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Various artists - Mad Men: A Musical Companion (1960-1965)
Reflecting the changing mood of 1960s America, TV’s Mad Men has been hailed for its historical accuracy. This two-CD set captures the cocktail party sounds of the era, from the boozy croon of Dean Martin and chauvinist swagger of Tom Jones to Roger Miller’s lazy, finger-snapping “King of the Road.” Although later ’60s hits are included, it’s songs like Jack Jones’ dated classic “Wives and Lovers,” in which he sings “men will always be men,” that seem tailor made for the cigarettes and whiskey world of ad man Don Draper.
