"Nightflight" Tue April 1st 9P-12M ET: Happy 70th Birthday Diana Ross Part Two - Solo

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"Nightflight" Tue April 1st 9P-12M ET: Happy 70th Birthday Diana Ross Part Two - Solo Years
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Tuesday evening is a very special show, the Second of two shows that celebrate the career of Diana Ross who turned 70 on Wednesday, March 26. This week's show will be dedicated to the "Solo Years". Music from 1970 - 2013.
Do join John Perrone in a show compiled by David B. Abbott on "Nightflight"...on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM Orleans from 9pm to Midnight EST and streaming live worldwide at www.womr.org Thanks! dba

[dba]

A great photo by Victor Skrebneski from the Baby It's Me album shoot.
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Another Victor Skrebneski
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The ad for her debut at Monticello
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A fun shot of Ms. Ross
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[Glenpwood]

A fun shot of Ms. Ross
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Why do I always imagine Big Bird crying in a corner with a big old shaved bald spot on his back when I see that shot?:D

All kidding aside, I can't wait for the solo years tonight. See everyone then!

[dba]

What Becomes A Legend Most
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[sophisticated_soul]

John and David, looking forward to the Diana Ross 70th Birthday Show Part Deux, the solo years. Part One was awesome, great selections and great sound quality. See you and gang tonight.:)

[carole cucumber]

Why do I always imagine Big Bird crying in a corner with a big old shaved bald spot on his back when I see that shot?:D

All kidding aside, I can't wait for the solo years tonight. See everyone then!

In your imagination, is Big Bird wearing THOSE shoes??? Or are the members of the Eagles?

[carole cucumber]

As Diana says in the pictures [[posts 2/3, 5/6, and 7 ) "It's a wrap". Looking forward to parte/party part 2.

[midnight johnny]

....In the studio......BARELY!!~! Howdy all....the move JUST got finished. I feel like I was rode hard and put away wet....
After I settle, down, I will join you festive souls!!!! Great promo, David B Abbott!

[dba]

Another favorite image from a great photo shoot
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[midnight johnny]

Great photos, David and Glen! And a more personal howdy to David, Glen, Joseph and Carole!

[lovechild]

Hi Johnny and David, looking forward to Diana Part 2....

[Ryon6]

Hello Everyone, I am here and I am here to hear some Ms Ross!

Tyrone/Atlanta

[sophisticated_soul]

Hey John, how did Amelia handle the move? Is she okay?

[JohnnyB]

Great photos, David and Glen! And a more personal howdy to David, Glen, Joseph and Carole!

Gettin' Ready For a lovely night of music in part 2 of this awesome Diana tribute!! Thank you In advance for this compilation David,

Let the music play...

[midnight johnny]

Hi Johnny and David, looking forward to Diana Part 2....

Tony....great to have you back for part 2!!!!!

[midnight johnny]

Gettin' Ready For a lovely night of music in part 2 of this awesome Diana tribute!! Thank you In advance for this compilation David,

Let the music play...

JohnnyB....welcome!!! Dallas....terrific!!! Don't be a stranger!!

[carole cucumber]

What if David B Abbot is trying to call you?

[midnight johnny]

What if David B Abbot is trying to call you?

I still can't talk to you and him at the same time. I just cahhhn't............

[carole cucumber]

An interesting side question- As "Ross [[78)" saw a recent release via Culture Factory, was Diana smoking a Doral cigarette on the cover?

[RossHolloway]

Atlanta is in the house!!

[carole cucumber]

Artichoked hearts- wellllll.... it depends on who was handling them.

[carole cucumber]

Atlanta is in the house!!

The whole city is in your house???? In WOMR's studio????

[carole cucumber]

The Mandante knows all the dialogue.....I'm impressed.

[midnight johnny]

The whole city is in your house???? In WOMR's studio????

Yeah....kinda tight!! Bobby....great to see you!!!!!!!

[Glenpwood]

Is it a sign of obsession that I just recited the entire Big Ben skit perfectly?

[carole cucumber]

No, Glen, just that you & Johnny are on your D.R. game!

[midnight johnny]

Is it a sign of obsession that I just recited the entire Big Ben skit perfectly?

Now...I wanna hear THAT!!!!!!! Pleeeezzz?

