"Nightflight" Sept 24, 9P-12M ET: MOTOWN...the Evolution! The Complete Motown Singles

[midnight johnny]

Howdy, my favorite "Nightflight" listeners!!
So.....FINALLY, starting tonight, I will be airing what is probably the greatest undertaking of Universal Music [[and probably the greatest undertaking of mine, too!)....The Complete Motown Singles!

Let me mention here that this multi-show celebration of Motown could only be accomplished because of the kindness and magnificent generosity of SDF's own Rossholloway who is known in real, true life as Bobby Gardner! Just to let you all know...I did think of this idea and asked UMe to help me out....and sadly they couldn't. But Bobby sought me out, without knowing my UMe attempt, and suggested the idea [[talk about KISMET), offering to share with us the 75% of the tracks I didn't have. So, Bobby....this set of shows is dedicated to you and your love for MOTOWN! Thank you so very much!

To be sure, the airing of The Complete Motown Singles will take more than 12 shows, and I couldn't find exactly how many tracks are in the complete collection. I will tell you that not every track will, or can be played, because that would take more than 35 shows. And after perusing the tracks on the first set airing tonight [[TCMS...1959-1961),
there are some that really shouldn't be played....[[I am not that much of a completist).

So....do join me tonight for MOTOWN...the Evolution...TCMS Part 1, 1959-1961...on "Nightflight"...on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM Orleans and se are streaming live worldwide in digital stereo at www.womr.org

Thanks all! And Bobby....thank you for your trouble and for making this possible!
John

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The Universal/Motown Vault

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Harry Weinger hiding in the Universal/Motown Vault

[texassoul]

Thank you Bobby for helping to make this show possible. We appreciate it.

[carole cucumber]

If there are more than 12 TCMSC shows, the earliest date for the last show should be mid-late December.
Traditionally, you have featured Christmas/holiday music on a few Nightflights prior to Dec. 25, so TCMSC should conclude/be interrupted either on Dec. 10 or 17.
TCMSC Vol 12 B is scheduled to be released on November 12.
Usually Harry Weinger and/or Andy Skurow and/or George Solomon join you online via phone hookup to premier the latest volume very close to the release date.
If the series is going to be presented sequentially might we expect a slight change in plans with a visit from the vault miners in mid-November? Or will we have to wait until after the New Year to hear from some of our favorite people?

[texassoul]

I will be late tonight, but I'll be recording the part of the show that I miss. Have a great show tonight!!

[RossHolloway]

I can't wait! This should be a lot of fun!!

[midnight johnny]

If there are more than 12 TCMSC shows, the earliest date for the last show should be mid-late December.
Traditionally, you have featured Christmas/holiday music on a few Nightflights prior to Dec. 25, so TCMSC should conclude/be interrupted either on Dec. 10 or 17.
TCMSC Vol 12 B is scheduled to be released on November 12.
Usually Harry Weinger and/or Andy Skurow and/or George Solomon join you online via phone hookup to premier the latest volume very close to the release date.
If the series is going to be presented sequentially might we expect a slight change in plans with a visit from the vault miners in mid-November? Or will we have to wait until after the New Year to hear from some of our favorite people?

Carole...thanks for keeping me on my toes!! TCMS will be aired sequentially by volume and by track [[although, as I said...not every track). When it comes to having Harry on the show to promote TCMS [[Harry produces the collection so he would speak about it), I spoke with him about it a few months ago and he was for it, although it was too early to be specific about when it would happen. So as the time for the release of Vol 12B gets closer, I'll contact him again to see what we can work out!

[midnight johnny]

I will be late tonight, but I'll be recording the part of the show that I miss. Have a great show tonight!!

Thanks, Mike! Let us know when you join us!!

[midnight johnny]

I can't wait! This should be a lot of fun!!

Rossholloway....from YOUR lips to God's Ears! Thank you so much for doing this!

[sophisticated_soul]

Hey Johnny, I am not a completist either and actually know very little about these early recordings except for the likes of Mary Wells and The Marvelettes, who were my focus when I started buying music in 1962. So this should be very educational. For me personally, I consider the height of the MoTown Sound to be from 1964 to 1969. Obviously there were good Motown records before and after that time frame, but for me that's the Motown Sound. See you and the Gang on the Radiola!

[midnight johnny]

Hey Johnny, I am not a completist either and actually know very little about these early recordings except for the likes of Mary Wells and The Marvelettes, who were my focus when I started buying music in 1962. So this should be very educational. For me personally, I consider the height of the MoTown Sound to be from 1964 to 1969. Obviously there were good Motown records before and after that time frame, but for me that's the Motown Sound. See you and the Gang on the Radiola!

Joseph...I know what you mean about having a Motown period that you feel was the height. See you later on the Radiola!!!!

