a pain in the ass to
transcribe!). A real goulash of just about every musical style you can
imagine, with great over-the-top arrangements (Indian musicians are dirt
cheap to hire) and stolen melodies and riffs from all over Western pop
music. Well worth tracking down for that "inverse exotica" type sound.
Pea
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From: [e-mail] (STEFAN KERY)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Quick Question....
Date: 15 Jan 1997 02:00:59 +0100 (MET)

Here are three more incredible "Suites",  to my ears (and theyve been=20
through a lot)some of the most incredible music ever recorded.

Perez Prado/Shorty Rogers - Voodoo Suite (RCA Victor)
Shorty Rogers - Afro-Cuban Influence (Wuayacanjanga Suite)(RCA Victor)
Shorty Rogers - Meets Tarzan (Tarzanic Suite) (MGM)

These records should blow any ones mind!=20

If somebody could lead me to other records sounding like these I=B4d be very=
=20
happy.

Stefan/Subliminal Sounds


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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Improbable cha cha's
Date: 14 Jan 1997 17:00:17 -0800


     I'm surprised no one has mentioned the very improbable "Ole Man River
     Cha Cha" by Cal Lampley from his "Last Of The Red Hot Cha Cha's".
     Hmmm... I seem to remember that song being on a CD compilation put out
     by Rhino called "Bachelor In Paradise: Cocktail Classics From MGM
     Films" available for sale in record stores near you....... but I could
     be wrong.

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From: Randall Rothenberg <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Help!
Date: 14 Jan 1997 20:06:55 -0500 (EST)

     Regarding Catrice's question about the songs attached to the lyric
snippets she'd heard, I do know that "Hey there, you with the stars in
your eyes" is ther first line of a song with the same name from the
Broadway musical "The Pajama Game." It was originally done by John Raitt
in the musical, in a duet with himself (via a tape recorder). It's been
covered a million times, so I'm not sure the version Catrice is referring to.
       r2

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From: Will Straw <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re:  Help
Date: 14 Jan 1997 20:32:03 -0400

The song is, in fact, called "Hey, there"

Will

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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Sitars
Date: 14 Jan 1997 22:26:20 -0500

Pea Hicks wrote:

> one of my ongoing gigs is doing modern
> remakes of old Indian cinema songs from the 70's. I know this guy
> from Bombay who is convinced that he has a market niche for this
> stuff in America

Bally Sagoo has been doing this for a few years.  His Bollywood cd
made it to the US last year I think - and I heard he's somewhat of a
hit in NYC clubland, but I don't really know.

Bollywood is recommended by the way, but only for about half
of it - the first track in particular.  It's on Columbia 477697-2
(UK).... don't know the serial# for the US release but I've seen it
in Tower.


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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) TRUE CONFESSIONS
Date: 14 Jan 1997 17:37:47 -0800

Laura Taylor wrote:

> I promise now to only use D4 and be good and responsible and all
> that...A friend suggested the practice wears off the "protective
> coating" of old vinyl...but I say, if you can't PLAY  a record because
> it's sooooooo dirty, then what's the sense of having it at all?
> Advice is hereby being solicted...
> "It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."

i wash my really dirty ones like a dish...clean sponge, mild soap, cold water (DON'T
use hot!!!!), rinse well.  air dry briefly and a gentle wipe...works fine...i suppose
there are "impurities" in the tap water that lodge themselves deep in the grooves but i
never noticed - they always sound much much better afterwards.

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) who bought this stuff?
Date: 14 Jan 1997 20:36:14 -0800

hi...

I'm reading my mail to Claude Denjean's 1973 LP, Open Circuit.  Moog
versions of pop tunes - "Alone Again, Naturally" (Gilbert O'Sullivan) just
hit full swing.  Also covered are "Honkey Cat", "Big Yellow Taxi", "Let's
Stay Together", "Song Sung Blue", etc.  As I listen, I really have got to
wonder who the heck was buying records like this back then.

Spaced Out, Astro-Sounds, Age Of Electronicus, Moog Groove, Switched On dis
and dat and all those sitar pop records - were they filling the shelves of
the easy listening section?  I never heard of 'em...my parents sure were not
listeing to them - I did not even know they existed until I got involved
with collecting records, many years later.

I'm trying to picture the average consumer of these albums back then and am
having a difficult time coming up with an image.  Perhaps it was an "older
person" who listened to earlier 101 Strings, Hyman and Light records which
covered the standards and wanted to "get hip" to modern pop tunes.  Do you
think that is it?
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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Exotica Suite
Date: 14 Jan 1997 21:13:01 -0800 (PST)

>How would this record be typically filed in a rekkid shop?
Exotica or Misc I suppose, maybe easy listening or maybe even Hawaiin

>Are all the artists credited on the cover [Baxter, Zentner,
>Florence & Denny]?
Sure are

Is any one of them the headliner?
Yeah, Si Zentner is.  Here's the title of the LP

Si Zentner Plays the Music of Martin Denny Composed by Les Baxter and
Arranged by Bob Florence.

I "met" Bob Florence on a west coast jazz mailing list and asked him if he
was the same Bob Florecnce that did and I wrote out the title.

He was flabbergassted and said "I forgot all about that record"

So that the real title but if you asked me about Exotica Suite on Liberty I
would know exactly what you were talking about

Bye for now,
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From: Philip Jackson <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Suites
Date: 15 Jan 1997 17:07:48 +1100 (EST)

Hi,

Although not strictly "exotic" Duke Ellington's suites should get a
mention. There are many of them but if you don't know any maybe start
with "The Far East Suite" which has recently been remixed from the
original 4 track masters and sounds incredible.

It includes alternate takes and it SWINGS. It is on Bluebird CD
07863-66551-2.

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From: rgarfi1 <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Improbable
Date: 15 Jan 1997 01:31:14 -0500


Okay, sorry to go off the exact subject, but as far as improbability goes,
the most recent acquistion of this nature would have to be without a
doubt Tak Shindo's "Far East Meets West" (or is it "Far East Goes
West"?) But, by west, they really do mean West, as in "Deep in the Heart
of Texas".  Classic Western tunes using a lot of traditional Japanese/Asian
instruments (koto, shamisen, wood block...). Sounds pretty odd, but it actually
works, and doesn't sound that absurd! I also acquired his album
that is either swing or big band with an "oriental" flair. (Honestly, I
don't remember exactly how it was worded, and I haven't listened to it
yet).

Robby

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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Help!
Date: 14 Jan 1997 23:58:27 -0700 (MST)

> 4.  The music in "Breakfast at Tiffany's".  Henry Mancini's?

Yeah, oh yeah.  I feel like I'm at an AA meeting; I only just got my hands on
the BAT soundtrack a couple of weeks ago.  "Something For Cat" is like a
religious experience!

I guess that's a cue to post the thrift score on that particular haul -- it's
the first stack of records I've picked up thrifting in quite some time:

  Henry Mancini: Breakfast At Tiffany's OST    RCA LPM-2362
  Buddy Morrow Orchestra: Impact        RCA LPM-2042
  Terry Snyder et al.: Persuasive Percussion    Command RS 800 SD
  Jackie Gleason: Music To Change Her Mind    Capitol W-632
  Soviet Army Chorus And Band            Angel 35411
  Lena Horne/Harry Belafonte: Porgy And Bess    RCA LOP-1507
  Mel Henke: Dynamic Adventures In Sound    Warner Bros. BS 1447
  Banda Municipal de Madrid: Sunday In Spain    Capitol TAO 10022
  Bliss/LSO: Pomp And Circumstance, et al.    RCA LSC-2257
  Fiedler/Pops: Gaite Parisienne/Gayne Ballet    RCA LSC-2267
  Thrilling, Chilling...Haunted House        Disneyland DQ-1257

All were in just amazing shape and obviously from the same collection in the
same box on the floor at goodwill.  The Henke has a really great reflective
cover that looks like a time-exposure night photo of a bridge and the
*greatest* cover tag: "ARCHITECTURALLY CONSTRUCTED TO INDUCE THE MAXIMUM IN
AUDIO SENSATION".  Sounds like it might cause involuntary bowel movements or
something . . .

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From: Pea Hicks <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) who bought this stuff?
Date: 14 Jan 1997 23:29:36 -0800

basic hip wrote:
>
>
> I'm trying to picture the average consumer of these albums back then and am
> having a difficult time coming up with an image.  Perhaps it was an "older
> person" who listened to earlier 101 Strings, Hyman and Light records which
> covered the standards and wanted to "get hip" to modern pop tunes.  Do you
> think that is it?
> share a thought or two...

I got most of my Moogploitation records from this lady who lived down
the street from me around 1985. She had a ton of 'em- used to collect
them. All I can say is she was a very tacky old maid named Carol Jean
Wolcott who had a nasal voice and drove a Gremlin. I almost got bit by a
rattlesnake in front of her house once.

That has always been my image of the type of person who bought these
records when they were new.
Pea

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From: Pea Hicks <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Sitar shenanigans...
Date: 15 Jan 1997 00:11:38 -0800

rgarfi1 wrote:
>
> I am suprised that Tony didn't also mention the 101 Album that features
> some sitar.

"101 Strings- Sounds Of Today." It's OK, a bit on the
boring side. But yeah- lots of sitar. "Blues For The Guru" and "Karma
Sitar." Great psychedelic cover.

I really like "Wanderlove" by Claudine Longet- it's her token
psychedelic song, off her first album. There's some very subdued but
typical sitar riffs throughout that one. Anyone know if this was the
only rendition of that song, or did someone else do it first?

And, speaking of sitar (which I learned to play in college- it's
actually a pretty damn easy instrument to learn! Not that I sound like
Ravi or anything...) one of my ongoing gigs is doing modern remakes of
old Indian cinema songs from the 70's. I know this guy from Bombay who
is convinced that he has a market niche for this stuff in America
(actually there is one, but this guy has *zero* experience in the music
business) so he pays me to do techno and house remixes of this stuff.
I've done about 40 tunes so far. At any rate, the source music is some
of the most wild stuff around, period (and a pain in the ass to
transcribe!). A real goulash of just about every musical style you can
imagine, with great over-the-top arrangements (Indian musicians are dirt
cheap to hire) and stolen melodies and riffs from all over Western pop
music. Well worth tracking down for that "inverse exotica" type sound.
Pea
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From: Julian Lawton <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) Sitar shenanigans...
Date: 15 Jan 1997 10:05:07 -0000

Cheers for some of the sitar recommendations - the problem now will be
finding them. But speaking of bizarre psyche era oddities hip/square
things, does anyone else have the Ertha Kitt LP where she does 'Hurdy
Gurdy Man' (with rocking backing), 'Catch The Wind' and other period
classics. And I do believe there IS a touch of sitar in places.

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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re:  Improbable Cha-chas/Texas
Date: 15 Jan 1997 06:52:52 -0800

>[e-mail] wrote:

>I don't have any cha cha numbers to top "Hall of the Mountain King", but
>can you imagine "Deep in the Heart of Texas" as a <conga>? Well you can
>hear it on Edmundo Ros' "Bongos from the South" on London records. you
>don't have to be a Vulcan to find this one "highly illogical".

"In the Hall of the Mountain King" was a favorite among exotica
greats--the Three Suns do it up as "Danny's Inferno" and Hugo Montenegro
does an absolutely smoking brass and bongos version on "Boogie Woogie and
Bongos."

I just picked up a Perez Prado CD, "Estas Si Viven (The Living End)" on
Polydor (314531 462-2) that includes "Los Ojos de Texas" (The Eyes of
Texas are Upon You) in Prado's inimitable late 60s style.  I think it's
the CD someone recently mentioned that also includes "Llevame a la Luna"
(Fly Me to the Moon)--but better yet, it also offer Prado's take on "El
Temp De Los Monkees."

Brad
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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re:  Help!
Date: 15 Jan 1997 07:00:04 -0800

1.  "Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes."  As previously posted,
it's from "Pajama Game," but the pop hit version you probably heard was
done by Rosemary Clooney (better known to you young 'uns as George's
aunt).

2.  "The Coffee Song" was covered by Eydie Gorme in a great (as usual)
Billy May on her "Blame it on the Bossa Nova" LP.  The song includes the
classic desparate Tin Pan Alley rhyme, "You'll see no tomato juice;
you'll see no potato juice."

Brad
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Sitars on Command
Date: 15 Jan 1997 08:07:49 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-14 14:29:31 EST, [e-mail] (rgarfi1) writes:

>I am suprised that Tony didn't also mention the 101 Album that features
>some sitar. I've never
>heard it personally, though, but have passed it up a few times thrifting,
>not realizing that there
>was sitar on it! I guess there actually are a few 101 Strings worth owning
>just to own.

One of the extra tracks on the 101 Strings "Astro Sounds" is the groovy
"Karma Sitar"

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Subject: Re: (exotica) Quick Question....
Date: 15 Jan 1997 08:17:25 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-14 17:18:14 EST, [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
writes:

>  1. "Exotic Suite" from Perez Prado is a masterpiece. Can anyone tell
>     me if that Martin Denny/Si Zentner "Exotic Suite" is any good and if
>     not do you have any other recommendations of "Suite" sized
>     masterpieces?

The Denny/Zenter collaboration is not so great, imagine an exotica record
with blarring Las Vegas brass intruding and you get the picture. Denny
himself thinks there's onlty a couple of tracks that are truly his in feel
and it's not one of his favorite records - one interesting story is that
these tracks were recorded simply as track 1,2,3, etc. and it wasn't until
they pushed Martin Denny for some "exotic" titles that he kinda randomly gave
them "exotic" sounding titles.

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From: Bruce Milne <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) exotica suite releses
Date: 16 Jan 1997 00:23:32 +1100 (EST)

A couple of years age David Chesworth Ensemble released Exotica Suite thru
Warners Classics, in Australia.  Anyone on the exotica list should get a
copy.  I don't know David's email address.
In the late 70's he released a couple of albums that would also be of
interest.  One of them, 50 Synthesizer Greats, was brilliant.  I think David
only made 500 of each.  They had amazing hand-screened covers.


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Subject: Re: (exotica) Exotica Suite
Date: 15 Jan 1997 08:37:30 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-15 00:32:22 EST, [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
writes:

>Is any one of them the headliner?
>Yeah, Si Zentner is.  Here's the title of the LP
>
>Si Zentner Plays the Music of Martin Denny Composed by Les Baxter and
>Arranged by Bob Florence.

Jack is absolutely correct, I came across this album in the Sy Zentner
section. By the way in the previus message I wrote that it was Denny who came
up with the titles it was in fact Les Baxter who came up with these titles
post-recording . All the arrangements are by Bob Florence so all you get of
"The exotic sounds of Martin Denny" is Denny on the piano! So the more exotic
arrangeing that is a highlight of Denny's albums is somewhat missing here.
Also my experience with the LiberyPremire Poly 120 Sound series of albums is
that they sound no better or worse than the other Liberty album under the
"normal' process.

Ashley

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From: Indy Rutks <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Help!
Date: 15 Jan 1997 09:20:38 -0600 (CST)



On Tue, 14 Jan 1997, Lazlo Nibble wrote:

> I guess that's a cue to post the thrift score on that particular haul -- it's
> the first stack of records I've picked up thrifting in quite some time:
>
>   Soviet Army Chorus And Band            Angel 35411

Is this the one with the rousing rendition of "It's A Long Way To Tipperary"?

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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Freaking out with Bobby Goldsboro
Date: 15 Jan 1997 11:16:43 -0500

The complete liner notes from the Groovy Greats  LP on Design which
features such psychedelic acts as Johnny Rivers, Bobby Goldsboro and Joe Tex:
"Today's scene is psychedelic, kinetic and wild, a free swinging world of
mad, mad mod and the big beat takes over au-go- from The Strip to Carnaby
St.  The big names of rock and soul that geared the world for their kind of
action are here, blasting and groovin' for your own freak out!  Pow! Zap!"

I would also like to say that it features a fisheye photo of a mod-looking
woman, 3 Rickenbackers and several Union Jacks, although there are no acts
from the U.K.

Pow, Zap.
Brian Phillips
Brian Phillips
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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Help!
Date: 15 Jan 1997 09:36:37 -0700 (MST)

>>   Soviet Army Chorus And Band            Angel 35411
>
> Is this the one with the rousing rendition of "It's A Long Way To Tipperary"?

That's the one.  Boy, I bet *that* took on some added meaning when sung by
the Soviet Army Chorus during the height of the cold war!

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) RE: [1]Ventures
Date: 15 Jan 1997 12:42:03 -0400







>The Ventures in Space


I am curious about this album....Is it indeed spacey, surf-spacey, or
what?  Outta print? ON CD? WHAT!

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From: Lelia Ellen Raley <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: TRUE CONFESSIONS
Date: 15 Jan 1997 12:55:34 -0500 (EST)

You mean it's not okay to use Palmolive and a soft toothbrush?  I always
have...(but then I tried playing a 45 with a straight pin, too...works!)

On 14 Jan 1997, Laura Taylor wrote:

> OK....I did something this weekend that maybe I should be ashamed
> of...that perhaps I shouldn't have done...BUT I DID IT ANYWAY!  I
> have(had) some woefully unplayable vinyl...that I was getting ready to
> trash...However, my brother suggested, as a ONE TIME ONLY THING, that I
> take a lint-free cloth and some isopropyl alchohol and clean the
> schmutzy rekkids with them.  Well, I did, and dear friends, IT WORKED!
> I promise now to only use D4 and be good and responsible and all
> that...A friend suggested the practice wears off the "protective
> coating" of old vinyl...but I say, if you can't PLAY  a record because
> it's sooooooo dirty, then what's the sense of having it at all?
> Advice is hereby being solicted...
>
> Name withheld to protect the innocent Lounge Laura(oopppsss!  Gave it
> away!)
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> Laura Taylor
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Record cleaning
Date: 15 Jan 1997 15:27:50 -0500 (EST)

The debate of "wet" cleaning vs. "dry" cleaning is ages old. Here's my
preference:

For my newer records, meaning ones that I purchased new, I used the dry
method, which is a ultra fine hair brush. These records aren't dirty, because
I've kept them in inner sleeves.

For old records, however, I use the wet method: which is a 16-oz spray bottle
with about five to ten drops of dishwasher detergent. I took this recipe from
Goldmine magazine a few years back. I used to put about a teaspoon of white
vinegar in but hav now killed that practice.

Since used, old records almost always come without inner sleeves, and were
more than likely owned by people who didn't consider keeping records
pristine, they are usually covered with fingerprints, or even water damage.
The only way to get this kind of stuff off is with the wet mothod.

But be gentle! Go with the groove, not against it! Don't used paper towels!
i'd be wary of a toothbrush, too.  I use either a terrycloth washcloth or an
old-ashioned diaper. And once you've cleaned your record this way, you won't
need to use the wet method again, unless you, yourself do not take care of
your records. Use the dry method from then on out.

Goldmine also wrote that the Diskwash solution is a rip-off. I have to agree.
The only thing it has in it that's good is an anti-static agent. It also has
diluted alcohol, which is _not_ necessary for keeping your records clean.

The best way to protect your records is to definitely invest in inner
sleeves. The record rubbing against cardboard is hard on it. Plus they can
roll right out and hit against something. The inner sleeve will help you
avoid that. Also, keep a fresh needle on your player. If ou play records that
are beat to hell, they'll wear your needle down fast. Tape a record that you
love but that may be beat up. You also shouldn't invest a fortune on a record
needle if you play a lot of old records. About $20-$40 is a good price for a
cartridge. And then just replace the needle after that. I have two
turntables... one with a good needle (for newer records) and one with a
less-expensive, yet good, needle.

If you love your records, they'll give you hours of pleasure.  Hell, I'm
positive they'll last longer than a CD. Thar's real grooves in them records!

Chuck
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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Re: (exotica) TRUE CONFESSIONS
Date: 15 Jan 1997 15:32:47 -0400





"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
Laura Taylor
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Brother Cleve wrote:
>And to get those price stickers off the covers, use lighter fluid. But
>don't smoke when you're doing it!
>
>cleve
>
THANKS! :)
While were on this, anyone have good suggestions on how to remove MARKER
or PEN markings off albums?  WHY DO PEOPLE DO  THAT SORT OF
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Baxter /  Astronauts
Date: 15 Jan 1997 15:33:51 -0500 (EST)

joy of joys! My search is finally over! Found a VG+ copy of Baxter's "Ritual
of the Savage." Just couldn't find it in El Paso, and then THERE IT WAS. And
it was only a buck!   Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! God, I hope this will be released
on CD for those who can't find it.

Also found an EX copy of the rare "Surfin' With The Astronauts" record today.
For a buck. It's in glorious mono, and is an original release.

Would somebody with a record guide give an estimate of what it's worth? I
know that it's kind of a rarity. Plus, it's a damn fine surf album. I've had
"Rockin' With the Astronauts" for many years, but this one blows it away

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) RCA SPACE AGE POP ?
Date: 15 Jan 1997 15:40:50 -0400

PERFUME SET TO MUSIC...one of my faves...is on, as most know, on RCA and
not on Capital.  So, why weren't any of these INCREDIBLE selections
included on any of the RCA comps?  I think that albums is one of the
best examples of some of the weirdest stuff being recorded at the
time...plus, that extra,added novetly of the THEREMIN...for Sam's sakes!
Lounge Laura


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From: Katherine Ramsey <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) More disco from Hell
Date: 15 Jan 1997 16:01:25 -0600

>
>Robert Sacchi, an actor who bases his career on his dead-on
>resemblance to Humphrey Bogart (notably in PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM and
>various commercials), cut a weird (self-promotional?) disco
>single called "Jungle Queen"/"Casablanca" that I couldn't resist.

_Jerry Lacy_ played Bogie in "Play it Again, Sam" and also has played
Bogie in many other shows and commercials.

Kathy Ramsey
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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Speaking of surf...
Date: 15 Jan 1997 17:25:36 -0500

Has anyone heard Adrian and the Sunsets' album?

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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: RE: (exotica) Sitar shenanigans...
Date: 15 Jan 1997 16:07:19 -0700 (MST)

>Cheers for some of the sitar recommendations - the problem now will be
>finding them. But speaking of bizarre psyche era oddities hip/square
>things, does anyone else have the Ertha Kitt LP where she does 'Hurdy
>Gurdy Man' (with rocking backing), 'Catch The Wind' and other period
>classics. And I do believe there IS a touch of sitar in places.

I will have to go back and listen to this LP. It is called "Not So Old
Fashioned". I didn't like it much except for the song "The Way You Are". It
is way sexy and makes me giggle. But on the whole, I thought the LP was way
cheesy. Didn't notice the sitar, but that doesn't mean that it wasn't there.

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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) More disco from Hell
Date: 15 Jan 1997 16:59:11 -0700 (MST)

>> Robert Sacchi, an actor who bases his career on his dead-on resemblance
>> to Humphrey Bogart (notably in PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM and various
>> commercials), cut a weird (self-promotional?) disco single called
>> "Jungle Queen"/"Casablanca" that I couldn't resist.
>
> _Jerry Lacy_ played Bogie in "Play it Again, Sam" and also has played
> Bogie in many other shows and commercials.

But Robert Sacchi played Sam Marlow in "The Man With Bogart's Face", and
he looks a hell of a lot more like Bogart than Lacy does . . . so which of
the two cut the record?

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) The record god is watching over me
Date: 16 Jan 1997 01:00:15 -0500 (EST)

I have had a few incredible scores in the past two days. I have no idea
why... just karma, I guess. I visit these used shops a lot, and these goodies
just seemed to show up:

I mentioned I got a copy of Baxter's "Ritual of the Savage" and the
Astronauts' "Rockin' With The Astronauts." Well, this afternoon, I scored a
copy of Denny's "Forbidden Island" with the tiki cover (the rare one) in EX
condition for both the vinyl and sleeve (no ring wear!). It sounds wonderful.
Also found "Lonelyville... The Nervous Beat" by the Creed Taylor Orchestra,
Raoul Martinez Orchestra's "Cha Cha Cha" with songs like "Old Man River," "La
Cucaracha," "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" and "I love Paris" all done as
cha-chas. Also got "Fantastica: Music From Outer Space" by Russ Garcia , "The
Zodiac Suite" by Norrie Paramor and "Hawaii in Ping Pong Percussion.'

All were $1 each.

I am in heaven.

Was also wondering if Sandy Warner (a.k.a. the Exotica Girl) is the lovely
lady who's photo appears on the cover of "The Zodiac Suite"? It sure looks
like her...

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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Quick Question....
Date: 16 Jan 1997 02:44:29 -0500

>The Denny/Zenter collaboration is not so great, imagine an exotica record
>with blarring Las Vegas brass intruding and you get the picture. Denny
>himself thinks there's onlty a couple of tracks that are truly his in feel

Ashley, sorry but you are tripping. Denny's post-50s heart lies firmly in
the blue-eyed Brubeck territory and is definitely suspect (praise Brubeck).

Exotica Suite is beautiful from start to end, and while most of Zentner's
post Mickey Katz work is commercial pap, this is LES BAXTER at his ORIGINAL,
genius-level, COMPOSITIONAL FINEST. Zentner as a *mere instrumentalist* is
damn lucky to be associated with such a work, and here he cranks like unto
the gods. Denny's naturally bitter bc his role is so small. He's lucky to
have top billing.

As for the audiophile level, fine. It's hard to go wrong with black-label
stereo Liberty (owners of the coveted Blue Note division) as with many other
good labels whose audiophile efforts are largely redundant. But this is the
star example, content-wise, for Liberty.

You buy Exotica Suite, you hate it, just sell it to me. It's freaking great.
FIVE ALL-TIME goddamn STARFISH. I don't say that lightly. It's no
coincidence that the best later works by Denny, Exotica Suite and Latin
Village, were both arranged by Bob Florence, who also did Ann-Margret's work
and other collectors' items. Give it up where it's due.
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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) Sitar shenanigans...
Date: 16 Jan 1997 02:59:09 -0500

At 10:05 AM 1/15/97 -0000, you wrote:
>Cheers for some of the sitar recommendations - the problem now will be
>finding them. But speaking of bizarre psyche era oddities hip/square
>things, does anyone else have the Ertha Kitt LP where she does 'Hurdy
>Gurdy Man' (with rocking backing), 'Catch The Wind' and other period
>classics. And I do believe there IS a touch of sitar in places.

Well, if there is sitar, out of deference to the Goddess, one must ignore.
The LP you mention is "Not Too Old-Fashioned." Here the highly
under-worshipped Ms. Kitt makes good with the Black Panthers who embraced
her only after she scandalized the LBJ White House. A couple of great tunes,
otherwise mostly dreck. For the best Eartha, reach back to 1954-55, when she
cost David Kapp his career with RCA, yet  another great label was born.
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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Baxter /  Astronauts
Date: 16 Jan 1997 03:20:41 -0500

At 03:33 PM 1/15/97 -0500, you wrote:
>joy of joys! My search is finally over! Found a VG+ copy of Baxter's "Ritual
>of the Savage." Just couldn't find it in El Paso, and then THERE IT WAS. And
>it was only a buck!   Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! God, I hope this will be released
>on CD for those who can't find it.

By god I would get you a perfect Duophonic copy if you wanted it that bad.

>Also found an EX copy of the rare "Surfin' With The Astronauts" record today.
>For a buck. It's in glorious mono, and is an original release.
>
>Would somebody with a record guide give an estimate of what it's worth? I

About $25-30 in hand and clean if you're lucky. It's all very subjective.
Even bull**** Crown stuff can go for that from the unworthy, and sealed
stereo Astronauts is worth a bit more. [I don't own one damned guide. Many
of them are by guys who overvalue stuff they have and undervalue stuff they
still want. Experience the goods and dealers' prices yourself and intuit.]