[carole cucumber]

Now...I wanna hear THAT!!!!!!! Pleeeezzz?

You can't. He'd recite it to you over the phone but you wouldn't pick up! Perhaps he can make a YouTube video and send it to you.

[Glenpwood]

No, Glen, just that you & Johnny are on your D.R. game!

Well put, Carole. Anyone know if we will be getting an extended tribute to Mahogany tonight because i will need a few glasses of wine to numb myself if I am gonna drip candlewax on my chest in homage.....;)

[carole cucumber]

I's from my mom & dad...come to think about it, they did a lot of gardening, vegetable & flower, so you may know more about it than I do!!!

[midnight johnny]

You can't. He'd recite it to you over the phone but you wouldn't pick up! Perhaps he can make a YouTube video and send it to you.

Wowwwww Ouch!!!! [[*smile)

[carole cucumber]

Well put, Carole. Anyone know if we will be getting an extended tribute to Mahogany tonight because i will need a few glasses of wine to numb myself if I am gonna drip candlewax on my chest in homage.....;)

I know that this is Diana's night , but will Jean, Mary, & Cindy be slipping in the back door as guest dripees?

[sophisticated_soul]

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[carole cucumber]

So, Soph, since Doral was so supportive of Diana in the early days of her solo career, is that one of their cigarettes?

[carole cucumber]

I really missed the Andantes on that version of "I'm Still Waiting" and Mary & Flo/Mary & Cindy on that version of "Somewhere".

[kenneth]

Kenneth tuning in late as usual!

[sophisticated_soul]

So, Soph, since Doral was so supportive of Diana in the early days of her solo career, is that one of their cigarettes?

Don't know. Maybe it's Medical Marijuana?:rolleyes:

[R. Mark Desjardins]

John;
Didn't forget about this evening. Had a "jones" to go to a local thrift store chain, and in the vinyl record bins I found a very nice condition British release of the Diana! TV Special Soundtrack with the laminated cover for $1.99. Of course today being a discount day for those of "a certain age", I got a 30% break. Now I can get down and listen to your Diana Ross Tribute Part II with a satisfied mind.

[carole cucumber]

Johnny,
Andy did reveal on your show that Harry, George & he had pitched a Diana Ross live box set- but it was not to be.

[daviddh]

hello John to everyone, Baltimore here

[MotownLover]

I know I'm MIGHTY LATE, but I finally made it!

Howdy! :o

Howard in Long Beach, CA

[Glenpwood]

Why is this small boy so excited at his 7th birthday? Because if you stare closely there is a small cassette wrapped on the table by his birthday cake to go with his new tape player. What was that tape? Why Do Fools Fall In Love by Diana Ross, which was my first DR album and led to a lifetime love of her voice and all the Supremes....8023

[Glenpwood]

David, great to hear you on the air and what wonderful shows you've put together for us!

[vgalindo]

Johnny,
Andy did reveal on your show that Harry, George & he had pitched a Diana Ross live box set- but it was not to be.
That's too bad. That is something that I have always dreamed of.

[midnight johnny]

John;
Didn't forget about this evening. Had a "jones" to go to a local thrift store chain, and in the vinyl record bins I found a very nice condition British release of the Diana! TV Special Soundtrack with the laminated cover for $1.99. Of course today being a discount day for those of "a certain age", I got a 30% break. Now I can get down and listen to your Diana Ross Tribute Part II with a satisfied mind.


Sir Mark....hello! Great finds!!!! Great to see you!!!

[carole cucumber]

Oh my goodness... you've just revealed your secret identity. If you were smiling so excitedly because of the small wrapped present which you say you knew to be the cassette version of Why Do Fools Fall In Love by Diana Ross, you must have x-ray vision.
So using it now, tell us what Johnny is wearing in the studio.

[carole cucumber]

Glen,
it appears that your mom was somewhat camera-shy. My mom was too. You can tell by the way they try to hide behind someone.

[midnight johnny]

Johnny,
Andy did reveal on your show that Harry, George & he had pitched a Diana Ross live box set- but it was not to be.


I missed that by a mile...thanks Carole!!!

[dba]

We hope for that live box set, Andy keep pitching that one. And thanks everyone for listening.

