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Episode 53: Velvet Carpet by The George Shearing Quintet

We’re considering renaming this podcast The Dinner Music Podcast. What do you think?

Velvet Carpet by the George Shearing Quintet
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George Shearing Quintet playing Swedish pastry

Episode 37: Her Nibs by Georgia Gibbs

This album looks like it might be a romantic pick for Valentine’s Day. Is it? And what exactly is a nib anyway?

In other news, we'll be at the Baltimore Record Bazaar on Sunday, February 25th! Noon – 6 PM at the Wind Up Space. RSVP and details on Facebook!

Her Nibs by George Gibbs
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“Her Nibs” on Amazon

Georgia Gibbs on Wikipedia

Her Nibs, Miss Georgia Gibbs singing her 3 gold records - Kiss of Fire (1952), Tweedle Dee (1955) & Dance With Me Henry (1955).

Episode 25: Going Places by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass

A staple of your local thrift store-dollar bin, and a long-time favorite artist of Living in Hi-Fi, Herb Alpert! All the upbeat, easy-listening brass you can handle, and some trivia about Herb Alpert’s diverse artistic interests.

Going Places by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
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Going Places on AppleMusic

Going Places on Amazon

Going Places LP on Music Direct

Herb Alpert on Wikipedia

Oscar-winning animated short featuring "Spanish Flea" and Tijuana Taxi"

Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass play in a BBC special, circa 1967, entitled 'Something Special'.

Episode 18: Volume 4 for Hi-Fi Living

Listening to records isn't just a hobby, it's a lifestyle. A selection from RCA Custom's Hi-Fi Living series sets the mood for lounging and romance.

Volume 4 for Hi-Fi Living
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Behold, Flissy's divine Photoshop skills, circa 2004.

Behold, Flissy's divine Photoshop skills, circa 2004.

Episode 2: Guantanamera by the Sandpipers

Guantanamera by the Sandpipers
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Spanish language easy listening versions of pop songs? Why? Why not?! This episode features a classic recording from our extensive collection of A&M records.

Chubby 1960s typeface.

Chubby 1960s typeface.

Put on your caftan and cuddle in for some poetry about The Sandpipers.

Put on your caftan and cuddle in for some poetry about The Sandpipers.

The Sandpipers with a very earnest rendition of La Bamba