50’s Mysteries -Billy the Kid

50’s Mysteries -Billy the Kid

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper March 14, 2025 Duration: 1:00:22
  This week another Mystery from the 1950’s: Billy the Kid, was he really killed in 1881, or did he live under an assumed identity for years? We’ll explore the legends, the myths  that surrounds this piece of Western folklore.   Alongside that, we’ve got some fantastic new music  plus, the latest gig guide to keep your calendar full of swank events, and some fresh highlights from Lounge Life Magazine.    www.cocktailnation.net    Project K 67 - Gin Sling She Said Codename Carter - Botched Op Vibexotica - Humboldt to Raoria Hypnotiques - Apache Tiki Delights - Barcelona Sea Breeze Neil Richardson - Rio Magic Bob Dorough - Polka Dots and Moonbeams Blue Martinis - Blue Martinis Theme Douglas Lee - Raid on the Purple River..  Thee Millionaire & His Magnetic Syncopations - Bouncy Bouncy  Bobby Christian - Caravan  Messer Chups - Humanica Marcus McLaurine - Alone Frank Wella - White Collar Thief Al Hurt-Get Smart Theme  

Step into the sophisticated, retro-futuristic world of Cocktail Nation, hosted from a Sydney Penthouse by the one and only Lounge Leader, Koop Kooper. This isn't just a music show; it's a weekly audio escape into the cool, crisp sound of martini shakers and the smooth grooves of a bygone era. Each episode of this podcast is a carefully curated session where classic lounge meets its modern descendant, neo-lounge, creating a seamless soundtrack for the stylishly inclined. Kooper doesn't just spin records; he brings the scene to life with conversations from the most interesting characters found in the swankier corners of culture-musicians, artists, and connoisseurs of the good life. Tune in and you'll hear stories woven between tracks, a blend of charismatic interview and impeccable musical selection that feels like an invitation to an exclusive, yet wonderfully welcoming, party. The vibe is consistently laid-back, intelligent, and dedicated to the artistry of cool. For anyone who appreciates the finer notes in both music and conversation, Cocktail Nation delivers a distinct and transporting experience, one perfectly mixed episode at a time.
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