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Wine Snobs: Catering to the Masses
| Wine Snobs: Catering to the Masses | |
| Created by: | galaxiepi |
| Tracks: | 17 |
| Length: | 01:03:38 |
| Keywords |
1. Wine 2. Classic 3. Soul |
| Created on | 6/25/06 11:57am |
| Level | 10 |
| Points | 5063 |
| Total visitors | 502 |
| Unique visitors | 205 |
description:
I spend my weekends working in a wine tasting room. It's 6 hours of being bored, with the occasional couple or group coming in to parttake in the vino while I toss out flowery adjectives describing said vino. I need music that won't offend old people, yet will keep me somewhat entertained. Thus this mix was born. Mostly old school, mellow, feel good hits, with a smattering of newer artists that don't offend the palate. Fermented 75% in French oak barrels, 25% in steel barrels, so it gives a soft mouthfeel with a surprising crispness at the edges.
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| 1 | Ray Charles : Georgia on My Mind |
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I get an overwhelming feeling of contentness when I hear the opening notes to this song. I still haven't even seen the damn movie, and I believe this song was the one they used in all the ads, but it's been a long love of mine. Smooth and buttery, like a Chardonnay.
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Track 1 from The Very Best of Ray Charles
Length: 00:03:39 Year: 2000 |
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I get an overwhelming feeling of contentness when I hear the opening notes to this song. I still haven't even seen the damn movie, and I believe this song was the one they used in all the ads, but it's been a long love of mine. Smooth and buttery, like a Chardonnay. SHOW LESS
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| 2 | Al Green : Let's Stay Together |
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"I-I-I... I'm so in love with you." To this day, every time I hear this song I have to grin and shake my head with disbelief at how perfect this song truly is. Hearty with a slight berry finish, this is the red Zinfandel of the mix.
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Track 2 from Greatest Hits
Length: 00:03:20 Year: 1995 |
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"I-I-I... I'm so in love with you." To this day, every time I hear this song I have to grin and shake my head with disbelief at how perfect this song truly is. Hearty with a slight berry finish, this is the red Zinfandel of the mix. SHOW LESS
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| 3 | Ella Fitzgerald : Summertime |
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Quintessential for a relaxed and slightly inebriated summer afternoon. Ella's voice meanders over and around the lyrics, and Louis Armstrong's raspy, soulful contrast offers that irreplaceable depth found in a white like Viognier. Served chilled, naturally.
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Track 3 from The Very Best of Ella Fitzgerald
Length: 00:04:58 Year: 1998 |
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Quintessential for a relaxed and slightly inebriated summer afternoon. Ella's voice meanders over and around the lyrics, and Louis Armstrong's raspy, soulful contrast offers that irreplaceable depth found in a white like Viognier. Served chilled, naturally. SHOW LESS
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| 4 | B.B. King : The Thrill is Gone |
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Usually the first song you think of when you think of the ever-delightful and ever-alive B.B. I saw him perform at a winery last summer and was just WAITING for him to bust out with this track. Of course he obliged. I'm pretty sure I was tipsy off of a lovely Barbera at the time, so I think that works. An original, earthy red that has depth and integrity in its structure.
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Track 4 from Greatest Hits
Length: 00:05:24 Year: 1998 |
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Usually the first song you think of when you think of the ever-delightful and ever-alive B.B. I saw him perform at a winery last summer and was just WAITING for him to bust out with this track. Of course he obliged. I'm pretty sure I was tipsy off of a lovely Barbera at the time, so I think that works. An original, earthy red that has depth and integrity in its structure. SHOW LESS
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| 5 | The Super Super Blues Band : Goin' Down Slow |
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Muddy Waters. Chuck Berry. Bo Diddley. Howlin' Wolf. FUCK. If it hasn't been apparent by a few of my mixes, I have a proclivity for the blues. The guitar in this song is like a prescription for an ailment you didn't know you had. Of the mix, this is a red blend served at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that has surprisinginly good taste. Yumminess.
