"Nightflight" Tue Sept 23, 9P-12M ET: More Motown Covers??? You Bet!

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09-23-2014, 01:53 PM
midnight johnny

"Nightflight" Tue Sept 23, 9P-12M ET: More Motown Covers??? You Bet!

Howdy there Folks! Welcome to Autumn...my favorite season! Sadly...on Cape Cod, this supposedly 3 month season lasts about 3 weeks. But back to the subject at hand....Motown Covers! Last week, I aired a slew of Motown songs recorded by non-Motown artists. I had missed a few...so after the show was done and in the past week, I did a little research and found a whole lot more...another show's worth some great redoes by some of your favorite artist...one more time! So join me tonight for this and a whole lot more....on "Nightflight"...on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM Orleans and streaming at www.womr.org Thanks so much! See you on the radio! John
09-23-2014, 03:00 PM
Mark Desjardines

I'm excited to discover what surprises you have in store for us this evening, John!
09-23-2014, 03:12 PM
144man

I expect you'll be playing a cover of "Do You Love Me". The British hit versions by the Dave Clark 5 and by Brian Poole & the Tremeloes were both rubbish. At least the version by Mersey group Faron's Flamingos was fairly competent.
09-23-2014, 04:04 PM
Glenpwood

As Diana says during your favorite Farewell track, Aquarius/ Let The Sunshine In, John.... "One more time!";)

Looking forward to getting under the Motown Covers tonight with you and the gang. I'll be back at nine to provide turndown service and mints to anyone who needs it.... [[smile)
09-23-2014, 04:08 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by Mark Desjardines

I'm excited to discover what surprises you have in store for us this evening, John!

And Mark...I'm JUST as excited to have you with me!!
09-23-2014, 04:12 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by 144man

I expect you'll be playing a cover of "Do You Love Me". The British hit versions by the Dave Clark 5 and by Brian Poole & the Tremeloes were both rubbish. At least the version by Mersey group Faron's Flamingos was fairly competent.

Martin....actually I didn't even think of "DYLM"...not really one of my favorite songs. But when you mentioned it, I had to listen to those rubbish versions....you are so right. Of course I knew DC5's version....not bad to me...but not special. But then.....I found the best of them all...and it was right in front of me...well, behind me in the Midnight Johnny archives. So now that I've teased you....I must play it. Great to have you listening....as always!
09-23-2014, 04:20 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by Glenpwood

As Diana says during your favorite Farewell track, Aquarius/ Let The Sunshine In, John.... "One more time!";)

Looking forward to getting under the Motown Covers tonight with you and the gang. I'll be back at nine to provide turndown service and mints to anyone who needs it.... [[smile)

Glen...yes....that "Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In" track....I think Mary's mike was turned up higher than Diana's! A pleasure to share my Motown covers with you! Just be glad I'm not sharing a recent cover of B.E.F. featuring Sandi Shaw singing "Just Walk In My Shoes"....her vocal makes the Lewis Sisters' voices sound like nightingales !
09-23-2014, 08:34 PM
midnight johnny

....in the studio......Howdeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
09-23-2014, 08:40 PM
Glenpwood

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Originally Posted by midnight johnny

Glen...yes....that "Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In" track....I think Mary's mike was turned up higher than Diana's! A pleasure to share my Motown covers with you! Just be glad I'm not sharing a recent cover of B.E.F. featuring Sandi Shaw singing "Just Walk In My Shoes"....her vocal makes the Lewis Sisters' voices sound like nightingales !

Yes, that Sandie Shaw track should only be used during pledge drives as a threat to play endlessly until WOMR meets its goal....;)
09-23-2014, 08:55 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by Glenpwood

Yes, that Sandie Shaw track should only be used during pledge drives as a threat to play endlessly until WOMR meets its goal....;)

Ohhhh...you found it! TERRIBLE!!
09-23-2014, 09:08 PM
Glenpwood

Such a fabulous Aretha track... Played this album a few times this week thanks to tonights theme....
09-23-2014, 09:09 PM
144man

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Originally Posted by midnight johnny

....in the studio......Howdeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Howdeeee from the still-United Kingdom!

I was listening on youtube during the week to some Motown covers by Bobby Vee, and I was surprised by how terrible they were.
09-23-2014, 09:12 PM
Glenpwood

I like The Carpenters Beechwood cover for the fun it is but that video they shot for it is so Cheesy it should come with its own box of crackers to serve it on..;)
09-23-2014, 09:17 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by 144man

Howdeeee from the still-United Kingdom!

I was listening on youtube during the week to some Motown covers by Bobby Vee, and I was surprised by how terrible they were.

Welcome,Martin!!!
09-23-2014, 09:19 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by Glenpwood

I like The Carpenters Beechwood cover for the fun it is but that video they shot for it is so Cheesy it should come with its own box of crackers to serve it on..;)

Hahahahahahahah...............
09-23-2014, 09:22 PM
144man

Excellent version of "Didn't You Know" by the wonderful Maxine Brown. I bet not many people remember her appearance at Billy Walker's Uppercut club in London in the 60s. Great memories.
09-23-2014, 09:23 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by 144man

Excellent version of "Didn't You Know" by the wonderful Maxine Brown. I bet not many people remember her appearance at Billy Walker's Uppercut club in London in the 60s. Great memories.

