VA - Ultra Lounge Volume 19-26 [2009] + VA - Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series Vol.01-06 [1999] + Ultra Lounge Christmas Part 3&4+ Bonus.

 

ULTRA LOUNGE 2

VA - Ultra Lounge Volume 19-26 [2009] + VA - Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series Vol.01-06 [1999] + Ultra Lounge Christmas Part 3&4+ Bonus.

The "Ultra-Lounge" series is a beloved collection of albums that celebrates the music and culture of the mid-century era. Released by Capitol Records from 1996 to 2009, the series consists of 26 discs that feature a wide range of genres associated with the cocktail culture of the 1950s and 1960s. 

One of the strengths of the "Ultra-Lounge" series is its attention to detail. Each album features artwork and liner notes that transport the listener back in time to the glamorous and stylish world of the mid-century era. The artwork is tasteful and evocative, capturing the spirit of the era without feeling kitschy or outdated. The liner notes provide informative and entertaining background information about the artists and songs featured on each album, which adds an additional layer of depth and meaning to the music.   Another strength of the series is the quality of the music itself. The albums feature a wide range of tracks, including vocal standards by popular crooners such as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, as well as instrumental tracks featuring jazz, Latin, and world music influences. The music is expertly curated, with each album showcasing a different theme or sub-genre within the lounge and exotica music categories.  The "Ultra-Lounge" series is also notable for its accessibility. While the albums will undoubtedly appeal to fans of mid-century lounge and exotica music, the music itself is timeless and enjoyable for a wide range of listeners. The albums are perfect for setting the mood for a cocktail party, or simply for enjoying as background music while relaxing at home.

In addition to being an excellent listening experience, the "Ultra-Lounge" series is also a valuable cultural artifact. The albums provide a glimpse into the unique cultural phenomenon of the mid-century era, which was defined by a love of leisure, luxury, and a certain sense of glamour. By preserving and celebrating this cultural legacy, the "Ultra-Lounge" series helps to keep this era alive for future generations.  Overall, the "Ultra-Lounge" series is a highly recommended collection of albums for anyone interested in the history and culture of mid-century lounge music. The attention to detail, quality of the music, and accessibility of the albums make them an enjoyable and valuable addition to any music collection.

The Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series       is a collection of albums that offers a nostalgic trip to the world of lounge music. With a wide range of artists and styles, this series showcases the talents of some of the most renowned performers of the genre, from Louis Prima to Wayne Newton. Each album in the series features a unique blend of swing, jazz, pop, and easy listening music, creating a perfect soundtrack for a night of retro-inspired fun. The arrangements and production values are top-notch, giving each album a polished and professional sound.

One of the highlights of the Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series is the selection of songs. The albums feature a mix of well-known classics and obscure gems, making them a treasure trove for fans of lounge music. The liner notes are also informative, providing historical context and background information on each album.  Overall, the Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series is an essential collection for anyone interested in the world of lounge music. With its stylish presentation and high-quality recordings, this series captures the spirit of the genre and provides a delightful listening experience.

A special thanks to all who helped out with this series. 

