Deep Space Confidential-The 1965 Kecksburg UFO Crash

About this episode

The episode explores the 1965 Kecksburg UFO crash alongside various cultural and musical themes from the mid-20th century.

From a cosmic crash to the treasonous secrets of the Cambridge Five, tonight’s journey spans the stars and the shadows. We’ll dive into Dusty Springfield’s untold story, explore Mid-century milestones from Palm Springs to Tuscany, and spin lush new Space Age sounds. Mix a martini; the lounge is now open. Voodoo 5 – Faccette Scintillanti Frank Wella – The Rat Rose Sinclair – Perdido Eddie Thomas Singers – The Bossanova's Over Frank Chacksfield – Cheeky Cha Cha Mark Riddle- Uncharted Michel Legrand – Les Demoiselles de Rochefort - Chanson des Jumelles OMFO – Whimsical Realm Rebecca Rafla – Fundamentally Unfinished DJ Bonebrake – Bernstein 007 The Tikiyaki Orchestra – Bachelor #3 Joshua Cipolla – Some Far Off Place The Organ Happenings – Georgie Girl Cocktail Inn-Days Of Wine And Roses Messerchups-Dark Side Of Paradise Steve Yeager – Monte Carlo Martini Kings – Playboy's Theme

People in this episode

Host: Koop Kooper

Topics covered

• UFOs
• Mid-century history
• Space Age music
• Dusty Springfield
• Cambridge Five
• Cosmic events

Keywords

• Kecksburg UFO
• Dusty Springfield
• Space Age sounds
• Cambridge Five
• Mid-century milestones
• lounge music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cambridge Five

Places: Palm Springs, Tuscany

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