The Astronauts? It's the American way. Damn, what a band. Just some teenage
goofs from Colorado who happen to rock. Waaaaay. Right there, you can see
why traditional record dealers are happy to get a buck for Martin Denny and
Les Baxter records. And then there's Wanda Jackson, etc.
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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Quick Question....
Date: 16 Jan 1997 04:02:41 -0500

Tony Wilds wrote:

> >The Denny/Zenter collaboration is not so great, imagine an exotica
> >record with blarring Las Vegas brass intruding and you get the
> >picture. Denny himself thinks there's onlty a couple of tracks that
> >are truly his in feel
>
> Ashley, sorry but you are tripping. Denny's post-50s heart lies
> firmly in the blue-eyed Brubeck territory and is definitely suspect
> (praise Brubeck).
>
> Exotica Suite is beautiful from start to end

ES is great, but as a listener who normally avoids lars vegas
brassiness, I have to empathize with Ashley's sentiments and agree
with his description.  The brassy intrusions (which are a primary
element on a few cuts) are the only, and I mean ONLY thing on this
record that make me cringe.  Different strokes...

kevin king
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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) improbable postal Beatles covers etc.
Date: 16 Jan 1997 05:23:19 -0500

Postal: Revenge of the Killer Bees (sequel to Attack..) has a Post Office
song by Rank and File. Don't know it, but it could be better than a "lounge"
song.

Beatle: Peter Nero's "Country Gardens" version of I Wanna Hold Your Hand.
Desitively vomitrocious.

Improbable: Venezuelan-born, Latin-exponent, London-hipster Edmundo Ros
sings, from the Yank production of "Hair," a rumba version of Hare Krishna
(Be-In) on the LP "Hair Goes Latin" and the same again in a duet with
Caterina Valente on the LP "Silk 'n Satin" (both of which available from me).

Sitar: there's Rotary Connection and Flower Power (terrible), but Games
People Play is THE WORST kazoo-like, plastic sitar abuse the West could come
up with.

Zentner: From Prado to Ogerman to May to Zentner, I know no Vegas filter.
Brass is brass, and Baxter and Florence would allow nothing untoward.
Congrats Si. If it were Plas Johnson and safely on the Capitol side, there
would be no Martin Denny beef. So it isn't exotica as barely-part-of-it
Denny would dictate. His schtick was heard in 1956, and even back then it's
up for debate what's his due and what is his sidemen's. I smell the old
Beefheart/Zappa thing again. Baxter!
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From: [e-mail] (Phil Clark)
Subject: (exotica) re: Help!
Date: 16 Jan 1997 18:32:14 GMT

Re:  Help!

1.  "Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes."  As previously posted,
it's from "Pajama Game," but the pop hit version you probably heard was
done by Rosemary Clooney (better known to you young 'uns as George's
aunt).

Peggy Lee also did a version on the great "Latin a la Lee" elpee which I think
is due out on a CD twofer any day now, if it's not there already.

One more bizarre psych/pop suggestion: Julie London's "Yummy Yummy Yummy" album.
On this 1969 waxing Jools does a variety of top pop hits of the time
(including the title track and "Light my Fire" and incredibly "Louie Louie")
all inna torch song styleee. :-)

Pow and indeed Zap.

Phil
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) RE: [1]Ventures
Date: 16 Jan 1997 08:25:15 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-15 12:58:23 EST, [e-mail] (Laura Taylor)
writes:

>I am curious about this album....Is it indeed spacey, surf-spacey, or
>what?  Outta print? ON CD? WHAT!

It is definitely more surf than spacey, although it is well worth it as it
ranks among the Ventures best ablums. You might still be able to find this CD
as part of a 2-fer disc "The Lonley Bull / Ventures In Space" on Liberty/EMI

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Quick Question....
Date: 16 Jan 1997 08:58:13 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-16 02:48:46 EST, [e-mail] (Tony Wilds)
writes:

>Ashley, sorry but you are tripping. Denny's post-50s heart lies firmly in
>the blue-eyed Brubeck territory and is definitely suspect (praise Brubeck).
>
>Exotica Suite is beautiful from start to end, and while most of Zentner's
>post Mickey Katz work is commercial pap, this is LES BAXTER at his ORIGINAL,
>genius-level, COMPOSITIONAL FINEST. Zentner as a *mere instrumentalist* is
>damn lucky to be associated with such a work, and here he cranks like unto
>the gods. Denny's naturally bitter bc his role is so small. He's lucky to
>have top billing.
>

Hello Tony
- I'll agree with you on the compositional level, what bugs me about this
album, and this is Denny's point, is that the arrangements are not very good
- they are sorta half-exotica, half-Vegas brassy. I'll agree with you that
this has to be among Zenter's better works, boy did he do some drek. Denny
passes it off as so so as he feels that he was primarily brought along for
the ride to add an "exotic" touch.


>You buy Exotica Suite, you hate it, just sell it to me. It's freaking great.
>FIVE ALL-TIME goddamn STARFISH. I don't say that lightly. It's no
>coincidence that the best later works by Denny, Exotica Suite and Latin
>Village, were both arranged by Bob Florence, who also did Ann-Margret's work
>and other collectors' items. Give it up where it's due.

Definitely not interested in selling any album with a piece of burlap glued
to it to connote that it is an  "exotica" record! Just to clarify my critque
of this album, there are some genuine fine momments on this, but I believe
Jack Diamond properly pointed out that this should be considered a Sy Zenter
record with Denny guesting. In this respect it's pretty damnd great compared
to some of Sy's brash other albums (again this is personal taste here) and I
understand you championing this album. It's just in my opinion 5 stars is a
little too kind. How about starting a new debate -  "what's the best way to
clean the piece of burlap glued to the Exotica Suite cover - wet or dry
method?"

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From: Vik Trola <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Esquivel interview
Date: 16 Jan 1997 09:04:56 -0500

Got a note recently from Music Wire concarning an Esquivel interview. Drop by
http://www.musicblvd.com/musicwire and look under the articles for January
15. that's part one...i believe part two runs this weekend...

the articles will be up for 7 days or so. after that, your can get to them
by searching for Esquivel at the Music Blvd. site.

waking up in the city that never sleeps,
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From: "George V. Chastain" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) RE: Disco from Hell -- Which Twin Was the Bogie?
Date: 16 Jan 1997 09:19:19 -0500 (EST)

Sorry for the confusion. I was wrong about PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM,
but Robert Sacchi definitely cut the cheezy record -- it sez so
on the jacket.
George Chastain
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On 01/15/97 at 16:59:11 Lazlo Nibble said:
>>>Robert Sacchi, an actor who bases his career on his dead-on
>>>resemblance to Humphrey Bogart (notably in PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM and
>>>various commercials), cut a weird (self-promotional?) disco
>>>single called "Jungle Queen"/"Casablanca" that I couldn't resist.

>>_Jerry Lacy_ played Bogie in "Play it Again, Sam" and also has
>>played Bogie in many other shows and commercials.

>But Robert Sacchi played Sam Marlow in "The Man With Bogart's
>Face", and he looks a hell of a lot more like Bogart than Lacy
>does . . . so which of the two cut the record?
>::: Lazlo ([e-mail]; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo)

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Schwann Catalogs
Date: 16 Jan 1997 19:36:35 +0100

>From: [e-mail] (Hugh Petfield)

>Are these still published

        yes, they are; you can get it from lots of sources, one of them is
        [e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Lounge-a-palooza
Date: 16 Jan 1997 19:37:23 +0100

>From: [e-mail]
>
>Johan...whose post were you quoting re:"Lounge-a-palooza"?

        to subscribe: send mail to <[e-mail]>
         with the following command in the body of your email message:
        subscribe epulse-l

        quote:

epulse is a weekly e-newsletter e-published by Pulse!
magazine, the 11-year-old music monthly available
only at Tower Records. Like its paper forefather,
epulse is free. Unlike the monthly magazine, you don't
even have to go to your local (or not so local) Tower
store to pick one up. Subscribers to epulse will be
treated to advance word on upcoming issues, extra
material that didn't fit previous issues' stingy
physical-realm confines, and ... well, who knows
what else? Heck, we're only just getting started.

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis

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From: [e-mail] (David Schafer)
Subject: (exotica) 'Progressive Prilgrims'
Date: 16 Jan 1997 10:58:40 -0800 (PST)

I recently found an intriguing LP and would like to solicit the insight of
the exotica listing--the LP is called:

'Apricot Brandy and Albatross by John Bunyan's Progressive Prilgrims'
 on the Alshire label #S-5154

The purple cover features mod types dancing with a hip band in the
background sort of resembling the image on the cover of 101 Strings-Hits of
Today. The sound is mostly organ/keyboard, fuzz/psych. guitars and moog.
The overall sound is very psychedelic and upbeat.

The cuts are: Albatross, Apricot Brandy, Sabre Dance, Mozart's Delima
(Moog'-ified), Spaced Out, Hot Shot, Summertime Blues, Winter Draws On,
Song Without Words, Pecadillo

I haven't done any cross listening between 'Astro Sounds' yet but the sound
and attitude is very much the same. I was wondering if anyone knows about
this LP and could share some insight on it.

The inner sleeve features a selection of other 101 LP's of which one is
'Sounds of 69' with the sounds of the California Poppy Pickers. I didn't
realize that they were a 101 Strings production too, does anybody have it
and care to share any info on it.

I saw Bro. Cleve's great comparison between the Animated Egg, Astro Sounds
and Hits of Today awhile ago, maybe Apricot Brandy could be part of that as
well.

thanx--2000 decibel dave
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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) So what's on Digital Music Express...
Date: 16 Jan 1997 14:30:04 -0500

...on the German Oldies Channel?
 ICH SAG AUF WIEDERSEHN - HEINO

That's it!  Time to start tithing!

Looking for my sunglasses,
Brian Phillips

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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Not his idea!!!
Date: 16 Jan 1997 12:09:40 -0800

I spoke with Bob Thompson the other day and I asked him about "his vocal chorus"
and he told me that that thang was not his idea!!!

It was RCA's.  With Ray Conniff beibg so big doing what he did RCA decided that
they could do it too.

So there ya go!

Bye for now,
Jack

PS  Oh BTW for anyone who is confused about a statement concerning me not
liking Si Zentners Exotica Suite.

It wasn't me who said that!!!  I ___________Love__ the record!!!
It's Jazz Exotica...THE coolist

Later,
JD


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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) D-4
Date: 16 Jan 1997 15:38:21 -0400

After all the discussion and disgust this has created,  I now need to
know:  what's the bottom line on D4?  Many of you have said it's a
phenomenal rip-off...but it's also an industry standard(not that it
makes it *good* or anything...)
Eagerly,
Lounge Laura

"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: (exotica) RE: [1]Ventures
Date: 16 Jan 1997 13:51:34 -0700 (MST)


>It is definitely more surf than spacey, although it is well worth it as it
>ranks among the Ventures best ablums. You might still be able to find this CD
>as part of a 2-fer disc "The Lonley Bull / Ventures In Space" on Liberty/EMI

I would agree. I must also add that IMHO, the best Ventures LPs are "Running
Strong" and "A Decade With..." (which I believe is a compilation with tracks
from "Guitar Freakout"), both on Sunset. These are full psychedelic guitars
and the like. Very tripped out stuff. If you like the 101 Strings/Animated
Egg LP, this kicks the shit out of it, except no strings.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Re: Eartha Kitt
Date: 16 Jan 1997 16:08:05 EST

Wish her a happy birthday (1/16/28)!
And get her back in that catsuit as Catwoman.  Rrrrrow!

Regarding Ventures in Space, I agree it is one of their best.
You want some awful Beatles covers?  Try the Ventures too.  Oy.
Be wary of vinyl reissues (on Liberty?) as many are abridged albums.
You'll usually get cheated out of two songs.  Can someone explain why they
would do this?
Was it cheaper?  Why, if they had rights, (or did they?).

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From: Lou Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Baxter on the air
Date: 16 Jan 1997 16:21:15 -0500

I just got a list from Radio Yesterday of 7 radio shows featuring Les Baxter.
Most of the shows are from the late 50s/early 60s, produced by the Veteran's
Administration, 15 minutes long, and from a series called "Here's To Veterans."
Anyone familiar with these shows? Are they worth the $12/hour RY is charging?

-Lou

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From: Ross Orr <[e-mail]>
Date: 16 Jan 1997 16:45:16 -0400

>While were on this, anyone have good suggestions on how to remove MARKER
>or PEN markings off albums?

I think it's easiest to get marker off glossy covers, hardest to get
ballpoint off porous back covers.

Something that worked for me on glossy covers was "Kodak Film Cleaner"
fluid, Kodak Cat 195 6986--got it a few years back from a camera store for
$4.50. Basically this is some witches brew of volatile solvents, wear your
Hazmat gloves for this one. But it evaporates super fast & doesn't leave a
residue. Good for sticker goo also.

dizzily,

 --Ross

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) you are gonna hate me...
Date: 16 Jan 1997 17:14:40 -0400

Also, my boyfriend recommends using GLASS PLUS for rekkid
cleaning...whaddaya know about that?

"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) RE; D4
Date: 16 Jan 1997 17:14:30 -0500 (EST)

In my opinion, it is a rip off. I can't name the exact ingredients, but it
smells of diluted alcohol. And if that's the case, they're making a killing.
Get a good record brush or water bottle sprayer with a couple drops of
dishwasher detergent and a soft cloth, and you're home free. For a lot less.

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From: [e-mail] (Clark Scheffy)
Subject: (exotica) cleaning
Date: 16 Jan 1997 15:00:47 PST

Folks:

I haven't totally been folowing this one, so please ignore any old info.

For removing sticker goo, I can't think of a better solvent than lighter
fluid, or naphtha, such as Ronsinol or Zippo fluid.  Not butane, mind you,
but the liquid stuff.  If you squirt enough onto a sticker, it penetrates
the paper nicely and dissolves the stickum.  The sticker is easily
removed even from paper covers (such as chinese records or 45's) after a
couple of minutes of soaking.  You can then use a cloth or paper towel
damp with the naphtha to take off any remaining reside.  It works
GREAT!

Marker comes off with naphtha on glossy covers, but anything porous seems
to absorb the marker for eternity.  Rubbing alcohol will remove marker on
some surfaces better than naphtha.

regarding cleaning the discs themselves, if you have the dough, investing
in a vacuum record cleaner is really worth it.  "Rub all you want, but
sucking is what really gets us off."  (This is what the dirt particles
told me).  The Nitty-Gritty is about $170 from Audio Advisor, a gallon of
fluid runs about $30.  For fluid, though, I've heard the use of distilled
water mixed with clean rubbing alcohol and a dash of Kodak stuff, is it
called hyperflo?  Whatever their water surface tension reducing fluid is.
That is the stuff, and basically the recipe for the VPI alocohol-based
fluid.  I can't say enough about the vacuum method.  If you're spending
the dough on records, it is really worth it.  Brushes and sponges and
cloths all work acceptably well, to be sure.  The method described
earlier was the one I used for a long time and then the Nitty Gritty
made the whole world seem more beautiful than possible.

Clark

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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) Wow! What a compilation...
Date: 16 Jan 1997 16:21:36 -0800


     Just picked up a very expensive compilation from Japan called "Mondo
     For Space Age". It's Capitol's answer (Japanese division)to "RCA's
     History Of Space Age Pop". Even the cover artwork is similar with its
     out-of-focus photo's of obscure objects. The real beauty of this
     compilation lies in it's "across the board" styles of music. It's
     transfer quality is top notch and there are some REALLY catchy ditties
     that never made it onto the "Ultra Lounge" series. And, yes, they even
     include all of the referring album covers. Here's the track listing
     for the volume I have (I believe there are 3 total?). I know there are
     some repeats from other compilations, but the gems between them are
     worth it!

     1. Lonesome Road - Dean Elliott
     2. Got To Get To Your House - Ross Bagdasarian
     3. Keystone Kapers or Custard's Last Stand - Hangnails Hennesey and
     Wingy Brubeck
     4. The Kick - Roy Harte & Milt Holland
     5. Brazilian Bash - Les Baxter
     6. Surfing Is My Life - Jack Marshall
     7. My Coupe Eefen' Talks - Mr. Gasser & The Weirdos
     8. We Get Messages - Jimmie Haskell & His Orchestra
     9. Venus - Jimmie Haskell & His Orchestra
     10. Moon Moods - Harry Revel
     11. Saturday Night On Saturn - Les Baxter
     12. An Ols Saw - Jack Fascinato
     13. I'm On My Way - Muzzy Marcellino
     14. Am I Blue? - Jack Marshall & Shelly Manne
     15. Chipmunk Fun - David Seville & The Chipmunks
     16. Witch Doctor - Augie Colon
     17. Very Nice Is Bali Bali - Patience & Prudence
     18. Nani Waimea - The Invitations
     19. Shady Lady Bird - Ethel Azama
     20. Jungle Bells - John McFarland
     21. Sophisticated Savage - Les Baxter

     I can't recommend this Compilation enough. If you folks who don't have
     these records are looking for a really good compilation, this is it!
     Of course, you may need to take out a loan to get it (I paid $30.00).
     That's enough gushing for now....

     P.S. Tracks 17 & 18 are worth the price of the CD alone.

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From: Lou Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) webtender
Date: 16 Jan 1997 20:24:58 -0500

For those on the liquid tip, I offer this recent find.
--Lou 'Bricated' Smith

The Webtender

Bookmark this site now because you'll be unable to find it next time
you have a party! The Webtender is a database of over 1,600 drinks.
You can search or browse the database and even add your own. There are
all types of drinks here, from cocktails to coffees and party drinks to
milk.
World Wide Web: http://www.pvv.org/~pallo/Webtender

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From: [e-mail]
Subject:  (exotica) Greetings from the N.W.
Date: 17 Jan 1997 01:44:33 -0500 (EST)

Hello,

I'm new to the list. I got 'turned on' to it from the Enoch L. web page.

I clean my records with windex and a cloth daiper(I happen to have lots
around these days, must be sure to grab a clean one..). I dont clean covers
 except for mildew/dirt.

My best thriftscores of the last month are:


Adventure in Sound-Danny and Dena Guglielmi lp
Exotic Percussion and Brilliant Brass lp(I like the las vegas sound)
Around the world with Percussion-Bill Muir lp
Topless dancers of Corfu-Dick H. 7 inch


my guilty pleasure is Wayne Newton(the man puts on a show!)

Chow for the future

Wallace


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From: [e-mail] (Brian Phillips)
Subject: (exotica) A Review and some liner notes.
Date: 17 Jan 1997 03:45:34 -0500

Ah, the joy of liner notes!  Firstly, let's deal with the Toys' album,
which goes along predictably, until we hit this passage.  "Their
versatility and "hitability" will be evident when you  hear June singing
the great Beatles' classic, "Yesterday"...Along with "A Lover's Concerto",
"Attack" and 8 more great sides, you're in for some "tamborene" ".

The P.P.S.(which follows the P.S.) is a rather strange thank-you: "Also
thanks to Barry Abrams in Philadelphia who brought home the East Coast."
Mr. Abrams' house must be quite large.  Did Cristo wrap it for him?

On to a Stereo Demonstration record from Sylvania which changed my life.
The front cover told me, "Don't settle for up-tight Stereo!", which I no
longer will!  I don't know what up-tight Stereo is,  but I cannot help but
feel duped all those years I wasn't getting loose, flaccid Stereo.

The liner notes here are mostly technical jargon and salesmanship, until we
get to the song descriptions.  In the description for "I Say a Little
Prayer", they state that "Gene Bertocini's magical fingers plucking his
Classical Guitar provide the "bite" in today's modern music and the high
transient tinkle of the Triangle...".   In light of the description of the
Triangle(being a music major, I know that are at least two types of
Triangle, transient and resident Tinkle), I should mention that this record
is on a label called "Golden Time" and it is on yellow vinyl.

The music itself(I WAS going to get to that eventually!)  is a mixture of
styles.  There is "Guadalajara" which is a light classical piece,
distinguished in it's recording by the fact that it is the faintest track
on the record and it may very well be in Mono; it also contains "Baby, What
Song", which is not about a baby named Whatsong, rather it is referring to
"Baby, what song do you want me to play?"  It is sung by a poor man's Gary
Puckett, Larry Santos who gives us a rendition of "...music of the younger
generation of all ages"(?).    It basically sounds like a lesser Blood,
Sweat & Tears" song.  The first line is "I see the look of invasions in
your eyes".  I suppose that means "squinty".

There is also some Moog use("A Shade of Brass") and a rather they-won't
know-the-difference performance by the "Tijuan..." I mean, "Mexicali Brass"
of "Anna (El Baion)", which must have Silvana Mangano rolling in her grave.

Bertocini's biting classical guitar fronts a rendition of the Turtles,
"Elenore".  One cannot help but agree with the liner notes on this, when
they say, "This Sylvania recording tells it like it is!"

Turntable ready? Power on? Welcome to the fascinating world of,
Brian Phillips

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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: record cleaning
Date: 17 Jan 1997 06:12:28 -0800

Clark Scheffy wrote:
>
> regarding cleaning the discs themselves, if you have the dough, investing
> in a vacuum record cleaner is really worth it.

I second that emotion.  I've owned a VPI for 5 years now and have never
regretted the cost--and it's probably the most expensive piece of audio
equipment I own.  In fact, beware of buying a record cleaner because you
soon will find yourself buying MORE albums because a whole range of stuff
that you would have considered unlistenable can now be cleaned up great.
 Nothing will recover a very scratched or worn album, but record cleaners
will restore just about anything short of that to listenable condition.

Brad Bigelow
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Subject: Re: (exotica) Re: Eartha Kitt
Date: 17 Jan 1997 08:24:12 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-16 16:14:04 EST, [e-mail] writes:

>Regarding Ventures in Space, I agree it is one of their best.
>You want some awful Beatles covers?  Try the Ventures too.  Oy.
>Be wary of vinyl reissues (on Liberty?) as many are abridged albums.
>You'll usually get cheated out of two songs.  Can someone explain why they
>would do this?
>Was it cheaper?  Why, if they had rights, (or did they?

This was a practice many major labels did when they used to re-release
catalog titles at mid-price. It meant they could save.10 to .12 cents (I
beieive that was the publishing rate back then) as these were LP's  that
would be selling for $4.98 or $5.98 as opposed to the full price of $8.98.

Ashley

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Subject: Re: (exotica) Greetings from the N.W.
Date: 17 Jan 1997 08:31:45 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-17 01:50:01 EST, [e-mail] writes:

>my guilty pleasure is Wayne Newton(the man puts on a show!)

I gotta chime in on this one, a few years ago when Wayne performed complete
with a descending flying saucer, gold microphone and double-breated tux at
the Las Vegas Hilton he was absolutely amazing. What other performer uses dry
ice spread above the audience, lasers and then causes it to rain on stage
during "MacArthur Park"!!!!

Ashley

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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Flower Power Sitar
Date: 17 Jan 1997 09:17:56 -0500

I know this a little late in the "sitar rock" thread, but here are some
other 60s klassics (with a k) ;)

Flower Power Sitar, by Rajput and the Sepoy Mutiny--This album should be no
stranger to folks who have the first Incredibly Strange Music CD (Up, Up and
Away!), but it has some great Design-label style originals: "Child of Love"
and "Beautiful, Beautiful Flower"

Thunder Alley original soundtrack recording--Has one amazing sitar-rock
track written by Richie Polodor (famous for his work with Sandy Nelson):
"Riot in Thunder Alley"  Buy it if you ever see it, just for that one track!

Brass Menagerie 1973--"Season of the Witch" has electric sitar. Cool moog
cut by Dick Hyman, too. (oops--this isn't 60s!)

San Francisco Nights, by the Living Guitars--Really twangy, so the sitar are
kinda hard to hear, but they're there on the cover. "Living Guitars with a
MIND EXPANDING SOUND"

The Love Movement, by Rod McKuen--"Eastward the Buffalo (the Raga Rag)"
featuring Moltan Lava on sitar. (this one is included strictly for the
novelty value)


Smoking bananas will clear your mind! love, Jessica :)


PS-- "The Distant Galaxy" has some electric sitar, too.


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Subject: (exotica) Suites to the Sweet
Date: 17 Jan 1997 09:23:04 -0500

Someone mentioned Duke Ellington's suites, and "A DRUM IS A WOMAN" is
fantastic! Before someone says "hey, that ain't exotica!" let me say that it
starts in the jungle and ends in outer space. And what could be more exotic
than a African drum--that turns into a woman? This record is fantastic, esp.
"Ballet of the Flying Saucers" and "Zajj's Dream" (in which Carribee Joe
leaves the jungle for the city and becomes a beatnik).


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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Chaino
Date: 17 Jan 1997 09:27:51 -0500

I've been meaning to ask this question for a long time--when I was in
Florida  I found a Chaino record on the Dot label called "Africana." I'm
assuming it's the same Chaino (not Caino or Kaino or any other rip-off label
fake percussion genius of Africa) that recorded on Omega because it has the
same story about his tribe being all murdered and the missionaries taking
him to America that his other records do. Did he record anything else for
Dot or other labels? I always thought he just released stuff for Omega.

Thanks for any help, Jessica :)

PS-- "Africana" is really great, esp. the cuts "Swamp Girl" and "Congo
Serenade"


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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Skip Martin
Date: 17 Jan 1997 09:34:56 -0500

Whatever happened to Skip "Scherajazz" Martin? I have all but one of his
albums on Somerset (I think), and I know he did some stuff for RCA--then he
just seemed to drop off the face of the earth. Did he release anything else
after his 50s heyday?

Any help will be appreciated. (Skip, if you're out there, please come home)

KNOWN RECORDINGS:

Somerset:
TV Jazz Themes
Scherajazz
Swingin' Things from Cole Porter's "Can Can"
The Untouchables
Perspectives in Percussion vol. 1
Perspectives in Percussion vol. 2
Swingin' with Prince Igor and Tannhauser

RCA:
Mike Hammer (I think he did this--I could be wrong)


Thanks again, Jessica


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From: Michael Reading <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) D4
Date: 17 Jan 1997 07:22:07 -0800

>After all the discussion and disgust this has created,  I now need to
>know:  what's the bottom line on D4?  Many of you have said it's a
>phenomenal rip-off...but it's also an industry standard(not that it
>makes it *good* or anything...)

I used to use the Discwasher system exclusively.  For records that aren't
too grungy it seems to work fine.  You do, however, have to follow the
instuctions pretty closely.  Be especially careful not to use too much
fluid.  It can leave a residue that is impossible to get off!  Two or three
drops per disc using the Discwasher brush is plenty.  I have no experience
using the fluid without the brush.

When I started buying more discs that had not been well-maintained, I bit
the bullet and purchased a Nitty Gritty.  I know they're pricey, but it's
one of the best purchases I've ever made.

Michael


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From: Ross Orr <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: Not quite the cocktail I had in mind
Date: 17 Jan 1997 10:41:41 -0400

>For fluid, though, I've heard the use of distilled
>water mixed with clean rubbing alcohol and a dash of Kodak stuff, is it
>called hyperflo?  Whatever their water surface tension reducing fluid is.

That's Kodak Photo-Flo--"A powerful wetting agent which has been carefully
selected as safe and dependable for photographic use. . . . does not form
any sludge or precipitate when mixed with hard water. . ." etc.

flowing freely,

 --Ross

|| Ross "Mambo Frenzy" Orr   <[e-mail]>
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From: "Indy Rutks" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) RE:Musica Latina
Date: 17 Jan 1997 09:54:37

>>Since this is my first post maybe I could just throw out the question:
>> "what is the most improbable song you have ever heard done as a Cha
Cha?"
>>(or otherwise given the Latin treatment during those peak cha cha years)

I just wanted to weigh in with the following picks:

Old McDonald Cha-Cha (Alvin & the Chipmunks)
O Holy Night Cha Cha Cha (Brave Combo) <yes, the Christmas song>
Hey Jude (Tiny Tim & Brave Combo) <what a great swansong that CD is>


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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Why would they do that ?!?!?!
Date: 17 Jan 1997 08:50:47 -0800 (PST)

>Be wary of vinyl reissues (on Liberty?) as many are abridged albums.
>You'll usually get cheated out of two songs.  Can someone explain why they
>would do this?
>Was it cheaper?  Why, if they had rights, (or did they?).

I'm sure many of you are familiar with the Beatles "Butcher cover" and the
story behind that and if you are not familiar let me know and I'll tell you
about it OR someone else can tell the story ;)

The same is true here.  If 1 cuts 2 tunes off of 5 records and leaves 10
tracks per LP then they can release a full LP with 10 tracks.

Get it ?  1 more lp for what ???  TO MAKE MORE MONEY!!!

Don't you guyz get it that that's all the record companies _really_ care about

Bye for now,
Jack



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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Re:Jimmie Haskel's Countdown LP
Date: 17 Jan 1997 08:56:16 -0800 (PST)

      I can't recommend this Compilation enough. If you folks who don't have
>     these records are looking for a really good compilation, this is it!
>     Of course, you may need to take out a loan to get it (I paid $30.00).
>     That's enough gushing for now....