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Track 5 from The Super Super Blues Band
Length: 00:04:48 Year: 1968 |
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Muddy Waters. Chuck Berry. Bo Diddley. Howlin' Wolf. FUCK. If it hasn't been apparent by a few of my mixes, I have a proclivity for the blues. The guitar in this song is like a prescription for an ailment you didn't know you had. Of the mix, this is a red blend served at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that has surprisinginly good taste. Yumminess. SHOW LESS
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| 6 | Fiona Apple : Waltz (Better Than Fine) |
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This seems like a drastic difference from the last track, but the waltzing piano and the un-Fionalike optimism settle it nicely among the older and more established tracks. A young Chablis; light, crisp, with a steely edge.
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Track 6 from Extraordinary Machine
Length: 00:03:46 Year: 2005 |
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This seems like a drastic difference from the last track, but the waltzing piano and the un-Fionalike optimism settle it nicely among the older and more established tracks. A young Chablis; light, crisp, with a steely edge. SHOW LESS
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| 7 | Billy Joel : Vienna |
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A similar piano theme as the previous song. I'm not really a big Billy Joel fan (refer to Chuck Klosterman's chapter on the subject in 'Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs), but this song has a good "returning to old friends (or family)" kind of tone to it. Which of course is a perfect setting for wine. I would equate this with white Zinfandel-- I hate it, but all the women in my family love the stuff. A sweeter blush wine easily found in box form.
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Track 7 from The Stranger
Length: 00:03:35 Year: 1977 |
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A similar piano theme as the previous song. I'm not really a big Billy Joel fan (refer to Chuck Klosterman's chapter on the subject in 'Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs), but this song has a good "returning to old friends (or family)" kind of tone to it. Which of course is a perfect setting for wine. I would equate this with white Zinfandel-- I hate it, but all the women in my family love the stuff. A sweeter blush wine easily found in box form. SHOW LESS
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| 8 | Ella Fitzgerald : Whatever Lola Wants |
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You can't compare this to the other Ella song, so I don't think it counts as a double dip. Ella approaches this song as a Petite Sirah-- anything but petite. Strong, full, tannic... a bold wine that gets what it wants.
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Track 8 from Ella Sings Broadway
Length: 00:02:35 Year: 1962 |
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You can't compare this to the other Ella song, so I don't think it counts as a double dip. Ella approaches this song as a Petite Sirah-- anything but petite. Strong, full, tannic... a bold wine that gets what it wants. SHOW LESS
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| 9 | Peggy Lee : Fever |
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The sparse percussion complements Miss Peggy's smooth and flawless voice. A German Riesling... tart and fruity.
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Track 9 from The Best of Miss Peggy Lee
Length: 00:03:19 Year: 1998 |
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The sparse percussion complements Miss Peggy's smooth and flawless voice. A German Riesling... tart and fruity. SHOW LESS
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| 10 | Nina Simone : I Put a Spell on You |
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Nina has one of the most original and even grating jazz vocals. Accompanied by a piano and saxophone, the timeless artiste crafts this song into a timeless, bold and deep Chianti.
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Track 10 from Nina' Simone's Finest Hour
Length: 00:02:37 Year: 2000 |
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Nina has one of the most original and even grating jazz vocals. Accompanied by a piano and saxophone, the timeless artiste crafts this song into a timeless, bold and deep Chianti. SHOW LESS
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| 11 | Neko Case : Maybe Sparrow |
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Pinot Gris has become a trendy wine as of late. Dry with just a slight sweet mineral finish, the wine goes well with almost any food. Thus can be said for what I feel is the best track off of Neko's 'Fox Confessor'. Her voice hits some of its best notes on this sentimental and even whimsical song.
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Track 11 from Fox Confessor Brings the Flood
Length: 00:02:39 Year: 2006 |
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Pinot Gris has become a trendy wine as of late. Dry with just a slight sweet mineral finish, the wine goes well with almost any food. Thus can be said for what I feel is the best track off of Neko's 'Fox Confessor'. Her voice hits some of its best notes on this sentimental and even whimsical song. SHOW LESS
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| 12 | Joni Mitchell : A Case of You |
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"I could drink a case of you." The necessity of having this Joni track is fairly apparent. A Sauvignon Blanc of songs... flavors reminiscient of grass, apples, and smoke.
