"Nightflight" Tue Feb 18, 9P-12m ET: Special Live Guests-Tata Vega and Andy Skurow!!

[midnight johnny]

Howdy, Nightflight Listeners! Yes...yes...we're skipping the Complete Motown Singles for a night to make room for one of Motown's GREAT ladies....Miss Tata Vega!! I am so happy for the wonderful year she has had with being featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary "20 Feet From Stardom", and her soon-to-be released digital albums from Universal "Try My Love"[[1978) and "Givin' All My Love"[[1980)!! Tata has had not only a successful solo career, but has been in great demand as a background singer, and she is part of Elton John concert tour "The Diving Board" tour. Tonight, not only Tata will join me by phone, but our favorite Motown guy will be joining us too...Andy Skurow, producer and vault manager at Universal! So do join me tonight for a lot o' Tata and a little Andy, too....on "Nightflight"...on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WMFR 91.3 FM Orleans and we are streaming live worldwide at www.womr.org [[http://www.womr.org) Thanks! John

[sophisticated_soul]

Gaga for Tata!:) See you and the gang tonight for what should be a fabulous interview and and a great show, John. See y'all on the Radiola.:cool:

[jobeterob]

Congratulations on putting this show on John.

[midnight johnny]

Gaga for Tata!:) See you and the gang tonight for what should be a fabulous interview and and a great show, John. See y'all on the Radiola.:cool: Well, thank you sir! From your lips to God's ear...see ya later on that Radiola!

[midnight johnny]

Congratulations on putting this show on John.Thanks Rob!! I'm very excited about it!

[Glenpwood]

Hi John,

I swear your show attracts more stars than a planetarium telescope! Look forward to spending the evening with you, Tata, and Andy!

See you in a few!
Glen

[R. Mark Desjardins]

I've always loved Tata Vega's music and am very proud to own all her vinyl albums. John, please let her know that her music was played in Canadian clubs, and is still revered!

[msjoys]

I haven't been to this website for quite some time; but when I heard Tata Vega was gonna be on "Nightflight" I just had to listen in. She's such a special lady - it's gonna be a great show!!

[midnight johnny]

Hi John,

I swear your show attracts more stars than a planetarium telescope! Look forward to spending the evening with you, Tata, and Andy!

See you in a few!
Glen

I love astronomy!!! Thank you Glen...good to see you!

[Ryon6]

I'm ready for some Ms Tata Vega also. I will be joining you shortly. Hope to hear "I Need You Now" as well as "I Just Keep Thinking About You Baby", two of my favorites as well as "Come In Heaven, Earth Is Calling" and "You're Never Rock Alone" with Jermaine Jackson. I am logging on now.

[midnight johnny]

I've always loved Tata Vega's music and am very proud to own all her vinyl albums. John, please let her know that her music was played in Canadian clubs, and is still revered!

Mark....great you'll be here!!!

[midnight johnny]

I haven't been to this website for quite some time; but when I heard Tata Vega was gonna be on "Nightflight" I just had to listen in. She's such a special lady - it's gonna be a great show!!

Welcome back, Ms Joys....a pleasure!!!

[Ryon6]

im having issues trying to logon. what have i missed?

[midnight johnny]

I'm ready for some Ms Tata Vega also. I will be joining you shortly. Hope to hear "I Need You Now" as well as "I Just Keep Thinking About You Baby", two of my favorites as well as "Come In Heaven, Earth Is Calling" and "You're Never Rock Alone" with Jermaine Jackson. I am logging on now.
Tyrone....I think I'll be playing those songs....great to have you!

[midnight johnny]

Tyrone....did you get logged on ok?

[R. Mark Desjardins]

John, I've enjoyed Tata's remixes that you've played do far!

[Ryon6]

i am now, thanks

[texassoul]

Hi John. Like it or not, I'M BACK!! ;o)

[Ryon6]

Hello Tata, love ya

[Ryon6]

That Earthquire album was released. i have a copy of it

[carole cucumber]

'Earthquire'- Natural Resources 106L [[1972)

[texassoul]

Very inspirational interview!

