I think you've got the A-Z of Easy Listening there... The one with the
Gunter Kallman(n?) track is just called 'Easy Listening' and has a woman
and a man with headphones on the cover (woman on the front, man on the
back).
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Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 09:59:46 -0400
From: nytab@pipeline.com
Subject: (exotica) [obits] Hartzell Spence,Maurice J. Noble
May 25, 2001
Hartzell Spence, 93, Inventor of Pinup, Dies
By DOUGLAS MARTIN,NYTimes
Hartzell Spence, a writer who as founder and executive editor of Yank magazine during World War II helped introduce the term "pinup," died on May 9 at his home in Essex, Conn. He was 93.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, Yank was the first to use the term as a noun, in 1943, but Life magazine used "pinup" in 1941 as an adjective ù for a girl, of course.
The 2.2 million American soldiers who raptly awaited their weekly black-and-white glimpses of Rita Hayworth, Hedy Lamarr and other beauties wearing lingerie or swimsuits and come-hither expressions, are not known to have lingered over etymology.
But it seems certain that they valued Yank, which was written by, about and for the enlisted man, personified by its popular comic strip "Sad Sack," which Mr. Spence also championed.
Yank's reporters were soldiers who carried both guns and notebooks into battle, and its cartoonists were of the caliber of Bil Keane, who went on to draw "The Family Circus," now appearing in 1,500 newspapers.
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower called Yank's staff "highly professional," suggesting that "few more important records of World War II can be found anywhere."
He did not mention the pinups, which found their way inside the lids of footlockers and were nailed to palm trees beside shaving mirrors; they lasted long after the rest of an issue was discarded. One 1944 pinup that proved worth keeping showed Norma Jean Baker, who became better known as Marilyn Monroe.
For these treats, soldiers could thank Mr. Spence, according to an account in "The Pinup from 1852 to Now," a 1974 book by Ralph Stein, Yank's cartoon editor during the war.
Mr. Stein recalled an early staff meeting at the magazine, in which he quoted Mr. Spence as saying, "We've got to have a pinup."
"None of us had ever heard the term," Mr. Stein wrote. "I think Hartzell might have invented it."
The pinup was not Mr. Spence's only addition to the national conversation. He heard about Sgt. George Baker, who had just won an Army cartoon contest, and asked him to send samples of his work. The result was "Sad Sack," which vividly portrayed the soldier's existence and was widely syndicated after the war.
Mr. Spence was born on Feb. 15, 1908, in Clarion, Iowa. A Methodist minister's son, he graduated from the University of Iowa in 1930 as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and then served as Iowa bureau manager of the United Press Association. He was promoted to New York to supervise the agency's special service bureau.
After having a dozen books rejected by publishers, he heeded a friend who had asked, "Why don't you write something you know best about?"
The result was "One Foot in Heaven," a 1941 best seller about a Methodist minister's family as it moves from town to town. The plot has the congregation split into warring factions and depicts the choir as "a cross between the devil's grandmother and a swarm of mountain wildcats."
After his service as editor of Yank, Mr. Spence was transferred to the Army Air Forces as special assistant to Gen. Lauris Norstad. He was awarded the Legion of Merit in 1945.
He then resumed his career as a writer of, among other things, historical novels and "The Big Top," written with Fred Bradna, a celebrated circus ringmaster. He wrote about 200 articles for magazines like Saturday Evening Post, Look and Reader's Digest.
In 1964, he wrote "Marcos of the Philippines," a biography of Ferdinand E. Marcos. The book, which described Marcos as having "selfless, passionate patriotism," was distributed widely during Marcos's successful campaign for the presidency in 1965.
There were accusations that Mr. Spence either stretched the truth or was gullible. In 1986, Newsweek magazine published an article saying that wounds Mr. Spence reported Marcos as receiving in a single- handed battle against 50 Japanese were actually suffered at least a year earlier.
Mr. Spence is survived by a son, Matt L., of Boca Raton, Fla.; a daughter, Laurie Reeves of Lyme, Conn.; and two grandchildren.
His pinup idea almost ended up on the composing room floor, according to Mr. Stein's book. An early layout of the feature was sent to Henry L. Stimson, the secretary of war, who then sent it on to his superior officer, Mrs. Henry Stimson. She saw the pencil drawing and ordered it quashed.
But for reasons lost in time, the pinups ù as pictures and as nouns ù survived.
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May 25, 2001
Maurice J. Noble, Animator for 'Bambi' and Other Films, Dies at 91
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
A CA╤ADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. -- Maurice J. Noble, a film animator whose award-winning design work can be seen in the Disney classics "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Bambi," "Dumbo" and "Fantasia," died on May 18 at his home in La Crescenta, Calif. He was 91.
In addition to the Walt Disney Company, Mr. Noble also worked for Warner Brothers on cartoons including "What's Opera, Doc?" and "Duck Amuck," both of which were inducted into the National Film Registry.
For Chuck Jones Film Productions he directed "The Dot and the Line," an Academy Award winner for best short animated subject in 1961. Mr. Noble also collaborated with Mr. Jones at MGM, where they produced the Dr. Seuss cartoons "The Cat in the Hat," "Horton Hears a Who" and the original animated adaptation of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
Mr. Noble "changed the way backgrounds were designed,"` said Don Hall, a Disney storyboard artist. "His style was all about bold color choices. His backgrounds were warm and interesting, and he was careful to make them subordinate to the characters."
Born on May 1, 1910, in Minnesota, Mr. Noble moved with his family to California, where he attended Chouinard Art Institute before he began an advertising career. One of his ad campaigns was the creation of the Red Door brand for Elizabeth Arden.
Mr. Noble is survived by his wife, Marjorie; two children; and a grandson.