[Glenpwood]

Glen,
it appears that your mom was somewhat camera-shy. My mom was too. You can tell by the way they try to hide behind someone.

Carole, that's my Grandma in that picture. She had to sit patiently in the car a lot growing up while i dug in record and thrift stores for all things Motown! She did love the Touch Me In The Morning album....

[midnight johnny]

hello John to everyone, Baltimore here


Howdy David!!!! Baltimore!!!!!!!!!

[carole cucumber]

Carole, that's my Grandma in that picture. She had to sit patiently in the car a lot growing up while i dug in record and thrift stores for all things Motown! She did love the Touch Me In The Morning album....

Then that must be she & your grandpa/grandpap in the photo on the top of the bookcase.

And she has great taste!

[midnight johnny]

Oh my goodness... you've just revealed your secret identity. If you were smiling so excitedly because of the small wrapped present which you say you knew to be the cassette version of Why Do Fools Fall In Love by Diana Ross, you must have x-ray vision.
So using it now, tell us what Johnny is wearing in the studio.

[[Blush)...........................

[carole cucumber]

Hmmh... Diana complained about Marvin's smoking marijuana around her [[as she was pregnant)at the time of recording their [[pardon the pun, groan) joint album... then Sophisticated Soul theorizes that Diana was smoking marijuana for medical purposes on the cover of Ross 78.... do we see a trend here?......

[midnight johnny]

Why is this small boy so excited at his 7th birthday? Because if you stare closely there is a small cassette wrapped on the table by his birthday cake to go with his new tape player. What was that tape? Why Do Fools Fall In Love by Diana Ross, which was my first DR album and led to a lifetime love of her voice and all the Supremes....8023


What a cute kid.....

[Lulu]

Hi Johnny! LULU here in New York! [[**goes back to dancing to Le-Lo-Li)

[carole cucumber]

I loved Le Lo Li from the moment I heard it on the Diana Ross expanded edition. .

[Lulu]

I loved Le Lo Li from the moment I heard it on the Diana Ross expanded edition. .

And now..."Confide In Me"...amazing vocals.

[midnight johnny]

Hi Johnny! LULU here in New York! [[**goes back to dancing to Le-Lo-Li)


Lulu....wonderful to see you here with us...and in NYC!!! And Li Lo Li backatcha!!

[Glenpwood]

Confide In Me is such a gorgeous song. Has Melissa Manchester [[who wrote it) ever released a version of it?

[Lulu]

Lulu....wonderful to see you here with us...and in NYC!!! And Li Lo Li backatcha!!

Thanks! Only here for a short time and back to MI tomorrow - I agree with what you said about leaving NYC!!!

[midnight johnny]

Thanks! Only here for a short time and back to MI tomorrow - I agree with what you said about leaving NYC!!!


Safe trip from and to 2 amazing cities!!!!!

[supremester]

David & John - thank you for bringing this celebration to life in such a perfect way- just for Just Say, Just Say and that ad for The Diana Ross Show. I honor you both!

Gregg
[[and Michael)

[Lulu]

Safe trip from and to 2 amazing cities!!!!!

Thank you!

[midnight johnny]

David & John - thank you for bringing this celebration to life in such a perfect way- just for Just Say, Just Say and that ad for The Diana Ross Show. I honor you both!

Gregg
[[and Michael)


Gregg and Michael.....Thank you both....David's done 2 wonderful shows....

[sophisticated_soul]

Hmmh... Diana complained about Marvin's smoking marijuana around her [[as she was pregnant)at the time of recording their [[pardon the pun, groan) joint album... then Sophisticated Soul theorizes that Diana was smoking marijuana for medical purposes on the cover of Ross 78.... do we see a trend here?......

I would really love to pass the pipe with Miss Ross!!! That would be something!! LOL!!!!!!!:rolleyes:

[carole cucumber]

Confide In Me is such a gorgeous song. Has Melissa Manchester [[who wrote it) ever released a version of it?

I don't believe so- I did an internet search & nothing is saying that she did. Unless it is vaulted and not yet released.

[Lulu]

I don't believe so- I did an internet search & nothing is saying that she did. Unless it is vaulted and not yet released.

I know I've heard it by someone else...help!

