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The song in the Japanese restaurant ( Episode 2, Season 2 ) was not recorded until 1963. Isn't it suppose to be 1962 this season? The song was either by Sukiyaki or called "Sukiyaki." I remember listening to it on my Dad's car radio, driving cross-country from NJ to CA the summer of 1963. We all sang along to it ... not having a clue what the words meant.

Michele is right. (as far as memory serves)
The song was called Sukiyaki (in America), was by Kyu Sakamoto and was a #1 hit in 1963, being one of the two foreign language #1 hits of that year (the other was Dominique)
I too was surprised to hear it, and tracked down the plane crash to establish the episode's date as March 1962.
I just looked in my Joel Whitburn and it says the song was a hit circa *May* of 63.

The only way you could get past this was to say that since it was (apparently) a Japanese restaurant, they might have had it earlier (it might have been a hit in Japan earlier - I didn't check that)

for those of us who grew up with Oldies and Casey Kasem and paying attention to such things (despite that fact that I was almost 3 at the time this episode was set, it was a bit jarring (when I recognized it, my mind immediately said "1963. what year is it here?"))

Could you be more specific on Rimsky-Korsakov piece? There are many versions out there, which one was used in this episode? Thank you.

There were two more songs played at Paul's party, besides "Congratulations Honey" (which was the second song played,) but I can't place them.

The first song played went: "It's impossible to love her / crooked woman / who likes to play those nasty / two-timing games now."

The third song was a ballad that started out ""we do so many things in our lives".

to be exact, "Sukiyaki" was originally recorded/released in Japan in 1961, so there is the possibility (albeit, a very small possibility) that someone brought it back or had it imported.

>> to be exact, "Sukiyaki" was originally recorded/released in Japan in 1961, so there is the possibility (albeit, a very small possibility) that someone brought it back or had it imported.

Well, I'm glad to hear that. For a moment ( just a moment ) the feeling of being pulled into 1962 was lost when the song played in the Japanese restaurant. I connect it very strongly to the spring/summer of 1963. When I watch the replay of this episode, I'll think of "Sukiyaki" as the "import" version of the song :-))

Here's something that I think is interesting, and I wonder if it was intentional or a complete coincidence. Kyu Sakamoto, who, as noted above, recorded "Sukiyaki" (or, "I Look Up When I Walk") died in a major commercial plane crash.

Quoting a Web site about him:

"he was killed when JAL Flight 123, a 747 bound from Haneda Airport in Tokyo to Osaka, lost pieces of its tail sections and spiraled downward nightmarishly for 30 minutes (long enough for some passengers to scribble shaky farewells to their families). The plane crashed and burned on a thickly wooded mountain about 60 miles northwest of Tokyo, killing 520 and injuring four, in the worst single airplane disaster in aviation history."

If the writer knew this, it would be a very, very inside joke. Plenty of older Japanese would probably get it, however.

Re - Rimsky-Korsakov

There are 3 version on iTunes that sound strikingly similar.

Search for Song of India.

Versions by The Lush Strings, The Romantic Strings, and The Fascinating Strings sounds very similar to that played in Episode 1.

What is the music playing when the Xerox is dropped off at the office?

I went a little crazy trying to nail down the artist and song during the closing credits of Season 1, Episode 2. I believe it is "The Lush Strings" rendition of "Song of India". The credits role and the song fades in about 39-40 seconds into the song.

what is the R&B music heard in the backckground
at the house party in NJ ...?

I downloaded the Season 1 music from Itunes. I've been playing it a lot and I absolutely love it. Highly recommend the CD and rest assured I have no affiliation with the program. I'm just a fan.

cldfever - As I commented above, there are three different songs that play during Paul's house party, the second one of which is listed above as "Congratulations, Honey" by Baby Washington and the Hearts. The other two, I can't place (lyrics listed in my August 4, 2008 1:22 comment above)

I'm willing to accept the import version of the song. I did a quick Google and found that the artist, Kyo Sakamoto, died in a 1985 airplane crash. I wonder if this was one of the reasons why the song was included.

Check out http://splendida.blogspot.com/2006/05/kyo-sakamoto.html

Does anybody know the song that is played in the promo for episode 3 of season 2? There's a slow jazzy piano song and I'd love to know either the name or artist.

OK, here's a tougher question (although the business of which recording of "Song of India" was playing borders on the idiot savant). When Pete comes home with chocolates for Trudy, what's the song playing in the background? I'm pretty sure that Chet Baker is singing, but what's the song? And if I'm wrong about Chet, please feel free to tell me so.

I don't think, BTW, that it's all that odd that "Sukiyaki" might be playing in a Japanese restaurant--especially one that is run by Japanese--in 1961. Folks who run ethnic restaurants try do do little, intimate, things for their fellow emigres. One of these is to have a connection in the home country who keeps you supplied with the current cultural artifacts. While I've noticed this more in Indian restaurants and food stores (which, I might add, are easier to find than Japanese food markets), I am sure that this is the case.

It has always been so: while we may have been aware of, say, Horst Jankowski and "A Walk in the Black Forest," we may not have been aware of the German superstars Freddy or Mireille Mathieu, or the continuing popularity in that country of any number of singers who were big during the Nazi era, like Zarah Leander.

No matter how much one loves one's adopted country, there's still a longing to somehow affiliate with the country "back home."