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Track 12 from Blue
Length: 00:04:24 Year: 1971 |
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"I could drink a case of you." The necessity of having this Joni track is fairly apparent. A Sauvignon Blanc of songs... flavors reminiscient of grass, apples, and smoke. SHOW LESS
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| 13 | Nick Drake : One of These Things First |
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I like it for its optimistic feel, tinkling piano notes, and steady rhythmn. It's definitely a sweet white Gewurztraminer served chilled on an indian summer afternoon.
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Track 13 from Garden State Soundtrack
Length: 00:04:53 |
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I like it for its optimistic feel, tinkling piano notes, and steady rhythmn. It's definitely a sweet white Gewurztraminer served chilled on an indian summer afternoon. SHOW LESS
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| 14 | Michael Bublé : Quando, Quando, Quando -- duet featuring Nelly Furtado |
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I only just realized that the only reason I actually LIKE Michael Bublé is because he looks like a lovely boy I dated. That aside, old ladies LOVE him. His "new Frank Sinatra" thing gets them all a-twitter. I also like this because it has fellow Vancouver Islander Nelly Furtado. I think he's from BC too, actually. Anyway. I don't recommend large quantities of this song. Like a too-sweet dessert Sherry.
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Track 14 from It's Time
Length: 00:04:45 Year: 2005 |
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I only just realized that the only reason I actually LIKE Michael Bublé is because he looks like a lovely boy I dated. That aside, old ladies LOVE him. His "new Frank Sinatra" thing gets them all a-twitter. I also like this because it has fellow Vancouver Islander Nelly Furtado. I think he's from BC too, actually. Anyway. I don't recommend large quantities of this song. Like a too-sweet dessert Sherry. SHOW LESS
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| 15 | Mirah & the Black Cat Orchestra : Bella Ciao |
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This is the main album I can listen to on repeat right now. It's Mirah's simple feminine vocals paired with a very traditionally European band. This song is like the previous in that it features Italian words, but it feels much more authentic than Bublé's store-bought smoothness. It's an Italian Barbaresco with its light elegance.
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Track 15 from To All We Stretch the Open Arm
Length: 00:02:01 Year: 2004 |
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This is the main album I can listen to on repeat right now. It's Mirah's simple feminine vocals paired with a very traditionally European band. This song is like the previous in that it features Italian words, but it feels much more authentic than Bublé's store-bought smoothness. It's an Italian Barbaresco with its light elegance. SHOW LESS
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| 16 | Sarah Slean : Duncan |
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This album wasn't even on Amazon. Nevertheless, I love love love Sarah Slean. She has an amazing voice, beautiful and haunting lyrics, and a touch of whimsy in all her songs. She's also incredibly intelligent, and I hold a high level of respect for this Canadian chanteuse. This song is bittersweet, bubbly and reminiscient, like a dry Champagne.
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Track 16 from Night Bugs
Length: 00:04:09 Year: 2002 |
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This album wasn't even on Amazon. Nevertheless, I love love love Sarah Slean. She has an amazing voice, beautiful and haunting lyrics, and a touch of whimsy in all her songs. She's also incredibly intelligent, and I hold a high level of respect for this Canadian chanteuse. This song is bittersweet, bubbly and reminiscient, like a dry Champagne. SHOW LESS
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| 17 | Billie Holiday : The Very Thought Of You |
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Billie is a mellow yet complex Merlot. Dark, with deep berry and plum flavors; a classic wine. The opening piano and her lilting, deep voice instantly transport you to a smoky bar in wartime America.
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Track 17 from Lady Day: The Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia (1933-1944)
Length: 00:02:46 Year: 2001 |
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Billie is a mellow yet complex Merlot. Dark, with deep berry and plum flavors; a classic wine. The opening piano and her lilting, deep voice instantly transport you to a smoky bar in wartime America. SHOW LESS
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Tag Board
The One Year Anniversary Badge
Last night I watched Vh1's Greatest Sugar Daddies of all time, and Billy Joel was on there. So, because of that, this mix may be rganted a +5.
9/24/09 2:55pm
The Level 5 Badge
Nice mix although the inclusion of Billy Joel threw me a bit...
3/19/09 10:38am
The Valentine's Day 2008 Badge
an ingenious way to describe your song choices. so many of my favorites on here, especially fond of tracks 11-13. it's nice to see sarah slean on the mixes of others, such a gorgeous voice that woman has. bravo!