[carole cucumber]

I would really love to pass the pipe with Miss Ross!!! That would be something!! LOL!!!!!!!:rolleyes:

I think that Diana's peace pipe should be passed around to some of the more combative posters here who are constantly dogging Diana or any of the Supremes.

[vgalindo]

John and David thank you so much for this beautiful show. I am truly enjoying it.

[Glenpwood]

Ahh, Steely Diana!

its taken me years to get into this Ross 83 album but it really has started to click with me recently....

[vgalindo]

Is the extended version of "I ain't been licked" that was played from the Diana Deluxe double CD?

[midnight johnny]

John and David thank you so much for this beautiful show. I am truly enjoying it.


Thank you so much, Victor!!!

[carole cucumber]

:p"Thank you, Andy, for calling in".....Johnny, I thought that you couldn't talk on the phone and to us.
Now we know who's been smoking Diana's medicinal peace pipe.... LOL

[midnight johnny]

Is the extended version of "I ain't been licked" that was played from the Diana Deluxe double CD?


Yes!!!! It is so exhilarating...such a favorite! Thanks for including it, David!

[dba]

That's How you Start Over is Steely Dan does DR. On Ross 83 they produced I believe three tracks. Some of my favorite stuff of her 80's stuff. In my opinion an underrated album because RCA didn't capitalize on the Steely Dan productions and Pieces of Ice was released.

[midnight johnny]

"Thank you, Andy, for calling in".....Johnny, I thought that you couldn't talk on the phone and to us.
Now we know who's been smoking Diana's medicinal peace pipe.... LOL

Carole......thanks for your sweetness....[[*smile)....

[vgalindo]

Yes!!!! It is so exhilarating...such a favorite! Thanks for including it, David!

Yes it really sounded great tonight. I will have to dig out my cd and play it after the show.

[midnight johnny]

That's How you Start Over is Steely Dan does DR. On Ross 83 they produced I believe three tracks. Some of my favorite stuff of her 80's stuff. In my opinion an underrated album because RCA didn't capitalize on the Steely Dan productions and Pieces of Ice was released.

I totally agree, David...RCA really missed promoting some great tracks by Diana...

[midnight johnny]

Ahh, Steely Diana!

its taken me years to get into this Ross 83 album but it really has started to click with me recently....

Yes....such a great album....even though on the cover she looks like a puttana!

[Lulu]

I totally agree, David...RCA really missed promoting some great tracks by Diana...

We need some RCA expanded albums - I wonder if there is a trove of treasures we've never heard!

[carole cucumber]

http://www.allmusic.com/album/ross-1983-mw0000191531

[Ryon6]

Ross '83 is my favorite Ross album on RCA. I especially love the 12 inch of "Pieces of Ice" as well as "Up Front" and "Love or Loneliness". Side A is my favorite, love the vocals, love the music, love the work.

[carole cucumber]

Yes....such a great album....even though on the cover she looks like a puttana!

puttana... Good thing Miss Roberta isn't listening , or you, Johnny, would get a tongue lashing and some Scripture to boot .

[Glenpwood]

I might have to pull out my Workin' Overtime LP this week thanks to This House since It gets played undertime by me although I loved it back in 89 when it came out!

[midnight johnny]

puttana... Good thing Miss Roberta isn't listening , or you, Johnny, would get a tongue lashing and some Scripture to boot .


I only enjoy my tongue lashings with Scripture...preferably Old Testament...

[carole cucumber]

There isn't much Italian in the Old Testament... but if we shifted to the New, we could find something in Romans.

[dba]

Paradise was a great Shep Pettibone 12" remix wanted to include it but a live Wembley version fit better

[Glenpwood]

Love Dont Stop! Actually the whole Take Me Higher album is probably her best work of the last 20 years.....

[R. Mark Desjardins]

John, listening to this evening Diana Ross Tribute has been "Paradise." There is a real foundation of love being sent out here on the airwaves and I sure hope Diana can feel the love vibe going out to her! 8024

[dba]

Don't Stop an unreleased US version. Bought the European CD in Paris with the extra tracks

[Lulu]

John, listening to this evening Diana Ross Tribute has been "Paradise." There is a real foundation of love being sent out here on the airwaves and I sure hope Diana can feel the love vibe going out to her! 8024

I think "The Boss" and "diana" and "Why Do Fools" are more "escandalo" covers than "Ross" but that's just me!!!

