"Nightflight" Tue Sept 16, 9P-12M ET: Motown...or NOT Motown...THAT is the Question!

[midnight johnny]

Howdy there, Motown Fans! So...that question I pose...is a song a MOTOWN song because of the sound? Or the writers and producers being MOTOWN writers and producers? Or because a Motown artist sings it? Go ahead and puzzle that out while I tell you about tonight's show. The show is about songs recorded originally by MOTOWNERS....BUT the versions you will hear are those recorded by NON-Motown artists. The Midnight Johnny archives have just been filled will tons of MOTOWN tracks recorded by some of your favorite artists who did not record for Motown. I think you'll be surprised at some of the cover versions I've found as I did research for this show. So do join me tonight for all this and more...on "Nightflight"...on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM Orleans and we are streaming live worldwide in digital stereo at www.womr.org [[http://www.womr.org) Thanks! See you on the radio! John

[Mark Desjardines]

Sounds like you have a great radio program lined up for this evening John. I look forward to listening in.

[Glenpwood]

Looking forward to some Phaux-town delights from Provincetown tonight!

See everyone at 9 sharp!

[midnight johnny]

Sounds like you have a great radio program lined up for this evening John. I look forward to listening in. Only the BEST for you, Mark ....now that you're back...I GOTTA keep you [[*grin)!

[midnight johnny]

Looking forward to some Phaux-town delights from Provincetown tonight!

See everyone at 9 sharp! Looking forward to seeing you, Glen [[and Carl?)...Phaux-town and Motown from Pro-Town!!

[midnight johnny]

....in the studio.....HOWDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

[Glenpwood]

Carl and I are ready for the show!

[144man]

Am I ready for this? Ain't nothing like the real thing!

Good morning, John.

[midnight johnny]

Carl and I are ready for the show!

Excellent!!!

[midnight johnny]

Am I ready for this? Ain't nothing like the real thing!

Good morning, John.

I think you may enjoy many of them, Martin! G'MORNIN'!!!

[Ryon6]

Hello Gang,

I am here too. Just My Imagination, interesting? Have you disclosed the singer yet? Getting a female prospective from this great song.

[midnight johnny]

Hello Gang,

I am here too. Just My Imagination, interesting? Have you disclosed the singer yet? Getting a female prospective from this great song.\

Tyrone.....welcome!!! Yes....Dianne Reeves!

[Mark Desjardines]

Is it "just my imagination," but am I listening to "Motown" from a parallel universe? All the Motown covers you've played this evening underscore just how universal in appeal these classic songs are, no mater what gendre of music they get reinterpreted in. Thank you John, for the vast amount of research that was needed to pull this program together!

[midnight johnny]

Is it "just my imagination," but am I listening to "Motown" from a parallel universe? All the Motown covers you've played this evening underscore just how universal in appeal these classic songs are, no mater what gendre of music they get reinterpreted in. Thank you John, for the vast amount of research that was needed to pull this program together!

Thank you, my friend!!

[Glenpwood]

Some really great choices so far John. Ive been scribbling down a few of these to go to Itunes to pick up!

[144man]

George Kerr later reworked "He Hit Me Where It Hurt Me" into the Shirelles' "Last Minute Miracle".

Only people actually living in Scotland get to vote in the referendum. I would have voted in favour of the Union continuing because without Scotland, England will normally end up with a right-wing government. Opinion polls indicate the result is too close to call.

[midnight johnny]

Some really great choices so far John. Ive been scribbling down a few of these to go to Itunes to pick up!

Thanks, Glen! Let me know if you have any questions!!

[Glenpwood]

Bananarama! Gotta love em. They had great taste in covers. The Supremes, Shocking Blue, The Velvelettes! Etc...

[franjoy56]

Some really great choices so far John. Ive been scribbling down a few of these to go to Itunes to pick up!
Hi johnny is bananarama do the t sups nathan jones

[Ryon6]

"Just Look What You've Done" is MY favorite Brenda Holloway recording. Very pretty

[Mark Desjardines]

John, you got me very interested in the singer Truly Smith from England. I see that she also covered the Berry Gordy song, "i Want to go B84548455ack There Again," originally recorded by Chris Clark.

[midnight johnny]

Bananarama! Gotta love em. They had great taste in covers. The Supremes, Shocking Blue, The Velvelettes! Etc...

