"Nightflight" Tue Mar 18, 9P-12M ET: TCMS...1968 Wraps up!

[midnight johnny]

A Happy Day After St Paddy's Day to you all! Tonight, we continue...and I think we will finish with the magnificent Motown year of 1968! Do join me tonight for the endless tribute to the Motown 45 rpm record that will, in fact, end soon. All that and more...tonight on "Nightflight"...on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM Orleans and streaming live worldwide at www.womr.org [[http://www.womr.org) Thanks! John

[sophisticated_soul]

Endless MoTown

My MoTown,
The only music in my life
The only sound that's right

My MoTown,
You're every song that I sing
You're every dream I bring

And I
I want to share all this music
With the gang and you
No one else will do...

[midnight johnny]

What....no PHILLY???? [[*grin);)

[RossHolloway]

I hope to be home in time to catch the whole big show!

[midnight johnny]

I hope to be home in time to catch the whole big show! Bobby....glad you'll be with us for the whole schmear!

[Glenpwood]

Looking forward as usual to more Endless Momentous Motown, Timeless Tamla, and Gorgeous Gordy singles with you and the gang John...

P.S. So glad to hear things worked out and you found a great new place... See you at nine!

[midnight johnny]

Looking forward as usual to more Endless Momentous Motown, Timeless Tamla, and Gorgeous Gordy singles with you and the gang John...

P.S. So glad to hear things worked out and you found a great new place... See you at nine! Glen...it wouldn't be a Motown party without you! Thanks for your glad words for me....Phew....Oh ...what a relief it is!

[MotownLover]

Anxiously awaiting your appearance tonight, John. Gonna be another good one with MoTowN sounds spinning and the volume turned way up high with just the right balance of bass and treble, like when I was growing up!

Howard in Long Beach, CA :cool:

[midnight johnny]

Anxiously awaiting your appearance tonight, John. Gonna be another good one with MoTowN sounds spinning and the volume turned way up high with just the right balance of bass and treble, like when I was growing up!

Howard in Long Beach, CA :cool:

Howard....great to see you...great you're here!!

[144man]

Glad to hear your good news, John.

I won't be late for '68.

[carole cucumber]

"started months ago and... will only end we hope after the next Motown physical releases and not before"

[supremester]

I had no idea Frank Wilson produced this!

[carole cucumber]

Johnny,

Congratulations on your new residence. You're obviously are excited about it.
Stevie Wonder's "For Once In My Life" was not played last week. It will be coming up in a couple of discs.

[supremester]

LOL I looked it up!

[carole cucumber]

Jimmy Clark wrote Brenda's "Play it Cool, Stay In School"

[Glenpwood]

Do you think Smokey sang this song to Berry when he announced they were moving to California 3 years later?;)

[supremester]

This is a PSA for after the riots. It was radio - only and produced by my hero, Deke Richards. Great vocal by Smokey.....

[jayedsel]

I love the Detroit tribute song by Smoky.
Jay
Rockin and Rolling in Los Angeles

[supremester]

You can stay with US!

[sophisticated_soul]

Diana Ross & The Supremes
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[midnight johnny]

Diana Ross & The Supremes
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Loverly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, Joseph....

[sophisticated_soul]

With Ron Ely 1968

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[carole cucumber]

And, you Mr. Ely, ain't gettin nun!!!

[carole cucumber]

Stevie & Syreeta were married for a year and a half, if memory serves me right.

[carole cucumber]

Your version of 'Special Occasion" need not be saved only for special occasions -but is soooooo good for everyday listening

[midnight johnny]

Your version of 'Special Occasion" need not be saved only for special occasions -but is soooooo good for everyday listening

Thank you, Carole!!! It's such a lovely song....should have originally been made 5 minutes long!!

[texassoul]

Hello from Houston, John. Sorry to be late, but the dog........!! Hello fellow SoulfulDetroiters! Hope everyone is enjoying this brilliant show tonight.

[supremester]

This is a belated nugget: When I first met Martha - 1978-1980 - one of those times, she told me she HATED I Can't Dance because its Syreeta on the chorus and "she makes me sound like a chipmunk!" Martha was a little heated about it still.

[supremester]

And hi To Joseph! No news on Humphreys yet - but keep an eye ; )

[supremester]

And Hi To Bobby - thanks again for all of your tunes!

[midnight johnny]

Hello from Houston, John. Sorry to be late, but the dog........!! Hello fellow SoulfulDetroiters! Hope everyone is enjoying this brilliant show tonight.

Mike....great to see you....and thank you!!!!

[144man]

"A Little Bit For Sandy" is a really good pop song. Maybe not being typical of what people expected from Motown stopped it from becoming a hit.

[sophisticated_soul]

I like "Chained". This "Sandy" is okay. I've never heard any of his Motown stuff until this show.:cool:

[sophisticated_soul]

And hi To Joseph! No news on Humphreys yet - but keep an eye ; )

Hey Gregg-
Humphrey's announces their Summer schedule soon. I'm definitely keeping and eye. Keep me posted. Thanks.:)

[Ryon6]

We hear you Johnny. What's up? Tyrone from the ATL

[texassoul]

Yes, we heard you singing through your open mic!!

[midnight johnny]

We hear you Johnny. What's up? Tyrone from the ATL

Howdy there, Tyrone....great to see you!!!

[midnight johnny]

Yes, we heard you singing through your open mic!!


That wasn't me, Mike...that was a Mandante!

[Ryon6]

Thanks for the shout-out

[midnight johnny]

Thanks for the shout-out

Of course, Tyrone!!!!

[texassoul]

Now THIS is a tune!!!

[Ryon6]

There's that Mandante again

[midnight johnny]

There's that Mandante again

[[*smile)....I bet you have one in your house too.....