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Track lists

Ultra-Lounge Vol 19

01 Wayne Newton - As Long As I'm Singing 1:51

02 Nancy Wilson - What A Little Moonlight Can Do 2:28

03 Peter Brady - Things Are Swingin' 1:53

04 Mavis Rivers - Love 2:30

05 Dean Martin - I Know Your Mother Loves You 2:43

06 Ann Richards, Stan Kenton - All Or Nothing At All 3:54

07 Vic Damone - Let's Face The Music And Dance 2:21

08 Sarah Vaughan - I Got Rhythm (Crazy For You) 1:54

09 Nat King Cole - Ebony Rhapsody 3:04

10 Keely Smith - It's Been A Long, Long Time 2:05

11 Mark Murphy - Firefly 2:28

12 Dakota Staton - Anything Goes 2:28

13 Matt Monro - Here And Now 2:05

14 Peggy Lee - It's A Good, Good Night 1:55

15 Louis Prima - Just One Of Those Things 2:34

Ultra-Lounge Vol 20

01 Sarah Vaughan - I'm Gonna Live Till I Die 2:03

02 Margie Rayburn - This Could Be The Start Of Something Big 2:02

03 Kay Starr - Just In Time 1:58

04 Ann Richards - Something's Coming 2:48

05 Jean Turner - A Lot Of Livin' To Do 2:04

06 Helen Forrest - Takin' A Chance On Love 2:27

07 Shirley Bassey - I'm Shooting High 2:19

08 June Christy - Easy Street 4:17

09 Anna Maria Alberghetti - I've Got The World On A String 2:03

10 Lena Horne - Pleasures And Palaces 2:14

11 Peggy Lee - Ridin' High 2:08

12 Dolores Gray - There'll Be Some Changes Made 2:20

13 Ella Mae Morse - I'm A Rich Woman 2:02

14 Nancy Wilson - The Best Is Yet To Come 2:21

15 Keely Smith - I Can't Get Started 3:28

Ultra-Lounge Vol 21

01 Eddie Stone - (Time To Get A Drink) Just A Little One 2:33

02 Sarah Vaughan - One Mint Julep 2:46

03 Jonah Jones Quartet - Belly Up To The Bar, Boys 2:30

04 Lou Rawls - Scotch & Soda 2:57

05 Julie London - Make It Another Old-Fashioned, 2:28

06 Billy May & His Orchestra - Gin And Tonic 2:41

07 Dean Martin - Hey Brother, Pour The Wine 2:36

08 Dinah Washington - Me And My Gin 3:31

09 Woody Herman - Hittin' The Bottle 2:36

10 Sammy Davis, Jr. - We're Gonna Roll 2:07

11 Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra - On The Rocks 2:45

12 ''king'' Cole Trio - Bring Another Drink 2:18

13 Ray Anthony & His Orchestra - Show Me The Way To Go Home 2:29

14 Julia Lee & Her Boy Friends - Last Call (For Alcohol) 2:29

15 Elmer Bernstein & His Orchestra - One Before Closing 2:52

Ultra-Lounge Vol 22

01 Ann Richards - Lullaby Of Broadway 3:04

02 Nat King Cole - Harlem Blues 1:51

03 Les Brown - Park Avenue Escapade 2:23

04 Diahann Carroll - There's A Boat That's Leavin' Soon For New York 3:24

05 Dean Martin - Beau James 2:19

06 Peggy Lee - New York City Blues 3:21

07 King Sisters - Take The ''a'' Train 2:45

08 Elmer Bernstein - Macdougal Street Special 2:33

09 Dakota Staton - Let Me Off Uptown 2:30

10 Jonah Jones Quartet - Manhattan 2:26

11 Nancy Wilson - The Great City 2:43

12 Dick Haymes - New York's My Home 3:01

13 Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington - Drop Me Off In Harlem 3:49

