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1. Should this article properly be called Space Age Pop, Space Age pop, or Space age pop? What about references within the article?

2. My very limited exposure to the subject leads me to suspect that Space Age pop encompasses the same set of musical styles that Capitol calls "Ultralounge." Is there a difference other than nomenclature?

3. Since Ultralounge is basically a brand name, and "Lounge music" has at least two common definitions, should the Lounge music article cross reference to this one? Should they be merged?

4. I noticed last night that there are a lot of contemporary (2000-present) CDs that reference "Space" or "Space Age." I'm guessing that the ones that aren't reissues are a postmodern take on the original genre. Does anyone know anything about this? Are there sources to be cited about it?

That's it! Karen | Talk | contribs 23:48, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

karen, thanks for pointing out issues on this article. Actually it sounds to me like a lot of pov and original claims. I think that the we should merge this article with "lounge music". Doktor Who 17:10, 20 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Those are all good questions, though I point out they are from over a year ago and no-one has responded to them until now. Here as some answers:

1.Space age pop is the correct title according the the WP:MOS.

2. Ultralounge is not a genre, it's a trademark of Capitol records. They use it to describe their tradition lounge music releases, such as Cole Porter, etc.

3. Lounge music is similar to but not the same as Space age pop. The articles should not be merged. This article certainly needs more references, all editors are invited to find references and improve the article.

4. Yes, most of the recent CDs are re-issues, though there are some acts that are making "retro" style music that fits in this genre but uses modern equipment. References should be found for these also.

I do not believe the articles should me merged. This article needs improvement, and I recommend that be done. I'll find some references and add them soon, along with clarifying the definition and history section. Others are invited to provide references as well. --Parsifal _Hello 20:30, 20 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It’s not as good as what we know as today’s sampling for good AdwenKnowItAll (talk) 15:24, 12 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Compilations

• Melodies and Mischief: The History of Space Age Pop Vol. 1, RCA (07863 66645-2)
• Mallets in Wonderland: The History of Space Age Pop Vol. 2, RCA (07863 66646-2)
• The Stereo Action Dimension: History of Space Age Pop Vol. 3, RCA (07863 66647-2)
• Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 3: Space Capades, Capitol (7 2438-35176-2)
• RE/SEARCH: Incredibly Strange Music Vols. 1 & 2, Caroline Records 1993 (Vol. 1) & Asphodel Records 1995 (Vol. 2)
• Priapic Percussion, Cummand Records (BFD 069)

Notable albums

• "From Another World" by Sid Bass (RCA Vik)
• "Space Escapade" by Les Baxter (Capitol)
• "Re-Percussion" by Dick Schory
• "Wired For Sound" (RCA Vik) and "Soundpower!" by Marty Gold
• "Other Worlds Other Sounds" by Esquivel
• "Skin Diver Suite" by Leo Diamond
• "Spectacular Percussion" by Roger King Mozian (MGM)
• "Brass and Bamboo" and "Accent on Bamboo" by Tak Shindo (Capitol)
• "Persuasive Percussion" by Enoch Light (Command)
• "Sputnik (Satellite Girl)" by Jerry Engler and the Four Ekkos (Brunswick Records), 1957. (rockabilly)
• "Telstar" written by Joe Meek and performed by the Tornados (Decca / London Records), 1962.