[R. Mark Desjardins]

Wow, Tata being totally honest! She truly deserves this second coming. I really hope that the documentary film that spotlights Tata wins an Academy Award and that she gets that much deserved"second kick" at the can, so to speak! And thank you, Andy, as well for your effort to make Tata's music more available here in North America.

[MotownLover]

Great to hear Tata and Andy are in the house [[and you too, John)!

"20 Feet From Stardom" is a classic documentary!

Howard in Long Beach, CA:cool:

[Ryon6]

Tata is so down to earth. Loving the conversation. Were there any others that were so down to earth?

[midnight johnny]

Very inspirational interview!

Thanks, Mike....good to see you!!!!

[midnight johnny]

Great to hear Tata and Andy are in the house [[and you too, John)!

"20 Feet From Stardom" is a classic documentary!

Howard in Long Beach, CA:cool: Hello Mr Howard!!! Glad you're here!

[carole cucumber]

Clara Peller

[Ryon6]

Tata, will you be touring any time soon? If so, is Atlanta on the agenda? As a solo artist, I'm speaking of.

[sophisticated_soul]

I've always loved "Never Had A Dream Come True". That's my favorite Tata track. What a performance!:cool:

[texassoul]

This isn't a Tata question, but speaking of reissues, there's a persistent rumor that Tom Moulton is going to do a Motown remix box set. ????

[carole cucumber]

Have Tata & Susaye Green ever met? They are both so bubbly & full of joy!

[sophisticated_soul]

Tata, you are so amazing, wonderful and inspirational. Some of the things you said sounded like they were meant just for me. Thank you so much for sharing. Wishing you continued success and happiness. Thank you Andy. Thank you John.:cool:

[texassoul]

One of your best interviews ever John! Totally enjoyable and refreshing.

[Ryon6]

Tata, you are so amazing, wonderful and inspirational. Some of the things you said sounded like they were meant just for me. Thank you so much for sharing. Wishing you continued success and happiness. Thank you Andy. Thank you John.:cool:

I concur. Great interview.

[Glenpwood]

Tata is just so positive and gracious. Loved the interview. Do download the albums on Itunes everyone, they sound great!

[texassoul]

Is it just me or is anyone else hearing only one channel?

[Glenpwood]

If Arsenio had put Tata on more often back then, perhaps he really would've kicked Jay Leno's behind in the ratings.....

[Ryon6]

The Arsenio segment was via one channel, the rest of the show is on both channels.

[Ryon6]

Thanks for playing "You'll Never Rock Alone".

[Motown Andy]

Thanks John for a great show! Tata and I had a blast! You're wonderful!

[sophisticated_soul]

"Never Had A Dream Come True". Thanks John!:)

[midnight johnny]

Thanks John for a great show! Tata and I had a blast! You're wonderful! Andy....the pleasure was absolute....and all mine....anytime....you know..
Please find some way for Tata to chesk this thread out...so many messages by our friends to her.....thanks, Andy....You are the best!

[midnight johnny]

"Never Had A Dream Come True". Thanks John!:)

My pleasure, my friend....

[jobeterob]

Caught the end and wished I had caught the first half! Thanks for putting this on.

[sophisticated_soul]

Thanks again John. Thanks all. See y'all next time for MoTown 1967.:cool:

[R. Mark Desjardins]

What a "heavenly" way to close off a wonderful three hours of Tata Vega! Thank you John for all the trouble you go to setting up these fantastic evenings.

[midnight johnny]

What a "heavenly" way to close off a wonderful three hours of Tata Vega! Thank you John for all the trouble you go to setting up these fantastic evenings. Mark...thank you so much. But it's never any trouble...ever. When I got this gig 13+ years ago, a main reason why was to give back to the artists that gave me so much over the years by playing their music and keeping their contributions alive. Little did I know when I started that I would have the opportunity to actually speak with them and to give them a forum to talk about their lives and their music. And I could never have done it without a number of people...John Lester, David Babcock [[RIP), Andy Skurow, Dan and Marie Leighton...and many other wonderful folks who supported me and the show allowing me to do this. I've Been Blessed.....