I'll always have a spot in my heart for them!

[midnight johnny]

Hi johnny is bananarama do the t sups nathan jones

Welcome. Franjoy!! Well...I can't....this is Motown covers NOT by Motown artists...

[midnight johnny]

George Kerr later reworked "He Hit Me Where It Hurt Me" into the Shirelles' "Last Minute Miracle".

Only people actually living in Scotland get to vote in the referendum. I would have voted in favour of the Union continuing because without Scotland, England will normally end up with a right-wing government. Opinion polls indicate the result is too close to call.

Thanks, Martin!!!

[midnight johnny]

John, you got me very interested in the singer Truly Smith from England. I see that she also covered the Berry Gordy song, "i Want to go B84548455ack There Again," originally recorded by Chris Clark.

Ohhhhhhhhh....PICTURES!~!!! Thanks, Mark....I wondered what she looked like!

[Glenpwood]

Awesome choice John. This whole Lulu CD, Put A Little Love In Your Heart, is a great set of covers and worth picking up if anyone stumbles across it.

[midnight johnny]

Awesome choice John. This whole Lulu CD, Put A Little Love In Your Heart, is a great set of covers and worth picking up if anyone stumbles across it.


Thank you,Glen....Love that LULU!!

[Glenpwood]

I need an extended mix, Aquarus Farewell length, in my life of Claudine doing this stat!

[franjoy56]

[QUOTE=midnight johnny;250504]Welcome. Franjoy!! Well...I can't....this is Motown covers NOT by Motown artists...[/QUOTE hi johnny thanks for the mention no I just wanted to know who did the cover of nathan jones was it bananarama that u played earlier

[MotownLover]

Great show tonight JP! Decided to make myself "known" rather than listen in the background. I so agree with your assessment of Michael McDonald's singer style. Just a little bit of him goes a long way. I can't bear listening to his CDs all the way through as his style, although appealing in its own way, after a few songs I've heard enough.

Howard in Long Beach, CA :cool:

[Ryon6]

Who was the murderess that murdered "Bye Bye Baby"? She sounded worse to me than Claudette , Andy Williams' ex.

[midnight johnny]

I need an extended mix, Aquarus Farewell length, in my life of Claudine doing this stat!


If you're serious....let me know hahah

[midnight johnny]

Great show tonight JP! Decided to make myself "known" rather than listen in the background. I so agree with your assessment of Michael McDonald's singer style. Just a little bit of him goes a long way. I can't bear listening to his CDs all the way through as his style, although appealing in its own way, after a few songs I've heard enough.

Howard in Long Beach, CA :cool:

Howdy Howard...glad you showed yourself!!!

[midnight johnny]

Who was the murderess that murdered "Bye Bye Baby"? She sounded worse to me than Claudette , Andy Williams' ex.

The Detroit Cobras

[texassoul]

Howdy, John. Been listening from the shadows while doing some "homework". Hope all's well with you.

[midnight johnny]

Howdy, John. Been listening from the shadows while doing some "homework". Hope all's well with you.


Mike...great to see you!!! All is fine....and hope for you too!

[Glenpwood]

Love Destination Anywhere and the film soundtrack from which it hails, The Commitments.....

[texassoul]

John, I'm pretty sure we can hear you sanging!! ;o))

[texassoul]

I love the theme of this show. Brilliant!

[midnight johnny]

Love Destination Anywhere and the film soundtrack from which it hails, The Commitments.....


You know...I've never heard nor have seen it.....I'll have to check it out. Thanks, Glen!

[midnight johnny]

John, I'm pretty sure we can hear you sanging!! ;o)).....Must be that damn Mandante!! [[*grin)

[midnight johnny]

I love the theme of this show. Brilliant!

Thanks....try to keep 'em fresh!

[texassoul]

The movie, The Commitments, is well worth watching. Love this Mitch Ryder song. Jenny Takes A Ride ain't half-bad either.

[Glenpwood]

Love Devil With A Blue Dress On.... This is also a fitting tribute to Bob Crewe who produced it who passed away this past week....

[texassoul]

.....Must be that damn Mandante!! [[*grin)

I see what you did there!!!

[texassoul]

Please, please, please play one song by Mrs. Miller.