[midnight johnny]

John, listening to this evening Diana Ross Tribute has been "Paradise." There is a real foundation of love being sent out here on the airwaves and I sure hope Diana can feel the love vibe going out to her! 8024

Mark....yes...you can feel David's love in the tracks that he chose to celebrate Diana's birth anniversary. And of course, you and all the folks here that are listening and sharing multiply that love....

[Glenpwood]

Kayla had every right to think her long lost mom Olivia upstaged her after Olivia tore into Carry On in Double Platinum!

[midnight johnny]

Folks....thanks for sharing this celebration in honor of Diana's 70th! David....thanks for putting together such a lovely tribute. Stop by next week for my annual Dusty Day tribute....2 weeks of Dusty...apart from Diana...what could be better [[*smile)!

[sophisticated_soul]

Loved the Double Diana and looking forward to the Double Dusty!:cool:

[carole cucumber]

What could be better... well, how about Andy giving you/us the previously unreleased version of Up the Ladder To the Roof to tide us over. [[*double smile)!

[Lulu]

Loved the Double Diana and looking forward to the Double Dusty!:cool:

Is it too much to ask for a Double Doris too? She's turning 90 on Thursday!!!

[Glenpwood]

Thanks again David and John for two fabulous weeks. I'll be checking under my couch cushions for change to donate to the pledge drive next week!

[sophisticated_soul]

John and David the shows were awesome! A wonderful tribute to Miss Ross. Thank you.
Thank you one and all. See you next time.:cool:

[dba]

Thanks to everyone on SDF who listened to the radio show last night. Thanks to MJ and to Miss Ross.
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Here's the playlist:
Diana Ross/Solo Show 2
Intro Live At Caesar's Monticello 0:21 1970
Something On My Mind [[live) Diana Ross [[1970) Remastered 2:38 1970
Now That There's You Diana Ross [[1970) Remastered 3:32 1970
My Place Everything is Everything Expanded Edition 2:46 1970
Ain't No Sad Song Everything is Everything Expanded Edition 2:42 1970
Big Ben Lady Sings The Blues: Original Soundtrack 2:32 1972
You've Changed The Lady Sings Jazz & Blues: Stolen Moments 2:59 1992 Lady Sings Jazz & Blues: Stolen Moments
Strange Fruit The Lady Sings Jazz & Blues: Stolen Moments 3:31 1992 Lady Sings Jazz & Blues: Stolen Moments
Overture/Touch Me In The Morning Live At Royal Albert Hall 6:34 1973
I'm Still Waiting Live At Royal Albert Hall 3:38 1973
Somewhere Live At Royal Albert Hall 3:30 1973
Stone Liberty [[Japanese Quad) Last Time I Saw Him 2:53 1973
I'll Be Here [[When You Get Home) Last Time I Saw Him Unreleased Bonus Tracks 3:51 1973
Just Say, Just Say Diana & Marvin 4:16 1973
Le Lo Li Diana Ross 1976 3:26 1976
Confide In Me Baby It's Me 3:35 1977
I Ain't Been Licked [[12" Mix) The Boss 5:19 1979
I'm Coming Out [[Original Chic Mix) diana 6:02 1980
Take Me Higher Live On Letterman September 1995 3:23 1995
Home Live In Central Park 2:42 1983
Family Live In Central Park 3:51 1983
Ribbon In The Sky Live In Central Park 2:50 1983
That's How You Start Over Ross 1983 4:12 1983
It's Hard For Me To Say Red Hot Rhythm And Blues 4:43 1987
Ninety Nine And A Half [[Just Won't Do) Red Hot Rhythm & Blues 2:04 1987
This House Workin' Overtime 5:37 1989
Paradise Live At Wembley 1989 3:30 1989
The Force Behind The Power [[live) Live On Arsenio Hall 4:30 1991
Don't Stop Take Me Higher 4:08 1995
Swing It Take Me Higher 4:15 1995
Carry On Every Day Is A New Day 3:35 1999
Reflections [[Live) Return To Love - Philadelphia - 6/2000 3:46
Don't Explain Live In Rio 2013 5:53 2013
To Be Loved I Love You 4:02 2006