8. We Get Messages - Jimmie Haskell & His Orchestra
>     9. Venus - Jimmie Haskell & His Orchestra

These 2 tracks here are worth your 30 bucks _alone_ as they come from
Jimmie Haskel's Countdown LP released on Imperial in the late 50's.

Borderline Stereo/Mono.  You can see it on my Non-Commercial Web Page where
I do a radio show every Sunday from 9AM-Noon, KFJC-FM Los Altos Hills, CA
89.7FM

In fact I played it last night at Sense-O-Round via Cafe' Du Nord!
The record that is ;)

http://www.cygnus.com/kfjc/diamond
Just click on Album Covers and you're there

Jack




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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) Chaino
Date: 17 Jan 1997 12:04:34 -0400

He also released a fabulous record called NIGHT OF THE SPECTRE on TAMPA
RECORDS, which has nothing to do with Tampa, btw, the city in which I
*try* to live...
Lounge Laura

"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Tooting my own horn; toot toot
Date: 17 Jan 1997 09:23:00 -0800 (PST)

>Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 11:48:16 -0500 (EST)
>To: [e-mail]
>Subject: Fwd: Esquivel on Atlanta TV

>Good Morning, Jack!
>How are you?  OK I'm hopin'...
>I'm so excited I must share with you:
>One of our producers just did a commercial/promo for this 4th of July parade
>we do every year and he used Esquivel as the background music ---- which
>totally MAKES the spot.  Now...who turned him on to Mr. E?  ME!
>Who turned me on to Mr. E?  YOU!
>Your influence is global, Mr. Diamond!

Wish you an A1 Super
>Fantastic All-American Hipper than Hip Cutting Edge
>show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>Love,
>L.



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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) GO FRANK!
Date: 17 Jan 1997 13:52:26 -0400

 Frank Sinatra is out of the hospital again ináLos Angeles. A spokeswoman
says he went home today, after beingátreated for a heart attack. Sinatra
had the attack January ninth atáhis Beverly Hills home. He's 81.

Now, I can have a less worrisome weekend....
Lounge Laura

"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
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From: [e-mail] (ANITA SERWACKI)
Subject: Re: (exotica) re: Help!
Date: 17 Jan 1997 14:19:27 -0500

>Peggy Lee also did a version on the great "Latin a la Lee" elpee which I think
>is due out on a CD twofer any day now, if it's not there already.

Oh boy, here we have an entire album of improbable cha-chas and the like!
The OKLAHOMA! classic "Surrey with the Fringe on Top" even gets the
latin treatment.  "Latin a la Lee" is just such a good time, silly
fun album.  Every chronically unhappy person needs it in their
collection.

Speaking of Peggy, I've currently been extolling her rendition of
"Spinning Wheel" from Peggy Lee Sings Songs of the 70's.  She's just
downright funkafied on this track, but what makes it ever so better,
is that she's pictured on the back cover lounging in diamonds and white
mink.  Finally! The marriage of funk and glamour.

Anita


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From: [e-mail] (STEFAN KERY)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Chaino
Date: 17 Jan 1997 20:32:12 +0100 (MET)

Jessica wrote:
>I've been meaning to ask this question for a long time-- Did he record
anything else for
>Dot or other labels? I always thought he just released stuff for Omega.
>
>Thanks for any help, Jessica :)

I have two other LPs:

Jungle Echoes (Omega and also released in Europe)

Night of the Spectre (Tampa)

Stefan/Subliminal Sounds


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From: Grant China <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) re: Help!
Date: 17 Jan 1997 11:09:07 -1000

>Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 09:29:04 -1000
>From: [e-mail]
>Subject: RE: (exotica) re: Help!
>To: [e-mail]
>
>>Peggy Lee also did a version on the great "Latin a la Lee" elpee which I think
>>is due out on a CD twofer any day now, if it's not there already.
>
>Oh boy, here we have an entire album of improbable cha-chas and the like!
>The OKLAHOMA! classic "Surrey with the Fringe on Top" even gets the
>latin treatment.  "Latin a la Lee" is just such a good time, silly
>fun album.  Every chronically unhappy person needs it in their
>collection.

And don't forget the equally latin follow ups "Ole A La Lee" and "Guitars A
La Lee"!  Actually, I've got "Latin" and "Ole" but have only seen references
to "Guitars".  Definitely a big thumbs up from me.

And while we're discussing it, it seems most of the big pop singers of the
age recorded "Latin" albums with varying degrees of authenticity.  Here are
a couple that I can think of of the top of my head.  Any other good ones?

        "Latin A La Lee" - Peggy Lee
        "Ole A La Lee" - Peggy Lee
        "Guitars A La Lee" - Peggy Lee
        "Dino Latino" - Dean Martin
        "Cole Espanol" - Nat Cole
        "More Cole Espanol" - Nat Cole
        "Sinatra/Jobim" - Frank Sinatra
        "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" - Eydie Gorme
        "Lawrence Goes Latin" - Steve Lawrence
        "Lena Goes Latin" - Lena Horne

Aloha,
Grant


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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) "THE SOUNDS OF SINATRA"
Date: 17 Jan 1997 19:31:35 -0400

Hello...it's the life of a lonely executive...It's Friday night,and I'm
finishing up my work for the week in my spacious office, listening to
what I believe is a nationally-syndicated program called "THE SOUNDS OF
SINATRA."   Here in Tampa, FL, it's aired 6-8p.m. on an ez listening
station...and it's GREAT!  Currently, as I finish up my depressing
turkey bologna sandwich, coke, and popcorn dinner, Frank sings to me: IT
WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR...I am empathizing along with him in his
melancholia...Is 29 really the autumn of one's years?  I feel it,
baby...Anyone else feelin' existential this Friday?
Seriously, is this a national pgm and do you get it?
Lounge"no one cares" Laura

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Unlikely Cha-Chas, etc.
Date: 17 Jan 1997 21:58:38 -0500 (EST)

     I found a great unlikely cha-cha!  It's Red River Cha-Cha ( as in Red
River Valley, the Roy Rogers - Sons of the Pioneers type thing.  It's on a
high-fidelity lp called "Moving Percussion in Pops" by the Hollywood All
Stars.  According to the liner notes, it contains "The world's greatest
percussionists recorded in the most exciting sound ever put on disc.  Hearing
is believing!"  As far as cha-chas go, the red river track is pretty
pedestrian, but it IS a cha-cha and it DOES faithfully reproduce the melody
of the original tune.  I have a hard time admitting that I ever heard a truly
BAD cha-cha.
    Also : Tak Shindo put out at least two lps of "big band standards with an
oriental flavor" that I know of - "Brass and Bamboo" and "Accent on Bamboo".
 The results are decidedly spotty.  Much of the tunes are pretty much
straight forward swing arrangements with the occassional odd percussive
embellishments.  Chattanooga Choo Choo? Hmmmm.  On the plus side, there are
some excellent female voices (ntably on Cherokee).  I believe I've heard that
Tak Shindo was once a member of Denny's band.
     Concerning the lounge - Roxy Music theme, my favorite swank linch pin in
this connection has to be the title track of Ferry's first solo albumn "These
Foolish Things".  Tinkling pianos, emotionally overwrought delivery, and a
slow fade on a ride of angelic female vocals.  Rock music never got any more
lounge than that!
     And I loved the liner notes from B. Phillips.  A book of merely covers
and liner notes of this material is long overdue.
     to the sounds of the Mighty Wurlitzer, David Hight

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From: j gerwitz <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) Unlikely Cha-Chas, etc.
Date: 17 Jan 1997 20:08:57 -0800

Just remembered Soupy Sales'  record of "Hippy's Cha-Cha Hips," looked =
at the 45 and noticed orchestral arrangement by Jimmie Haskell, who  =
showed up in some other post I read today.  Prefer the flip side "White =
Fang," who briefly guests in the cha-cha number too.  Pookie and Hippy, =
Lunch with Soupy Sales,  a few minutes of hard-to-find wackiness on TV =
that this kid needed bad way back then.

To steal the word "Unlikely" from this thread, I must nominate Kate =
Smith's "Strangers in the Night" as an unlikely choice of material for =
this All-American singer and Philadelphia Flyers' National Anthem mascot =
diva. I can't describe the feelings I get when Kate sings "Ever since =
that night, we've been together, lovers at first sight, in love =
forever."    *shudder*

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From: "Phil Clark" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) mike vickers
Date: 18 Jan 1997 09:31:51 -0000

Earlier this week Philip Jackson <[e-mail]> said...

"Among the regulation cover versions on the record are four originals by
Mike Vickers which "form a moon suite in commemoration of the Apollo
flights"

Does anyone know anything about the "B.St.P" or Mike Vickers?"

well ... thinks back for a minute ...

Wasn't he the guitarist in Manfred Mann or something? He also did loads of
sessions
and production work, some of this at EMI in the mid-late60s, after that I
don;'t know. Frinstance that hugely talented songstress Cilla Black had MV
and a rockin' combo back her on more than one album. And I think he did
some of those KPM film music albums which largely sourced the Sound Gallery
CDs.

HTH

Phil

PS does anyone here dig the 13th Floor Elevators ???? I've been grooving to
their second album in the car this week. fffaaaarrrr out!!! it's bin a fave
of mine since I was at school.




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Subject: Re: (exotica) Skip Martin
Date: 18 Jan 1997 10:51:39 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-17 09:34:42 EST, [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
writes:

>RCA:
>Mike Hammer (I think he did this--I could be wrong)

You are correct, Skip Martin did do Mike Hammer.

Ashley

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Subject: Re: (exotica) mike vickers
Date: 18 Jan 1997 11:10:56 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-18 04:48:33 EST, [e-mail] (Phil Clark)
writes:

>Earlier this week Philip Jackson <[e-mail]> said...
>
>"Among the regulation cover versions on the record are four originals by
>Mike Vickers which "form a moon suite in commemoration of the Apollo
>flights"
>
>Does anyone know anything about the "B.St.P" or Mike Vickers?"
>
>

Sorry I don't know. I just know that I'm glad to see your message after all
those "testing list mailer" messages!

Ashley

....but seriously this could be the same Mike Vickers who later did film
library music,  as his contemporary, Brian Bennett of the Shadows did quite a
bit himself (in fact check out  track #21 on Sound Gallery Vol 1 - "Boogie
Juice").

Ashley

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From: Burning Petals Music <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Mancini's SOUNDS & SCORES textbook
Date: 18 Jan 1997 18:36:14 GMT

Hi,

I'm desperately looking for a mailorder source of Henry Mancini's SOUNDS &
SCORES textbook on arranging.  I believe it comes with a vinyl record, although
maybe there's a newer CD addition. I'm in the UK but am willing to pay any
reasonable cost to get is shipped here.

Richard Jay


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) The Sounds of Club Velvet
Date: 18 Jan 1997 13:33:52 -0600 (CST)

now, while viewing the swingin' sites on the CLUB VELVET webpage, you can
hear the swank SOUNDS too!

More than 90 minutes of pure Kini sonic satisfaction LIVE over the
internet, accessable day or night with the click of a button (and the help
of RealAudio software [downloadable for free])!

* Go to the website:

http://www2.bitstream.net/~clean

and look for the  "in Hi-Fi"  sign where you will find the button and/or
all the info you need, including a comlpete track listing for the first
show (more to come)!

* visit often!
* tell your friends!




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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) EXPERIMENT IN TERROR
Date: 18 Jan 1997 15:58:32 -0500

I've had Hank Mancini's "Experiment in Terror" soundtrack (original
"mugging" cover) for about 3 years and yesterday I finally got around to
seeing the movie. Well it's great! The style kinda reminds me of those
German "Krimi" films from the 60s ("The Phantom of Soho" is worth seeing
just for the great spooky crime jazz score).  Great use of Mancini's music,
too. Anyhoo, here's my question: are there any other soundtracks or movies
with that "Experiment in Terror" sound/look? The closest thing I have is
"The Young Savages" (never seen the movie). I saw the "Dead Ringer"
soundtrack (one of those Bette Davis Baby Jane rip-offs) for sale once, but
I didn't buy it. Did I goof?

 Why is it that suspense and horror movies hardly ever have soundtrack
albums released? I guess it's the dramas that have all the big hits ("Valley
of the Dolls," for instance--which is great, but right now I wanna hear
something scary!) ;)

Thanks for any suggestions, Jessica ^__^


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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Skip Martin
Date: 18 Jan 1997 16:15:39 -0800

Jessica Cameron wrote:
>
> Whatever happened to Skip "Scherajazz" Martin? I have all but one of his
> albums on Somerset (I think), and I know he did some stuff for RCA--then he
> just seemed to drop off the face of the earth. Did he release anything else
> after his 50s heyday?
>
> Any help will be appreciated. (Skip, if you're out there, please come home)

For a few facts on Skip, check his page on my Exotica Standards site:

http://www.netrail.net/~bbigelow/martinsk.htm

He might still be around, but he'd be 80 years old.  On the other hand,
Ray Conniff just turned 80 and is still recording.

Brad
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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) EXPERIMENT IN TERROR
Date: 18 Jan 1997 18:33:35 -0500

Jessica Cameron wrote:

> Anyhoo, here's my question: are there
> any other soundtracks or movies with that "Experiment in Terror"
> sound/look?

Not sure about the look, but for sound maybe try John Barry (Beat
Girl, or Ipcress File especially).  Quincy Jones' Mirage might
segue well also.  That film, Experiment, is a shocker even now.  It'd
be interesting to put together a list of good creepy phone call
movies - starting off with Scream...

>  Why is it that suspense and horror movies hardly ever have
>  soundtrack albums released? I guess it's the dramas that have all the big hits
> ("Valley of the Dolls," for instance--which is great, but right now
> I wanna hear something scary!) ;)

Well, it's more 70's, but I can't recommend Morricone's La Lucertola
con la Pelle di Donna enough.  Also, be on the lookout for his score
to Argento's new one, The Stendahl Syndrome (word of mouth is it's a
terrible film).  There's also his Omen-like music for Holocaust 2000,
Drammi Gotici and the Argento Trilogy cd.

If you want good if generic sounding b-movie music from the 50's try
the Ronald Stein Not Of This Earth cd.  And for 60's don't forget
those Bernard Hermann cd's.  Also there's the crime jazz stuff - the
Kenyon Hopkins TV scores (The Reporter, East Side/West Side) might be
close to the sound you're looking for (?)

As you say, can't think of any big horror or suspense hits - wait a
minute!  What about Rosemary's Baby?  'La la la la la....'   oooooo.
The soundtracks exist though, don't they?  Just not as easily found
maybe.

speaking of Bette Davis, what about her scaaaary rendition of 'I've
Written A Letter To Da-dee?'   Ooooooooo.....

'but, what have you done to it's eyes?!!',
kevin king
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From: [e-mail] (Hugh Petfield)
Subject: (exotica) A challenge for 97
Date: 19 Jan 1997 00:18:44 GMT

Ladies & Gentlemen,

How about we, as a group, do something for charity?  Check your diary for a free
Saturday - we don't have to do it all on the same day - and join in

                           THE THRIFTATHON.

Rules are simple: you must visit as many thrift shops as possible in one day,
and you must buy a record in each one.  At the end of the day, list up your
purchases and submit them for 'marking' by a luminary - Br Cleve, perhaps?

The winner will be judged to have the best (not necessarily the largest) haul.

The advantage of this "thon" over others is that the charities get your cash
right away when you buy the record, and you get to keep (and hopefully
enjoy/treasure) the record.  Everyone wins!

Hugh.


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Tiki news site
Date: 18 Jan 1997 21:57:02 -0500 (EST)

Anyone interested in Tiki News magazine and Tiki related events who is not
already on my list
can check out the haps at:

www.val.net/Lounge

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: cleaning
Date: 18 Jan 1997 16:34:38 +0100

>From: [e-mail] (Clark Scheffy)
>
>regarding cleaning the discs themselves, if you have the dough, investing
>in a vacuum record cleaner is really worth it.

        does anyone know where to buy a vacuum record cleaner in Europe?
        i haven't seen any adds for it in the UK Record Collector yet...

        thanx!

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis

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From: rgarfi1 <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) More non-cha-cha improbability
Date: 18 Jan 1997 15:54:58 -0500


Something I found from the 70s, that I thought had a bit of
absurdity is the Disney Steel Drum band (not exactly sures
of exacts titles and names, since I can only email at school
and my music collections is at home). They do a lovely
version of the disco-era classic, "Killing Me Softly". Maybe
its just me, but...this song doesn't seem very Disney to me.

Has anyone else ever seen this album? I think there are some
other odd cover-tunes on it that I can't remember.

Robby

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) EXPERIMENT IN TERROR
Date: 18 Jan 1997 15:59:19 -0800

Jessica Cameron wrote:
>
> I've had Hank Mancini's "Experiment in Terror" soundtrack (original
> "mugging" cover) for about 3 years and yesterday I finally got around to
> seeing the movie. Well it's great!

>Anyhoo, here's my question: are there any other soundtracks or movies
> with that "Experiment in Terror" sound/look?

1967, Quincy Jones - Truman Capote's IN COLD BLOOD...an innocent Kansas family of four
is murdered, one by one - starkly photographed in black and white - chilling, even by
today's standards.  This should definitely satisfy your yearning for having a good
scare.

ford

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) EXPERIMENT IN TERROR
Date: 18 Jan 1997 20:22:35 -0800

kevin wrote:

>Also there's the crime jazz stuff - the
> Kenyon Hopkins TV scores (The Reporter, East Side/West Side) might be
> close to the sound you're looking for (?)

another really great Hopkins score is to the movie "The Yellow Canary".  Also, but I
don't like as well, "Mr. Buddwing".

> As you say, can't think of any big horror or suspense hits - wait a
> minute!  What about Rosemary's Baby?  'La la la la la....'   oooooo.
> The soundtracks exist though, don't they?  Just not as easily found
> maybe.

Christopher Komeda scored the tale of Rosemary and that husband of hers who got all
caught up wit dem witches.  It's on LP AND a place called Intrada has a CD of it.  In
fact, I was surprised at how many CD's (many $$$ imports) they had of *original*
soundtracks I thought never existed on CD.  Such as:

Barry - The Ipcress File
Hermann - Marnie / Psycho
Goldsmith - In Like Flint / Our Man Flint
North - The Bad Seed
Mancini - The Party
Schrifin - Bullitt

...plus many more

check it out:  ftp://members.aol.com/intradanet/intcat.txt

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 19 Jan 1997 12:11:08 +0100

While the great man's album discography has been fairly well documented,
not much mention has been made of Mr. Baxter's output of singles. Where
there ever any non-album ones or other curiosities? I have a couple of Capi=
tol
singles which I'm curious about:

"The Trouble With Harry" / "Havana", and
"I Ain't Mad at You (Honey Baby)" (credited to Les Baxter and The Bombers)=20=
/
"Blue Mirage"

"Havana" and "Blue Mirage" are familiar tracks, but what about the others?
Did they appear on any of the early non-exotic albums (I don't have all of
them)? "The Trouble With Harry" is, it says, "inspired by the motion pictur=
e"
but doesn't seem to have anything to do with the Hitchcock film. And who
were The Bombers? Any theories, anyone?

Thanks,=20
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From: Burning Petals Music <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Re: cleaning
Date: 19 Jan 1997 14:56:50 GMT

On Sat, 18 Jan 1997 16:34:38 +0100, Johan Dada Vis wrote:

>         does anyone know where to buy a vacuum record cleaner in Europe?
>         i haven't seen any adds for it in the UK Record Collector yet...
>
>         thanx!
>
>         = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis

Try the more esoteric audio product magazines, the type that recommend spending
thousands on a stylus <g>  I can't remember any specific names but I know I've
seen ads for the Nitty Gritty.  Alternatively go to a local hi-class HIFI shop
and see if they know of a cleaning service who will do your records for you.

Regards,
Richard Jay


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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 19 Jan 1997 10:11:20 -0500

[e-mail] wrote:

> "The Trouble With Harry" / "Havana", and
> "I Ain't Mad at You (Honey Baby)" (credited to Les Baxter and The
> Bombers) / "Blue Mirage"

While we're there....
I've been meaning to ask about a promo single I found recently:
Midnight On the Cliffs / Dream Rhapsody (Baxter and Leonard Pennario)
done by Baxter's Orchestra and Chorus.

kevin king
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 19 Jan 1997 09:35:26 -0800

Hi! Can't offer any insight except to say that I have these two 45's:

Wake The Town And Tell The People (featuring The Notables)/I'll Never
Stop Loving You (from MGM's Love Me Or Leave Me) Capitol F3120

The Invisible Boy (from the Motion Picture The Invisible Boy)/I Never
Had A Dream Like This Before - Capitol white label promo F3842

If anyone has any info, I too would be interested in hearing about
these.

Thanks,

Kevin _M_ King (the other Kevin King)
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http://www.kinn.com/cameron/index.html  (my stuff for sale)

IN>While the great man's album discography has been fairly well documented,
IN>not much mention has been made of Mr. Baxter's output of singles. Where
IN>there ever any non-album ones or other curiosities? I have a couple of Capit
IN>singles which I'm curious about:

IN>"The Trouble With Harry" / "Havana", and
IN>"I Ain't Mad at You (Honey Baby)" (credited to Les Baxter and The Bombers) /
IN>"Blue Mirage"

IN>"Havana" and "Blue Mirage" are familiar tracks, but what about the others?
IN>Did they appear on any of the early non-exotic albums (I don't have all of
IN>them)? "The Trouble With Harry" is, it says, "inspired by the motion picture
IN>but doesn't seem to have anything to do with the Hitchcock film. And who
IN>were The Bombers? Any theories, anyone?

IN>Thanks,
IN>Ingemar Breithel




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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 19 Jan 1997 14:14:34 -0600 (CST)

seems we have more questions than answers here on the Baxter 45s, so i'll
add another...


"Sinner Man"/"Tango of The Drums" (Capitol F3404)

"Sinner Man" credits vocals to Will Holt and borders on insanity.

anyone know about this?  if Marc Almond never covered this one, he should have.


also, ive been meaning to ask...

i've got a Capitol promo 2xLP with various artists on it ("Capitol's All
Star Line-Up/New Album Preview"). Two Baxter tracks are featured as from
"Ports of Pleasure": "Tahiti" and "Bangkok Cock Fight" and lists the
forthcoming LP's tracks as:

Tahiti: A Summer Night At Sea
Hong Kong Cable Car
The Pearls Of Ceylon
Bangkok Cock Fight
The Gates Of Annam
Shanghai Rickshaw
Harem Silks From Bombay
Sidewalk Cafes Of Saigon
Tramp Steamer To Singapore
Spice Islands Sea Birds
City Of Veils
Monkey Dance Of Bali

however, my copy of "Ports" does not contain "Bangkok Cock Fight" or "Spice
Islands Sea Birds" anyone know what happened here?  Are there different
versions of "Ports" out there or were these 2 tracks just deleted before
release?  "Spice Islands Sea Birds" is on Capitol's "Exotic Moods..." CD,
and is listed as from the "Ports" LP.  What up?!  (Needless to say, I'm
happy i've got "Bangkok Cock Fight" from the promo!  Also, a nice bonus on
the promo record is an introuction of the songs by Les himself!)

anyone?






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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 19 Jan 1997 16:05:29 -0500

[e-mail] writes:

>however, my copy of "Ports" does not contain "Bangkok Cock Fight" or "Spice
>Islands Sea Birds" anyone know what happened here?  Are there different
>versions of "Ports" out there or were these 2 tracks just deleted before
>release?  "Spice Islands Sea Birds" is on Capitol's "Exotic Moods..." CD,
>and is listed as from the "Ports" LP.  What up?

Curiously enough, both of those tracks are on the mono version, but not on
the stereo. This is one of the few Baxter's I have in both formats, so I
don't know if they did this before......or again. Anyone else discover this
on any other Capitol releases?

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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) For sale list--cleaning house
Date: 19 Jan 1997 17:24:42 -0800

I'm cleaning house and weeding through the collection.  Over 200 LPs for
sale, including Enoch Light, Montenegro, Esquivel, et. al.

If you are interested, check out:

http://www.netrail.net/~bbigelow/sale.txt

Or Email me at [e-mail] for a copy.

Brad Bigelow

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Ba...Barbarella
Date: 19 Jan 1997 23:34:35 +0000

Hey

I just read in Mojo magazine that the soundtrack of Barbarella will be
re-issued in March by EMI....hope this news is as nectaratious to  your
ears  as it is to mine ...and to think that I thought March was going to be
the most boring month of the year...August, you better watch out!

Remember..."Angels don't make love...angels ARE love"

Sem Sinatra

p.s. Does anyone have a copy of the OST of Billion Dollar Brain or know if
it exists?...Richard Rodney Bennett's music on that is in the classic spy
mould



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From: Julian Lawton <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Analogue Sounds
Date: 20 Jan 1997 12:09:37 -0000

The following message is sent on behalf of  [e-mail]
Please do NOT send replies to any mailing list or return address listed
above!

After the stroppy bit, the friendly bit!!

Apologies to anyone who considers this irrelevant, but I know that
there's people on all these lists who will be able to help, with the
subject having cropped up before, even if as a tangent. If anyone can
think of anywhere else relevant to post this could they please forward
it on (i.e. drone-on list, space-rock list, rec.musicmakers.analogue, or
whatever is out there!).

My girlfriend is doing a college project for her music course, in the
form of a 'radio show' on tape, on the fall & rise of the analogue
synth, meaning anything along the lines of the moog, theremin, Arp, etc,
or home-built things like the Silver Apples or early Kraftwerk used,
earlier machines (Ondioline, Teleharmonium, Ondes Martenot, etc) and
their origins as instruments for serious composition, the music of
Perrey & Kingsley, Pierre Henry's electonic ballet score, as well as
music of today drawing on these influences (Stereolab, Aphex Twin, etc).

What I'm looking for is people's thoughts relating to this area,
especially from any musicians with a taste for the sound of analogue
synths, or advice on relevant web sites, particularly any with sound
samples of early electronic instruments (i.e. before the mid-60s - any
film music/serious compositions).

If you're a musician who uses analogue sounds, if you could just send a
few lines of e-mail explaining your reasons for using them (if anything
other than nostalgia, or wanting to sound like another band!) - what is
it about the sound and texture of electronic analogue instruments you
find attractive? In what way do you find them different to use from
electronic pianos/organs, digital keyboards, etc. What's inspirational
about them.

I'm also looking for more information about non-pop uses - i.e. serious
composers, connections to electro-acoustic music, links between the
preceding generation of composers and the 60s musicians (i.e. Pierre
Henry studied under Boulez, but can anyone explain the
musical/ideological connection between the two? Ditto the influence of
Stockhausen on the German groups, some of whose members studied under
him?).

Please don't hit 'r' and reply, send any responses to :-

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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) The Real Thing Steel Band
Date: 20 Jan 1997 08:23:51 -0500

I just found a steel band record by "The Real Thing Steel Band, sponsored by
Coca Cola (the Bottler in Bermuda)." That means they're all wearing red and
white, and the drums are painted red and white. :) Anyway, they do a song
called "Poet and Peasants" which I heard (without steel drums) on Ren and
Stimpy once. Is "Poet and Peasants" classical-library music? Any ideas?

Thanks, Jessica ^_^


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) EXPERIMENT IN TERROR
Date: 20 Jan 1997 08:16:51 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-18 16:04:30 EST, [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
writes:

>are there any other soundtracks or movies
>with that "Experiment in Terror" sound/look? The closest thing I have is
>"The Young Savages" (never seen the movie).

I have always thought, especially the theme to 'Experiment In Terro,r" was an
influence on Angelo Badalementi's score for "Twin Peaks".

Ashley

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From: Darrell Brogdon <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) The Real Thing Steel Band
Date: 20 Jan 1997 07:47:14 -0800

Anyway, they do a song called "Poet and Peasants" which I heard (without
steel drums) on Ren and Stimpy once. Is "Poet and Peasants"
classical-library music? Any ideas?

"Poet and Peasant" is an overture by Franz von Suppe, an 18th century
composer of light operas and overtures.  I think it's been used some in
Warner Bros. cartoons, too.  Trivia note--his "Light Cavalry" overture
was NEARLY used as the theme for the Lone Ranger on radio, but it lost
out to "William Tell"!