[midnight johnny]

Love Devil With A Blue Dress On.... This is also a fitting tribute to Bob Crewe who produced it who passed away this past week....

Glen...thanks for the reminder...very important!

[texassoul]

I'm already laughing and you haven't even played Mrs. Miller yet!

[texassoul]

More, more, more Mrs. Miller!

[Ryon6]

Who is Mrs Miller? "These Boots Are Made For Walking" would've been a great Flo Ballard track.

Is Mrs Miller for real? That vocal ......

[texassoul]

I can't believe you just played that! LMAO......

[midnight johnny]

Who is Mrs Miller? "These Boots Are Made For Walking" would've been a great Flo Ballard track.

Is Mrs Miller for real? That vocal ......

Tyrone....check her out on Wiki and you tube...you'll have a little fun with it

[midnight johnny]

I can't believe you just played that! LMAO......

I'm always game....

[Ryon6]

Tyrone....check her out on Wiki and you tube...you'll have a little fun with it

I'll check her out by next week.

[Ryon6]

Thought it was a great show tonight MJ. Gotta find that Bettye Swann jam "Don't Look Back". Hope its available!

[midnight johnny]

Thought it was a great show tonight MJ. Gotta find that Bettye Swann jam "Don't Look Back". Hope its available!

Thanks Tyrone...a lot! I'm sure it is available!!

[Ryon6]

good night. i even like "The Tears Of A Clown" from that French artist. What is his name again?

[midnight johnny]

Folks....thanks for a fun time....I'm most appreciative! Have a great week!

[midnight johnny]

good night. i even like "The Tears Of A Clown" from that French artist. What is his name again?

Bertrand Bergalat....man...love THIS!!!!!

[Glenpwood]

Bertrand sounds like he studied Claudine's albums as a kid to get her vocal styling down!

Have an awesome week John!

[144man]

What did I ever do to deserve Mrs Miller?

If you like the Action, you might also like Tony Jackson & the Vibrations' versions of Bye Bye Baby, You Beat Me to the Punch, and Never Leave Your Baby's Side.

[texassoul]

Fantastic and very entertaining show tonight John. Many thanks for all the pleasure you bring to us every week. Best.....

[midnight johnny]

Bertrand sounds like he studied Claudine's albums as a kid to get her vocal styling down!

Have an awesome week John! I think I am in love with zee Frenchman and ziss song! Glen...thanks and have a terrific week yourself! [[and Carl)

[midnight johnny]

What did I ever do to deserve Mrs Miller?

If you like the Action, you might also like Tony Jackson & the Vibrations' versions of Bye Bye Baby, You Beat Me to the Punch, and Never Leave Your Baby's Side. Hahaha....Martin, yes...Mrs Miller was quite the novelty. Thanks for the Vibrations ....I'll bring one or 2 in next week for part 2!!

[midnight johnny]

Fantastic and very entertaining show tonight John. Many thanks for all the pleasure you bring to us every week. Best..... Mike....thanks...I appreciate that...we DO have a great time!!! And I couldn't do it without y'all!! Best to you too!

[Ryon6]

I'm looking forward to next week alright. Will Mrs Miller return, hmmmmm?

[theboyfromxtown]

Can u believe I couldn't tune in cos this hotel in Mexico didn't have wifi. I am so disappointed. I'm still here next week though john!

[midnight johnny]

John....I'm as disappointed as you. SO there is no other way for you to get internet connection?

[theboyfromxtown]

John....I'm as disappointed as you. SO there is no other way for you to get internet connection?

Not that I know of. I change hotels every 2 or 3 days on this tour of Mexico so I have to wait to see what each hotel has on offer.

[midnight johnny]

Not that I know of. I change hotels every 2 or 3 days on this tour of Mexico so I have to wait to see what each hotel has on offer.By the way...how is your holiday in the Western Hemisphere??? I hope it's wonderful for you!!!

[theboyfromxtown]

It's very interesting. I'm not normally the cultural type but I can be persuaded sometimes! Missing the music though - it would be nice if I could look forward to a new remix when I get home ! Hint hint. Lol

[midnight johnny]

It's very interesting. I'm not normally the cultural type but I can be persuaded sometimes! Missing the music though - it would be nice if I could look forward to a new remix when I get home ! Hint hint. Lol Hmmmm....a new remix.....