14 Judy Garland - Puttin' On The Ritz 1:56

15 Felix Slatkin - Autumn In New York 2:18

Ultra-Lounge Vol 23

01 Al Martino - Way, Paesano 2:35

02 Pat Suzuki - Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu) 2:20

03 Muzzy Marcellino - Barcarolle 2:30

04 Dean Martin - The Triche Trache (The Tree-Kay Trah-Kay) 2:10

05 Peggy Lee - When In Rome (I Do As The Romans Do) 2:02

06 Al Caiola - Ciao 2:17

07 Ray Anthony - Atsa Nice'a 2:14

08 Nat King Cole - Cappuccina 2:48

09 Louis Prima - Buona Sera 3:07

10 Mel Tormé - The Piccolino 2:35

11 Billy May - Italian Street Song 2:13

12 Gordon Macrae - Tik-A-Tee, Tik-A-Tay (Tica-Ti, Tica-Tay) 2:33

13 Kay Starr - Come On-A My House 2:38

14 Lou Busch - Portofino 2:50

15 Gordon Jenkins - Arrivederci Roma 3:12

Ultra-Lounge Vol 24

01 Nat ''king'' Cole - Madrid 2:50

02 Jeri Southern - Let's Fly Away 2:31

03 Lou Busch - The Charming Mademoiselle From Paris, France 2:15

04 Lena Horne - The Boy From Ipanema 2:39

05 Dean Martin - On An Evening In Roma (Sott'er Celo De Roma) 2:25

06 Billy May & His Orchestra - In A Persian Market 4:16

07 Dakota Staton - A Foggy Day 2:19

08 Jonah Jones Quartet - Bon Jour (The Language Song) 2:23

09 Sarah Vaughan - Moonlight On The Ganges 2:38

10 Freddy Martin - In A Little Spanish Town 2:26

11 Susan Barrett - A Little Travelin' Music 2:06

12 Pat Suzuki - Down Argentina Way 2:48

13 Jonah Jones Quartet - Shanghai 1:51

14 Wayne Newton - Remember When (We Made These Memories) 2:15

15 Judy Garland - Island In The West Indies 1:44

Ultra-Lounge Vol 25

01 Ella Mae Morse - Down In Mexico 2:39

02 Dean Martin - Zing-A Zing-A Zing Boom 2:14

03 Stan Kenton - Cha Cha Sombrero 4:48

04 Helen O'connell - You Like? 2:12

05 Nat ''king'' Cole - Guadalajara 2:01

06 Woody Herman - La Cucaracha Mambo 2:33

07 Peggy Lee - My Small Senor 2:55

08 Jonah Jones Quartet - South Of The Border 2:31

09 Ray Anthony And His Orchestra - Mexican Market Day 2:10

10 Pat Suzuki - Frenesi 2:44

11 Sammy Davis, Jr. - Be-Bop The Beguine 2:49

12 Les Baxter And His Orchestra - Acapulco 3:40

13 Julie London - Besame Mucho 2:11

14 De Castro Sisters - Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me) 1:49

15 Billy May And His Orchestra - Adios 2:56

Ultra-Lounge Vol 26

01 Peggy Lee - A Lot Of Livin' To Do 2:37

02 Cy Coleman - Luck Be A Lady 2:03

03 Louis Prima - (Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby 2:16

04 Shirley Bassey - Everything's Coming Up Roses 3:23

05 Count Basie & His Orchestra - Down For Double 2:59

06 Dean Martin - Money Is A Problem 2:46

07 Matt Monro - Going Places 3:04

08 Kay Starr - Movin' 2:24

09 Wayne Newton - I've Got The World On A String 2:35

10 Ray Anthony - Daily Double 2:52

11 George Chakiris - Mr. Lucky 2:16

12 Louis Prima - Felicia No Capicia 3:00

13 Nat King Cole - Just One Of Those Things 2:14

14 Sam Butera - Seven Out 2:33

15 Sarah Vaughan - Just In Time 2:21

Ultra-Lounge, Christmas Cocktails Part 3

01 Bing Crosby - Frosty The Snowman (Remastered) 2:14

02 Lena Horne - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 2:44

03 Johnny Mercer - Jingle Bells 2:38

04 Wayne Newton - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 2:11

05 Nancy Wilson - That's What I Want For Christmas (Remastered 1992) 2:19

06 Dean Martin - Winter Wonderland 1:54

07 Billy May And His Orchestra - Do You Believe In Santa Claus [Feat. Thurl Ravenscroft & The King Sisters] 2:33

08 Peggy Lee - White Christmas 2:09

09 Al Martino - Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Remastered) 2:55

10 Ray Anthony - A Marshmallow World 2:46

11 Lou Rawls - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 3:42

12 Julie London - I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm 4:12

13 Nat King Cole - Buon Natale (Means Merry Christmas To You) 1:36

14 Jackie Gleason - Snowbound For Christmas 3:20

15 June Christy - Sorry To See You Go 2:22

Ultra-Lounge, Christmas Cocktails Part 4

01 Peggy Lee - Deck The Halls 2:08

02 Jan Garber And His Orchestra - Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) 2:24

03 Ferrante And Teicher - Brazillian Sleigh Bells (Remastered) 3:03

04 Bill Haley & His Comets - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree 2:19

05 Stan Kenton - Good King Wenceslas (Remastered) 1:44

06 Dinning Sisters & Bob Atcher - Blue Christmas 2:30

07 Les Paul & Mary Ford - Jungle Bells (Dingo-Dongo-Day) 2:19

08 Hollyridge Strings - Little Saint Nick 2:13

09 Vic Dana - The Twelve Days Of Christmas 3:48

10 Eddie Dunstedter - Silver Bells 1:50

11 Wayne Newton - Christmas Journey 2:34

12 Joe Williams And Harry Sweets Edison - Winter Weather (Remix) 1:51

13 Jackie Gleason - It's Christmas Time All Over The World 3:46

14 Bobby Vee - (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays 2:05

15 Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians - 'twas The Night Before Christmas 6:46

Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series Vol. 1 CD1

01 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - That Old Black Magic 2:56

02 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Five Months, Two Weeks, Two Days 2:10

03 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Should I,  I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me 5:56

04 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - The Closer To The Bone (The Sweeter Is The Meat) 4:12

05 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Hey Boy! Hey Girl! 2:41

06 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You 3:14

07 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Autumn Leaves 2:51

08 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - The Music Goes 'round And Around 2:35

