Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | –Martin Denny | Swamp FireChorus – The Randy Van Horne Singers*Written-By – Harold Mooney* |
2:36 |
| 2 | –The Out-Islanders | Moon MistSaxophone – Charlie BarnetVocals – Loulie Jean NormanWritten-By – D. Ellington*Written-By [Uncredited] – Mercer Ellington |
3:07 |
| 3 | –80 Drums Around The World | CaravanWritten-By – Ellington*, Mills*, Tizol* |
2:39 |
| 4 | –Martin Denny | HypnotiqueWritten-By – M. David*, M. Denny* |
2:43 |
| 5 | –Les Baxter | AtlantisWritten-By – R. Rouzaud*, R. Bourdin* |
2:17 |
| 6 | –Webley Edwards | AlikaWritten-By – John Kalapana |
2:28 |
| 7 | –Martin Denny | MisirlouWritten-By – Wise*, Pina*, Leeds*, Roubanis*, Russell* |
2:38 |
| 8 | –Bas Sheva | LustWritten-By, Conductor [Orchestra] – Les Baxter |
3:00 |
| 9 | –Chick Floyd & His Orchestra | Hana MauiWritten By – DerbyWritten-By – Wright* |
3:16 |
| 10 | –Les Baxter | Voodoo Dreams / VoodooTenor Saxophone – Plas JohnsonWritten-By – Les Baxter |
5:21 |
| 11 | –Martin Denny | Jungle MadnessWritten-By – H. Johnson*, M. Denny* |
3:34 |
| 12 | –Yma Sumac | BabaluArranged By – Moises VivancoWritten-By – Margarita Lecuona |
2:50 |
| 13 | –Les Baxter | SimbaWritten-By – Les Baxter |
2:43 |
| 14 | –Martin Denny | The Girlfriend Of The Whirling DervishWritten-By – Dubin*, Warren*, Mercer* |
2:31 |
| 15 | –Tak Shindo | Bali Ha'iWritten-By – O. Hammerstein II, R. Rodgers* |
2:26 |
| 16 | –Les Baxter | Pyramid Of The SunWritten-By – Les Baxter |
2:34 |
| 17 | –Martin Denny | Quiet VillageWritten-By – Les Baxter |
3:48 |
| 18 | –Yma Sumac | WimowehArranged By – Paul Campbell Written-By – Trad.* |
2:41 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Columbia House
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Capitol Records, Inc.
Credits
- Artwork [3-d Construction] – Timothy Eames
- Artwork [Art Direction, Design] – Andy Engel
- Artwork [Art Direction] – Tommy Steele
- Compiled By, Compilation Producer – Brad Benedict
- Executive-Producer – Wayne Watkins
- Liner Notes – RJ Smith
- Remastered By [Digitally Remastered] – Bob Norberg
Notes
Mysterious melodies & tropical Tiki tunes.Fascinating impressions of exotic places and faraway lands. Eighteen vintage masterpieces are performed by Exotica's most evocative and creative recording artists. Listen once, then go do that voodoo that you do so well.
Taboo!
from cover notes
Track 1 recorded c. 1958 · From the album "Afro-Desia"
Track 2 recorded March 18, 1961 · From the album "Polynesian Fantasy"
Track 3 recorded May 1, 1961 · Previously unreleased
Track 4 recorded c. 1967 · From the album "A Taste Of India"
Track 5 recorded December 21, 1953 · From the album "Kaleidoscope"
Track 6 recorded March 1, 1960 · From the album "Hawaii Calls: Exotic Instrumentals"
Track 7 recorded c. 1960 · From the album "Exotic Percussion"
Track 8 recorded c. 1953 · From the album "The Passions"
Track 9 recorded c. 1959 · From the album "Little Grass Shack"
Track 10 (Voodoo Dreams) recorded February 25, 1959 · From the album "Jungle Jazz"
Track 10 (Voodoo) recorded May 16, 1958 · Previously unreleased
Track 11 recorded c. 1959 · From the album "Hypnotique"
Track 12 recorded April 21, 1952 · From a Capitol Records single
Track 13 recorded May 20, 1955 · From the album "Tamboo!"
Track 14 recorded c. 1960 · From the album "Exotic Percussion"
Track 15 recorded November 19, 1959 · From the album "Brass And Bamboo"
Track 16 recorded September 3, 1959 · From the album "The Sacred Idol"
Track 17 recorded c. 1958 · From the album "Exotica"
Track 18 recorded April 21, 1952 · From a Capitol Records single
Booklet included
Liner notes list a "J. Mercer" credit as a writer on track 2. However it refers to Mercer Ellington who composed the song supposedly with the help of his father Duke Ellington.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 02083114862776
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7243 8 32563 2 7, CDEMS 1584 | Various | Mondo Exotica (CD, Comp, RM) | Capitol Records, Capitol Records | 7243 8 32563 2 7, CDEMS 1584 | UK & Europe | 1996 |
| 7243 8 32563 2 7 | Various | Mondo Exotica (CD, Comp, RM) | EMI Music Canada | 7243 8 32563 2 7 | Canada | 1996 |
| CDP 7243 8 32563 2 7 | Various | Mondo Exotica (CD, Comp, RM) | Capitol Records | CDP 7243 8 32563 2 7 | US | 1996 |
| 7243 8 32563 2 7, CDEMS 1584 | Various | Mondo Exotica (CD, Comp, RM) | Capitol Records, Capitol Records | 7243 8 32563 2 7, CDEMS 1584 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
| 7243 8 32563 2 7 | Various | Mondo Exotica (CD, Comp, RM) | Capitol Records | 7243 8 32563 2 7 | Australia | 1996 |