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Ventures sitar
Date: 19 Jan 1997 17:33:40 +0100

the Ventures "Super psychedelics" lp on Liberty(also on twofer cd) has 1
sitar track called "endless dream"; it's friendly, nice & clean psychedelia
on that lp, but still good; 1 other track, "reflections", sounds like there
"in space" stuff.

= Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Suites to the Sweet/ Duke
Date: 19 Jan 1997 17:33:49 +0100

>From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
>
>Someone mentioned Duke Ellington's suites

        i came across a Duke cd called just "suites" (forgot de label); is that
        de one, or is "A DRUM IS A WOMAN" de title?

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) A couple of comps to get excited about
Date: 19 Jan 1997 11:36:38 -0800

Jessica Cameron wrote:

>Anyhoo, here's my question: are there any other soundtracks or movies
> with that "Experiment in Terror" sound/look?

These had been previously discussed, but to anyone who missed out, check out the Easy
Tempo Volumes 1 and 2 comps (Right Stuff).  Italian film music from the late sixties
early seventies that is kick-ass superb from first track to last.  I only have listened
to Volume 2 (The Psycho Beat) and am really thrilled - it's like a new discovery.

It took me awhile to find these, for some reason, the like to stick'em in the Acid Jazz
section, not in soundtracks.  You may want to ask where they are.

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) billion dollar brain
Date: 19 Jan 1997 16:18:32 -0800

> p.s. Does anyone have a copy of the OST of Billion Dollar Brain or know if
> it exists?...Richard Rodney Bennett's music on that is in the classic spy
> mould

yes, it exists!  Jack diamond has it on his web page...look under album covers.  i got
dat dere soundtrack...it even has a little theremin on it...ooooooo.  Last time I was at
one of my favorite stores, i think i saw it...I wunder if it's still there??

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Get Well Manfred!
Date: 20 Jan 1997 11:45:18 -0400

Imagine my disappointment when we drove and hour and a half to see the
Woggles, only to find they canceled their Orlando show(which the
almighty Hatebombs still did play, along with wailin' new combo Del
Spectros-formerly the Vodkats....)  But here's the really distressing
news!  The reason the Woggles canceled is that Manfred injured
himself...swinging off some kind of rod at a Pensacola, FL club!  He's
fractured a vertebrae...but the dox say he'll be fine..Still, I'm
sad...:(
Lounge Laura

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From: basic hip <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) oops
Date: 20 Jan 1997 08:41:17 -0800

Easy Tempo Volumes 1 and 2 comps (Right Stuff).  Italian film music from the late
sixties

sorry...the label is wrong it should be:  Right Tempo!

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From: Will Straw <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re:  Get Well Manfred!
Date: 20 Jan 1997 12:05:05 -0400

Laura:

You're sad about Manfred, sad about Frank, sad
about Mel!  While these are all noble sentiments,
I'd prescribe some Up With People, Fifth Dimension,
or Yellow Balloon albums to pick up your spirits.

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) Re: Get Well Manfred!
Date: 20 Jan 1997 12:54:31 -0400

Will Straw wrote:
>Laura:
>
>You're sad about Manfred, sad about Frank, sad
>about Mel!  While these are all noble sentiments,
>I'd prescribe some Up With People, Fifth Dimension,
>or Yellow Balloon albums to pick up your spirits.
>
>Will

UP WITH PEOPLE would only bring back tormenting memories of my childhood,
which likely contributed to my eternal sadness....as might the FIFTH
DIMENSION...but you're caring :)-is perscription enough for happiness
today! Still, minor keys appeal to me...
Lounge Laura


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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: (exotica) Spooky-Like Soundtracks
Date: 20 Jan 1997 11:47:39 -0800 (PST)

I know they have just been released and I've seen them at Tower are 3
scores on 1 cd of D'Argento films(?) of which 1 alone is The Bird w/ The
Crystal Plummage-Ennio Morricone
This has got some seriously terrifying pieces of incidental "music" that
just may make you run for "your mommy" or a reasonable facsimile thereof.

Scared the shit outta me

Dark Shadows too though I don't think this is on CD

Quincy Jones-In Cold Blood (True story)
Quincy Jones-Mirage
Quincy Jones-The Slender Thread-Veeeery very spooky and que-ell

Get it now!

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Subject: [Fwd: Re: (exotica) billion dollar brain]
Date: 20 Jan 1997 11:24:39 -0800

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i have never run across "Italian Job", but have seen it on a collector's
list...i tried for it, but it was gone...i don't know of any reissue
plans...dang!  speaking of Michael Caine, I passed up "Alfie"...boy was
that dumb.  "The Ipcress File" is very good and available as a high
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Speaking of Michael Caine film soundtracks does anyone know if the
Quincy Jones 'Italian Job' soundtrack is available on any re-issues
(legit or otherwise)? It goes for 129 quid on vinyl, which is a little
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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) ASTRO-BAXTER
Date: 20 Jan 1997 14:58:33 -0400

My paramour pointed out that some of the arrangements on ASTROSOUNDS
zound a lot like Les Baxter could have arranged them.  I know he did a
couple 101 Strings albums...anyone aware of a possible contribution ot
ASTROSOUNDS?  Another thing-who's the dame doin' the jungle wails on
JUNGLE JAZZ?
Lounge Laura-who is often happy :)!

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From: [e-mail] (Mark Turner)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Spooky-Like Soundtracks
Date: 20 Jan 1997 12:11:57 -0800 (PST)


> I know they have just been released and I've seen them at Tower are 3
> scores on 1 cd of D'Argento films(?) of which 1 alone is The Bird w/ The
> Crystal Plummage-Ennio Morricone
> This has got some seriously terrifying pieces of incidental "music" that
> just may make you run for "your mommy" or a reasonable facsimile thereof.
>
> Scared the shit outta me
>
> Dark Shadows too though I don't think this is on CD

Actually there are three volumes of Dark Shadows TV soundtracks
on CD, plus a volume with the soundtracks to the films "Night of
Dark Shadows/House of Dark Shadows" (on a single CD), plus a "30th
Anniversary Collection" which consists of alternate versions,
cover versions, and other peculiar odds and ends.  I wonder if
this flurry of CD releases has anything to do with the fact that
the Sci-Fi Channel is currently running the series every weekday?

--
 Mark Turner
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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Re: (exotica) "THE SOUNDS OF SINATRA"
Date: 20 Jan 1997 15:42:55 -0400

"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
Laura Taylor
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Ottotemp wrote:
>Laura
>please post the details
>call letters, station number, hours/day, and who syndicates it if known
>
>thanks - or, I mean, mahalo
>
>Otto


Well, I've not much to post...It's 106.3 here in "New Port Richey"
FL(Near Tampa, where I live) WLUV, I think....It runs from 6-8p.m,
Eastern Standard time...but I was inquiring about it's syndication, etc,
because I myself don't know!
Aloha,
Lounge La-La(my Hawaiian name)


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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Re: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 20 Jan 1997 15:43:18 -0400



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clean wrote:
>seems we have more questions than answers here on the Baxter 45s, so
i'll
>add another...
>
>
>"Sinner Man"/"Tango of The Drums" (Capitol F3404)
>
>"Sinner Man" credits vocals to Will Holt and borders on insanity.
>
>anyone know about this?

I think I might have this song on tape...Does it have Theremin in it?  If
so, I'd love to know this was an early Les Baxter ROCK song!
Lounge Laura


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Subject: RE: Re: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 20 Jan 1997 14:49:15 -0600 (CST)

>>"Sinner Man"/"Tango of The Drums" (Capitol F3404)
>>
>>"Sinner Man" credits vocals to Will Holt and borders on insanity.
>>
>>anyone know about this?
>
>I think I might have this song on tape...Does it have Theremin in it?  If
>so, I'd love to know this was an early Les Baxter ROCK song!
>Lounge Laura


no theremin, but kinda 'rock'-ish.  the whole thing has a sort of
gospel/"pick-a-bale-o-cotton" quality to it ("The Lord said sinn-a-man..."
etc.). It starts out rather subtle and builds and builds to an  Yma-like
insanity with backround vocals swooping in and out.  The main vocal (Will
Holt) sounds so much like Marc Almond it freaks me out...  "SATIN!
SATIN!..."




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From: [e-mail] (David Trezza)
Subject: Re: (exotica) ASTRO-BAXTER
Date: 20 Jan 1997 12:50:39 -0800 (PST)


Speaking of 101 Strings...I think I remember somebody saying the
Mr. Juan Esquivel had did some work on one of those.  Is this true
or am I loopy?

I made a super-duper score over the weekend at auctions/estate sales.
Padded on 750 records to the collection for an average of 3.7 cents per;
very little exotica unfortunately, lotsa lounge & damn it, when pipe
organ music comes back in style, I WILL BE THE HUB!  Lotta 101 strings,
hence the Esquivel question.

Thanks in advance.

Dago the addict


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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Ventures sitar
Date: 20 Jan 1997 14:07:29 -0700 (MST)

>the Ventures "Super psychedelics" lp on Liberty(also on twofer cd) has 1
>sitar track called "endless dream"; it's friendly, nice & clean psychedelia
>on that lp, but still good; 1 other track, "reflections", sounds like there
>"in space" stuff.

Yes, both of these tracks are on that "A Decade With.." compilation on
Sunset. This is a fab LP, a compilation of some of their most psychedelic.
Also check out "Running Strong" on Sunset. Both are really fantastic and
turn up in cut bins for relative cheapness.

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Subject: RE: Re: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 20 Jan 1997 15:52:40 -0600 (CST)

>>no theremin, but kinda 'rock'-ish.  the whole thing has a sort of
>>gospel/"pick-a-bale-o-cotton" quality to it ("The Lord said
>sinn-a-man..."
>>etc.). It starts out rather subtle and builds and builds to an  Yma-like
>>insanity with backround vocals swooping in and out.  The main vocal
>(Will
>>Holt) sounds so much like Marc Almond it freaks me out...  "SATIN!
>>SATIN!..."



>I don't think it's the same song...but does it have a Theremin-like
>effect, or weird keyboard in the beginning?


nope.




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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: (exotica) ASTRO-BAXTER
Date: 20 Jan 1997 16:58:22 -0500

David Trezza wrote:
>Speaking of 101 Strings...I think I remember somebody saying the
>Mr. Juan Esquivel had did some work on one of those.  Is this true
>or am I loopy?

Not 101 Strings (Les Baxter did those), but RCA's "Living Strings". He did
one album for them, "In A Mellow Mood" (Camden, CAL/CAS-709; 1962) although
he is not credited on the jacket. It is *not* your typical Esquivel album,
just all lush strings coupled with his distinctive piano playing (which is
the only way anyone would know he was involved). He said the whole thing
took him about 5 days to write and record.

BTW, the maestro is celebrating his 79th birthday today (Monday the 20th).
=46eliz Cumplea=F1os!

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From: [e-mail] (Ursula Blind)
Subject: (exotica) RE: "THE SOUNDS OF SINATRA"
Date: 20 Jan 1997 14:32:30 -0800

Otto (and Laura, and whoever else cares)--

I believe this show is syndicated in the San Francisco area on KABL (960
AM). Seems like I've heard it once or twice....anyway, that's where it
would air if it's broadcast anywhere in this area.

BTW, this station seems to broadcast the exact same programming in the Las
Vegas area (and possibly elsewhere)--they just insert different call
letters & city names in cleverly placed station ID breaks, and the DJs
never refer to the location in their live patter. Sneaky but effective!

--Ursula

 >Ottotemp wrote:
>>please post the details
>>call letters, station number, hours/day, and who syndicates it if known

>>Otto
>Well, I've not much to post...It's 106.3 here in "New Port Richey"
>FL(Near Tampa, where I live) WLUV, I think....It runs from 6-8p.m,
>Eastern Standard time...but I was inquiring about it's syndication, etc,
>because I myself don't know!
>Aloha,
>Lounge La-La(my Hawaiian name)



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: (exotica) billion dollar brain]
Date: 20 Jan 1997 18:06:14 -0500

"Alfie" should still be available and in print on CD from MCA/Impulse!.  I
just saw a copy of it there, not too long ago while I was rummaging through
the Sonny Rollins bin in the jazz section of my local store.  He and Herbie
Hancock were the ones who composed the soundtrack.  Part of Roy Budd's score
for Caine's 1971 film, "Get Carter" (soundtrack) is found on the Sound
Spectrum collection.

Bryan


>At 11:24 AM 1/20/97 -0800, you wrote:
>i have never run across "Italian Job", but have seen it on a collector's
>list...i tried for it, but it was gone...i don't know of any reissue
>plans...dang!  speaking of Michael Caine, I passed up "Alfie"...boy was
>that dumb.  "The Ipcress File" is very good and available as a high
>priced CD import.

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From: [e-mail] (R.Preston Peek)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Spooky-Like Soundtracks
Date: 20 Jan 1997 17:35:22 -0400

>I know they have just been released and I've seen them at Tower are 3
>scores on 1 cd of D'Argento films(?) of which 1 alone is The Bird w/ The
>Crystal Plummage-Ennio Morricone
>This has got some seriously terrifying pieces of incidental "music" that
>just may make you run for "your mommy" or a reasonable facsimile thereof.

Right you are, Jack.

From Issue #7 of Exotica/Et Cetera:

"Ennio Morricone's innovative and popular spaghetti western soundtracks for
Sergio Leone (A Fistful of Dollars, The Good , the Bad and the Ugly)
established him as a major film music composer.  In recent years, Morricone
has also written some terrific scores for big budget pictures like The
Mission and The Untouchables.  Between the spaghetti and the mainstream,
Morricone scored three films for budding horror filmmaker Dario Argento:
The Bird With the Crystal Plumage, The Cat O'Nine Tails and Four Flies on
Grey Velvet, which have been re-released as part of DRG's series of
relatively obscure Italian film scores.
        "This is absolutely classic horror film music, full of the
imaginative nuances for which Morricone is known.  The main theme to The
Bird with the Crystal Plumage is a pretty, almost child-like melody that
works as a chilling counterpoint to the carnage that Argento splashes
across the screen; the repeated use of the theme elicits a much different
response as the film goes on.  Another track consists of a woman gasping
desperately for breath over the loud and accelearting beat of a human
heart, proving that Morricone doesn't need an orchestra to be effective.
       "The main theme to Cat O'Nine Tails is another lilting melody,
"Ninna Nanna in Blu" ("Lullaby in Blue"); its other tracks sport unnerving
jazzy syncopation.  Four Flies on Grey Velvet is rock 'n' roll a-go-go.
The CD also includes an interview with Dario Argento; it's in Italian but
an English translation is provided in the liner notes."

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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Let them die in peace or for that matter...
Date: 20 Jan 1997 16:36:52 -0800

These people have lived long and full lives and now it is time for them to
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Next collecting trend (was Re: Get Well Manfred!)
Date: 21 Jan 1997 00:41:17 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-20 12:11:33 EST, [e-mail] (Will Straw)
writes:

>  I'd prescribe some Up With People

Hey, I just found my nomination for the next collecting trend!  Up With
People, Partridge Family, Donny and Marie...any of that '70's "so sweet
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From: Jonathan Perl <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Italian Job
Date: 21 Jan 1997 09:57:00 +0000


It seems very frustrating that none of the Michael Caine film soundtracks
have been reissued as I'm sure they would sell well.
The recently released 'Funky Soundtracks 3' does contain 1 (the main title),
possibly 2 cuts from the Italian Job though.

Jonny

>Speaking of Michael Caine film soundtracks does anyone know if the
>Quincy Jones 'Italian Job' soundtrack is available on any re-issues
>(legit or otherwise)? It goes for 129 quid on vinyl, which is a little
>out of my price range :-)


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Italian Job
Date: 21 Jan 1997 08:38:39 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-21 05:02:09 EST, [e-mail] (Jonathan
Perl) writes:

>It seems very frustrating that none of the Michael Caine film soundtracks
>have been reissued as I'm sure they would sell well.
>The recently released 'Funky Soundtracks 3' does contain 1 (the main title),

>possibly 2 cuts from the Italian Job though.
>
>Jonny
>
>>Speaking of Michael Caine film soundtracks does anyone know if the
>>Quincy Jones 'Italian Job' soundtrack is available on any re-issues
>>(legit or otherwise)? It goes for 129 quid on vinyl, which is a little
>>out of my price range :-)

The main title from "The Italian Job" is available on a now out -of-print
double album that you can usually find in the miscellaneous section at the
end of the film soundtracks section in good used record stores, it's called
"Paramount Records Presents Famous Movie Themes". It also features stuff from
The Odd Couple, Now Way To Treat A Lady, Barefoot In The Park, Boraslino, The
Adventurerers and others....a very handy album for easy listening DJs.

BTW a good friend of mine said he heard music from"The Sound Gallery" used on
the "former porn stars" sketch on this past "Saturday Night Live" did anyone
catch this if so do you recall which song was used?

Ashley

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From: "Alex V. Cook" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Happy Hour!
Date: 21 Jan 1997 08:43:12 -0800

Aloha swingers,

There's a new listing for the Happy Hour, lounge radio in historic Baton
Rouge.

http://www.geocities.com/soho/1274/happy.htm

I try to add links behind the artists and albums and so forth. If you
know of any pages dedicated to any of the artists we play, or others for
that matter, please send them on. I would like to build a link page for
the research-minded like myself.

Gracias,
alex
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From: Lou Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Wow! What a compilation...
Date: 21 Jan 1997 10:00:11 -0500


At 04:21 PM 1/16/97 -0800, you wrote:
>     Just picked up a very expensive compilation from Japan called "Mondo
>     For Space Age". It's Capitol's answer (Japanese division)to "RCA's
>     History Of Space Age Pop".
<<<snip>>>
>     17. Very Nice Is Bali Bali - Patience & Prudence
>     P.S. Tracks 17 & 18 are worth the price of the CD alone.

Yes! Another Patience & Prudence fan heard from.
Isn't it about time for Capitol/Liberty to collect (for the 1st time) the
complete works of P&P on a single disc?
Anyone know if the inclusion of this one P&P cut indicates that there's a
Japanese collection out there as well?

Didja notice that the Ghost World episode in Dan Clowes' Eightball (#18?)
comic revolved around a lost copy of P&P's 'Ribbon & A Smile' 45?

-Lou 'Gubrious' Smith


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From: Lou Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) D4
Date: 21 Jan 1997 10:01:40 -0500

>>After all the discussion and disgust this has created,  I now need to=20
>>know:  what's the bottom line on D4?  Many of you have said it's a=20
>>phenomenal rip-off...but it's also an industry standard(not that it=20
>>makes it *good* or anything...)
>
Isn't there an entire newsgroup (rec.music.collecting.vinyl) devoted to the
religion of record cleaning?
Post something like this over there and you risk imminentizing the eschaton.

Here's a recent post from rmcv that may help. I have no connection to PV,
and can't vouch for them or their formulas.

Lou 'Dicrous' Smith

>Always wanted a Nitty-Gritty or a VPI, but stuck on a Discwasher budget?
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From: Carver Dan Cordes <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) hi
Date: 21 Jan 1997 00:26:06 -0800 (PST)

hi my name is Carver Cordes and Jon Wilson and I cohost a show at KCPR
San Luis Obispo called Quesoterical Lair.  We specialize in space age
bachelor pad exotica comedy novelty childrens unusual etc...  hence my
subscription to this list
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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) info need on BARBARIAN
Date: 21 Jan 1997 13:14:16 -0400

My brother is panting to know about a Les Baxter soundtrack called
BARBARIAN...Gimme, gimme info-what label, etc, will it be released...the
usual grind...Oh, is it *good*?
Lounge Laura


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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 21 Jan 1997 14:45:21 -0500

>[e-mail] writes:
>>however, my copy of "Ports" does not contain "Bangkok Cock Fight" or "Spice
>>Islands Sea Birds" anyone know what happened here?  Are there different
>>versions of "Ports" out there or were these 2 tracks just deleted before
>>release?  "Spice Islands Sea Birds" is on Capitol's "Exotic Moods..." CD,
>>and is listed as from the "Ports" LP.  What up?
>
>Curiously enough, both of those tracks are on the mono version, but not on
>the stereo. This is one of the few Baxter's I have in both formats, so I
>don't know if they did this before......or again. Anyone else discover this
>on any other Capitol releases?
>br cleve

The stereo version is advertised as having Spice Islands, at least according
to the (S)T-868 listing on the "Original Quiet Village" comp. Can't say for
sure, since this is not a Baxter I've kept, but this was the first Baxter LP
recorded in true stereo, and those tracks may have been recorded earlier --
in monaural only. Capitol likely would never have mixed monaural (or
Duophonic) tracks into a Capitol Stereo LP. The tracks might have been
re-recorded and the LP re-issued, however.

tony
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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: soundtracks
Date: 21 Jan 1997 19:00:33 +0100

>It's on LP AND a place called Intrada has a CD of it.  In
>fact, I was surprised at how many CD's (many $$$ imports) they had of
>>*original* >soundtracks I thought never existed on CD.

        another such place (i didn't use it yet) is CTL Imports:
        http://home.navisoft.com/tclimports/

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From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)
Subject: (exotica) My Three Suns
Date: 21 Jan 1997 15:14:05 -0500

     Pardon me if this has been discussed before (this is my first day on
     this mailing list) but does anybody know of any Three Suns full length
     reissue LP's or compilation material on CD/Vinyl?  I have seen/heard
     assorted tracks on various 'Exotica' comps (ie. RCA comps) but I have
     not seen any dedicated to the music of the Three Suns.

     Also, does anybody know of any David Seville (pre-Chipmunks) Vinyl or
     CD compilations?


     Cal Zone



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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) better u heard it from me...
Date: 21 Jan 1997 15:18:30 -0400

Obit-Tom Parker URGENT
    ...than a *complete* stranger...

    (Las Vegas) -- Colonel Tom Parker has died. He was ElvisáPresley's
manager.
        Parker was a promoter credited with transforming Presley into
anáentertaining legend. Officials say he died today at a Las
Vegasáhospital at 87.

    Lounge Laura's note:  He was also (true story) the "dog catcher" here in
Hillsborough County where I live in the 1930s...

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) THE INDEPENDENTS
Date: 21 Jan 1997 15:24:28 -0400

My band, Thee Crypt Kicker 5, is  playing with this band, the
Independents, next week in Tampa.  From what I've been told, they're
"horror ska," something like the Specials meets the Misfits meets  the
'Dolls or something...Anyone know anything about these kats?
Thanks,
Lounge Laura

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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 21 Jan 1997 16:34:24 -0500

>>[e-mail] writes:
>>>however, my copy of "Ports" does not contain "Bangkok Cock Fight" or "Spice
>>>Islands Sea Birds" anyone know what happened here?

 I wrote:
>>Curiously enough, both of those tracks are on the mono version, but not on
>>the stereo.

Tony Wilds wrote:
>The stereo version is advertised as having Spice Islands, at least according
>to the (S)T-868 listing on the "Original Quiet Village" comp. Can't say for
>sure, since this is not a Baxter I've kept, but this was the first Baxter LP
>recorded in true stereo, and those tracks may have been recorded earlier --

I did a little research on this yesterday, and found out this info:

Capitol's engineers did not believe that a stereo record could contain as
much information as a mono record, so many of their early stereo LP's are
missing two songs (incidently, these are the last songs on each
side).Capitol was the last label to issue stereo recordings (even though
they had one of the earliest stereo studios), as they thought it was merely
a fad. They did advertise the records as having 12 tracks, but backed out
in the end.

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) more mr. vegas
Date: 21 Jan 1997 15:32:31 -0400

The man credited with turning Elvis Presley intoáa star has died.
    A longtime friend says Colonel Tom Parker passed away today at aáLas
Vegas hospital, from complications of a stroke. He was 87.
    Parker became Presley's manager in 1955. He helped the youngásinger get
his first recording contracts and arranged his earlyátelevision
appearances. And in the process, Presley became anáentertaining legend.
    ''Colonel'' was an honorary title bestowed on Parker in 1948
byáLouisiana Governor Jimmie Davis. Presley called him ''admiral.''
    Parker defended himself against charges he exploited his staráclient. In
1993, he said: ''I don't think I exploited Elvis as mucháas he's being
exploited today.''

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From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)
Subject: Re[2]: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 21 Jan 1997 17:00:12 -0500



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Capitol's engineers did not believe that a stereo record could contain as
much information as a mono record, so many of their early stereo LP's are
missing two songs (incidently, these are the last songs on each
side).Capitol was the last label to issue stereo recordings (even though
they had one of the earliest stereo studios), as they thought it was merely
a fad. They did advertise the records as having 12 tracks, but backed out
in the end.

br cleve

     Is it possible that Capitol marketing lobbed off a couple tracks per
     side in order to save $ on royalties paid?  When you consider the
     extra expense of manufacturing a stereo record and the limited
     potential market at that time...a 10 track Stereo LP would have a
     higher profit margin than a 12 track stereo...



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From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: My Three Suns
Date: 21 Jan 1997 18:13:09 -0500

     Hiya Kids!

     Some folks know me as Cal Zone and I've been collecting and sharing
     'wacky' records and 'kitchy off-beat' crapola since I was a small tot.

     This is my first day on the list and I've enjoyed what I've read so
     far...


     Im a big fan of The Three Suns...Pardon me if this has been discussed
     before but does anybody know what Three Suns full length LP's have been
     reissued or compilation material on CD/Vinyl?  Does anybody know of
     plans to do so.  I have seen/heard assorted tracks on various 'Exotica'
     comps (ie. RCA comps) but I have not seen any dedicated to the music of
     the Three Suns.

     Also, does anybody know of any existing David Seville (pre-Chipmunks)
     Vinyl or CD compilations?

     Yer Pal,

     Cal Zone



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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Hula Monsters, OK Twisters Jan'97
Date: 21 Jan 1997 19:18:28 -0500

[Back finally from California, Moe Nelson is one of the most-sought
musicians in the mid-Atlantic. He can squeeze a frog to play any song in any
key, or something like that. If you can make any of these shows, it's well
worth it. -- TW]


Hauoli Makahiki Hou!  Happy New Year from the Hula Monsters!

[The East Coast's Hula Monsters are a Hawaiian-Western Swing-blues band
featuring Mark Noone, good/cheap Hawaiian shirts for sale, and a
transcendental version of Hawaii 5-0. -- TW]

Here's where you can see (and presumably hear) the Hula Monsters during these
winter months here in the MD/DC/VA area:

Tue 1/7, Cat's Eye Pub, Fells Pt, Baltimore, MD
Wed 1/8, Hauoli La Hanau to Elvis Presley, who would be 62 today...
Sat 1/11, Roots Cafe Concert Series w/Billy Kemp, Baltimore, MD
Thu 1/16, Cowboy Cafe South, Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Tue 1/21, Cat's Eye Pub, Fells Pt, Baltimore, MD
Tue 2/4, Cat's Eye Pub, Fells Pt, Baltimore, MD
Tue 2/18, Cat's Eye Pub, Fells Pt, Baltimore, MD
Sat 3/8, Andy's, High St, Chestertown, MD

Here's where you can hear (and presumably see) Moe Nelson with other bands:

Thu 1/2, Grandsons @ Cowboy Cafe South, Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Fri 1/3, Oklahoma Twisters @ Phantasmagoria, Wheaton, MD
Sat 1/4, Grandsons @ Fat Tuesdays, Fairfax, VA
Sun 1/12, Oklahoma Twisters @ Western Swing Dance, Falls Church, VA
Sat 1/25, Oklahoma Twisters @ Phantasmagoria, Wheaton, MD
Sun 2/9, Oklahoma Twisters @ Western Swing Dance, Falls Church, VA
Thu 2/13, Grandsons @ Cowboy Cafe South, Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Sat 2/22, Grandsons @ Andy's, High St, Chestertown, MD
Thu 3/20, Big Swinging Daves @ Whitlow's, Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA

For more information, call [phone].

Hauoli Makahiki Hou, and ALOHA!