I've enjoyed the selection of songs chosen for the series - Don Cherry's "Band of Gold" and Vic Damone's "On the Street Where You Live" on the very first episode made "Mad Men" must see TV from the get-go. "On the Street" and Jack Jones "Lollipops and Roses" in the closing scene of Season 2, Episode 3 were terrific endings.

Regarding the song in the background when Pete gives Trudy the chocolates, I don't think it's Chet Baker. His voice was slower, smokier, and thinner. The Pete/Trudy scene's song sounds like it might be a newer lounge singer like Michael Buble or Matt Dusk. Or maybe someone like James Darren (not Bobby Darin), not an immediately identifiable voice like Sinatra or Mel Torme. I've listened to it several times, trying to tune out the conversation, and the only lyrics I can make out are "Time will tell/If this love of ours will fade" and "Time will prove/that our love is tried and true". I've had no luck with a Google search of these. I'd love to find out what the title and who the singer is.

Hi:

I'm new to this blog, but I have a question that has been killing me. In "For Those Who Think Young", the Valentine's Day scene in which Don is waiting at the bar for Betty when she walks down the stairs, the instrumental music becomes louder. The sound almost made my chest explode, and even thinking about it now gives me chills. I have a very personal connection to that scene and I want that song.

Can someone please tell me who's it is?
Thanks!

anapolis, the song is Rimsky-Korsakov - "Song of India" aka "Song of the Indian Guest"

still trying to find the song that preceeded
the Baby Washington number at the appt party
..lyrics;" oh well oh well, oh baby.." ..
anybody know artist or title on that one?

To Clayton:
Thanks!
Anapolis

Any word on episode 7 songs?

I recognize Brenda Lee's "Break it to me Gently" that ends episode, but I think there's a couple more prior. There's the song playing on the Cadillac radio as the Drapers have their picnic, and there's also a song that plays at Sal and Kitty's apartment when he has Ken over.

What song was the burlesque dancer performing to at the Tom Tom Club?

does anyone know the song in the season 2 promo #1?

Was that "early in the morning" by Peter, Paul and Mary at the end of episode #8?

Does anyone know the song that's in the closing credits for one of the recent shows (I can't remember which episode). It's something like "Bacio Me, Bacio You." Sort of a fun, upbeat song. May have been the episode where Sal is pining over Ken at dinner??? Thanks!

As the credits roll at the end of Episode 9, a female vocalist sings "I'm Through with Love." I say it's the voice of Marilyn Monroe, my husbamd says it's the voice of an excellent mimic. Who's right? We have a massive bet on this one.

To "etienne": I believe it was "Early in the Morning," by P,P&M.

To "Laurie": The song you might be thinking of is "Botch-A-Me," by Rosemary Clooney. Its definitely upbeat, but it was used in Season 1.

To "Marilyn": I don't know, but I'll most likely watch the show again tonight and see. It probably was considering how she was mentioned throughout the whole show.

Also, the Season 1 list is missing the song at the end of Episode 8: The Hobo Code. Its "(Gimme that) Old Time Religion," though I don't know who is playing it.

Finally, I heard the song "Fools Rush In," by Rick Nelson and thought it sounded perfect for the show. That is if it hasn't already been used and if they could find a context for it.

What happened to the music from episodes 8 and 9?

The song funzione is looking for is Crooked Woman by Ed Henry.

What instrumental is Betty listening to while reading Ship Of Fools in the Marilyn episode?

Apologies for the delay -- the list has now been updated with songs from Episodes 8 and 9. Thank you for your patience!

--AMC

Anyone remember the name of the closing music for Episode 10? It's on the tip of my tongue (or in a bad brain cell) and I just cant think of the name of it. I remember it being the theme song for a Saturday afternoon matinee movie show on TV also. Also remember it from the roller rink as a kid.

Pixelator, I remember it from rollerskating now you mention it. Closing music for Episode 10 rattled my brain. What a match for the closing song. Great synchronizing. It is Telstar from the Tornadoes. Quote Wikipedia-


"The record was named after the AT&T communications satellite Telstar, which went into orbit in July 1962. The song was released five weeks later on 17 August 1962. The record was named after the AT&T communications satellite Telstar, which went into orbit in July 1962. The song was released five weeks later on 17 August 1962."

What wa the instrumental music playing when Don was with Joy? I am thinking that it was Martin Denny's Quiet Village. Anyone?

Actually it wasn't Martin Denny....And it was when Joy was walking up to him in the lobby.

Ha, I found it! It was Martin Denny and the tune was Misirlou. And if any one is interested it is on the "Mondo Exotica" Ultra-Lounge cd, Vol1. track 7.

THANK YOU, SMITHPISA!

Hey Drake, the song played on paul's party is Crooked Women by Edd Henry.

It's on this cd: http://www.numerogroup.com/catalog_detail.php?uid=00261

The closing music for Episode 4,not identified currently, is a instrumental version from Johann Sebastian Bach' famous BWM 140 Cantata, "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme".

As Sterling Cooper prepares for the American Airlines meeting, there's an instrumental setup piece that I swear I've heard elsewhere. What is it?

Can anyone help me locate the song with lyrics "o well o well baby" playing at paul's party in season 2 episode 2?

I have watched several episodes and was curious why no Sinatra songs?