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Episode 58: Music for an Arabian Night by Ron Goodwin and His Orchestra

This album has nothing to do with the Middle East... or does it?

Music for an Arabian Night by Ron Goodwin and His Orchestra
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Your standard romanticized orientalism and exotica aesthetic.

Your standard romanticized orientalism and exotica aesthetic.

Orientalist tropes abound! No mention of the Rahbani Brothers or source material.

Orientalist tropes abound! No mention of the Rahbani Brothers or source material.

Abdo Habib Ghandoura by Shiraz AKA Dancing Eyes

Episode 54: Dance Again Edmundo Ros and his Orchestra

Some good old hi-fi shenanigans featuring sound zooming across channels, and lots of cha-cha-cha!

Dance Again by Edmundo Ros and His Orchestra
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Edmundo Ros Mayfair Mambo

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 44: Thank You Music Lovers by Spike Jones

In honor of April Fools’ Day we discuss puns, satire, and fart noises.

Thank You, Music Lovers by Spike Jones
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Best of Spike Jones on AppleMusic

Best of Spike Jones on Amazon

Spike Jones on Wikipedia

Der Fuehrer's Face by Spike Jones

Sabre Dance by Spike Jones

 

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.