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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Evenings At The Penthouse-In The Still Of The Dark Night [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:40
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Christmas Tunes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:59
Some Christmas songs this week as we approach the big day www.cocktailnation.net
Evenings At The Penthouse-The Mirror [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:06
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Evenings At The Penthouse-Lust [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:10
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Evenings At The Penthouse -Dancing in the Dark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:29
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Twilight Show-Surfotica [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:26
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net
Evenings At The Penthouse-Perspective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:09
How is yours...is it one eyed or open to someone else's? Tony Bennett-Lucky to be me. Buddy Greco -Round midnight. John Barry -Tanaka‘s world. Art Blakey- Prelude in blue. Art Pepper- Imagination Chet Baker- My Funny Val…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Chocolate in Paris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
Pain au chocolat maybe? Marty Paich-I Love Paris Janet Blair-Get Out Of Town Jimmy Rowles Trio-Serenade In Blue Vicki Benet-A Shade Of Blue Chet Baker-When Lights Are Low Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul Bill Holman- Angel E…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Procrastinators Unite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:31
Not right now ofcourse...tomorrow maybe Frank Sinatra-Now Is The Hour Miles Davis- All Blues Nana Mizuki-Velvet Moon Bill Evans -Blue In Green Seth McFarlane-But Beautiful Modern Jazz Quartet-Pyramid Octobop-A Ballard Bo…
Evenings At The Penthouse -All The Mean Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:07
Let's focus on the positive and not the mean things, unless ofcourse that's your bag baby. Mel Henke-Mean To Me Bill Evans-Very Early Julie London-Misty Mancini-Young Love Chet Baker -I’ve Never Been In Love Before Lee M…