[RossHolloway]

I love both sides of the Eivets Rednow 45's.

[texassoul]

What year was it that David Ruffin got sacked by the Temps?

[supremester]

Hey Joseph - do you recall meeting my bud Geoff at Humphreys last time? He's a new NightFlight convert and is listening tonight. He loves Motown and this show. Anyway, even if they announce without her on it yet, I still expect her there in late summer - unless the wedding gets in the way ' )

[texassoul]

TUNE!!! Luv this.

[Glenpwood]

I love Destination Anywhere. Now here's a song actually deserving a three page thread catfight in the forum about its chart performance;)

[texassoul]

I'm pretty sure we can still hear you! ;o))

[midnight johnny]

What year was it that David Ruffin got sacked by the Temps?

1968
...right around the time the Supremes and the Tempts were together on Ed Sullivan

[texassoul]

Howdy Mr. Wood!!

[texassoul]

Thank you John! Would have said 1969, but wrong as usual! ;o)

[midnight johnny]

I love Destination Anywhere. Now here's a song actually deserving a three page thread catfight in the forum about its chart performance;)

[[*smile)!!!

[sophisticated_soul]

Hey Joseph - do you recall meeting my bud Geoff at Humphreys last time? He's a new NightFlight convert and is listening tonight. He loves Motown and this show. Anyway, even if they announce without her on it yet, I still expect her there in late summer - unless the wedding gets in the way ' )

Yes, I think I remember meeting Geoff. Welcome to Nightflight Geoff! It's great place to spend a Tuesday evening. And you won't find better company.:)

I was thinking the same thing, Gregg, that if Miss Ross wasn't on Humphrey's initial schedule that she could be added later. That's common with Humphrey's, I think the first time she played there she was an add-on.

[texassoul]

Will be lurking in the shadows for the last hour of this brilliant show. Enjoy the rest of John's show everybody. John, thank you for all the pleasure you bring to us every week. Laterz!!

[midnight johnny]

Yes, I think I remember meeting Geoff. Welcome to Nightflight Geoff! It's great place to spend a Tuesday evening. And you won't find better company.:)

I was thinking the same thing, Gregg, that if Miss Ross wasn't on Humphrey's initial schedule that she could be added later. That's common with Humphrey's, I think the first time she played there she was an add-on.


Gregg.....thanks for letting me know Geoff is listening...please thank him...and I'll shout out to him!

[midnight johnny]

Will be lurking in the shadows for the last hour of this brilliant show. Enjoy the rest of John's show everybody. John, thank you for all the pleasure you bring to us every week. Laterz!!

Mike....thanks so much.....glad you'll be with us yet and still!

[texassoul]

BTW, I heard [[for the first time) a song sung by Tammi Terrell that I first thought was an Amy Winehouse tune. It's titled "I Will Marry You". What do you think about it??? Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUYk4HY_vGk

[sophisticated_soul]

Gregg did your friend Geoff write this book?
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[MotownLover]

"I'm In A Different World" by the Tops?

Howard in Long Beach, CA :o

[midnight johnny]

"I'm In A Different World" by the Tops?

Howard in Long Beach, CA :o

..............Huh??

[sophisticated_soul]

BTW, I heard [[for the first time) a song sung by Tammi Terrell that I first thought was an Amy Winehouse tune. It's titled "I Will Marry You". What do you think about it??? Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUYk4HY_vGk

Tammy Montgomery was with Chess/Checker when she recorded this. This was also her debut as a songwriter, she co-wrote the tune with Bert Russell.

[thomas96]

Fantastic Four came from Golden World

[texassoul]

Many thanks for the info. Greatly appreciated. I knew one of the experts here would be able to tell me something.

[Glenpwood]

Such a great two sided Marvin & Tammi single....

[supremester]

I think Love Child is the 45 I played most - it's no longer black - it's like off-white!

One of my top 5 ever!

PS Geoff says TY to Johnny for the welcome and hello all!

[RossHolloway]

Berry's mix of Love Child sounds like a different vocal take.

[RossHolloway]

Sounds like Mary and Cindy on the b-side

[supremester]

I also am VERY impressed with how Miss Ross squeezes in all those words. I think one reason she was so effective in the studio with HDH was her ability to make whatever they gave her - regardless of time - work without sounding laborious. Ask Any Girl, There's No Stopping Us Now, Love Child all would give any vocalist a day and she nails them all. It's her innate rhythmic supremacy!

[Ryon6]

One of my very favorite B side of the Supremes, "Will This Be The Day".

[midnight johnny]

Folks....you've created a wonderful show for me....thank you all so much...you mean so much to me!!!! Have a great week....and as Martha says....Bless you!

[supremester]

No he didn't.
Gregg did your friend Geoff write this book?
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[supremester]

Goodnight John & All..........John are you going to any of Miss Ross' shows?

[Ryon6]

[[*smile)....I bet you have one in your house too.....

Yep, I do. ME!!!

[midnight johnny]

I also am VERY impressed with how Miss Ross squeezes in all those words. I think one reason she was so effective in the studio with HDH was her ability to make whatever they gave her - regardless of time - work without sounding laborious. Ask Any Girl, There's No Stopping Us Now, Love Child all would give any vocalist a day and she nails them all. It's her innate rhythmic supremacy!

Truly amazing!!!

[midnight johnny]

Yep, I do. ME!!!


Heee heee...yes...YOU!!!

[sophisticated_soul]

No he didn't.

You did introduce me to Tom Adrahtas the first time Miss Ross was at Humphrey's so I thought maybe . . . :)

[sophisticated_soul]

Great '68! Thanks John. Thanks everyone. See y'all next time.:cool:

[midnight johnny]

Goodnight John & All..........John are you going to any of Miss Ross' shows?

Goodnight, Gregg....no.....I don't see the Motowners now......