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Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 09:32:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: Ben Waugh <sophisticatedsavage@yahoo.com>
Subject: (exotica) Encomiums
Tiki Bob: Muchos mahalos to you for the lead on the
tiki print shirt at K-Mart (what does the K stand
for?). I will wear this as I sit on my deck, sipping
Cap'n Waugh's Blackout Punch, watching the neighbor
kid cut my lawn.
Brian of the North: an homage to you for your mention
of Barbeque in your latest. I am currently enjoying
the best I ever had, with beans and FRENCH FRIES in
reserve.
Sorry for the noise you rest, but I've lost TB's coordinates.
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"What I need is a shot of Drambuie and some clean sheets."
It's a mixed bag of goodies on this week's Retro Cocktail Hour,
featuring everything from private eye jazz and stereo action to outer
space exotica and Bollywood pop!
For crime jazz fans, check out tunes from TV's Peter Gunn (including
"Walkin' to Mother's", which I don't think even Henry Mancini ever
recorded), Richard Diamond and Checkmate. Also Lizabeth Scott, who
played lots of tough babes in film noir thrillers of the '40s and
'50s, in her only album as a singer (with Henri Rene and his
orchestra).
From outer space, it's the music of Leith Stevens and the Voices of
Walter Schumann in "Exploring the Unknown" (classic '50s sci-fi
music), plus the Satellite Singers in "A Child's Introduction to
Outer Space".
Elsewhere, you'll find a little bit of this and a little bit of that,
from new tunes by Bebel Gilberto and John Zorn to Les Baxter, Mort
Garson, The 3 Suns, Bob Thompson and Bryce Bond's Bachelor Apartment.
Also, the ultimate make-out record, "Blue Martini", by saxophonist
Plas Johnson. We'll also hear Mohammed Rafi's "Jan Pahechan Ho",
featured in the "Ghost World" trailer and mentioned recently on this
list.
To hear The Retro Cocktail Hour anytime on the web, visit:
http://kanu.ukans.edu/retro.html
Salud!
Darrell Brogdon
The Retro Cocktail Hour
KANU FM 91.5
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 18:42:18 -0400
From: "cheryl" <cheryls@dsuper.net>
Subject: (exotica) Playlist For Space Bop, May 27
Beyond kitsch, Space Bop is one hour of full galactical wonder, and can
be heard every Sunday from 4 to 5 pm Eastern time on CKUT 90.3 FM in
Montreal, Canada, and on RealAudio (real time only, for now) at:
http://www.ckut.ca
As usual, all comments, questions, and feedback welcome.
Space Bop #144 Jet-Lag Disco
Lots of fun stuff this week - from computer-generated noises to organs to
fun sampling, and everything in between.
The Bran Flakes: Close But Not It "I Don't Have A Friend" (thanks, Otis)
La Rue: Q.U.A. "ReVue" (thanks, Sol)
Seksu Roba: Zero Gravity Miniskirt "Seksu Roba"
Felix Kubin: Hotel Spanova "Jet Lag Disco"
The Bran Flakes: Everybody Pay Attention "I Don't Have A Friend"
Seksu Roba: Let's Fly Monster Island "Seksu Roba"
Jeans Team: Ein Atom "Fucky Don't"
The Rip-Off Artist: Strawberry Jam "Brain Salad Surgery" (thanks, Matt)
The Bran Flakes: Smith Corona "I Don't Have A Friend"
The Visions: Beat Generation "Fucky Don't"
DJ Me DJ You: Captain Harlock (thanks, Ross)
La Rue: Joie De Vivre "ReVue"
The Bran Flakes: A Musical Computer "I Don't Have A Friend"
Die Marinas: Strana Mondo Di Tanti Nomi (Stereo Total Remix) "Alpha Bravo
Charlie"
DJ Me DJ You: Brothers And Sisters
Stock, Hausen & Walkman: Pizza Hut "Organ Transplants Vol. 2"
Thanks for reading, and thanks for listening
cheryls@dsuper.net
brian@phyres.lan.mcgill.ca
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Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 06:40:13 +0200
From: edjunkita <edjunkita@wanadoo.nl>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Amsterdam
Robbie Baldock wrote:
> I'm going to be making my first visit to Amsterdam in July - hurrah!
>
> Can anyone recommend any record shops, retro design shops,
> bars, clubs, museums etc that would be worth seeking out?
>
> Robbie
I say when in Amsterdam do as the Brits do:
Smoke dope in the coffeshops all day, get drunk as hell in the evening
and annoy the locals while visiting the prostitutes in the red light
district. There's not much else to do here otherwise.
from Amsterdam,
Edward
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Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 10:25:53 +0200
From: Moritz R <tiki@netsurf.de>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Amsterdam
edjunkita schrieb:
> I say when in Amsterdam do as the Brits do:
> Smoke dope in the coffeshops all day, get drunk as hell in the evening
> and annoy the locals while visiting the prostitutes in the red light
> district. There's not much else to do here otherwise.
I know it's NONE OF MY BUSINESS whatsoever, but don't believe this Dutchman! The natives from the "Low Countries" seem to hate themselves and don't find anything good about their country. Amsterdam is as good as any other European capital and if you're lucky enough to catch some sun during your stay, you can have a nice time in a beautiful city. Yes, you should smoke some dope in one of the coffeeshops, and I recommend the "Rokerij"... Skip the alkohol and the hookers, but take a round trip with a boat. Stay at the Hotel New York. Visit the Rijksmuseum. Or any of the many other museums. Check record shops - now someone from Holland should know which and where to find them. Eat Fricandel Special from an automatic vending-machine. Sit in a park. Talk to Dutch girls. Etc. Etc.
