The godfather of exotica in one tidy compilation. Martin Denny pioneered the faux-Polynesian sound at Honolulu’s Shell Bar in the 1950s — bird calls, vibraphone, and lush percussion that made “Quiet Village” a #4 hit and spawned an entire genre. Arthur Lyman played vibes in Denny’s band before striking out on his own, so if you dug Yellow Bird, this is the origin story. The 1961 Liberty Records compilation captures the highlights across his early catalog — essential Space Age bachelor pad listening.
Genre: Tiki Bar / Exotica / Easy Listening / Space Age Pop
Year: 1961
Label: Liberty — S-6602
Country: US
Condition: Media: VG / Sleeve: VG
Notes: Compilation LP. Significant surface marks, plays clean; ringwear on back
The godfather of exotica in one tidy compilation. Martin Denny pioneered the faux-Polynesian sound at Honolulu’s Shell Bar in the 1950s — bird calls, vibraphone, and lush percussion that made “Quiet Village” a #4 hit and spawned an entire genre. Arthur Lyman played vibes in Denny’s band before striking out on his own, so if you dug Yellow Bird, this is the origin story. The 1961 Liberty Records compilation captures the highlights across his early catalog — essential Space Age bachelor pad listening.
Genre: Tiki Bar / Exotica / Easy Listening / Space Age Pop
Year: 1961
Label: Liberty — S-6602
Country: US
Condition: Media: VG / Sleeve: VG
Notes: Compilation LP. Significant surface marks, plays clean; ringwear on back