Yes...top-notch Maxine!!
09-23-2014, 09:30 PM
144man

I hope your playing the Twilights' "Needle In A Haystack" doesn't upset John Lester.
09-23-2014, 09:32 PM
Ryon6

Tyrone's in the house. Howdy MJ and everyone.
09-23-2014, 09:33 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by 144man

I hope your playing the Twilights' "Needle In A Haystack" doesn't upset John Lester.

Well...I CAN'T play the Velvelettes now can I? It did give me a chance to mention them. But he's in Mexico...and can't get an internet connection...
09-23-2014, 09:39 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by Ryon6

Tyrone's in the house. Howdy MJ and everyone.

Howdy there, Tyrone...glad to have you with us!
09-23-2014, 09:42 PM
144man

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Originally Posted by midnight johnny

Well...I CAN'T play the Velvelettes now can I? It did give me a chance to mention them. But he's in Mexico...and can't get an internet connection...

Poor John.:[[

That version of "Reflections" by Sweet is not bad at all. I'm shocked!
09-23-2014, 09:45 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by 144man

Poor John.:[[

That version of "Reflections" by Sweet is not bad at all. I'm shocked!

Yeah, Martin....I enjoyed that too!
09-23-2014, 09:47 PM
Mark Desjardines

John, top flight radio show as always. I like Sharon Redd's version of Does Your Mama Know About Me. Speaking of her being one of Bette Midler's former backing vocalists, I wonder how Bette is going to personalize the three Motown girl group covers on her upcoming CD.
09-23-2014, 09:56 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by Mark Desjardines

John, top flight radio show as always. I like Sharon Redd's version of Does Your Mama Know About Me. Speaking of her being one of Bette Midler's former backing vocalists, I wonder how Bette is going to personalize the three Motown girl group covers on her upcoming CD.

Mark....thanks!!! I am very curious about Bette's new recordings too...maybe I did this show too soon!
09-23-2014, 10:07 PM
Glenpwood

This is so epic. I'm Glad you decided to play Bertrand again
09-23-2014, 10:11 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by Glenpwood

This is so epic. I'm Glad you decided to play Bertrand again

.....guess who made an extended version of his wonderful long version! I couldn't fit it on tonight's show cd....DRATS!
09-23-2014, 10:13 PM
Glenpwood

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Originally Posted by midnight johnny

.....guess who made an extended version of his wonderful long version! I couldn't fit it on tonight's show cd....DRATS!

I will cry the tears of a clown if you don't spotlight it in the next few shows!
09-23-2014, 10:18 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by Glenpwood

I will cry the tears of a clown if you don't spotlight it in the next few shows!

Glen...see your FB...
09-23-2014, 10:19 PM
theboyfromxtown

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Originally Posted by midnight johnny

Well...I CAN'T play the Velvelettes now can I? It did give me a chance to mention them. But he's in Mexico...and can't get an internet connection...

Don't speak too soon....I'm in a restaurant with internet..and I've just heard two lovers
09-23-2014, 10:21 PM
theboyfromxtown

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Originally Posted by 144man

I hope your playing the Twilights' "Needle In A Haystack" doesn't upset John Lester.

Martin...I can assure you it will. And I don't want to hear dusty's version either!
09-23-2014, 10:26 PM
theboyfromxtown

Cancun Mexico.

Hi to everyone. Good to be able to listen for a change.
09-23-2014, 10:27 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by theboyfromxtown

Cancun Mexico.

Hi to everyone. Good to be able to listen for a change.

What a great treat, johnny!!!!
09-23-2014, 10:28 PM
144man

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Originally Posted by theboyfromxtown

Martin...I can assure you it will. And I don't want to hear dusty's version either!

John L...hope you're able to stay connected for another hour and a half.
09-23-2014, 10:38 PM
144man

I didn't have a clue the Undertones ever recorded that type of material. Almost as big a shock as the Proclaimers' version of Otis's "These Arms of Mine" or McFly on youtube with their acoustic version of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine".
09-23-2014, 10:43 PM
Glenpwood

Tom did The Supremes? I thought he only "covered" Mary for a few years....;)
09-23-2014, 10:43 PM
theboyfromxtown

didn't tom do this on one of his TV shows before he recorded it in the studio
09-23-2014, 10:45 PM
144man

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Originally Posted by Glenpwood

Tom did The Supremes? I thought he only "covered" Mary for a few years....;)

Drat - you beat me to it!
09-23-2014, 10:47 PM
midnight johnny

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Originally Posted by Glenpwood

Tom did The Supremes? I thought he only "covered" Mary for a few years....;)

You have me BLUSSSSHHHHHHing, sir!
09-23-2014, 10:47 PM
theboyfromxtown

New one on me.

I love Jackie's voice on ill turn to stone

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