Moe

[The Oklahoma Twisters can be heard via Shockwave on their web page at

        http://www.kaizen.net/lkasdorf/okt.html

(also linked to my site) -- TW]
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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) Another Reminder!
Date: 21 Jan 1997 17:13:19 -0800


     Many of you folks have been writing in re: soundtracks and their
     availability. So let's get this straight. The following movies are
     United Artist:

     1. Goliath & The Barbarians (w/ Les Baxter Soundtrack)
     2. Billion Dollar Brain
     3. Get Carter

     I've requested that several of you write to MGM/UA to suggest they
     release the movies AND soundtracks since they are all UA and we have
     the soundtrack rights (and a few of you have). I need your help.
     Please go to our website (www.mgmhomevideo.com/index2.html) and send
     an e-mail requesting that these things be released! Otherwise, you'll
     only have your dusty little, vinyl versions available. I'll personally
     forward your messages to the key people who make the decisions on
     re-issuing. Guaranteed!

     Good luck. We're all counting on you!

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) THE INDEPENDENTS
Date: 21 Jan 1997 15:24:28 -0400

My band, Thee Crypt Kicker 5, is  playing with this band, the
Independents, next week in Tampa.  From what I've been told, they're
"horror ska," something like the Specials meets the Misfits meets  the
'Dolls or something...Anyone know anything about these kats?
Thanks,
Lounge Laura

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From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)
Subject: (exotica) My Three Suns
Date: 21 Jan 1997 15:14:05 -0500

     Pardon me if this has been discussed before (this is my first day on
     this mailing list) but does anybody know of any Three Suns full length
     reissue LP's or compilation material on CD/Vinyl?  I have seen/heard
     assorted tracks on various 'Exotica' comps (ie. RCA comps) but I have
     not seen any dedicated to the music of the Three Suns.

     Also, does anybody know of any David Seville (pre-Chipmunks) Vinyl or
     CD compilations?


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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) better u heard it from me...
Date: 21 Jan 1997 15:18:30 -0400

Obit-Tom Parker URGENT
    ...than a *complete* stranger...

    (Las Vegas) -- Colonel Tom Parker has died. He was ElvisáPresley's
manager.
        Parker was a promoter credited with transforming Presley into
anáentertaining legend. Officials say he died today at a Las
Vegasáhospital at 87.

    Lounge Laura's note:  He was also (true story) the "dog catcher" here in
Hillsborough County where I live in the 1930s...

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From: "JEFFREY CHENAULT" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Baxter's Barbarian
Date: 22 Jan 1997 03:09:32 UT

Les Baxter's Barbarian album was a soundtrack released in 1960 titled "Goliath
And The Barbarians".  It was put out by American International #1001/S1001.
It was also later released on Varese Sarabande but seek out the original just
for the cover alone.  The music is excellent but represents more of his
orchestral works with just a tinge of exotica thrown in for good measure.
If anyone is interested I have an illustrated Les Baxter Discography available
for five bucks.
It is 26 pages long and includes over 50 releases with album info, song titles
and even some liner notes.  This is all part of a Les Baxter Scrapbook that I
am compiling.  The non-illustrated version is currently available in Tiki News
#9.  Any contributions especially a singles list would be greatly appreciated.
 Send e-mail to [e-mail]       Thanks, Jeff

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Next collecting trend (was Re: Get Well Manfred!)
Date: 21 Jan 1997 22:20:01 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-21 00:48:58 EST, you write:

<< Hey, I just found my nomination for the next collecting trend!  Up With
 People, Partridge Family, Donny and Marie...any of that '70's "so sweet
 you'll wanna barf" stuff. >>

These are the records you collect when you get those "I'll take $5 for the
whole box so i dont have to lug em home" deals at a flea market, or 10 for
 $1 garage sales.  Marie Osmond was indeed cute (as can be seen in a picture
occasionally posted to newsgroup a.b.p.nude.celebrities).  And have you ever
heard the teen-aged Osmond's tune about the advice they received from their
mama - "Find 'em, Fool 'em, and Forget 'em, " with a funky fuzz guitar?  Hey,
I just noticed that the cover lists the amazing Travis "Scratchy" Wammack on
guitar !!   Gotta listen to the whole thing now.

I am also proud of my Pat "The Cheater" Boone family collection: different
LP's of Pat solo, Pat & Shirley, Debbie solo, the Boone sisters, and the
whole dang family all together.  I seldom listen but i get a warm fuzzy
feeling knowing they're all in my house with me.

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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Liquid Archival Sound Treatment
Date: 21 Jan 1997 17:56:28 -0500

Liquid Archival Sound Treatment, or LAST, was a godsend when introduced but
now is too pricey for the job it has to do (unless it's a very precious
record). Used to be carried by national (US) Needle in a Haystack and
high-end audio "salons." I still use their brushes (much more wieldy than
others), though, as well as the LAST stylus cleaner and stylus protector.

It's in three parts.

The LAST deep cleaner works like a charm, scouring deep without coating.

The LAST preservative is the killer product. I swear this stuff has even
fixed skips and other glitches occasionally (a miracle worker). Basically,
it gets into the groove at a molecular level or something and fill in the
divots and potholes (but not huge chasms of course).

My experience backs up the company's claim that an unplayed LP treated with
LAST will be in better shape after 100 plays or so than an LP played just
once without treatment or then treated with LAST (not to mention records
never treated).

Also there is a per-play "daily" cleaner that doesn't strip off the LAST
preservative.

tony
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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) More Baxter Bombers on 45
Date: 21 Jan 1997 15:36:37 -0500

>And who were The Bombers? Any theories, anyone?

Les Baxter and the Bombers also made this 45: Earth Angel/Happy Baby.

The A side features a vocal solo by Pat Laird, while the B is a group vocal.

The Music for Young Pops LP indicates the Bombers' style (mostly Pat
Boone-ish covers of tunes from the previous decade). Perhaps someone decided
that "Bombers" was too close to the truth and nixed the name for the LP. But
the ease with which Baxter switched among --and always returned to-- so many
styles throughout his career is amazing; it's as if the brilliant concept
LPs were just more piece work to him. And no matter the style, he tackled
each project with the same impeccable standards. (In the case of some
material, like varnishing painted wood, but...)

While there are many 45 singles of his April-in-Paris material, as well as
45 EP versions of such early LPs as Ritual of the Savage and Music Out of
the Moon, one unusual single pairs Baxter with crooner Dick Beavers (a name
which should be of some consolation to Dick Hyman):

I'm Yours/Kiss of Fire

The B-side tango is the standout and belongs in the cheesey lounge-singer
hall of fame next to Ray Anthony's [vocal] semi-parody version of "Sway."

tony
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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re[2]: (exotica) Les Baxter singles
Date: 22 Jan 1997 01:26:42 -0500

Howard Enis wrote:
>     Is it possible that Capitol marketing lobbed off a couple tracks per
>     side in order to save $ on royalties paid?  When you consider the
>     extra expense of manufacturing a stereo record and the limited
>     potential market at that time...a 10 track Stereo LP would have a
>     higher profit margin than a 12 track stereo...

....Especially considering that stereo records cost a dollar more than
mono's. But, while greed is an obvious suspect in this scenario, my sources
say it was technophobia. Major labels didn't seem to figure out the royalty
scam till the mid-60's.

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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: (exotica) The Gentle People
Date: 22 Jan 1997 01:35:58 -0500

The debut album by The Gentle People, "Soundtracks For Living", is out now
and highly recommended. It's a British release - Rephlex cat045cd (LP,
too). There is a Japanese version as well. It's a beautiful record - -
lovely melodies wrapped in strings, harps, and lots and lots of
synthesizers. It's like floating on a velvet cloud. It contains both of
their singles, "Journey" and "Emotion Heater". The CD bonus track is the
"Tiki Mix" remix. There's some sound samples at their website -
www.gentleworld.com

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) The Gentle People
Date: 22 Jan 1997 01:09:13 -0600 (CST)

>The debut album by The Gentle People, "Soundtracks For Living", is out now
>and highly recommended. It's a British release - Rephlex cat045cd (LP,
>too). There is a Japanese version as well. It's a beautiful record - -
>lovely melodies wrapped in strings, harps, and lots and lots of
>synthesizers. It's like floating on a velvet cloud. It contains both of
>their singles, "Journey" and "Emotion Heater". The CD bonus track is the
>"Tiki Mix" remix. There's some sound samples at their website -
>www.gentleworld.com
>
>br cleve



DAMN!  ya beat me too it cleve!  I was just gonna post news of this release
to the list.  Great record... sort of a Burt Bacharach vs. CandyFlip,
bubblegum ambient meets lounge.  SAVE THE NAUGA!

BTW, whats the "Tiki  Mix" bonus track like? (i own the vinyl)

Dean




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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Next collecting trend (was Re: Get Well Manfred!)
Date: 22 Jan 1997 04:26:34 -0500

O.K.  You want sweet? Turn to the Family Channel on Saturday and you can
hear the themes to the Krofft shows that they are running, The Bugaloos
("We're in the air and everywhere!"), Sigmund and the Sea Monsters ("You've
gotta have friends, friends, friends.") or H.R. Pufnstuf ("Who's you're
friend when things get rough.").

Then again, if anyone is aching to hear something related to the Osmonds,
you can listen to "Kaptain Kool and the Kongs" from the Krofft Supershow.
All of their material was written by one of the Osmonds.

I try to forget  '70's TV, yet it pulls me back in.  must...lie...down..unhhh.


It's just a crazy world, where anything goes down,
Brian Phillips

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Subject: Re: (exotica) Another Reminder!
Date: 22 Jan 1997 08:01:40 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-21 20:38:08 EST, [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
writes:

> Many of you folks have been writing in re: soundtracks and their
>     availability. So let's get this straight. The following movies are
>     United Artist:
>
>     1. Goliath & The Barbarians (w/ Les Baxter Soundtrack)
>     2. Billion Dollar Brain
>     3. Get Carter
>
>     I've requested that several of you write to MGM/UA to suggest they
>     release the movies AND soundtracks since they are all UA and we have
>     the soundtrack rights (and a few of you have). I need your help.
>     Please go to our website (www.mgmhomevideo.com/index2.html) and send
>     an e-mail requesting that these things be released! Otherwise, you'll
>     only have your dusty little, vinyl versions available. I'll personally
>     forward your messages to the key people who make the decisions on
>     re-issuing. Guaranteed!
>
>     Good luck. We're all counting on you!
>
>

Doug
- I don't mean to rain on your parade, but MGM is not a record company and
many of the record rights to these soundtracks do not reside with them but
elsewhere with other labels or in some cases producers themselves.

Ashley

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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Bongo Party With James Dean
Date: 22 Jan 1997 08:15:13 -0500

My "Celebrity Vocals" book has an entry for a single released after James
Dean's death (I guess it was just recorded at a party) where he plays bongos
and congas. It's "Jungle Rhythm/Dean's Lament." Does anyone have this li'l
gem? Is it any good? (it sounds like no matter how good or bad it is, it
should be reissued).

Dean fans may remember the picture of him playing a conga for his Uncle's
pigs back on the farm. And he was in Eartha Kitt's ballet class. :)

Thanks for any help, Jessica ^_^


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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Experiment in Thank You ;)
Date: 22 Jan 1997 08:19:33 -0500

I'd like to give a big terrifying thanks to everyone who responded to my
"Experiment In Terror" post. Now I'll to revise the soundtrack section of my
wantlist (again)! A Ross Martin/Lee Remick (or Stefanie Powers) half nelson
to all of you! XXXXX

Thanks again, Jessica ^_^


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Subject: RE:(exotica) Wow! What a compilation...
Date: 21 Jan 1997 21:14:14  -0600

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From: [e-mail] (Joe Batutis)
Subject: (exotica) Esquivel Goes West
Date: 22 Jan 1997 11:07:24 -0500


Hello all-

My friend Arn read that Esquivel did the score for a TV Western called "The Tall
Man". It lasted from 1960-62 and the book TV'S GREATEST HITS describes the score
as "an equally strange mixture of jazzy sounds and western styles."

Somebody should dig this up!

-Joe B.

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From: Elaine <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) 70's Peggy
Date: 22 Jan 1997 14:34:06 -0500 (EST)

>
> Speaking of Peggy, I've currently been extolling her rendition of
> "Spinning Wheel" from Peggy Lee Sings Songs of the 70's.  She's just
> downright funkafied on this track, but what makes it ever so better,
> is that she's pictured on the back cover lounging in diamonds and white
> mink.  Finally! The marriage of funk and glamour.
>
> Anita
>

Anita, I couldn't agree with you more! Peggy's renditions of "Everyday
People" and, in a more mellow 70's mood "Let's Love", really pack a
punch.I don't care what anybody says.

So on and so on and shooby-dooby-dooby,

Elaine



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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) 70's Peggy
Date: 22 Jan 1997 14:50:53 -0400

Wow!  Anita and Elaine-two righteous babes hooking up , ether
style....Folks, I'm having e-mail troubles...please lemme know if either
of you gets this from me!
Lounge Laura
[e-mail]
"It's just this station's nature to have weird e-mail"

Elaine wrote:
>>
>> Speaking of Peggy, I've currently been extolling her rendition
>of
>> "Spinning Wheel" from Peggy Lee Sings Songs of the 70's.  She's
>just
>> downright funkafied on this track, but what makes it ever so
>better,
>> is that she's pictured on the back cover lounging in diamonds
>and white
>> mink.  Finally! The marriage of funk and glamour.
>>
>> Anita
>>
>
>Anita, I couldn't agree with you more! Peggy's renditions of
>"Everyday
>People" and, in a more mellow 70's mood "Let's Love", really pack
>a
>punch.I don't care what anybody says.
>
>So on and so on and shooby-dooby-dooby,
>
>Elaine



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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) 70's Peggy
Date: 22 Jan 1997 14:50:53 -0400

Wow!  Anita and Elaine-two righteous babes hooking up , ether
style....Folks, I'm having e-mail troubles...please lemme know if either
of you gets this from me!
Lounge Laura
[e-mail]
"It's just this station's nature to have weird e-mail"

Elaine wrote:
>>
>> Speaking of Peggy, I've currently been extolling her rendition
>of
>> "Spinning Wheel" from Peggy Lee Sings Songs of the 70's.  She's
>just
>> downright funkafied on this track, but what makes it ever so
>better,
>> is that she's pictured on the back cover lounging in diamonds
>and white
>> mink.  Finally! The marriage of funk and glamour.
>>
>> Anita
>>
>
>Anita, I couldn't agree with you more! Peggy's renditions of
>"Everyday
>People" and, in a more mellow 70's mood "Let's Love", really pack
>a
>punch.I don't care what anybody says.
>
>So on and so on and shooby-dooby-dooby,
>
>Elaine



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From: Elaine <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: exotica Digest V2 #139
Date: 22 Jan 1997 14:47:55 -0500 (EST)

>
> And while we're discussing it, it seems most of the big pop singers of the
> age recorded "Latin" albums with varying degrees of authenticity.  Here are
> a couple that I can think of of the top of my head.  Any other good ones?
>
>         "Latin A La Lee" - Peggy Lee
>         "Ole A La Lee" - Peggy Lee
>         "Guitars A La Lee" - Peggy Lee
>         "Dino Latino" - Dean Martin
>         "Cole Espanol" - Nat Cole
>         "More Cole Espanol" - Nat Cole
>         "Sinatra/Jobim" - Frank Sinatra
>         "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" - Eydie Gorme
>         "Lawrence Goes Latin" - Steve Lawrence
>         "Lena Goes Latin" - Lena Horne
>
> Aloha,
> Grant

Let's not forget the Rosemary Clooney and Perez Prado collaboration. Rosie
does a slightly square, yet smokin' version of "Sway".

Regards,
Elaine


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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Spooky-Like Soundtracks
Date: 22 Jan 1997 19:46:55 +0100

speaking of TV series: if you ever come across the cd with Morricone's
soundtrack music for the Italian "La Piovra" TV series (currently being
aired by Flemisch public tv): GET IT! it's wonderful: has both wordless
femlale vocals and more upbeat "loungecore" music. the cd is long out of
print i'm afraid...

johan



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From: Lelia Ellen Raley <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: more mr. vegas
Date: 22 Jan 1997 12:37:41 -0500 (EST)

Col. Parker story gleaned from I've-forgotten-which-Elvis-bio:  In his
carny huckster days, "Colonel" Tom had a hot dog stand where he sold
unsuspecting folks a bun with two small chunks o' dog at either end & a
mess o'relish & glop in the middle.  When anyone dared to protest, he
would point at a section of weiner planted on the ground for this purpose
and growl: "You dropped yer meat. Move on!"  What a guy!

Lola

On 21 Jan 1997, Laura Taylor wrote:

> The man credited with turning Elvis Presley into=A0a star has died.
> =09A longtime friend says Colonel Tom Parker passed away today at a=A0Las=
=20
> Vegas hospital, from complications of a stroke. He was 87.
> =09Parker became Presley's manager in 1955. He helped the young=A0singer =
get=20
> his first recording contracts and arranged his early=A0television=20
> appearances. And in the process, Presley became an=A0entertaining legend.
> =09''Colonel'' was an honorary title bestowed on Parker in 1948=20
> by=A0Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis. Presley called him ''admiral.''
> =09Parker defended himself against charges he exploited his star=A0client=
=2E In=20
> 1993, he said: ''I don't think I exploited Elvis as much=A0as he's being=
=20
> exploited today.''
>=20
> "It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
> Laura Taylor
> [phone]
> [e-mail]
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Another Reminder!
Date: 22 Jan 1997 19:10:10 -0500

At 05:13 PM 1/21/97 -0800, you wrote:
>
>     1. Goliath & The Barbarians (w/ Les Baxter Soundtrack)

Yeah I remember writing in to them about that.  They're still stalling on
that one, aren't they?

>     2. Billion Dollar Brain

The only one of the Harry Palmer trilogy that Caine did, that's not
available on video.  Why?  No soundtrack either.

>     3. Get Carter

You all just released this on video, late last year.  I saw it there the
other night and it is one of Caine's better action films.  In fact it's soo
good, I may just buy the tape.  Part of the soundtrack has been released on
the Sound Spectrum collection that I mentioned in an earlier post.

I'll e-mail them again Doug.  I guess their still asleep.

P.S.  I'm glad you all released "The Outfit" with Robert Duvall recently.
It reminds me of how great a lot of the 70s action films really were.




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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: Re[2]: (exotica) Another Reminder!
Date: 22 Jan 1997 11:14:47 -0800




>Doug
>- I don't mean to rain on your parade, but MGM is not a record company and many
>of the record rights to these soundtracks do not reside with them but elsewhere
>with other labels or in some cases producers themselves.

>Ashley


That's okay. I have an umbrella! You are correct about MGM. However, United
Artists holds the rights to most of it's soundtracks (not the United Artist
recording artists). We WILL be releasing United Artists soundtracks soon. Some
of them that will be coming out are Chitty Chitty Bang bang, In The Heat Of The
Night, Never On Sunday, etc.... We also have the rights to cool Lounge sounds
such as "Johnny Cool" and "Salt & Pepper".

As for MGM records, they are released though Rhino/Turner music mostly from our
recommendations .

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica)4:35 Exotica
Date: 23 Jan 1997 03:49:06 -0500 (EST)

I just picked this album up, its on cameo and is by Ted Auletta and ork.

Its a fairly run of the mill album with all the standard tunes. the 2
'originals' are pretty good.

has anybody seen anything else  from Ted Auletta?

Also, I'm a big phase 4 fan and this 4:35 seems to similiar, any other 4:35
recomendations?

Chow for the Future

Wallace

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From: Julian Lawton <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Re[2]: (exotica) Another Reminder!
Date: 23 Jan 1997 13:59:23 -0000

So does anyone know where we should campaign to get the Italian Job
soundtrack re-issued in full?

I got the Funky Soundtracks III - some great tracks - Roy Budd, Quincy
Jones, etc, along with film
dialogue, and a bit of dialogue from The Sweeney. The only real problem
is that the excerpt from the
Italian Job lacks the really great guitar being more from the harmonica
version of the song.


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From: Michael Reading <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Three Suns
Date: 23 Jan 1997 07:27:45 -0800

> Im a big fan of The Three Suns...Pardon me if this has been discussed
> before but does anybody know what Three Suns full length LP's have been
>reissued or compilation material on CD/Vinyl?

"Twilight Memories" is available from BMG Germany.  I've seen it for
anywhere from 17.99-22.99.  I haven't heard the CD, but I have a Mancini
from the same reissue series and the sound is really excellent on that one
("Blues & The Beat").  There is also a Japanes import called "Uncle Garden"
(unless that's a typo) that is supposedly a collection of the 40s and 50s
RCA stuff.  As is the case with most Japan imports, it's really expensive at
about $30.

Good luck,
Michael


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From: [e-mail] (Joe Batutis)
Subject: (exotica) Three Suns
Date: 23 Jan 1997 11:42:08 -0500

Along with the German import of Twilight Memories and that Japanese high priced
compilation there are two compilations of their early works on an american label
called Circle, out of New Orleans, I believe. You can get them at Footlights
Records in NYC. (they also have a web site)

Their early stuff is just accordion, hammond organ and guitar. Sometimes they
add drums and piano. Good, peppy housecleaning music. Mamie Eisenhower loved
'em.

-Joe B.

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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: Re:(exotica) Three Suns
Date: 23 Jan 1997 09:51:07 -0800

     >There is also a Japanes import called "Uncle Garden" (unless that's a
     >typo) that is supposedly a collection of the 40s and 50s RCA stuff.
     >As is the case with most Japan imports, it's really expensive at
     >about $30.

     Here's the info on the Japanese import. It's part of a banner series
     called RETRO FUTURE LOUNGE MUSIC. This CD is individually titled
     "Uncle Garden" and contains mostly stereo tracks from a wide span of
     time. It is alot more fun than their Circle compilations. Here are the
     tracks. The songs with the asterix are mono.

     1. Twilight Time
     2. Delicado
     3. African Waltz
     4. Perdido *
     5. There Goes My Heart
     6. The 3rd Man Theme
     7. Moritat (From "Three Penny Opera")
     8. Intermission Time *
     9. Bali Ha'i *
     10. Amefuri (Rainy Day)
     11. Anna *
     12. The Tender Trap
     13. Even Now *
     14. No Blues At All
     15. Starlight Lullaby *
     16. Under Paris Skies *
     17. The Poor People Of Paris
     18. Blue Bells Of Scottland *
     19. Unchained Melody
     20. Gelsomina (From "La Strada")
     21. Kutsu Ga Naru (Walking Hand In Hand)
     22. Some Enchanted Evening

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) I'm back
Date: 23 Jan 1997 16:41:09 -0400

My e-mail has been down for a day or tow, so If you've posted any thing
to me, I likely didn't get it! Flood me, baby!

"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
Laura Taylor
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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Viva Tony Hatch!
Date: 23 Jan 1997 17:48:13 -0500

What is the story behind this fellow?  I have a term for he and Petula
Clark's collaborations in the 1960's: Supercharged Pop, not quite rock, not
quite Ray Conniff.  I just purchased Heart/You'd Better Come Home and
enjoyed them both.

A Cellarful of Noise,
Brian Phillips

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) A Swingin' Valentine's Day
Date: 23 Jan 1997 18:16:51 -0500 (EST)

For all our Brothers and Sisters in Exotica, and more specifically ,New
England;indulge me while I tootle melodiously upon my own horn for a
moment.

This Valentines Day  Combustible Edison will be playing what will probably
be their only local show for several months. Allow me to quote liberally
from the promoter's press release,to wit......



>
>        On Valentine's Day, Friday February 14, 1997, Baitfish Productions
>presents THE COMBUSTIBLE EDISON VALENTINE'S DAY LOVE BOWL at the Greek
>American Political Club at 288 Green Street in Central Square in
>Cambridge. This is two doors down from Charlie's Tap. Doors open
>promptly at 8:00 PM. Combustible Edison will perform two sets featuring
>some of their newest and grooviest material. Slack-master Brother Cleve will be
>spinning both classics of Moodsong and the newest Euro-lounge  between
>sets. >This will be a very special evening for lovers,one and all.
>
>        Staged in a beautiful ballroom on the second floor with a large high
>stage, dance floor, and table seating, enhanced with exotic lighting,
>linen, door prizes, and party favors,this event will become lost in
>time. [Huh??--C.E.] Find Love, Make Love, Fake Love to the cool, exotic
>sounds >of the best contemporary lounge band on the planet. Creative dress
>is strongly
>encouraged for this is not going to be a normal night at a normal club.
>
>        There is a full bar that will be serving the famous Combustible
>Edison cocktail and many other exotic and unusual libations, all served in
>glass, from the glory days of swing (i.e. Now,baby!). The show will
>conclude at 1:00 AM.
>
>        Tickets may be purchased, in advance, for $10 dollars, at the Middle
>East Box Office through February 13th, cash only (there is a $1 service
>charge). Tickets will be available at the door the night of the show for
>$12. For more information about this truly unique event call 617 492
>5446. Thank you, and hope to see you there.

There you have it..."Abnormality,Lost in Time!" That's what we're all
about. For additional fun,count how many times the word "exotic" is used
and play the number in the lottery.



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From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)
Subject: Re[2]: (exotica) Three Suns
Date: 23 Jan 1997 13:46:40 -0500

     Thanks to all for the Suns' tips....

     I recently had the opportunity to meet a lovely elderly woman at a
     garage sale who actually witnessed The Three Suns perform at a
     nightclub in Buffalo back in the late 40's.

     She described the concert experience as being 'wonderful, and
     everybody danced'.

     She sold me her 3 Suns 'Hymns' ep box for a quarter.  Not their best
     material (unless you're looking for funeral parlor music).

     One of my favorite 3 Suns records is an RCA 45...Theme from 'The Proud
     Ones' (with Jews' Harp accompaniment) backed with 'Haunted Guitars'.

     I also have a Victor 78 of 'The Red Monkey' with a positively
     disturbing accordion riff running throughout  the entire record.

     I enjoy the early (pre-Living Stereo) Suns...much of this late 40's
     early-mid 50's material is very mysterious and creepy....weird timings
     and goofball arrangements of then popular instrumentals.  Mamie
     Eisenhower was most probably a manic-depressive.

     Cal Zone!




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     >There is also a Japanes import called "Uncle Garden" (unless that's a
     >typo) that is supposedly a collection of the 40s and 50s RCA stuff.
     >As is the case with most Japan imports, it's really expensive at
     >about $30.

     Here's the info on the Japanese import. It's part of a banner series
     called RETRO FUTURE LOUNGE MUSIC. This CD is individually titled
     "Uncle Garden" and contains mostly stereo tracks from a wide span of
     time. It is alot more fun than their Circle compilations. Here are the
     tracks. The songs with the asterix are mono.

     1. Twilight Time
     2. Delicado
     3. African Waltz
     4. Perdido *
     5. There Goes My Heart
     6. The 3rd Man Theme
     7. Moritat (From "Three Penny Opera")
     8. Intermission Time *
     9. Bali Ha'i *
     10. Amefuri (Rainy Day)
     11. Anna *
     12. The Tender Trap
     13. Even Now *
     14. No Blues At All
     15. Starlight Lullaby *
     16. Under Paris Skies *
     17. The Poor People Of Paris
     18. Blue Bells Of Scottland *
     19. Unchained Melody
     20. Gelsomina (From "La Strada")
     21. Kutsu Ga Naru (Walking Hand In Hand)
     22. Some Enchanted Evening

     If you've got over $30.00 to blow, you should pick this one up.



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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Harry Revel's Music From Outer Space
Date: 23 Jan 1997 20:17:04 -0800

I don't think I've ever heard anyone talk about this one.

Harry Revel's Music From Outer Space coonducted by Stu Phillips

The cover alone is so amazing and like nothing you've ever seen anywhere
on this planet or elsewhere

Never released in stereo, it's on MGM-early 50's.

This is *real* easy listening as the 3 theremin records are.  The music
is space age pop in a very easy kind of way and the wordless vocal
oohing and ahhing thing is BIG.  Sometimes it does sound like a theremin
but it isn't.

Another great outer space easy listening record is Leith Stevens
Exploring The Unknown on RCA circa 1955.

Very atmospheric and the cover actually has the Walter Schuman Voices
getting top bill w/ no mention of Leith anywhere until you flip it over

Spoken word is by Mr Science Fiction or is that Mr Horror (?) Paul Frees
and some of the titles are Preparation, Blast off, A New World and the
narration is brilliant.  It says though that the words were written by
Rip Van Winkle.  Oh well

Then there's Ron Goodwin's Music In Orbit from Capitol.