09 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Just One Of Those Things 2:37

10 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Felicia No Capicia 3:01

11 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Oh Marie 2:27

12 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Greenback Dollar Bill 3:20

13 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - When You're Smiling ~ The Sheik Of Araby 3:59

14 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Scuba Diver 3:02

15 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Three-Handed Woman 2:43

16 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Lazy River 3:27

17 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Embraceable You, I've Got It Bad And That Ain't Good 2:59

18 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Pennies From Heaven 2:21

19 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - The Lip 2:18

20 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Robin Hood, Oh Babe! 5:33

21 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Fee Fie Foo 6:17

22 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - (Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby 2:36

Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series Vol. 1 CD2

01 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Ive Got You Under My Skin 2:38

02 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Jump, Jive An' Wail 3:30

03 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Angelina, Zooma Zooma 4:18

04 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Moonglow 3:08

05 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - I've Got The World On A String 2:27

06 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Love Of My Live (O Sole Mio) 3:45

07 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - John Ping Pong 2:36

08 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - The Pump Song 1:50

09 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Banana Split For My Baby 2:30

10 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Too Marvelous For Words 1:54

11 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Don't Take Your Love From Me 3:05

12 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Buona Sera 2:59

13 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Don't Worry 'bout Me,  I'm In The Mood For Love 4:20

14 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - There'll Be No Next Time 3:15

15 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Shadrack 2:45

16 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Basin Street Blues, When It's Sleepy Time Down South 4:13

17 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - You're Just In Love 2:28

18 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - The Birth Of The Blues 2:49

19 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Them There Eyes, Honeysuckle Rose 4:46

20 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Sing, Sing, Sing 4:09

21 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - (Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby 2:15

22 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - Just A Gigolo, I Ain't Got Nobody 4:42

Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series Vol. 2

01 Bobby Darin - As Long As I'm Singing 1:32

02 Bobby Darin - Sunday In New York 2:29

03 Bobby Darin - The Sweetest Sounds 2:07

04 Bobby Darin - There's A Rainbow 'round My Shoulder 2:41

05 Bobby Darin - Hello, Dolly! 3:13

06 Bobby Darin - I Left My Heart In San Francisco 2:29

07 Bobby Darin - Charade 1:46

08 Bobby Darin - The Good Life 2:23

09 Bobby Darin - Hello, Young Lovers 2:52

10 Bobby Darin - Look At Me 1:50

11 Bobby Darin - I'm Sitting On Top Of The World 1:47

12 Bobby Darin - That Funny Feeling 1:56

13 Bobby Darin - Call Me Irresponsible 2:03

14 Bobby Darin - I Got Rhythm 1:55

15 Bobby Darin - A Taste Of Honey 2:41

16 Bobby Darin - More 2:23

17 Bobby Darin - This Nearly Was Mine 2:05

18 Bobby Darin - I Wanna Be Around 2:09

19 Bobby Darin - Once In A Lifetime 2:06

20 Bobby Darin - Gyp, The Cat 2:25

Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series Vol. 3

01 Mrs. Miller - The Girl From Ipanema 3:08

02 Mrs. Miller - Let's Hang On 2:37

03 Mrs. Miller - My Love 2:12

04 Mrs. Miller - Yellow Submarine 2:18

05 Mrs. Miller - Moon River 2:21

06 Mrs. Miller - I've Got A Tiger By The Tail 1:54

07 Mrs. Miller - Monday, Monday 2:28

08 Mrs. Miller - Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home 2:13

09 Mrs. Miller - A Groovy Kind Of Love 2:03

10 Mrs. Miller - Memphis 2:15

11 Mrs. Miller - A Hard Day's Night 2:25

12 Mrs. Miller - The Shadow Of Your Smile 2:09

13 Mrs. Miller - These Boots Are Made For Walkin' 2:31

14 Mrs. Miller - There Goes My Everything 2:32

15 Mrs. Miller - A Lover's Concerto 2:33

16 Mrs. Miller - Second Hand Rose 2:27

17 Mrs. Miller - Catch A Falling Star 1:50

18 Mrs. Miller - Queen Of The House 2:25

18 Mrs. Miller - Sweet Pea 2:34

20 Mrs. Miller - Downtown 2:55

21 Mrs. Miller - Strangers In The Night 2:53

Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series Vol. 4

01 Wayne Newton - My Kind Of Girl 2:08

02 Wayne Newton - L-O-V-E 2:46

03 Wayne Newton - But Not For Me 2:22

04 Wayne Newton - Wives And Lovers 2:05

05 Wayne Newton - Volare (Not Blu Di Pinto Di Blu) 2:02

06 Wayne Newton - I Left My Heart In San Francisco 2:50

07 Wayne Newton - They Can't Take That Away From Me 2:51

08 Wayne Newton - More 2:35

09 Wayne Newton - Ol' Man Mose 2:11

10 Wayne Newton - Charade 3:03

11 Wayne Newton - Bye Bye Blackbird 2:06

12 Wayne Newton - Call Me Irresponsible 2:20

13 Wayne Newton - I've Got The World On A String 2:34

14 Wayne Newton - Strangers In The Night 2:42

15 Wayne Newton - I'll Remember April 2:01

16 Wayne Newton - Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye 1:41

17 Wayne Newton - Michelle 1:50

18 Wayne Newton - Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime 2:13

19 Wayne Newton - Shangri-La 1:35

20 Wayne Newton - Danke Schoen 2:34

Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series Vol. 5

01 Julie London - Come On-A My House 2:56

02 Julie London - My Heart Belongs To Daddy 2:42

03 Julie London - Girl Talk 2:41

04 Julie London - You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 2:15

05 Julie London - You're My Thrill 1:57

06 Julie London - Makin' Whoopee 2:43

07 Julie London - Black Coffee 3:05

08 Julie London - 'Tain't What You Do 2:06

09 Julie London - Blues In The Night 3:52

10 Julie London - Comin' Thro' The Rye 2:35

11 Julie London - Night Life 2:28

12 Julie London - You And The Night And The Music 2:40

13 Julie London - Nice Girls Don't Stay For Breakfast 2:31

14 Julie London - Watermelon Man 2:36

15 Julie London - Go Slow 2:15

16 Julie London - Wives And Lovers 2:40

17 Julie London - I Must Have That Man 2:20

18 Julie London - Let There Be Love 2:06

19 Julie London - Mad About The Boy 2:11

20 Julie London - Daddy 4:30

21 Julie London - Love For Sale 2:40

22 Julie London - Mickey Mouse March 2:11

Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin' Artist Series Vol. 6

01 Sam Butera - Dig That Crazy Chick 2:25

02 Sam Butera - All The Way 2:31

03 Sam Butera - Street Scene 3:09

04 Sam Butera - Up Jumped A Rabbit 2:20

05 Sam Butera - I Love Paris 2:22

06 Sam Butera - Night Train 2:07

07 Sam Butera - Bim Bam 2:04

08 Sam Butera - Too Young 2:02

09 Sam Butera - Love Of My Life (O Sole Mio) 2:40

10 Sam Butera & The Witnesses - French Poodle 2:26

11 Sam Butera - Hey There 2:49

13 Sam Butera - Perdido 2:29

14 Sam Butera - Song From The Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart) 2:15

15 Sam Butera - Honey Love 2:16

16 Sam Butera - On The Street Where You Live 2:07

17 Sam Butera - Just Say I Love Her 2:47

18 Sam Butera & The Witnesses - La Vie En Rose 2:19

19 Sam Butera & The Witnesses - All Night Long 2:53

20 Sam Butera - The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams / Fever 5:56

Bonus

VA - Ultra-Lounge Cocktails With Cole Porter [2004]

01 Nat King Cole - Just One Of Those Things 2:16

02 Ella Fitzgerald - It's De-Lovely 2:44

03 Dean Martin - True Love 2:35

04 Tony Bennett & Count Basie - Anything Goes 2:23

05 Sammy Davis Jr - Easy To Love 2:30

06 Kay Starr - C'est Magnifique 2:22

07 Steve Lawrence - Night & Day 2:16

08 Julie London - My Heart Belongs To Daddy 2:46

09 Peggy Lee - Ridin High 2:10

10 Louis Armstrong - High Society Calypso 2:16

11 Keely Smith - What Is This Thing Called Love 1:57

13 Nancy Wilson - You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 2:38

14 Judy Garland - I Happen To Like New York 2:56

15 Louis Prima & Keely Smith - I've Got You Under My Skin 2:40

16 Judy Garland - Looking At You 2:42

17 Peggy Lee & George Shearing - Always Ture To You In My Fashion 1:59

18 Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington & His Orchestra - Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) 4:24

19 Nat King Cole - Miss Otis Regrets-(Shes Unable To Lunch Today) 4:34

20 Sarah Vaughan - Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye 2:27

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