There’s more to Barry White than just his sexy baritone voice. This episode, we check out his masterful and funky proto-disco instrumental arrangements.
Listen:
Rhapsody in White on AppleMusic
More Information:
Video:
Have we mentioned that we love cha-cha? And Hammond organs? This rare release from 1959 on Liberty is the height of Latin-flavored easy listening with its nonchalant solos and minimalist instrumentation.
Listen:
John Buzon Trio on AppleMusic
Ultra-Lounge on Wikipedia
Come on everybody, let's do the twist! But in a really low budget kind of way. This 1962 album insists that you enjoy the first international dance craze.
Listen:
Twist on AppleMusic
More information:
The Twist dance
Video:
An exotica staple! Yma Sumac is most recognized for her extraordinary five octave vocal range. This diva is an Incan princess (true!) and her talent is showcased in traditional and not-so traditional latin music and backed by a hollywood-style orchestra.
Listen:
Mambo on Apple Music
More information:
Yma Sumac on Wikipedia
Video:
Do you like polka? Beer? Did you steal the keeshka? What is a keeshka, anyway? Answers to all these questions and more as we check out the best of Frankie Yankovic.
Listen:
Frankie Yankovic on AppleMusic
More information:
Frankie Yankovic on Wikipedia
Polka on Wikipedia
I stole the Keeshka T-Shirt: Ladies or Unisex
Video:
Pennsylvania Polka as featured in Groundhog Day