I had this briefly as I traded it away with something else I could
certainly live without for;
Yma Sumac-Miracles(stereo)
Del Close/John Brent-How To Speak Hip w/ the booklet(stereo)
Ken Nordine-Twink(mono)

Trades like that don't happen everyday BUT they do happen

I do remember something like "martians singing" on side 2 but not much
more than that AND I do know that outer space easy listening people
really dig it so does anyone know about this Goodwin rekkid ?

I know he's British and has done soundtracks BUT what about this Music
In Orbit LP of his ???

Jack

PS  There are bongos on Music From Outer Space, just heard them

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica)Our man flint!
Date: 24 Jan 1997 01:34:50 -0500 (EST)

This is a positively wonderful album! It almost dresses you in a suit and
puts a Martini in your hand!(not to mention the roomful of bikini clad babes)

this my first and only album of this style. are there others out there(I'm
sure 'In like Flint' must be close)

Wallace

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Subject: Re: (exotica) Three Suns
Date: 24 Jan 1997 02:27:08 -0500 (EST)

My favorite Three Suns album is 'Smoke and Fever', it has lots of percussion,
and great arrangements.

Another  good one, with lots of bounce and good liner notes is 'Swingin'
Time'.

They  put out a LOT of music, there is something good about everyone of there
albums that I've heard.

Wallace.


P.S. The xmas album is also great(****rudolph the red nose...)

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From: "kevin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica)Our man flint!
Date: 24 Jan 1997 07:32:39 -0500

[e-mail] wrote:

> This is a positively wonderful album! It almost dresses you in a
> suit and puts a Martini in your hand!(not to mention the roomful of
> bikini clad babes)
>
> this my first and only album of this style. are there others out
> there(I'm sure 'In like Flint' must be close)

There are samples and brief descriptions of 12 or so crime/spy
jazz albums (some available on cd) at
http://www.radix.net/~xanadu/spyjazz/spyjazz
... and there are so many more!  New selections soon...

kevin

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From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)
Subject: Re[3]: (exotica) Three Suns
Date: 24 Jan 1997 10:25:57 -0500

     This posting didn't make it the first time...lets try again...


     Thanks to all for the 3 Suns' tips....

     I recently had the opportunity to meet a lovely elderly woman at a
     garage sale who actually witnessed The Three Suns perform at a
     nightclub in Buffalo back in the late 40's.

     She described the concert experience as being 'wonderful, and
     everybody danced'.

     She sold me her 3 Suns 'Hymns' ep box for a quarter.  Not their best
     material...unless you're looking for funeral parlor music.

     One of my favorite 3 Suns records is an RCA 45...Theme from 'The Proud
     Ones' (with Jews' Harp accompaniment) backed with 'Haunted Guitars'.

     I also have a Victor 78 of 'The Little Red Monkey' with a
     positively disturbing organ riff and Hurky-Jerky guitar running
     throughout the entire record.  This flipside is Anna a theme
     song from an Italian romance movie of 1951.

     I enjoy the early (pre-Living Stereo) Suns...much of this late 40's
     early-mid 50's material is very mysterious and creepy....weird timings
     and goofball arrangements of then popular instrumentals.  Mamie
     Eisenhower was most probably a manic-depressive.

     Cal Zone!


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From: Randall Rothenberg <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) A Swingin' Valentine's Day
Date: 23 Jan 1997 18:35:57 -0500 (EST)


     Ah, glass. I remember it well. Shiny, silicon-based. The light would
glint off it at such appealing angles. Yes, it sure made a drink sing as
it slid onto the tongue. Worth the $10 for that alone. Hell, worth the
$12, even in advance.


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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Harry Revel
Date: 24 Jan 1997 08:23:56 -0800

Harry Revel - Music From Out Of Space conducted by Stu Phillips with his
Orchestra (MGM, early 50's)

Polaris, Jupiter Jumps, Uranus Unmasked, Vibrations From Venus, Saturn
Soliloquizes, Solar Siesta, Mercury Muses, Cosmic Capers, Milky Way,
Asteroidiana

Man o man this is the shit

Jack


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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Mamie Eisenhower
Date: 24 Jan 1997 08:34:09 -0800

Re: 3 Suns;

Mamie Eisenhower was most probably a manic-depressive.

Mamie Eisenhower was a beatnik!  She dug the coolist music.
On Adventures in Sound by Danny and Dena Guglielmi they also mention her as
being a big fan of theirs

Jack


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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) 3 Suns rekkids
Date: 24 Jan 1997 08:42:30 -0800

Wallace,

That's Fever and Smoke ;))  Then of course there is Moovin' and Groovin' on
RCA's Stereo Action series but a really amazing one is
The Happy Go Lucky Sounds on RCA Camden.

There are a couple of number's there which in the liner notes and they are
good liners that "they " call the Super 3 Suns which are "the boys" plus 4
other
killer guitar player including Billy Mure and George Barnes!

Killer shit.  Find it, get it now!

Jack


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Re: Harry Revel's Music From Outer Space
Date: 24 Jan 1997 12:30:32 -0500

          Jack Diamond wrote:

     Spoken word is by Mr Science Fiction or is that Mr Horror (?) Paul
     Frees

          I don't know about that, but he was closely associated with Mr.
          Peabody (played most of the historical figures). Also was played
          arch-fiend Boris Badenov among zillions of others.

          Craig

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: My Three Suns
Date: 24 Jan 1997 18:58:06 +0100

>From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)

>     () does anybody know what Three Suns full length LP's have been
>     reissued or compilation material on CD/Vinyl?

        there's at least one in the german rca living stereo reissue series.
        deon't know the title or catalog # by heart, but it's in my
        eXotica Releases Overview:
        "http://www.dma.be/p/bewoner/Dada/disq/disq.htm"



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From: [e-mail] (ANITA SERWACKI)
Subject: (exotica) French Finds on 9th Avenue
Date: 24 Jan 1997 15:10:33 -0500

     It happened again.  Just intended to take a short, calming stroll
     during lunch - but before I know it, I'm prowling down 9th Avenue,
     then rooting though stacks of filthy records.

     Two notables:

     The Michel Legrand score to "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" - quite
     attractively presented by Philips.

     The other is Juilette Greco "St. Germain Des Pres".  I don't
     know a thing about her, or what to expect here, but the liner
     notes were written by Aram Avakian, who raves "at the cellar-club,
     Le Tabou, in the rue Duphine, the black silhouette of Greco had
     become an indispensable part of the surrealist decor of the dank
     cellar walls".  Hey, I'm all for anyone who can become one with
     dank cellar walls.  And apparently she was down with Jean-Paul Sartre.

     Anyone know anything about her music?

     Anita

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From: "Robbie Baldock" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) JavaScript anyone?
Date: 24 Jan 1997 20:37:57 +0000

Hi all -

Slightly off-all-topics but do we have any JavaScript gurus in our
midst?

I want to automate a part of the Spaced Out website using JS
but my knowledge of the lingo is very basic.  So, any help would be
greatly appreciated.


Robbie

Spaced Out - the Enoch Light WWW Site *** *** *** ***
*** *** *** *** http://www.cybersurf.co.uk/rcb/light/

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) COOL!
Date: 24 Jan 1997 16:46:10 -0400

JOHNNY CARSON'S RAT PACK APPEARANCE
   (New York) -- Johnny Carson was a member of the Rat Pack for aáday. It
happened in 1965 when he subbed for Joey Bishop, who wasásick. Carson
performed with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and SammyáDavis Junior at a
benefit at a halfway house in St. Louis. Theáperformance was telecast by
closed circuit to a handful of movieátheaters. The footage has just been
found in a secretary's closetáat the halfway house. It's been donated to
the Museum of Televisionáand Radio in New York.

"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
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From: [e-mail] (ANITA SERWACKI)
Subject: Re: (exotica) COOL!
Date: 24 Jan 1997 17:14:46 -0500

>JOHNNY CARSON'S RAT PACK APPEARANCE
>Carson performed with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior at a
>benefit at a halfway house in St. Louis. The performance was telecast by
>closed circuit to a handful of movie theaters. The footage has just been found
>in a secretary's closet at the halfway house. It's been donated to the Museum
>of Television and Radio in New York.

Post script...

The Museum of T&R will be screening this program in April!  Mark
your calendars.

Anita



















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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Who will see Com Ed in Boston?
Date: 24 Jan 1997 17:46:27 -0400

I'll be there!  I'd love to meet people from the list....
Lounge Laura

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From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)
Subject: Re[2]: (exotica) COOL!
Date: 24 Jan 1997 17:49:57 -0500

     I worked at this Museum (temping between jobs) for a short time in
     1986 when it was still called the 'Museum of Broadcasting'.

     Cool gig...got to meet Sid Caeser and the actress who played Trixie on
     the Honeymooners(name escapes me now).  Also spoke to Mclean Stevenson
     (wished him a merry Xmas!), Cousin Bruce(ie) Morrow (called him
     cousin!) and Walter Cronkite (stuttered!)

     Worked in various places including 'the stacks' where I spent dozens
     of hours viewing classic & rare television footage.  I've seen every
     existing piece of video Ernie Kovacs ever made twice!

     The downside (Clockwork Orange Syndrome) was a three day assignement I
     call: Bullwinkle From Hell.  Visitors from Minnesota had made special
     arrangements with the museum to view every episode of Rocky &
     Bulwinkle. Evidently they were doing research for a board game.  I was
     the guy they chose to run the tapes.  By the third day of viewing I
     was curled up in a fetal positition on the floor, blubbering 'Watch me
     pull a rabbit from my hat' and 'Hokey Smokes!'  I cringe to this day.
     There is


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>JOHNNY CARSON'S RAT PACK APPEARANCE
>Carson performed with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior at a
>benefit at a halfway house in St. Louis. The performance was telecast by
>closed circuit to a handful of movie theaters. The footage has just been found
>in a secretary's closet at the halfway house. It's been donated to the Museum
>of Television and Radio in New York.

Post script...

The Museum of T&R will be screening this program in April!  Mark
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Anita



















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From: [e-mail] (Hugh Petfield)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Tony Hatch!
Date: 25 Jan 1997 01:05:16 GMT

Brian wrote regarding Tony Hatch
>What is the story behind this fellow?

For many years in the 60's he was a staff songwriter for Pye records
in London, writing for Petula Clarke, Sandie Shaw and also for
Jackie Trent, who was for many years Mrs Hatch.  They co-wrote a
lot of things, and also appeared on TV together (he at piano, her
in posh frock singing).  He has also sung a bit himself, but in
this respect he doesn't excel, I'm afraid... A singer in the Bacharach
league.  A former military band musician, he has written many
TV themes such as for soaps "Crossroads" and "Neighbours".  He
also wrote under pseudonyms, e.g. as Jim Nightingale he wrote
"Sugar and spice" for The Searchers.

Like him or loathe him, he sure can write a good tune.  He lives in
London, and recently rang up a talk radio station to settle a query
about lyrics in one of his songs.  Don't know what he's up to
songwritingwise - probably doesn't need to worry with all the
royalties from "Downtown", "Don't sleep in the subwalk" etc.
rolling in.

Hugh.
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Lee)
Subject: (exotica) wonderful world of joey 1/16/97
Date: 24 Jan 1997 19:37:38 -0800

A little late in coming but...

Last week i witnessed the phenomenal, the astounding, the more than just
Wonderful World of Joey at Goldfingers in Hollywood.  I'm told that they're
playing thursday nights there from now on and i cannot emphasize enough how
much you should not miss them.  ok, so i'm new to town, maybe you know
about them already, but here i shall rave...

Lots of covers, some originals.  Lots of cheek and savois faire.  the
predominant factor here was 60's 60's 60's.  the go-go dancer/tambourine
girl is fantastic.  the band members are consummate musicians,
professional, but with a lot of heart and soul, and more than a little
sense of humor (they continually interrupted the evening with their goofy
take on "African"-style exotica for absolutely no reason other than
obnoxiousness-- which was great!  when was the last time you saw musicians
on stage having fun?)  and of course, there's Joey himself.  is his last
name Seehee?  i remember reading postings on this band in the past on this
list....?  Joey is fabulous performer, giving it his all, lots of vegas
stage moves and antics, dancing on the bar, on tables, mingling with
audience members.  Joey also knows when to give the spotlight to guests
like old-schooler's Mr. Eddie Vegas and Hedda Brooks (what's the story on
these old-timers?  they were wonderful and charming and even did a duet of
All of Me, but should i know who they are and what they've done?  someone
tell me), as well as the lovely up-and-coming vocalist, Riley (last name?),
who did a cool Bachrach tune.

Other covers included Ride My Beautiful Balloon, Sock it to me (??), plus
others that i had heard, but just couldn't place the names.  Originals were
hot too, Eddie Vegas D.U.I. was awesome, complete with a dance-move (a la
YMCA, plus a james bond move).  i never laughed so hard until i heard their
tune, What Sweet Child of Mine is This? (guess which songs this is a hybrid
of) which is apparently on a compilation on Nardwar.  Can anyone provide
Nardwar's address?  I believe they're on another comp?  no cd out yet i'm
told but joey sayz they'll be on an upcoming contemporary ultra-lounge
compilation from capitol (cool!).

well, we managed to stay for both entire sets and also meet half the band,
even though my friend had to fly out that same morning and i had to goto
work that day -- it was WELL worth it.  i've been in LA for only 5 months
now but this by far is the best show i've seen here.  i was a little
disappointed in the Psycho Exotica night at Moguls (although i missed Karla
Pundit), and i wasn't all that crazy about Lars Vegas.  if anyone can
recommend other good acts like Joey, clue me in!!

cheers,
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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Roy Lanham CD
Date: 24 Jan 1997 21:41:18 -0800

Roy Lanham was the Sons of The Pioneers guitarist for over 30 years who were
kind of pop country easy listening.

Every once in a while they "let him" play a silly little solo.

The guy is in reality, an un-be-liev-able guitar player, seriously in the
league of Jimmy Bryant and Phil Baugh if you know you those guys are.
Smokin' straight ahead jazz guitar with a tinge of country instrumentals all
the way like you never heard anywhere.

There are a few really great ballad types o' tunes too and he even covers
David Rose's Holiday For Strings in a way that is mind boggleing

He made 3 solo rekkids;
The Most Exciting Guitar(Dolton)early 60's
I think I have this scanned onto my kfjc web site, can't remember BUT I bet
if you typed Roy Lanham into Alta Vista it would bring it back if it was there!

Sizzling Strings (NRC) 1958
The Fabulous Guitar (Sims) 1963

The latter 2 have just been released on Bear Family with the usual care and
perfection that goes into their releases with extensive liner note info.
Get it now!  6 on a scale of 5, 11 on a scale of 10!

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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Roy Lanham Scan
Date: 24 Jan 1997 21:57:59 -0800

Go here and see the cover;

http://personal.riverusers.com/~debed/solo.htm

jd

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From: [e-mail] (Hugh Petfield)
Subject: (exotica) Beach Party
Date: 25 Jan 1997 17:44:48 GMT

After waiting 30+ years, I finally got to see the movie "Beach Party".
Geez.  How can a movie starring Annette Funicello and with a
soundtrack by Les Baxter (described in the papers as "now trendy")
be such a disappointment?  Perhaps you need to be a teenager
to enjoy it.

Hugh.
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From: Vik Trola <[e-mail]>
Date: 25 Jan 1997 13:14:54 -0500

back in the dark and early days of the web, there was a news group called
"alt.exotic-music" where many discussed swinging sounds and more. any who
have recently ventured in most likely run in terror from the spam and lame
ass MTV unplugged threads.

well friends, two plucky souls are trying it again. just a few days ago, a
new newsgroup appeared..."alt.culture.lounge." the announcement from greag
and sheryl appears below. please check to see if your ISP carries this
newsgroup and drop on in. of course it already has received spam, but it
also currently has a vodka vs. gin debate going...

nuff said...

FORWARD FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE...

Greetings! We're sending you this notice because you maintain one of the
few "lounge friendly" web sites on the Net, and as such, you may be
interested in a new newsgroup that we have just created:
alt.culture.lounge

The description of the newsgroup as included in the creation message
appears below. We hope that you'll be able to join us in our swanky new
digs, and if you can spead the word to other interested parties, we'd be
very happy.

cheers,
Greg & Sheryl

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the many aspects of the thriving lounge/cocktail/swing culture that
exists today. Topics of discussion include, but are not limited to:

Music - any form of music commonly associated with this movement is
considered on-topic. Genres include cocktail jazz, lounge/easy listening,
exotica, "Space Age Pop", swing, and ambient/"chill-out". Artists include
Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Dean Martin, Esquivel!, Martin Denny, The Three
Suns, Perez Prado, Cab Calloway, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Lee Press-on & the
Nails, Mike Flowers Pops and many more. Especially encouraged are
postings regarding recent and upcoming re-releases of rare and
out-of-print music.

Fashion - any fashions commonly associated with a cocktail/lounge era or
style are considered on-topic, from the "flapper" look of the 20s, to the
elegant cocktail dresses of the 50s and 60s.

Drinks - posting and discussion of favorite cocktails and recipes is
highly encouraged, from Martinis and Manhattans to Mai-Tais and
Margaritas.

Crossposting will be allowed where approriate (i.e. posting a notice
regarding a new Esquivel! album to both this group and alt.exotic-music
would be allowed). Excessive and blatant advertising (i.e. "spam") is
frowned upon, although on-topic advertising (i.e. "for sale" lists of
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From: Vik Trola <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Beach Party
Date: 25 Jan 1997 13:19:25 -0500

>be such a disappointment?  Perhaps you need to be a teenager
>to enjoy it.

what!?! are you high??!!?? genius...shear genius!!! how can you not love
perky annette...those groovy beachniks dancing in the sand...the masterful
direction of roger corman (or at least one of corman's third string
assistant directors)...the works of fellini, truffaut and lynch can all be
directly linked to the beach series...

...then again..."Beach Party" is inferior to "Beach Blanket Bingo", so
perhaps you do have a point...

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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Juliette Greco
Date: 25 Jan 1997 15:44:10 -0500

>     The other is Juilette Greco "St. Germain Des Pres".  I don't
>     know a thing about her, or what to expect here, but the liner
>     notes were written by Aram Avakian, who raves "at the cellar-club,
>     Le Tabou, in the rue Duphine, the black silhouette of Greco had
>     become an indispensable part of the surrealist decor of the dank
>     cellar walls".  Hey, I'm all for anyone who can become one with
>     dank cellar walls.  And apparently she was down with Jean-Paul Sartre.
>
>     Anyone know anything about her music?
>
>     Anita

Stylistically ranging from a French Marlene Dietrich to Francoise Hardy,
Greco was the original female beatnik and beat fashion maker. The Pia Zadora
in black and beret look you find in one of the Waters movies and Pee Wee's
Playhouse is Greco. She made a wonderful Scopitone (16mm film jukebox
primordial music video) and several very nice records which definitely have
their moments. A real-life Beat Girl?

tony
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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Beach Party
Date: 25 Jan 1997 16:48:42 -0500

>After waiting 30+ years, I finally got to see the movie "Beach Party".
>Geez.  How can a movie starring Annette Funicello and with a
>soundtrack by Les Baxter (described in the papers as "now trendy")
>be such a disappointment?  Perhaps you need to be a teenager
>to enjoy it.

I've always been more of a "Muscle Beach Party" and "Bikini Beach" fan.
"Muscle Beach" features a cameo by Peter Lorre, the King of Men, in his next
to last film role (as the strongest man in the world--and his son is Peter
Lupus from Mission Impossible!). The great Don Rickles is in "Muscle Beach"
and "Bikini Beach," and so is Candy Johnson (the go-go dancer seen in the
credits of "Beach Party")--in a much larger (but still small) role. I think
"Bikini Beach" has the great "Love's a Secret Weapon" number by Donna Loren,
too.

Didn't Yvette "Giant Leeches, 50 Ft. Woman" Vickers play one of the beatnik
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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Richard Diamond Revisited
Date: 25 Jan 1997 16:57:35 -0500

Remember the post I made about an un-jazzy Richard Diamond episode back in
December? Well I caught the show again today, and TV Land is running the
Rugolo episodes now. Today Richard was south of the border, and everything
had a Latin-y vibe (literally!). I'm looking forward to the next episode now.

Honey West was cool today, too--"THE FUN FUN KILLER"  in which Honey takes
on the robot that went to Gilligan's Island. Honest! ^_^

PS--in case you're thinking "she should go out and do something instead of
sit around and watch tee vee all day"---I'm snowed in. That's my excuse. Now
I'm going to go watch "Thank You, Mr. Moto" starring the King of Men, Peter
Lorre. ;)


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Dick Dale find
Date: 26 Jan 1997 23:45:52 -0500 (EST)

Wow. One week after finding a EX copy of the Astronauts' "Surfin' With The
Astronauts," I find and copy of Dick Dale's "Surfer's Choice" in truly
gorgeous condition (album and sleeve). On the Deltone label in hi-fi. I had
the opportunity to interview Dick Dale in '93. Quite a guy!

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From: Randall Rothenberg <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) French Finds on 9th Avenue
Date: 25 Jan 1997 18:35:31 -0500 (EST)

     The score  to Umbrellas of Cherbourg, like the movie, has recently
been remastered and reissued. It's a 2-CD set, and is glorious. The movie
is even moreso. It played at the Film Forum in NYC last year. If it comes
back to wherever you are, see it. It's one of the most remarkable films
I've ever seen: an emotional, early 60s pop opera starring Catherine
Deneuve. (Still, my beating heart.)

On Fri, 24 Jan 1997, ANITA SERWACKI wrote:

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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) The Girls from Bahia
Date: 27 Jan 1997 07:02:25 -0800

Five stars for this thrift store find:

The Girls from Bahia (billed as "The Supremes of Brazil")
Pardon My English
Warner Bros. LP

Both great bossa-nova ("Surfing in Rio") and great novelty numbers ("Oh,
Susannah" sung in syllables).

I think this is not technically bossa nova, though--what was what came
after bossa nova called?  Bossa super nova?

Brad
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From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)
Subject: Re[2]: (exotica) French Finds on 9th Avenue
Date: 27 Jan 1997 08:48:13 -0500

     It's funny..I just picked up this soundtrack this weekend with 8 other
     records (5 Peggy Lee's, 1 Mott The Hoople, 2 John Cale) ...all for $1!

     The Umbrellas record is an Israeli pressing!

     Havent checked it out yet...


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     The score  to Umbrellas of Cherbourg, like the movie, has recently
been remastered and reissued. It's a 2-CD set, and is glorious. The movie
is even moreso. It played at the Film Forum in NYC last year. If it comes
back to wherever you are, see it. It's one of the most remarkable films
I've ever seen: an emotional, early 60s pop opera starring Catherine
Deneuve. (Still, my beating heart.)

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) ANOTHER OBIT
Date: 27 Jan 1997 17:53:29 -0400

Where *is* everybody anyway!?!?
Lonelyville Lounge Laura


 Gerald Marks, composer of 'All of Me,' dies at 96


    (New York) -- The Tin Pan Alley composer who co-wrote the songá''All of
Me'' is dead.
    Gerald Marks was 96. A family friend says he died today at hisáhome in
New York.
    He wrote ''All of Me'' in 1931 with Seymour Simons. It wasárecorded by
such stars as Louis Armstrong, Count Basie and FrankáSinatra.
    In addition to his songwriting ability, Marks had a sense ofáhumor. For
his 96th birthday, he wrote the song ''At My Age, WhyáAsk?'' He sang it
to friends who called to ask about his health.
    Marks instructed that he be cremated and that the epitaph on hisáurn
read: ''All of Me.''

    (Copyright 1997 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

APNP-01-27-97 1746EST



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From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)
Subject: Re[3]: (exotica) French Finds on 9th Avenue
Date: 27 Jan 1997 17:09:41 -0500

     'The score  to Umbrellas of Cherbourg, like the movie, has recently
     been remastered and reissued. It's a 2-CD set, and is glorious....'


     It's funny..I just picked up this soundtrack (vinyl) this weekend with
     8 other records (5 Peggy Lee's, 1 Mott The Hoople, 2 John Cale's)
     ...all for $1(plus tax)!

     The Umbrellas record is an Israeli pressing!

     Havent checked it out yet...



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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: (exotica) Los Angeles and Las Vegas
Date: 27 Jan 1997 18:35:22 -0700 (MST)

Hey, all!

I will be in LA Feb. 1st - 11th and in Vegas on the 2nd - 5th (I think!).
Anything particularly happenin' that I should be checking out on these
dates. Feel free to reply direct.

Ta!

Jill




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From: Areia Daphnaia <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Hey, swingers
Date: 27 Jan 1997 23:20:11 -0500 (EST)


Ring-a-ding ding! My name's Areia (weird name, I know) and
I'm a new chick on the list. As it
seems that I'm supposed to introduce myself, that I shall.

I'm new to this crazy universe, but I have recently fallen in sync with
Cocktail Revolution-age everything. That includes a newfound interest in
SABPM, lounge singers, exotica, and anything else that's hep. Being a
newfound interest as it is, I know very little about it, and I'd love to
chat with people as to how I could start building a nice goofy late
1950's/early '60s record collection. (So far, I'm very impressed with the
very impressive Les Baxter.)

Also, it would be fab to discuss with anyone at all any aspects of that
particular period in time; they all interest me. However, I don't know how
"on topic" that's considered, so I hope that someone will politely inform
me before I make some awful error.

Well, I do believe that I am done here for now. 'Twould be lovely to hear
from anyone on any of these subjects, or other ones. This looks like such
an engaging little list, and I'm glad to be here.

Off to write a late-night paper now. (It's about Hamlet! Yay!) Buh-bye!!

Love and pina coladas,

Areia (a newbie)

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From: Jordana Robinson <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Tony Hatch
Date: 28 Jan 1997 01:19:01 -0500

He wrote a song, possibly called "Sign of the Times," that's covered by some
current band called the Outrageous Cherry.  Who did the original?

-Jordana
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From: Philip Jackson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) The Girls from Bahia
Date: 28 Jan 1997 21:19:37 +1100 (EST)

On Mon, 27 Jan 1997, Brad Bigelow wrote:

> Five stars for this thrift store find:
>
> The Girls from Bahia (billed as "The Supremes of Brazil")
> Pardon My English
> Warner Bros. LP

I have an album by Caymmi - famous Brazilian singer and performer which
features the Girls From Bahia. The tracks sung by them are wonderful.


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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Tony Hatch
Date: 28 Jan 1997 06:32:54 -0500

Petula Clark had the hit version, so I have always assumed that was the
original version.


>He wrote a song, possibly called "Sign of the Times," that's covered by some
>current band called the Outrageous Cherry.  Who did the original?

Brian Phillips
http://www.mindspring.com/~hagar

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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) RCA Pajama Party
Date: 28 Jan 1997 06:49:31 -0500

Has anyone ever seen those cute li'l RCA EPs in the "Pajama Party" series?
They're 45s with six sings on each side, plus intro pieces by the RCA artist
"presenting" the perfect songs for "your pajama party fun!" I think the
Elvis one was reissued on CD. The only one I have is Julius La Rosa (I
bought it for the cuts from "Magoo in Hi-Fi" and "Midnight for Two" but the
other cuts are cool, too). But on the back cover they list the rest of the
PJ Party albums and guess what? The Randy Van Horne Chorus released one
("Swingin' Singin'")! I always thought their only release on RCA was "Clef
Dwellers" (correct me if I'm wrong).  Some of the other titles sound
promising too:

Let's Cha Cha With Puente
Dust on the Moon by Pablo Beltran (outer space music or easy listening?)
The Mellow Moods of Jazz (lots of different jazzbeaus)

I've always gotten a kick out of hearing composers and performers speak
(like Al Hirt on his cover of "Get Smart" or the Esquivel Christmas CD), so
I'm really interested in hearing if any of these EPs are good. The one I
have has nice cuts ("Intermission Time" ) but Julius La Rosa's intros aren't
so hot--he sounds like someone's holding a gun to his head ("Say you like
the Three Suns! Say it!!").

Thanks for any info, Jessica ^_^


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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: (exotica) New releases in the UK
Date: 28 Jan 1997 05:45:46 -0700 (MST)

I suppose it is a matter of time before people start discussing the new
Crippled Dick Hot Wax stuff - the people that brought you Vampiros Lesbos
and Schuldmadchen. There is a new Gert Wilden LP. A bit jazzier than the
last, but rather tasty. I don't know if the Jerry van Rooyen was discussed,
but it is also on this label in that vein. Saw yet another one with a
strange cover (some creepy old man on it, better than some naked tart, I
guess!), but I don't know what that one was. Maybe someone in the UK or
Europe knows.