7/28/07 11:25am
The Beta Badge II
Cute! I love how the tracks are described like wine! Excellent choices too.
7/17/07 11:15am
The Newbie Badge
i love this =D easy listeing classics smoooth and beautful!
6/23/07 1:59am
Team Robot Member
A nicely balanced tape, even with Billy Joel in it!
9/15/06 6:58am
The Badge of Mystery
... aaaaand it's booted out of the top spot. 'Twas a good run. 2 months-ish, I believe.
9/6/06 7:30pm
The Level 21 Badge
I don't Like Billy Joel either, but by placing Vienna in the context of a mixtape (and outside the context of You May Be Right, I May Be Crazy) it can be appreciated. Like wine pairing, overpowering with fish, but just right with lamb, or sommink.
8/28/06 9:46am
Team Robot - Second Place
I recently had the displeasure of visiting a winery on Sunday, and must I say that I would have paid good green money to hear even a few of these songs.
8/14/06 2:10pm
The Badge of Mystery
Ack, I only just now got back to my computer and uploaded the mix. It might be late, but here it is nonetheless for everyone's listening pleasure: http://www.s endspace.com/file/xcay83
8/9/06 10:05pm
The 6/6/6 Badge
so...you should really sendspace this...like right now
I got informed I'm hosting a wine party tonight at my house and need some tunes
I owe you one if you can make this happen...perhaps a rousing game of SBTB?
I got informed I'm hosting a wine party tonight at my house and need some tunes
I owe you one if you can make this happen...perhaps a rousing game of SBTB?
8/9/06 3:42pm
The One Year Anniversary Badge
This totally deserves to be the top mix. Great man. I saw BB once, too. He's awesome.
8/8/06 11:51pm
The Luck Badge
the creativity on this is pretty much...amazing. and it's strange that i have that quando quando song on my computer...
8/7/06 11:38pm
The Level 21 Badge
seeing as how this mix has been #1 for so long, you should upload it to sendspace so we can all listen to it!!
7/28/06 11:57am
The Level 5 Badge
yay for billy joel, fiona apple and al green.
georgia seems rather overplayed in life for an opener.
georgia seems rather overplayed in life for an opener.
7/19/06 3:14pm
The Level 5 Badge
i'm absolutely in love with this mix. while i don't have the affinity for wine (yet) this is my idea of the perfect mix which i would play loudly in my apt.
7/18/06 9:20am
The Badge of Mystery
Also, I had this mix on repeat today in the winery. Every time the Al Green song came on, people started either singing or dancing. I think I need to upload my more modern Winery Mix II on here sometime in the near future...
7/15/06 10:40pm
The MLK Badge
This is flipping sweet. So I'm giving it plus five.
7/12/06 5:56pm
The Halloween 2006 Badge
one of my dogs is named neko
apparently that is japense for cat
apparently that is japense for cat
7/4/06 4:33pm
The Level 10 Badge
-2 for billy joel and fiona apple. The rest of it I could definiteley listen to for six hours. +4
7/3/06 9:58am
The Valentine's Day 2007 Badge
very very nice. especially on nina simone and joni.
6/25/06 2:31pm
The Yay! Badge II
Lot of great artists here! Big ups for Al Green's Lets Stay Together-it's my lady's fav soul song ever!
6/25/06 1:10pm
The Yay! Badge VIII
My oh my what a wonderful mix. You sure stuck to the theme, picking some great tracks.
That Joni song always makes me melt. In fact, any Joni makes me melt. Girls, take note...
Massive points.
That Joni song always makes me melt. In fact, any Joni makes me melt. Girls, take note...
Massive points.
6/25/06 1:05pm
The 6/6/6 Badge
This is why I drink beer.
Haha, just kidding. I don't care for the last 2/3, but anything with muddy waters gets my vote.
Major kudos for sticking to the theme. Plus, a lot of my parents' friends are wine-snobs and they would eat this mix up.
Good job!
Haha, just kidding. I don't care for the last 2/3, but anything with muddy waters gets my vote.
Major kudos for sticking to the theme. Plus, a lot of my parents' friends are wine-snobs and they would eat this mix up.
Good job!
6/25/06 12:43pm