[midnight johnny]

One of your best interviews ever John! Totally enjoyable and refreshing. Mike...thanks so much!!

[midnight johnny]

I concur. Great interview. Tyrone...thank you...much appreciated!

[midnight johnny]

Caught the end and wished I had caught the first half! Thanks for putting this on. Rob...glad you were able to join us!!

[midnight johnny]

Thanks again John. Thanks all. See y'all next time for MoTown 1967.:cool: My pleasure, Joseph...thanks for being there! Ah....yes....the endless Motown Complete Singles collection....grrrrrrrrrrrrrr......

[jobeterob]

I see Tata is on TV with the Movie ~ was it Piers Morgan I saw she was on?

This would have been such an opportunity for some of our Supremes and Vandellas! It looks like it is really blowing up Tata's late day career.

[midnight johnny]

I see Tata is on TV with the Movie ~ was it Piers Morgan I saw she was on?

This would have been such an opportunity for some of our Supremes and Vandellas! It looks like it is really blowing up Tata's late day career. ....or the Andantes....

[TheMotownManiac]

Tata is so sweet and fun. I missed the last 30 minutes so did Andy discuss future releases? I will get all 4 Tata's.

[Motown Andy]

3 of the 4 Tata's are available on iTunes and Amazon. The 4th album, Givin' All My Love will be available on March 4 [[1 week from Tuesday) with the same track list, minus the song "Turn It Up" by Oaktown's 3-5-7 [[with Guest Vocals by Tata Vega). It was taken off for legal reasons. However, you can do a separate search for that song and download it on it's own if you like, it's a great track.

As for upcoming releases, I'll make an announcement, hopefully, before the end of March!

[jobeterob]

Tata and Merry Clayton, at least, have been very fortunate to be part of this and can now benefit from their participation. That is really nice to see.

[midnight johnny]

Tata and Merry Clayton, at least, have been very fortunate to be part of this and can now benefit from their participation. That is really nice to see. The cast includes.....Darlene Love [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darlene_Love)
Judith Hill [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith_Hill)
Merry Clayton [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merry_Clayton)
Lisa Fischer [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Fischer)
Táta Vega [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%A1ta_Vega)
Jo Lawry [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Lawry)
Stevvi Alexander [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevvi_Alexander)
Lou Adler [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Adler)
Patti Austin [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patti_Austin)
Chris Botti [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Botti)
Sheryl Crow [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheryl_Crow)
Mick Jagger [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_Jagger)
Gloria Jones [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Jones)
David Lasley [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lasley)
Claudia Lennear [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Lennear)
Lynn Mabry [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Mabry)
Bette Midler [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bette_Midler)
Janice Pendarvis [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janice_Pendarvis)
Bruce Springsteen [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Springsteen)
Sting [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sting_[[musician))
The Waters: Oren Waters [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oren_Waters), Maxine Waters, and Julia Waters
Stevie Wonder [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_Wonder)
Susaye Greene [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susaye_Greene)

[midnight johnny]

3 of the 4 Tata's are available on iTunes and Amazon. The 4th album, Givin' All My Love will be available on March 4 [[1 week from Tuesday) with the same track list, minus the song "Turn It Up" by Oaktown's 3-5-7 [[with Guest Vocals by Tata Vega). It was taken off for legal reasons. However, you can do a separate search for that song and download it on it's own if you like, it's a great track.

As for upcoming releases, I'll make an announcement, hopefully, before the end of March!Thanks Andy!!~!~

[msjoys]

I so enjoyed your interview with Tata! Thanks so much for having her on. She's "the real deal". God bless your day!

[midnight johnny]

I so enjoyed your interview with Tata! Thanks so much for having her on. She's "the real deal". God bless your day!Thanks for the thanks,Msjoys! But it's thanks to Andy....and I couldn't say no....it's Tata!