[RossHolloway]

Hey Johnny, I am not a completist either and actually know very little about these early recordings except for the likes of Mary Wells and The Marvelettes, who were my focus when I started buying music in 1962. So this should be very educational. For me personally, I consider the height of the MoTown Sound to be from 1964 to 1969. Obviously there were good Motown records before and after that time frame, but for me that's the Motown Sound. See you and the Gang on the Radiola!

There are both some good and interesting songs from early on. Stay tuned!!

[MotownLover]

Howdy Johnny!

Howard in Long Beach, CA

[midnight johnny]

Howard......Welcome!!!!!! Great to see you!

[RossHolloway]

These tracks sound great over the air/internet.

[carole cucumber]

Carole is here!

[144man]

Martin is here!

[RossHolloway]

Chico Leverett also sang baritone with the Satintones.

[midnight johnny]

Carole is here!

Howdy there, Carole...and thanks for the information....always appreciated!

[Glenpwood]

Evening all! So sorry to be late but work beckoned. Hope I haven't missed too much!

[midnight johnny]

Evening all! So sorry to be late but work beckoned. Hope I haven't missed too much!

Welcome, Glen....great to see you!

[kenneth]

Kenneth is here...but I didn't think "It" was on Volume 12 of this series...?

Oh, I get it...we're starting back at the beginning...thought this was a spotlight on Vol. 12!

[midnight johnny]

Kenneth is here...but I didn't think "It" was on Volume 12 of this series...?

Oh, I get it...we're starting back at the beginning...thought this was a spotlight on Vol. 12!

Welcome, Kenneth!! Yes...from the gritty, great beginning!

[kenneth]

Welcome, Kenneth!! Yes...from the gritty, great beginning!

I catch on eventually...!

[carole cucumber]

1,744 tracks, so far. [[Spread over 13 volumes for an average of 134 tracks)

[midnight johnny]

1,744 tracks, so far. [[Spread over 13 volumes for an average of 134 tracks)

YIKES! WOW!!! Thanks Carole!!! MUCH appreciated!!

[144man]

"Way Over There" [with strings] is probably the earliest record that I'd say had a Motown sound.

[midnight johnny]

"Way Over There" [with strings] is probably the earliest record that I'd say had a Motown sound.

I know what you mean, Martin!

[RossHolloway]

I can't believe that Mary Wells wasn't only 17 when she recorded her first single.

[texassoul]

John, I'm here and listening from the shadows! Top show tonight!

[midnight johnny]

John, I'm here and listening from the shadows! Top show tonight!

Thanks Mike!!!!!

[texassoul]

I just learned that the new IPhone fingerprint recognition system will also recognize nipples! How great is that! Sorry to get off subject......

[kenneth]

I like "I Want a Guy" by the Supremes [[though not as much as the Marvelettes' version) but I always thought someone went a little crazy with the flute in the background.

[midnight johnny]

I just learned that the new IPhone fingerprint recognition system will also recognize nipples! How great is that! Sorry to get off subject......

Yes....you are CERTAINLY concentrating on the show [[*grin)!

[texassoul]

Yes....you are CERTAINLY concentrating on the show [[*grin)!

I am! I am! Temporarily distracted by this great news.

[texassoul]

Yes you CAN talk about the regional version.

[RossHolloway]

What a great bass line on a Whole Lotta Woman. Love that song!

[144man]

I like "I Want A Guy" [[apart from the mellotron), but "Never Again" is an apt title for the flip.

[sophisticated_soul]

"I Don't Want To Take A Chance" one of my early Motown faves. Still sounds great!

[sophisticated_soul]

Enter The Temps! Paul Williams is awesome!

[sophisticated_soul]

Enter The Marvelous Marvelettes!! I remember this so well.

[144man]

"I Don't Want To Take A Chance" one of my early Motown faves. Still sounds great!

One of my faves as well.

[sophisticated_soul]

One of my faves as well.

Martin, so glad you worked out a way to be with us, all the way from the UK!

[RossHolloway]

Small Sad Sam - I wonder if Diana Ross has heard that song since the Supreme's sang on background!

[sophisticated_soul]

Thank you Ross/Bobby! Thank you John! Thanks all, looking forward to Vol: 1962. See you all next time.

[144man]

It was "Jamie" and "What's So Good About Good Bye" that first hooked me on Tamla.

Martin, so glad you worked out a way to be with us, all the way from the UK!

Yes, I go to bed at 10 and set my alarm for 2am. I'll go back to bed at 5am.

[texassoul]

Fantastic show! Can't wait for the next one..so ch music, so little time!

[144man]

Great show, John and Bobby. Hope to be with you for the rest of the series.

[midnight johnny]

Fantastic show! Can't wait for the next one..so ch music, so little time!

Mike...thanks so much!

[midnight johnny]

Great show, John and Bobby. Hope to be with you for the rest of the series.

Thanks, Martin! And thanks for altering your sleep-wake schedule. You are a trooper!

[midnight johnny]

Thank you Ross/Bobby! Thank you John! Thanks all, looking forward to Vol: 1962. See you all next time.

Joseph...thanks so much!!