Lonely Street

Lonely Street

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper March 13, 2026 Duration: 59:41
James Spencer checks in with another new album… and we’ll open the latest issue of Lounge Life Magazine to discover the scotch that was the favourite of Frank Sinatra… and hear of a very amusing AI transcription mishap thanks to Baron Von Swankenstien. There’s new exotica on the way from Tiki Delights and Mr Moai… a few tiki happenings around the globe… and a mid-century complaint about petrol prices that proves drivers have always loved to complain about fuel prices. So pour something strong, settle into the lounge chair… cocktailnation.net Voodoo 5 - Faster Pussycat Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull James Spencer - Lonely Street Eddie Palmieri - Los Cueros Me Llaman Freddie Canoe - Lonely Island Vibexotica - Song Of The Taino Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Norm Amadio Feat Marc Jordan - I Love You That Way Freddie Green - Pin Up Cocktail Inn - Tequila Combustible Edison - Utopia    

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 291

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Twilight Show-Toasting The Singers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:49
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 -Ecstasy at Midnight on Cloud 69 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:12
I'm not sure where George Shearing is going with this ...anyway www.cocktailnation.net George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69 Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio Billy Lester – What Is This Thing Called Love Suzanne…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Handcuffs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:59
Not always great, but golden handcuffs can be bearable Relaxing Piano Crew-Forever Connected Ahmad Jamal-Never Never Land Paige Delancy- Misty Mantovani- Karen Percy Faith orch- You're Mine, You Cannonball Adderly -Love…
Twilight Show-Auto Universum-Mercedes 300 SL [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:09
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-So What [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:40
Wanna shut down a conversation ...just say "So What", it's ambiguous and makes no sense. www.cocktailnation.net Schapiro17- So What Amber Weekes-When October Goes Albare- Desafinado John DiMartino- Daydream Paul Shaw Qui…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Breathing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:48
Sometimes I like to take peoples breath away just for the fun of it. www.cocktailnation.net Judy Wexler - Take My Breath Away Baby Grand - Azure Bill Frisell- Where Have All The Flowers Gone Doug MacDonald- I Thought Abo…
Evenings  At The  Penthouse:  Fog And Mist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:37
Time to turn on the fog lights! www.cocktailnation.net Julie London-A Foggy Day Nancy Steele-Lost in a Fog Chet Baker-Grey December Joe Bushkin-I Cover the Waterfront Nancy Wilson Night Mist Octobop-Blue Mist from Night…
Twilight Show-Herb Alpert Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:30
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-Temptation Whispers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:11
Let me tell you about temptation and how it works. www.cocktailnation.net Morton Gould – Temptation Angie Hubbard – Black Coffee Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight Janet Seidel –…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Cool People [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:03
I remember that moment when I suddenly felt cool and discovered how that felt, I was 14 years old and slipped on my first pair of Rayban Wayfarers and then the magic happened. www.cocktailnation.net Frank Bennett – You'r…