That Retro Lounge/Spy Sound

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Bogey

#20
August 14, 2016, 05:01:19 AM
Quote from: Leo K. on August 14, 2016, 04:36:29 AM
This is simply a wonderful journey back to my youth, thanks so much Bill, I always enjoy your posts and thoughts on music. Aces!

Thanks, Leo.  Definitely a kick finding these gems and even a bigger one spinning them on my table.  Let the "high fidelity adventure" (literally) continue.



Not for everyone to wake up to, but for some reason it is working for me and my first cup of joe.
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#21
August 20, 2016, 04:30:35 AM
Entering into the weekend VERY slowly and this is the perfect fit for my morning start.

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#22
August 27, 2016, 03:35:45 AM
Complete "shaded dog" coolness to the start of my day.

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#23
August 28, 2016, 05:45:12 AM
Had to pull out something a bit soothing this morning as I am trying to merge into the cooler early A.M temps here. This Denny effort should do the trick nicely. Looks as if I am at least the third owner of this gem.

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#24
September 03, 2016, 03:52:43 AM
Featuring the likes of Mambo #5, this lp makes you feel like you are sitting at a table for two twenty feet from the music.  Grab one of these if you see it in the bins as the music is simply electrifying.

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#25
September 04, 2016, 04:54:05 AM
Hope you weekend finds you well. Mine is obviously still on track with this wonderful lp. Says on the back: "This is a new Orthophonic High Fidelity recording designed for the phonograph of today or tomorrow....You can buy today, without fear of obsolescence in the future."

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#26
September 05, 2016, 04:32:48 AM
The addition of the Gene Lowell Singers on this fabulous (cannot not be overstated) lp is the true treat here. I wish I could track down more about them. They almost sound like the folks that sang the Flintstones or Jetson themes. Also, Hal Mooney's arrangements are top flight and will make your speakers stand up to attention. Oh, and bongos can be found here as well.

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#27
September 11, 2016, 05:07:21 AM
I have found that as I continue to listen to Denny's output my appreciation to what he brought to the table continues to grow. Albums like this one make this journey through his exotic sounds absolutely wonderful.



There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#28
September 11, 2016, 08:03:35 AM
I had to shell out $0.53 above sticker price for this Riddle, but worth every penny as this one simply swoons from my speakers.

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#29
September 17, 2016, 03:38:39 AM
Huge fan of crime jazz, but also love reading pulp crime and noir selections. Occasionally planets align.

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#30
September 24, 2016, 03:39:21 AM
Another "lucky" pairing.

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#31
October 01, 2016, 03:52:32 AM
Maybe my favorite title for an album in the RCH/lounge world and have lifted the needle and let Andre Previn's track, "Like Young", swing three times in a row.  If you own this one, you understand.
Also, always a treat to hear Shelly Manne on the drums.

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#32
October 15, 2016, 05:09:22 AM Last Edit: October 15, 2016, 05:14:42 AM by Bogey
A wonderful pair here. Though the "hypno" cover edition might look more attractive, the "Hollywood, Broadway, and Television" platter seems to hold together more. Either way, think big band with an overlay elevator-esque orchestral strings. The "hypno" throws in some random sound effects such as barking dogs to seagulls and traffic sounds while the "orange burst" mostly garnishes with interesting percussion. Plus, the later has the themes to The Untouchables and Mr. Lucky!

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#33
October 16, 2016, 05:06:18 AM
I enjoy listening to classical music outside of my "lounge" genre based music. When gathering lps in the classical music realm (you want to talk about crates of records that go untouched in stores) I navigate toward mono recordings save some Mercury pressings that I just love. My taste for sound may be considered flawed by some, but that is the way it is. However, I decided to do a little test driving today with two RCA pressings back in the "lounge" world and I have to say that in this case the Living Stereo is a much more enjoyable listen for me.

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#34
October 29, 2016, 04:20:36 AM


The Denver area has two big record shows per year. On my recent pilgrimage I was almost shut out until I decided to dig through one last batch of 45's. $3 later I was heading out the door feeling that my trip was justified as this suite delivers some over the top "out there" music. Would love to now find the full lp.
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Bogey

#35
November 26, 2016, 04:44:11 AM


Another pairing that I was pleased to put together. The book is from '59, so came out early in the tv run. I just love this Robert McGinnis cover and included a photo of the fabulous back cover.

There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Ken B

#36
November 26, 2016, 05:10:04 AM
Hey Bill, I assume you know Caro Emerald and Grand Mono? Definite hints of Riddle, Mancini, etc there.

Bogey

#37
November 26, 2016, 07:16:19 AM
Quote from: Ken B on November 26, 2016, 05:10:04 AM
Hey Bill, I assume you know Caro Emerald and Grand Mono? Definite hints of Riddle, Mancini, etc there.

No, I do not, but just pulled both in for a youtube sample and enjoyed what I heard, Ken.
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz
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