Introducing: The Playlist of the Week!

I have a great new idea that I think will be fun! So I'm always creating playlists for theoretical events and situations, because I love to orchestrate an event right down to the smallest detail (coordinating my frilly toothpicks and napkins with the colors of the beverages). I will weekly present a playlist of 15 or more songs. I plan to do this until I run out of imaginary scenarios for which one would need a specialized playlist. This week, the event is:

Swanky Uptown Retro Soiree

Sexe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Renaud
Call Me . . . . . . . . . . The New Classic Singers
Mayo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ana Laan
Leisure Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feist
Fly Me to the Moon . . . . . . . . Astrud Gilberto
Insensatez . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria Creuza
Me Echaras De Menos . . . . . . . . . . . Ana Laan
Blue Bossa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ana Caram
Vivo Sonhando . . . . . . . . . . . Astrud Gilberto
Minha Flor . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luca Mundaca
Girl From Ipanema . . . . . . . . . Astrud Gilberto
Innapropriate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ana Laan
Something in the Air Between Us . . . Sophie Milman
Quiet Nights (Corvocado) . . . . . Blossom Dearie
Low-tech Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ana Laan


This music makes me want to don a black shift, sip something from a ritzy glass, and make charming conversation while gesturing in a way that draws attention to my cat-eye liner, nude lips, and marvelously bejeweled beehive (a classy beehive-- lately the reputation of teased hair has suffered because certain rehab-destined people have sported it, but big hair is still classy). If your next dinner party needs that certain je ne sais quoi, this is the perfect sonic backdrop for a sexy little gathering of polished people in a properly dim setting. Especially if you favor drinks that require tonic. One last thing: the last four songs are excellent for after all the guests have gone home and that stimulating someone has stayed to help "clean up" (hint: the dishes can wait till morning-- evenings are for romance).