Also, Sound Gallery have released a Best of Tony Hatch compilation, which
the CD was retailing for about 7 pounds. ($12).

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Subject: Re: (exotica) New releases in the UK
Date: 28 Jan 1997 08:42:57 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-28 07:48:44 EST, [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
writes:

>Also, Sound Gallery have released a Best of Tony Hatch compilation, which
>the CD was retailing for about 7 pounds. ($12).

Actually this is volume 3 in the "The Easy Project" series (the previous two
being "The Sound SPectrum" and "House Of Loungecore" from Sequel
records.....I must say it is pretty fabulous.

Ashley

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From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)
Subject: (exotica) (Exotica) Johnny Cymbal
Date: 28 Jan 1997 10:59:55 -0500

     Does anybody have any bio/info on Johnny Cymbal?

     Heres what I know

     Recorded goofball pop records as Johnny Cymbal in early 60's on the
     Kapp label...had a big hit with 'Mr. Bassman'...had a great follow-up
     with 'Surfin At Tijuana'  Recorded a full length LP in 61/62?  His
     records had a really urgent over the top big beat sound similar to
     Freddy Cannon.

     Mid 60's changed name/persona to pseudo-anglo moniker 'Derek' and had
     a bubblegum hit single with 'Cinnamon'.  Some standard bio sources say
     that Cymbal/Derek was born in Wales but I think there may be some
     confusion with the 'Derek-hype'. Other books say he was born in Texas.
     He produced his own records, he may have produced others.

     Johnny Cymbal died 3 or 4 years ago.

     Does anybody have any real scoop on this enigmatic pop figure?

     Yer Pal,

     Cal Zone!


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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) Club Velvet!!
Date: 28 Jan 1997 10:18:40 -0800


     Wow! I don't know if anyone posted this yet, but, there is an AMAZING
     feature on the Club Velvet Site. The URL with the feature is:
     http://www2.bitstream.net/~clean/netradio.html

     A list of 38 SABPM and Exotica songs from various artists that you can
     download and play on your computer while you work. The list of songs
     as well as the technology is very impressive. Hat's off to the person
     responsible for starting what will most likely be a highly copied way
     of approaching SABPM on the web (King Kini?). I want my own web page
     so I can do the same damn thing.

     I remain in awe...


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From: Lou Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Spinning On Air returns
Date: 28 Jan 1997 13:56:12 -0500

Good news for radio listeners in the NYC area:
WNYC-FM(93.9) has come to its senses and restored David Garland's wonderful
Spinning On Air show to the schedule.
Starting Feb. 1, SOA will be heard every Saturday at midnight.

John Schaefer's brilliant New Sounds show has been restored to its original
time slot of 11PM, seven days a week.

For those outside the NYC listening area who have pull at NPR-affiliated
radio stations, pick up the syndication -- these are 2 of the finest shows
broadcast in the US today.

--Lou


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From: Steve Sando <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Re: Improbable Cha Chas
Date: 28 Jan 1997 10:08:11 -0800

>> "what is the most improbable song you have ever heard done as a Cha
>> Cha?"
>
>My personal fave is Edmundo Ros' "Moulin Rouge" cha cha (from
>"Hollywood Cha Cha Cha" (Decca)) - a hilarious cheesy fusion of Latin
>rhythms and French accordion!

Isn't that the Lp with his Chacha of 'Tammy in Love' from 'Tammy and the
Bachelor'? That one always gets me.
Coconut Grove Media, publishers of MisterLUCKY
PO Box 78146, San Francisco, CA 94107 ph:415/648.5803
Visit MisterLUCKY on the web: <www.mrlucky.com>
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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Yo, Andrea, and other Bostonians
Date: 28 Jan 1997 15:42:44 -0400

Wassup with said Lyres show in Boston in two weeks?  Anythang?
Lounge Laura-frequent poster and former coffee achiever...

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From: Lou Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Spinning On Air returns
Date: 28 Jan 1997 17:56:46 -0500


Good news for radio listeners in the NYC area:
WNYC-FM(93.9) has come to its senses and restored David Garland's wonderful
Spinning On Air show to the schedule.
Starting Feb. 1, SOA will be heard every Saturday at midnight.

John Schaefer's brilliant New Sounds show has been restored to its original
time slot of 11PM, seven nights a week.

For those outside the NYC listening area who have pull at NPR-affiliated
radio stations, pick up the syndication -- these are 2 of the finest shows
broadcast in the US today.

--Lou


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From: sberry <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Continental Mail-Order - January Update
Date: 28 Jan 1997 15:04:44 -0800 (PST)

Here is a list of new additions to The Continental's mail order catalog.

Check out our Karla Pundit contest at our web-site. Five lucky winners
will receive Karla Pundit's 'Journey to the Ancient City' CD recently
released on Dionysus Records! Go to http://www.az.com/~sberry

February's contest will feature Squid Vicious, a cool rock n' roll/surf
band outta Austin, Texas. Check it out!

Continental Records Mail-Order Catalog

**We feature low prices and free shipping to our U.S. customers!**

January Additions To Catalog:

7" Singles

Jackie & The Cedrics - Silent Night Rumble (Norton) - NT054 - $3.75
The Kaisers - Merry Christmas 7" (Norton) - NT053 - $3.75
The Mulchmen - All The News That's Fit To Surf (Luna) - LU003 - $3.75
The Trashwomen - Aphrodisia (Hillsdale) - HR001 - $3.50
Danny Zella & The Zellrocks - Volume 1 (Norton) - NT049 - $3.75

CD's

The Apemen - Surfvival Of De Onbeschofste (Nitro) - NR001 - $12.75
Les Baxter - By Popular Request (Bacchus Archives) - BA014 - $9.75
Death Valley - Que Pasta! (Linguini) - LI008 - $10.50
The Fathoms - Fathomless (Atomic Beat) - AB7002 - $11.50
The Penetrators - Kings Of The High Speed Weekend - S3001 - $12.75
The Volcanos - Surfquake (Estrus) - ES1230 - $10.75

Fanzines

Cool & Strange Music - Issue #3 - CM003 - $3.95
Gearhead - Issue #4 - GH004 - $5.95
Schlock - Issue #23 - SC023 - $1.00
10 Things Jesus Wants You To Know - Issue #15 - TT015 - $2.00
Thrift Score - Issue #9 - TS009 - $1.00
Throwrug - Issue #17 - TR017 - $1.00
Tiki News - Issue #8 - TK008 - $2.00
Tiki News - Issue #9 - TK009 - $2.00
The Continental - Issue #2 - CT002 - $2.00

**You can find our full catalog online at: http://www.az.com/~sberry**

Ordering Information

We accept checks, money orders, and IMO's, payable to The Continental.
Please list alternates whenever possible. If we are out of stock, please
specify whether you want a credit or a refund.

Current subscribers to The Continental receive a 10% discount on all
orders.

Washington residents must add 7.8% sales tax. (subtotal x 1.078)

Postage & Handling

U.S. Customers:
First Class postage is included in all prices.
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$1.50 for first item + $0.50 for each additional item.
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Mail Your Order To:

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Club Velvet!!
Date: 28 Jan 1997 18:53:17 -0600 (CST)

>
>     Wow! I don't know if anyone posted this yet, but, there is an AMAZING
>     feature on the Club Velvet Site. The URL with the feature is:
>     http://www2.bitstream.net/~clean/netradio.html
>
>     A list of 38 SABPM and Exotica songs from various artists that you can
>     download and play on your computer while you work. The list of songs
>     as well as the technology is very impressive. Hat's off to the person
>     responsible for starting what will most likely be a highly copied way
>     of approaching SABPM on the web (King Kini?). I want my own web page
>     so I can do the same damn thing.
>
>     I remain in awe...
>


woohoo!  thanks for the kind words!

yes, i posted an announcement of the RealAudio addition to CLUB VELVET, but
sometimes things slip by on the list, huh?

i'm glad people are enjoying it so far!  there will soon be 2 more shows
uploaded, and depending on the hits they get, there may be many more after
that as a regular show on NetRadio (but always accessable via my site).

So, SPREAD IT AROUND!  and VISIT OFTEN!

thanks again!

...i am King Kini, Dean




visit...

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
          King Kini's  C L U B  V E L V E T
          http://www2.bitstream.net/~clean
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From: Vik Trola <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) More exotic RealAudio
Date: 28 Jan 1997 20:42:28 -0500

while not quite as hi fi as King Kini's webcast, Radio Vik currently
broadcasts a different 30 minute radio show from around the globe each
month...plus two feature artists. (i REALLY hate blowing my own horn). the
sound is pretty lo fi AM/shrotwave radio but it is being worked on...

currently...Johan Dada Vis' "Fantastica" show from Belgium (show #15 with
part 2 coming in Feb.) and features on Action Plus and Tokyo's Coolest
Combo.

Starting in Feb...
Global Radio heads to Canada with "Misanthropy 511" - the show Heino found
to be true irritainment. And it's the big Exotica feature with The Exotic
Sounds of Don Tiki, an interview with Martin Denny, Mr. Denny's "From Maui
With Love" and the a brand new never released Denny performance...


Got a radio show or band you want featured? drop me a note...

(we now return you to you regularly schedule mai tai already in progress...)




waking up in the city that never sleeps,
Vik

Vik's Lounge
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Space Age Bachelor Pad Music
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From: "D. Scott Springer" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) IN HI-FI upcoming events
Date: 28 Jan 1997 19:44:34 -0500

IN HI-FI upcoming events:

Thursday 30 January 1997
Guest DJ:  Irwin Chusid

Thursday 6 February 1997
Guest DJs:  The Millionaire and Brother Cleve of Combustible Edison

IN HI-FI is hosted by DJs Jack Fetterman and Scott Springer every Thursday
evening from 7:00PM until last call

at

Bar d'0
29 Bedford Street at the corner of Downing
(one block north of Houston, between 6th & 7th Avenues)
New York City

no cover

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) re:RCA Pajama Party
Date: 28 Jan 1997 22:22:15 -0500 (EST)

>Dust on the Moon by Pablo Beltran (outer space music or easy listening?)

 Pablo Beltran was (is?) a popular Mexican bandleader.I have a few of his
LPs and they're a real mixed bag. The selections all sport the dance style
in which they are arranged next to the title, no two alike: Twist,Cumbia,
Danzon, Mambo,"Surfin'"...with equally various results. Mostly on the
brassy side...the closest parallel I can come up with is Xavier Cugat in
his poppier mode. I got the records I have in Mexico a few months ago and
had never heard of him before. I wonder how many records he released in the
States?

Over and Out...

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From: misanthropy <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) misanthropy 511 playlist
Date: 28 Jan 1997 22:26:28 -0500

MISANTHROPY 511--p.o.box 23093--detroit, mi 48223
e-mail: [e-mail]

PLAYLIST

ARTIST---------TITLE------------------CD/CASS/LP----------LABEL

JANUARY 20,1997

POPPY FAMILY---where evil grows-------poppy seeds---------LONDON
MERZBOW--------amb. kinbaku-bi pt.1---bondage performance 2-EXTREME
LAVELLE/HAGSTROM-nichiyobi------------one day golden week-AUDIOPHILE
ANTIMATTER-----flyback transformer----v.a. storm of drones-ASPHODEL
TOTAL----------six--------------------v.a. isolationism---VIRGIN
ELIZABETH WALDO-wa-sho-sho- lullaby---rites of the pagan--GNP
LIFE GARDEN----50 blue spots----------v.a. no structure 2-INSTAGON FOUN
CHRIS & COSEY--intro-spektiv----------v.a. memoriam g.deleuze-MILLE PLAT
LUSTMORD-------sol om on--------------place black stars hang-SIDE
EFFECTS
THE NUS--------angelic schizophrenia pt. 7--7 inch--------P.A.L.
LUSTER---------breathes in mists--------ne quid nimis-----AUDIOPHILE
LES BAXTER-----whatever lola wants------v.a. cha cha de amor-CAPITOL
VOX POPULI-----homme, femme, autruche---face to face 2----ODD SIZE
STEVE REICH----part 1-------------------drumming----------NONESUCH
BIOTA----------biota--------------------biota-------------DYS
MARIE OSMOND---karawane-----------------v.a.lipstick traces-ROUGH TRADE
YMA SUMAC------medicine man-------------miracles----------LONDON

JANUARY 27, 1997
KORLA PANDIT---samba--------------------universal language-INDIA
MICHEL CHION---requiem------------------requiem---------DIFFUSION I
MEDIA
PSYCHOPHYSICIST-psience-----------------v.a. deepnet------SIDE EFFECTS
DAVID LINDUP---zodiac-------------------v.a.sound gallery 2-SCAMP
LOREN M. CONNERS-revolt-flames----------v.a. harmony spheres-DRUNKEN
FISH
D. WRIGHT------razor vomit stratosphere-void fraction-----AUSCULTARE
DUNCAN/KARKOWSKI-chapel perilous--------v.a. anckarstrom--ANCKARSTROM
LUCIANO BERIO--sequenza 5 for trombone solo-v.a. avant garde-DEUTCHE
GRAM
KORLA PANDIT---red sails in the sunset--hypnotique--------FANTASY
:R.H.Y:YAU:----context dependent--------void fraction-----AUSCULTARE
STEPHANE ROY---ondes/arborescence-------kaleidos----------DIFFUS I MEDIA
SCHNITZLER/THOMASIUS-wolke 7------------clockface---------MUSICAL TRAG
PERCY FAITH----the night was made love--exotic strings----COLUMBIA
P16.D4---------maba 4.12----------------acrid acme--------SELEKTION
P16.D4---------kriemhildrache-----------acrid acme--------SELEKTION
P16.D4---------rotting outscratched-----acrid acme--------SELEKTION
P16.D4---------10 up/ 3 down------------acrid acme--------SELEKTION
P16.D4---------sabine mit helmut--------acrid acme--------SELEKTION
P16.D4---------their coffin shaped clock-acrid acme-------SELEKTION
P16.D4---------das lanm, der dolch------acrid acme--------SELEKTION
P16.D4---------acrid addled adze--------acrid acme--------SELEKTION
P16.D4---------half cut cows------------acrid acme--------SELEKTION
P16.D4---------interfaces---------------acrid acme--------SELEKTION

RADIO MARABU, FEBRUARY 1997

WALTER WANDERLY-the flame---------------from rio with love-TOWER
STILLUPPSTEYPA-divine tautology---------one side mona lisa.FIRE INC/SOME
TECHNO MENSES--dyskinesia 1-------------disco dyskinesia---AUDIOPHILE
KLANGKRIEG-----tokkata------------------38 cbm-------------N D
JACKIE GLEASON-you have changed---------change her mind----CAPITOL
MERZBOW--------amb. study kinbaku-bi pt.6-bondage performance 2-EXTREME
PYROX----------side 2-------------------extreme atmospherics-PANTARHEI
G*PARK---------eight--------------------geopod-------------ZABRISKIE PT
GRAVITAR-------raining blood------------v.a 7 inch---------SHAOLIN TEMPL
VIOLENT ONSEN GEISHA-excrete music(edit)-excrete music-----VANILLA
HUGO WINTERHALTER-greensleeves----------goes continental---RCA
DAVE FUGLEWICZ-reality free zone--------passage------------D. FUGLEWICZ
HERMANN NITSCH-tag----------------------musik der 80 aktion 2-DOM
CHERYL E. LEONARD-nether----------------7 inch-------------APRAXIA
O ROURKE/PREVOST-reason for eyelids-----third straight day-COMPLACENCY
TONY MOTTOLA---with a little help-------warm, wild & wonderful-PROJECT 3
INSTAGON-------poisonous jellybeans-----voo doo lounge-----INSTAGON FOUN
PHILIPPE LE GOFF-meta incognito---------tatakit------------DIFFUSION I
ME
BUSYDITCH------row----------------------fudgesicle---------BUSYDITCH
RALPH MARTERIE-i am through with love---alone together------MERCURY

these are great times to be a misanthropist

Misanthropy 511 is broadcast on Sunday nights from mid-2am on CJAM 91.5
fm Windsor, Ontario  Canada. CJAM can be heard throughout the Windsor/
Detroit Michigan area.  Misanthropy 511 features from easy listening to
moments of mayhem. Noises of the modern world in spectra-sonic sound.

We would like to thank all who have sent us promos. It is greatly
appreciated.

Misanthropy 511 is also broadcasted monthly on Radio Marabu. Radio
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The performance side of Misanthropy, The Hearing Trumpet, have a new 60
minute cassette release on Destroy All Music called #Heart of a Leaf#.
It is the first release recorded entirely in our home studio. Destroy
All Music can be reached at e-mail: [e-mail] for ordering info
and catalog. The Hearing Trumpet has been described by others as
#hallucinogenic soundscapes#, #ambient noise#, & #distant rumblings#.
The Hearing Trumpet has 2 additional cassettes available. #Songs of
Mystery and Magnetics# is a 45 min. cass featuring 2-20 min. pieces
recorded live in the CJAM studio. #Collected Stories# is a 60 min cass
featuring several shorter pieces all recorded live for our radio show.
Write for more info or ordering.

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From: Shelby Cinca <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Exotica Labels!
Date: 29 Jan 1997 01:19:17 -0400

Hey.. I was wondering if you all have any addresses for record labels
that are interesting in putting out new exotica/surf acts.  I play in a
band called the Travelers of Tyme and we so far appear on 3 CD
compilations but with our newer stuff we tend to scare away the surf
traditionalists.. we incorporate Electric Sitar in our stuff and have
kinda an eastern feel with an overall tone of eerie-ness.

So, if anyone could point me in the right direction with addresses or
anything I would greatly appreciate it.

- Shelby - (Prof. Yaya)

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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Playlist for the new year
Date: 29 Jan 1997 00:58:31 -0800

KFJC play list 1/5/97 for Jack Diamond
www.kfjc.org

 ARTIST                              TRACK
ALBUM
 Planets                                       Chunky
 Bill Perkins, Russ Freeman,Jack Costanzo
Andex
 Conte Candoli, Mike Pacheco,Chuck Flores and
57...
 Art Pepper                                     That Old Devil Moon
 Roy Clark                                      In the Mood
B. Goodman
 Billy May Orchestra                            Return of the Zombie
Big Fat Brass, 58
 Sven Gyldmark                                  Sex Happening
I a Woman I I
 Jimmy Mc Hugh                                  Chase the Hunchback
Jack the Ripper
 Paul Tanner-Theremin                           The Red Sea of Mars
Music for
 Warren Baker-Arrangements
Heavenly Bodies
 Leith Stevens Orch                             The Movie Star
 W/Chet Baker,Don Fagerquist, Bud Shank         The James Dean
 Charlie Mariano, Richie Kamuca                 Story, 1957
 Riz Ortolani                                   The Spy W/ the Cold Nose
 Les Baxter Orch                                Barbarian
Teen Drums
 Buddy Collette                                 Bongosville
58, Crown
 Moondog                                        Tree Trail
Prestige
 Richard Marino Orch.                           Over the Rainbow
Out of this World
 Richard Marino Orch                            Full Moon and Empty Arms
 Roy Glenn-Word W/
 Gerry Muligan Qrt                              Big High Song for Somebody
Philip Whalen
 Chaino & Mate                                  The Jungle Chase
Jungle Echoes
 Freddie Roulette                               Holiday for Strings
Oakland, CA
 Kenyon Hopkins                                 Cheek to Cheek
The Swinging Ball
 Alex North                                     Misfits Theme
[coll]: Soundtracks...
 Esquivel                                       My # 1 Love
Exploring New Sounds
 Jerry Goldsmith                                It's Gotta Be a World Rekkid
Our Man Flint
 Mort Garson                                    Aries
Zodiac Cosmic Sounds
 Peter Thomas                                   The Obelisk of K a R N a K
Chariots of the Gods
 Peter Thomas                                   Stars and Rockets
 Peter Thomas                                   Gods From Strange Planets
 Pete Rugolo                                    Voodoo Man
Thriller
 Pete Rugolo                                    Teen Age Rock
Richard Diamond
 Billy May Orch.                                This Room Is My Castle
 Sam Hoffman-Theremin                           Of Quiet
Peace of Mind
                                                    Capitol, 1950
 Dena Guglielmi                                 Out of Nowhere
Adventures/Sound
 Shakespeare, John
 Orchestra                                      Mucho Mexico SEVEN-0
[coll]: Easy Project
 Julias Watliks-French Horn,
 Gildo Mahones-Piano                            Les Modes
 Charlie Rouse-Tenor, Chino Pozo-Bongos         Catch Her!
 Phil Baugh                                     Dry Camel
 Johnny Pate                                    Shaft in Africa
 Day the Earth Sto                              Gort/ the Visor/The Telescop
 Esquivel                                       Frosty the Snowman
Merry Xmas
 Bernard Herrmann                               Nocturne,Flashlight,Robot
Day the Earth Stood Still
 Sam Hoffman-Theremin                           Space Control
 Vinnie Bell, Dick
 Hyman                                          Ya-Ta-Ta-Ta!
Sound Corporation

 Hal Blaine                                     Inner Space
[coll]: Psychedelic

                    Percussion
 Joe Williams!!!                                This Is the Life!!!
Joe!!!!!!!
 Fortune Tellers                                Song of the Nairobi Trio
Kapp
 Paul Horn: the Music                           Chico Hamilton, Paul Horn,
Harry Klee,
 Of Fred Katz                                   Fred Katz,John Pisano,Joe Howard
 Suite for Horn                                 Allegro,Zen,Science Fiction
Pacific Jazz, 1957
 Joe Greene                                     The B O O Z E R
 Ennio Morricone                                Chase on the Roofs
Crystal Plumage
 George Duning                                  I Wish I Could
Bell Book and Candle
 Quincy Jones                                   Shoot to Kill
Mirage
 Tom Dissvelt                                   Woomerangs
Fantasy in Orbit
 Pete Rugolo                                    Diamond on the Move

KFJC 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
KFJC play list 1/5/97 for Jack Diamond
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From: "Alex V. Cook" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Chava Alberstein
Date: 29 Jan 1997 09:27:14 -0800

Has anyone ever heard of this woman? I got her album in a particularly
good thrift score this week, title and liner notes all in Hebrew (I
think its Hebrew), recorded by the CBS Israel Orchestra. Mostly its her
doing arabic flavored 60's pop folk, with a couple Nancy Sinatra-esque
peppy numbers. The album is beautiful.

Let me know if you got the dope on Chava.
alex
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From: Ross Orr <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Billy Mure?
Date: 29 Jan 1997 12:09:05 -0400

I have only ever heard one Billy Mure elpee, _Supersonics In Flight_,
but I instantly fell in love with it. "Flaming Guitars" is just boss,
electric flamenco! The whole "studio vets rock out" quality is
irresistable. (It's labelled that you would file this disk under "Guitar
Fantasy"--so true.)

Mure is a bit off the beaten path of what I usually collect. . . can anyone
tell me what the other high points of his career were? I know he did a
Hawaiian album, that sounds like a must-find to me.

Twangingly,

 --Ross

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) F&T duplicates
Date: 29 Jan 1997 19:17:54 +0100

the albums by Ferrante & teicher are not only strange in their musical contents:

SOUNDPROOF appeared in both stereo & mono version: the stereo (Westminster
Stereo WST 5011) has the stereo versions of the previously released
SOUNDBLAST (Westminster WP-6041 mono) tracks, the mono has 12 completely
different songs (though i don't know which)...

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Re: The Girls from Bahia
Date: 29 Jan 1997 19:52:41 +0100

>Five stars for this thrift store find:
>
>The Girls from Bahia (billed as "The Supremes of Brazil")
>Pardon my English
>Warner Bros. LP

"The Girls from Bahia" were, as the liner notes also reveal, the name
adopted by (or bestowed upon) the vocal group known in Brazil as
Quarteto Em Cy, consisting of four sisters named Cyva, Cybele, Cylene,
and Cynara. They have made more than 20 records and are in fact still
active in their native Brazil with a repertoire based on the great treasure=
s
of Brazilian popular music from bossa nova onwards. A CD with one of=20
their finest efforts, the 1968 album called simply "Quarteto Em Cy", was
recently re-released on Polygram (catalog no. 526955). Most highly
recommended!

Ingemar Breithel


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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Ethel Smith and the Bando Carioca
Date: 29 Jan 1997 15:36:44 -0500

A while back, the list was on about Organ records.  I just happened on this
78 that I had taped some years ago.  It is Toca Tu Samba/Dinorah.  Both are
peppy organ instrumentals with a Latin flavor.

Does anyone know anything about Ethel Smith?

They laughed when I sat down to play,
Brian

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From: Ross Orr <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Where do you draw the line?
Date: 29 Jan 1997 12:55:40 -0400

I'm a bit suprised that this group hasn't been abuzz with talk of Pat
Boone's new heavy-metal album! But somehow this did start me thinking
about a sort of theoretical question. . . .

Something that unites the people on this list is that we enjoy excacavating
and collecting forms of music which most Americans still recoil from. For
many people the label "easy listening" is still the worst possible insult;
and even when the music is far too frantic to be EZ, they may still cringe
from it because it seems embarassingly silly or dated to them.

I myself find it fascinating the way the 50s HiFi explosion and its
commercial pressures caused a flood of new styles, hybrids, experiments,
and weird permutations. The more bizarre and misguided the concept
(harpischord and percussion!), the more obvious the attempt to cash in, the
more interesting it becomes for me. Embrace the weirdness!

But for every person there is still some "horizon of revulsion" which you
cannot cross. Partly it is age-related: music that was popular when you
were 14 may always repel you as an adult. Tony Orlando and Dawn?
Aaaaghhh!!! But even some disks from the Golden Years can drive me from the
room--showtunes embalmed in some syrupy gel of strings and chorale singing
are a likely candidate. . .

My question:

What vinyl repels even you?


Inquiringly,

 --Ross

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From: Vik Trola <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Pathfinder article
Date: 29 Jan 1997 16:50:05 -0500

drop by Pathfinder's "Brother Can You Spare Some Swank" for yet another
article that doesn't quite get the point.
(http://pathfinder.com/@@ZTeekgQA5HddgJLa/news/spotlight/swank/index.html)

tho there are mentions of In Hi-Fi at Bar d'0 and the Blue Lizard in Canada...



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From: [e-mail] (Ursula Blind)
Subject: Re: (exotica) Pathfinder article
Date: 29 Jan 1997 14:35:52 -0800

>drop by Pathfinder's "Brother Can You Spare Some Swank" for yet another
>article that doesn't quite get the point.
>(http://pathfinder.com/@@ZTeekgQA5HddgJLa/news/spotlight/swank/index.html)

Eeeuwww!!! That's disgusting!

I feel like I've stepped in something brown & gummy after reading that
article. Please tell me they're not talking about anyone I know....

--Ursula



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From: Carver Dan Cordes <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Quesoterical Playlist for1-28-97
Date: 29 Jan 1997 14:49:16 -0800 (PST)

Quesoterical Lair playlist for 1-28-1997

Martin Denny        Swamp Fire
Ken Ardley Playboys     Eni Fing to be Fay Mus
Perez Prado             Moniter Mambo
Korla Pandit            Miserlou (live)
John Prine        It's a Big Old Goofy World
B.Bumble & the Stingers Chicken Chou Mein
101 Strings             A Disappointed Love with a Desensitized Robot
De La Soul              Potholes in my Lawn
Ween              Sarah
Katie Lee         Will To Fail
Shel Silverstein    Peanut Butter Sandwich
Azuma Kabuki Musicians  Tusuch Igumo
Death Lurks        Happiness Pie
Tiny Tim        Religous Medley
Ass Ponys        Dirty Backseat Thing
Mad Music(Bernie Green)    A Skater and His Dog
Wesley Willis        Foo Fighters
Exotic Lands         Arab Dance
Kenneth Patchen        The Murder of Two Men by a Young
            Kid Wearing Lemon Colored Gloves
Boilermakers        Too Dumb to Die
Napleon XIV        They're Coming to Take me Away
Mrs. Miller        Moon River
Robert Mitchum         What is This Generation Coming To?
Kermit the Frog     Happy Feet
Bobby Byrne        Barbarella
Eds Redeeming Qualities She Ate the Fly
Capital Steps        Quackety Quack, Take Prozac
Golden Stories         Little Fat Policeman
Ken Ardley Playboys    Is It True
Lenny Dee        Dawn in New Orleans
Vampyros Lesbos        There's No Satisfaction
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) pathfinder 'swank' article
Date: 29 Jan 1997 19:14:50 -0600 (CST)

that guy's got alot of nerve stealin' my torch graphic and not even linking
my site.

humph.




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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Outrageous Cherry Meets Tony Hatch
Date: 30 Jan 1997 01:49:06 +0000

>He wrote a song, possibly called "Sign of the Times," that's covered by some
>current band called the Outrageous Cherry.  Who did the original?

I have to thank Outrageous Cherry for turning me on to Petula Clark who did
an early if not the original version of "Sign of the Times" ...don't know
if its available outside the UK but i picked up The Best of Petula Clark on
Castle Comms (MAT CD 206), 27 tracks for under 3 quid...now that's what i
call a bargain...about 11 pence a track, though admittedly not all the
tracks are worth 11 pence...a certain Lloyd Webber/Rice track springs
rudely to mind ...however there are plenty of other Hatch compositions on
this CD.

Incidentally, a bravery badge should go to Outrageous Cherry for tackling
not only the above but Scott Walker's 'Boy Child' and also Francois Hardy's
'Qui peut dire' amongst others.

Later

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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Pablo Beltran Ruiz
Date: 29 Jan 1997 22:31:01 -0500

> Pablo Beltran was (is?) a popular Mexican bandleader.I have a few of his
>LPs and they're a real mixed bag. The selections all sport the dance style
>in which they are arranged next to the title, no two alike: Twist,Cumbia,
>Danzon, Mambo,"Surfin'"...with equally various results. Mostly on the
>brassy side...the closest parallel I can come up with is Xavier Cugat in
>his poppier mode. I got the records I have in Mexico a few months ago and
>had never heard of him before. I wonder how many records he released in the
>States?
>
>Over and Out...
>
>Ramakrishna Riviera


P.B. Ruiz wrote the immortal "Quien Sera" (known here as "Sway") evidently
as a young man (unless there are two men/generations). Go Go Internacional
is a nice and quite even "Latin rock" LP, with songs such as Hang on Sloopy.
Not quite as revved as Los Toppers' en Espanol version of Bule Bule (Whooly
Booly), but anything even remotely suggestive of a Latin twist is fine by me.

extra-marginal tony
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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: Chava A, Mickey Katz, Barry sisses
Date: 30 Jan 1997 00:00:20 -0500

At 09:27 AM 1/29/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Has anyone ever heard of this woman? I got her album in a particularly
>good thrift score this week, title and liner notes all in Hebrew (I
>think its Hebrew), recorded by the CBS Israel Orchestra. Mostly its her
>doing arabic flavored 60's pop folk, with a couple Nancy Sinatra-esque
>peppy numbers. The album is beautiful.
>Let me know if you got the dope on Chava.
>alex
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Second the interest, jumbieman of FM in the Gulf, and raise you (slight
zombie pun there) by asking for any info on pre-1960 Jewish pop records,
especially Latin and twist idiom splices. (For starters, there are new
valentines to the Barry Sisters, Mickey Katz, and more at the Wilds Scene.)
Also, again, the quest for further info on Sabu for impending discography.

walking on gilded splinters, or is it graveyard dust,
desitively bonneroo marginal tony, the light tripper
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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Billy Mure
Date: 29 Jan 1997 22:24:35 -0800

>Mure is a bit off the beaten path of what I usually collect. . . can anyone
>tell me what the other high points of his career were? I know he did a
>Hawaiian album, that sounds like a must-find to me.

Ross,

Billy Mure is 1 hum dinger of a studio guitar palyer.  He really had his
hand in alot studio wise his label being RCA and all;)
The best damn label, what a diverse catalog and sound fidelity, whew!

Anyway Billy Mure's Super Sonic Guitars made a number of killer rekkids for RCA,
I reccomend getting them all.

Then there's *either* Blue Hawaii(Strand) or Hawaiian Percussion(Strand)
Hawaiian Percussion is actually better AND they are very much the same
record because they have a number of the same tunes, exact same recordings
on both.
It's weird BUT they did weird shit like that way back when in the old days

Blue Hawaii is a 2nd pressing of H.P. and only has 10 tunes where as HP has 12.
Steel guitars, electric guitars, swirling electric keyboards, Ping Pong
Pizzicato guitars and general wacky electric sounds with birds and stuff AND
the PING PONG thing is really really BIG. Zig zaggin and back and forth
between my speakers. It is really cool.  Trust me, Get it now;)  5 Stars All
Time Great!

He also made a couple of records on MGM as B.M. and His Aztec Guitars and
I'm sure you can just imagine that.  Yes they were mixed electric and
spanish classical and are very good but primarily all the RCA stuff and the
HP/BH

Jack

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From: Jordana Robinson <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) serge gainsbourg
Date: 30 Jan 1997 02:43:46 -0500

We just got in a sampler from Mercury called "Serge Gainsbourg en Trois
Styles."  It has the obvious tracks from what appears to be a U.S. release
of 3 collections: Comic Strip (the poppy stuff with Janke Birkin etc.), Du
Jazz Dans Le Ravin (the cafe bongo stuff) and Couler Cafe (the Latin-esque
stuff).  I'll be happy to see this in stores, since I held out and never
bought any of the imports.  And if you see this sampler in a used bin (some
clueless college radio music director, somewhere, is going to dump theirs),
it's a strong hits collection and a good intro.

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From: Vik Trola <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Pathfinder ya ya
Date: 30 Jan 1997 10:51:28 -0500

either we have a lurker or King Kini sent a few palace guards over to
Pathfinder...as of this morning, you'll find:

"And last but not least, there is The Club Velvet an amazing site from King
Kini. Kin hosts a gala bash every Saturday at "The Front" (at GroundZero)
in pretty downtown Minneapolis. King's site is the tiki lovers paradise.
Drop by and check out his oh so smooth photo album."

gotta love it when a big corporate giant rips off the little guy and gets
caught,eh? well done King Kini!


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From: [e-mail] (chris strouth)
Subject: (exotica) Chuck D & Herb Alpert,two great tastes,that taste great together
Date: 30 Jan 1997 01:46:12 -0600

Hey Exoticats ,
Long time no post  been really super busy, but I got this record that is
too amazing not to mention. It is a  seven inch single by  The Evolution
Control Committee,   The music is brilliant , Herb Alperts Whipped Cream,
with Public Enemy rapping Rebel Without a Pause over it. The track is so on
, it's spooky. the B side is the same type thing  only they use PE's  " By
the Time I get to Arizona" and another Alpert trackoff of Whipped Cream.

I know nothing about the band, except their regular gig is more akin to
Negativeland. But this 7 inch rules  It is on a label called
Eerie Materials
PO Box 420816
San Francisco, CA 94142

I guess the band is from Columbus OH.  there is a web address, but I can't
vouch for it ( haven't seen it)
http://www.infinet.com/~markg/ecc.html
Your pal
Chris
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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Chuck D & Herb Alpert,two great tastes,that taste great together
Date: 30 Jan 1997 09:15:19 -0700 (MST)

> I got this record that is too amazing not to mention. It is a  seven
> inch single by  The Evolution Control Committee,   The music is
> brilliant , Herb Alperts Whipped Cream, with Public Enemy rapping Rebel
> Without a Pause over it.

This 7" was in the last 'FMU catalog, FYI.  I haven't ordered it yet but
definitely plan to.

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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) File under: Space Race
Date: 30 Jan 1997 10:25:05 -0800


     I've been noticing an increase in "boring compilations" put out by the
     major labels (not including Capitol) however, in Japan, these comps
     just seem to be getting better. The "Retro Future Lounge Music" and
     "Mondo For Space Age" compilations spring to mind as inventive and a
     good source for never before heard music. The Japanese divisions of
     these Major labels seem to have a finger on the pulse of what's cool
     in the Cocktail Nation.

     I know of several places to buy these Japanese imports, but they
     spring up sporadically in record stores and sometimes I miss them if
     someone beats me to them. Does anyone know of scheduled future
     releases from Japan? Is there perhaps a website unbeknownst to me that
     will tell me such things? Surely someone on this list must be from
     Japan or have a lead in this direction. Any information would be
     greatly appreciated. Thanks a million!

     Doug

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) The Thriller Memorandum
Date: 30 Jan 1997 19:45:57 +0100

a great new uk release, this comp with more 24 excellent spy tunes:
"The Thriller Memorandum. Mood Mosaic Volume 2" (RPM 173). i found it more
varied than the betty page cd (which, btw, is not a sopundtrack, as i first
thought, but a compilation), which is great too though. Thriller Memorandum
has both fast action brass and lazy jazz tunes, one whistled. no duplicate
tracks at first sight, except for a good cover version of "mission
impossible". a must-have, imho

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: New releases in the UK
Date: 30 Jan 1997 19:45:45 +0100

>From: [e-mail]
>
>>[e-mail] (Jill Mingo) writes:
>
>>Also, Sound Gallery have released a Best of Tony Hatch compilation, ...
>
>Actually this is volume 3 in the "The Easy Project" series (the previous two
>being "The Sound SPectrum" and "House Of Loungecore" from Sequel
>records...

        sorry, but it gets too confusing here :-)
        these are the titles (of the uk releases anyway):
        the easy project 1: 20 loungecore favourites (sequel)
        the easy project 2: house of loungecore (sequel)
        the sound spectrum (castle/when)

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Pathfinder ya ya
Date: 30 Jan 1997 14:22:29 -0600 (CST)

>either we have a lurker or King Kini sent a few palace guards over to
>Pathfinder...as of this morning, you'll find:
>
>"And last but not least, there is The Club Velvet an amazing site from King
>Kini. Kin hosts a gala bash every Saturday at "The Front" (at GroundZero)
>in pretty downtown Minneapolis. King's site is the tiki lovers paradise.
>Drop by and check out his oh so smooth photo album."
>
>gotta love it when a big corporate giant rips off the little guy and gets
>caught,eh? well done King Kini!
>
>
>Vik



yeah.  i raised a stink.  cant let that shit slide by, i say.

:)




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From: [e-mail] (John Jones)
Subject: (exotica) re: 50c finds
Date: 30 Jan 1997 21:12:38 GMT

Mike Vickers?...Wasn't he the late 60's lead vocalist for Manfred
Mann?

John
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From: [e-mail] (John Jones)
Subject: (exotica) re: Old New Age+Religious
Date: 30 Jan 1997 21:14:46 GMT

If memory serves, Rosa Rio is he lady that does the organ scoring on
many a silent movie reissue on video....kinda weird playing style too.

John
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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (exotica) re: Old New Age+Religious
Date: 30 Jan 1997 16:26:55 -0400

You are right, I once interviewed her...great lady!
Lounge Laura

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) MIA
Date: 30 Jan 1997 16:25:28 -0400

More e-mail problems this week...Please resend *anything*-luv...
Lounge Laura

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Billy Mure!
Date: 31 Jan 1997 02:29:31 -0500 (EST)

absolutely phenomenal, one of my all time faves of ersatz Hawaiian/Polynesian
music.  It's a stereo recording on the Strand label and includes a very
typical lineup of tunes - Hawaiian War chant, Pink Hawaii, Blue Hawaii (all
them color songs), Sweet Leilani, etc.  The arrangements are impeccable, his
playing is stellar without being show-offy.  I'd buy anything by him without
hesitation after listening to this one for a while.
     I don't really know anything about Mr. Mure other than the fact that he
was the second guitar in the Three Suns for awhile, as noted by Mr. Diamond
last week. That is what clued me into buying his lp in the first place. Their
recordings, especially those with the expanded combo, are classics.  Plink,
Plank, Plunk! on the compilation lp The Happy-Go-Lucky Sounds...is one of my
favorite tunes OF ALL TIME.  I was gratified to hear Mr. Diamonds extolling
that albums virtues, as it is my favorite.  Fun in the Sun is another great
one.
     Well, my appetite for more Billy Mure has been duly whet.  I would love
to see something of his reissued on CD.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject:  (exotica) Where do you draw the line?
Date: 31 Jan 1997 12:45:44 +0000

Hmmm....kvite interesingk topicsk

there are far too many to mention but personally i start to cough up
hairballs if i see Liberace. Mantovani has always seemed like the first
step on the slippery slope. Robert Mitchum's calypso album made me shrink
to the size oif an atom with embarrassment...

there, now the ball's rolling a bit faster

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From: [e-mail] (Jessica Cameron)
Subject: (exotica) Columbia Records/Regrets??
Date: 31 Jan 1997 10:57:45 -0500

Can anyone on the list recommend some good albums by Percy Faith and Dominic
Frontiere? I know about Dom's "Pagan Festival" and love his "Love Eyes"
album (esp. "Teen Age" and "Beatnick"), but did he do any other cool stuff
on Columbia or any other label? The only Percy Faith albums I have are
"Delicado" (great!) and "Latin Themes for Young Lovers" (featuring a cool
cover of "The Duck" and the orignal classic "Kahlua"). Is any of his other
e-z or "young lovers" stuff any good?

Thanks for any suggestions--Jessica ^_^

PS--I was looking at the "Where Do You Draw the Line Thread" (which I won't
answer, 'cause I know I'd get flamed if I told the truth!) and thought of
another good idea for a thread: REGRETS? You know, those things you passed
up on and later kicked yourself for not getting. My big regrets? Passing up
on a copy of "To Love Again" that would have been a cover upgrade (I didn't
have exact change and left it). IDIOT!!!

Other regrets:
Disney Meets the Wizard (for a buck! what was I thinking???) :(
Cuchi Cuchi  (Charo)
Far Away Places (Enoch Light)
_Dietrich's ABCs_
an autographed Lenny Dee album
--giving my second copy of "The Happy Moog" to a guy I had a crush on
instead of-selling it or trading it for something cool.
--Selling my beautiful copy of "Ping Pong Percussion" for 10 cents. I've
found another one since then, but it's awfully icky.


I think I'm gonna cry--anyone else have any horror stories?


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From: "Alex V. Cook" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Where do you draw the line?
Date: 31 Jan 1997 09:06:49 -0800

I don't think there should be a line. We as fans of this stuff are
criticized for "crossing the line" and would be no better people if we
did the same. And swingers are better people, baby!

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) The Thriller Memorandum URL
Date: 31 Jan 1997 19:12:53 +0100



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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Where do you draw the line?
Date: 31 Jan 1997 19:13:31 +0100

>What vinyl repels even you?

        Ray Conniff LPs, exept for his Hawaiian lp, which i liked a lot, to
        my own surprise.
        i've said this before, but this "line" is not fixed: it moves, at
        least in my head. the more i listen to "EZ", the more of it moves
        outside of that "revulsion" area, into the "accepted" area...

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From: Joseph Hobaica <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: Herb, Chuck and Serge
Date: 31 Jan 1997 13:28:15 -0000

I have the EEC single and second it's groovability.

Also from 'FMU, I picked up a video comp of all Brigitte Bardot
film/variety show/video clips.  Tracks are as follows:

Harley Davidson (BB go-go dancing in a leather bikini around a Harley)
Comic Strip
Contact (directed by Louis Malle) This is amazingly cool.
Bonnie & Clyde (avec Serge Gainsbourg)
Everybody Loves My Baby
C'est Rigolo

There is also a totally surreal Sandy Shaw video tossed in for good
measures.  Amazing stuff and well worth contacting WFMU about.

Swing, baby, swing!

Joe

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From: Laura Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) ?S ABOUT PETE RUGGULO
Date: 31 Jan 1997 14:12:26 -0400

Recently, I have scored what seems to be a Pete Ruggolo series...with
titles like(and they're at home and I'm at work, so I can't reference
them...) TWO SAXOPHONES AND 20 PIANOS, X-MANY TROMBONES AND TWO
GUITARS...that kind of thing...I've picked them up for .25 apiece...What
seemed odd is that the shrink wrap was still on them, and, at the time,
they were 2 for a dollar at Eckerd Drugs.  Were these just those
mass-produced for grocery store and drug store and Montgomery Wards
rekkids, or what's the deal?  They're pretty cool, btw, some better than
others. I found the GUITARS album to be the least-impressive. I think of
this because on one of CRIME JAZZ GOD, DEEP LOUNGE DARRELL BROGDON'S
"RETRO COCKTAIL HOUR" shows, he mentioned that QUE MANGO! could be
picked up at the supermarket...
A catalogue of curiousities herself-Lounge Laura

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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Dominique Frontiere
Date: 31 Jan 1997 11:37:36 -0800

Dominique Frontiere was/is an extremely versatile talent indeed.

He is a wonderful jazz accordianist as well and has a couple of killer space
age pop jazz lp's on Liberty with electric guitars, vibes, major percussion
and himself.  really cool, wild and wonderful stuff.

Venture out into the land of jazz and discover something new!  Y'know you
guys have been listening to alot of great 50's jazz and don't even know it

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From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Three Suns
Date: 31 Jan 1997 14:55:46 -0500

They were on the "Rope" soundtrack, too.  My favorite song title of theirs
was, "The Flying Red Horse Polka".

Complete with neighing.

Laughing myself horse,
Brian Phillips

>Their early stuff is just accordion, hammond organ and guitar. Sometimes they
>add drums and piano. Good, peppy housecleaning music. Mamie Eisenhower loved
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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: (exotica) ?S ABOUT PETE RUGGULO
Date: 31 Jan 1997 15:00:45 -0500

Lounge Laura wrote:

>they were 2 for a dollar at Eckerd Drugs.  Were these just those
>mass-produced for grocery store and drug store and Montgomery Wards
>rekkids, or what's the deal?......  [Darrell Brogden] mentioned that QUE
>MANGO! could be
>picked up at the supermarket...

The 2 for a buck were cut-outs, records dropped from print (or surplus) by
record companies and sold at a loss (in bulk) to distributors, who then
sell them to.......well, in olden tymes, they'd sell 'em to drug stores,
department stores, appliance stores, grocery stores, etc. Now cut-outs are
almost exlusively sold in record stores.

Yes, QUE MANGO was what would be called a "supermarket record". In the
50's, 60's, and early 70's, budget records were made to be sold in
supermarkets, drug stores, etc, often alongside the cut-outs and the full
price records. Alshire, Somerset, Topps, Spin-O-Rama, Diplomat,
Crown....these were all supermarket labels. These records usually sold for
99=A2 to $1.99 (whereas full price was $3.98 for mono and $4.98 for stereo,
although you could get mono records for as low as $2.77, I recall)

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Subject: RE: Re: (exotica) Three Suns
Date: 31 Jan 1997 15:12:12 -0400


"It's just my nature to do weird stuff..."
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>They were on the "Rope" soundtrack, too.

WHO ELSE IS ON THE "ROPE" SOUNDTRACK!?!?! ╟ool!  Izit still
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From: [e-mail] (Howard Enis)
Subject: Re[2]: (exotica) ?S ABOUT PETE RUGGULO
Date: 31 Jan 1997 17:20:48 -0500


     Alot of these 'cutouts' are handled by large record
     distributor/wholesalers called 'rack jobbers'...

     Years ago many of the available 'cutouts' were inferior
     Canadian and Spanish pressings...

     How did 'cutouts' get there name?

     Originally the corners of the LP's were 'cut out'...later on someone
     discovered the electric drill...

     Things to ponder,

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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Regrets? I've had a few
Date: 31 Jan 1997 10:10:53 -0800

     Jessica,

     You're not as big an idiot as I was! I saw a mint copy of "To Love
     Again" at the Pasadena record show a coupla years ago for 6 dollars
     and thought, "Nahhh,... it's in mono. I'll wait until I come across
     the stereo version..". Duhhhh.....

     And I still have nightmarish flashbacks from this store that was
     located on Hollywood Blvd many years ago that was going out of
     business that same weekend. I saw the ENTIRE stereo action series
     (except for one Leo Addeo, Esquivel and one Ray Martin) and at the
     time I didn't know about stereo action, so I thought I'd buy one just
     for the hell of it. I ended up buying the Marty Gold Hollywood album.
     Doah!!!

     Whew... I feel a little better now!

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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Regrets? I've had a few
Date: 31 Jan 1997 12:04:03 -0800

     Jessica,

     You're not as big an idiot as I was! I saw a mint copy of "To Love
     Again" at the Pasadena record show a coupla years ago for 6 dollars
     and thought, "Nahhh,... it's in mono. I'll wait until I come across
     the stereo version..". Duhhhh.....

     And I still have nightmarish flashbacks from this store that was
     located on Hollywood Blvd many years ago that was going out of
     business that same weekend. I saw the ENTIRE stereo action series
     (except for one Leo Addeo, Esquivel and one Ray Martin) and at the
     time I didn't know about stereo action, so I thought I'd buy one just
     for the hell of it. I ended up buying the Marty Gold Hollywood album.
     Doah!!!

     Whew... I feel a little better now!

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From: [e-mail] (Hugh Petfield)
Subject: (exotica) Cutouts
Date: 31 Jan 1997 23:38:03 GMT

Re the recent thread on cutouts:

I've had records with a corner cut out, and also with the
hole drilled.  For a while in the 70's, some shops here
also got cutout cassettes, which all had a hole in the
end of the box, where the title is, which looked like it
was made by prodding it with an electric soldering iron.

Do they still do that thesedays?

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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Cutouts
Date: 31 Jan 1997 17:12:35 +73700 (MST)

> I've had records with a corner cut out, and also with the
> hole drilled.  For a while in the 70's, some shops here
> also got cutout cassettes, which all had a hole in the
> end of the box, where the title is, which looked like it
> was made by prodding it with an electric soldering iron.
>
> Do they still do that thesedays?

Yup.  I just bought a few cutout CDs the other day.

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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Lee)
Subject: (exotica) chuck D / herb alpert
Date: 31 Jan 1997 16:41:36 -0700

hi there,
i have to admit that i'm friends with mark (Evolution Control Committee),
but friend or no i would recommend checking the ECC out.  write to him at:

The Evolution Control Committee
P.O. Box 10391
Columbus OH 43201, USA.

the web URL below is indeed good (although  his page is a little out of date).
but i know that he still sells the stuff advertised in there like the
actual Wax Cylinder single he put out.  the herb/enemy tunes (there's two
of them) can be found on his infamous "Gunderphonic" cassette which is
certainly in the vein of negativland but wholly it's own animal.  i dig
this tape lots.  it will have you guffawing and gasping for air.  i can't
praise it enough.  also, he just released a CD which compiles the cream of
his crops.  including his hilarious mini radio-type dramas he puts on his
answering machine.  plus a wide range of musics that are not "just"
sampler/collage type things.  highly recommended as well.  the cd is
available thru subterranean but i'm sure he sells them too.

email the guy:  [e-mail]

you'll be glad you did.

oh, other releases to check out are "the mood swingers" cassette which is
somewhat in line with our tastes and "mello death" which are lounge covers
of goth staples n such.  he does a killer death polka.  i also like "buddha
bleach".  tapes are a measly $5.   don't know how much the cd is but go for
the cd first.

mark used to be on this list but has been too busy to keep up with us.

kevin leeeeee


>From: [e-mail] (chris strouth)
>Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 01:46:12 -0600
>Subject: (exotica) Chuck D & Herb Alpert,two great tastes,that taste great
>together
>
>Hey Exoticats ,
>Long time no post  been really super busy, but I got this record that is
>too amazing not to mention. It is a  seven inch single by  The Evolution
>Control Committee,   The music is brilliant , Herb Alperts Whipped Cream,
>with Public Enemy rapping Rebel Without a Pause over it. The track is so on
>, it's spooky. the B side is the same type thing  only they use PE's  " By
>the Time I get to Arizona" and another Alpert trackoff of Whipped Cream.
>
>I know nothing about the band, except their regular gig is more akin to
>Negativeland. But this 7 inch rules  It is on a label called
>Eerie Materials
>PO Box 420816
>San Francisco, CA 94142
>
>I guess the band is from Columbus OH.  there is a web address, but I can't
>vouch for it ( haven't seen it)
>http://www.infinet.com/~markg/ecc.html
>Your pal
>Chris
>from UltraModern Records



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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Lee)
Subject: (exotica) Space Race
Date: 31 Jan 1997 16:49:44 -0700

So Doug,
where are these mysterious places that may may not stock "Rtro Future
Lounge Music" and "Mondo Space Age" and other japanese import comps???

you're in LA/Southlands, correct? (mgmua)

please advise,
kevin leeeee


>From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
>Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 10:25:05 -0800
>Subject: (exotica) File under: Space Race
>
>
>     I've been noticing an increase in "boring compilations" put out by the
>     major labels (not including Capitol) however, in Japan, these comps
>     just seem to be getting better. The "Retro Future Lounge Music" and
>     "Mondo For Space Age" compilations spring to mind as inventive and a
>     good source for never before heard music. The Japanese divisions of
>     these Major labels seem to have a finger on the pulse of what's cool
>     in the Cocktail Nation.
>
>     I know of several places to buy these Japanese imports, but they
>     spring up sporadically in record stores and sometimes I miss them if
>     someone beats me to them. Does anyone know of scheduled future
>     releases from Japan? Is there perhaps a website unbeknownst to me that
>     will tell me such things? Surely someone on this list must be from
>     Japan or have a lead in this direction. Any information would be
>     greatly appreciated. Thanks a million!
>
>     Doug



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From: [e-mail] (Doug Frisby)
Subject: (exotica) Re: Space Race
Date: 31 Jan 1997 17:32:19 -0800


>So Doug,
>where are these mysterious places that may may not stock "Rtro Future >Lounge
>Music" and "Mondo Space Age" and other japanese import comps??? you're in
>LA/Southlands, correct? (mgmua)

Yes Kevin, I'm here in the city that never wakes. Los Angeles! For you and
anyone else interested, the places to purchase them is at Tower Records which
has the Retro Future compilations (I've given the new import buyer there a list
of every single "Lounge" import CD that I could think of with catalog numbers
included)and Aron's Records (Great record store) who carries all of the above. I
just don't have a place to read about what's coming out from Japan.. That's all.



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From: Tony Wilds <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: lunch-counter records
Date: 31 Jan 1997 21:01:51 -0500

>The 2 for a buck were cut-outs, records dropped from print (or surplus) by
>record companies and sold at a loss (in bulk) to distributors, who then
>sell them to.......well, in olden tymes, they'd sell 'em to drug stores,
>department stores, appliance stores, grocery stores, etc. Now cut-outs are
>almost exlusively sold in record stores.


Then there were the LPs that came out under the store name (as the record
label), e.g., Sears and Monkey Ward. Hawaiian records mostly.

Some of us remember actually going to People's Drug or Woolworth and picking
up the Theme from S.W.A.T., Banana Splits theme, various Jackson 5 singles,
and the obligatory package of Wyler's grape drink mix. Childhood wasn't all bad.

tony
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From: "Jim Gerwitz" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Where do you draw the line?
Date: 31 Jan 1997 20:49:27 -0800

>
> there are far too many to mention but personally i start to cough up
> hairballs if i see Liberace.
> Sem Sinatra
>
I buy Liberace albums strictly for the pictures of his mind-boggling
outfits. Right now I'm looking at his mid-sixties "Liberace Now!" cover,
where he's dressed relatively casual in a Mod patterned shirt of pink,
burgundy, green, olive, yellow, and white, the spectrum of fake plastic
vomit. While I don't listen to him much, on the aforementioned LP he sings
and tap dances through "Mame" and raps (they call it narration) through
"The Impossible Dream." He also plays a tune subtly called "Happy Barefoot
Boy," and the inclusion of "Yesterday" legitimizes the "Now!" in the
album's title.

Remember, almost everyone's mom and grandma really LOVED Liberace during
his heyday.  As a little kid I knew he was kind of strange, but didn't
quite know why. And keep an eye out for his amazing movie, "Sincerely
Yours," in which he plays a concert pianist who loses his hearing, learns
to read lips, and kills time by standing on his balcony spying on people in
a nearby park with high powered binoculars. His lip reading skills allow
him to discover peoples' problems, so he starts interfering in the lives of
a woman and a young crippled boy as an anonymous benefactor.  I kid you
not, its very, very strange.  And he plays a lot of piano in it and puts on
a great show.
The Liberace Museum is on my must-see list when i finally make my
pilgrimage to Vegas.

Jim G (no, G does not stand for his brother George)

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