"Nightflight" Tue Sept 23, 9P-12M ET: More Motown Covers??? You Bet!

[midnight johnny]

Howdy there Folks! Welcome to Autumn...my favorite season! Sadly...on Cape Cod, this supposedly 3 month season lasts about 3 weeks. But back to the subject at hand....Motown Covers! Last week, I aired a slew of Motown songs recorded by non-Motown artists. I had missed a few...so after the show was done and in the past week, I did a little research and found a whole lot more...another show's worth some great redoes by some of your favorite artist...one more time! So join me tonight for this and a whole lot more....on "Nightflight"...on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM Orleans and streaming at www.womr.org [[http://www.womr.org) Thanks so much! See you on the radio! John

[Mark Desjardines]

I'm excited to discover what surprises you have in store for us this evening, John!

[144man]

I expect you'll be playing a cover of "Do You Love Me". The British hit versions by the Dave Clark 5 and by Brian Poole & the Tremeloes were both rubbish. At least the version by Mersey group Faron's Flamingos was fairly competent.

[Glenpwood]

As Diana says during your favorite Farewell track, Aquarius/ Let The Sunshine In, John.... "One more time!";)

Looking forward to getting under the Motown Covers tonight with you and the gang. I'll be back at nine to provide turndown service and mints to anyone who needs it.... [[smile)

[midnight johnny]

I'm excited to discover what surprises you have in store for us this evening, John! And Mark...I'm JUST as excited to have you with me!!

[midnight johnny]

I expect you'll be playing a cover of "Do You Love Me". The British hit versions by the Dave Clark 5 and by Brian Poole & the Tremeloes were both rubbish. At least the version by Mersey group Faron's Flamingos was fairly competent. Martin....actually I didn't even think of "DYLM"...not really one of my favorite songs. But when you mentioned it, I had to listen to those rubbish versions....you are so right. Of course I knew DC5's version....not bad to me...but not special. But then.....I found the best of them all...and it was right in front of me...well, behind me in the Midnight Johnny archives. So now that I've teased you....I must play it. Great to have you listening....as always!

[midnight johnny]

As Diana says during your favorite Farewell track, Aquarius/ Let The Sunshine In, John.... "One more time!";)

Looking forward to getting under the Motown Covers tonight with you and the gang. I'll be back at nine to provide turndown service and mints to anyone who needs it.... [[smile) Glen...yes....that "Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In" track....I think Mary's mike was turned up higher than Diana's! A pleasure to share my Motown covers with you! Just be glad I'm not sharing a recent cover of B.E.F. featuring Sandi Shaw singing "Just Walk In My Shoes"....her vocal makes the Lewis Sisters' voices sound like nightingales !

[midnight johnny]

....in the studio......Howdeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

[Glenpwood]

Glen...yes....that "Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In" track....I think Mary's mike was turned up higher than Diana's! A pleasure to share my Motown covers with you! Just be glad I'm not sharing a recent cover of B.E.F. featuring Sandi Shaw singing "Just Walk In My Shoes"....her vocal makes the Lewis Sisters' voices sound like nightingales !

Yes, that Sandie Shaw track should only be used during pledge drives as a threat to play endlessly until WOMR meets its goal....;)

[midnight johnny]

Yes, that Sandie Shaw track should only be used during pledge drives as a threat to play endlessly until WOMR meets its goal....;)

Ohhhh...you found it! TERRIBLE!!

[Glenpwood]

Such a fabulous Aretha track... Played this album a few times this week thanks to tonights theme....

[144man]

....in the studio......Howdeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Howdeeee from the still-United Kingdom!

I was listening on youtube during the week to some Motown covers by Bobby Vee, and I was surprised by how terrible they were.

[Glenpwood]

I like The Carpenters Beechwood cover for the fun it is but that video they shot for it is so Cheesy it should come with its own box of crackers to serve it on..;)

[midnight johnny]

Howdeeee from the still-United Kingdom!

I was listening on youtube during the week to some Motown covers by Bobby Vee, and I was surprised by how terrible they were.

Welcome,Martin!!!

[midnight johnny]

I like The Carpenters Beechwood cover for the fun it is but that video they shot for it is so Cheesy it should come with its own box of crackers to serve it on..;)

Hahahahahahahah...............

[144man]

Excellent version of "Didn't You Know" by the wonderful Maxine Brown. I bet not many people remember her appearance at Billy Walker's Uppercut club in London in the 60s. Great memories.

[midnight johnny]

Excellent version of "Didn't You Know" by the wonderful Maxine Brown. I bet not many people remember her appearance at Billy Walker's Uppercut club in London in the 60s. Great memories.

Yes...top-notch Maxine!!

[144man]

I hope your playing the Twilights' "Needle In A Haystack" doesn't upset John Lester.

[Ryon6]

Tyrone's in the house. Howdy MJ and everyone.

[midnight johnny]

I hope your playing the Twilights' "Needle In A Haystack" doesn't upset John Lester.

Well...I CAN'T play the Velvelettes now can I? It did give me a chance to mention them. But he's in Mexico...and can't get an internet connection...

[midnight johnny]

Tyrone's in the house. Howdy MJ and everyone.

Howdy there, Tyrone...glad to have you with us!

[144man]

Well...I CAN'T play the Velvelettes now can I? It did give me a chance to mention them. But he's in Mexico...and can't get an internet connection...

Poor John.:[[

That version of "Reflections" by Sweet is not bad at all. I'm shocked!

[midnight johnny]

Poor John.:[[

That version of "Reflections" by Sweet is not bad at all. I'm shocked!

Yeah, Martin....I enjoyed that too!

[Mark Desjardines]

John, top flight radio show as always. I like Sharon Redd's version of Does Your Mama Know About Me. Speaking of her being one of Bette Midler's former backing vocalists, I wonder how Bette is going to personalize the three Motown girl group covers on her upcoming CD.

[midnight johnny]

John, top flight radio show as always. I like Sharon Redd's version of Does Your Mama Know About Me. Speaking of her being one of Bette Midler's former backing vocalists, I wonder how Bette is going to personalize the three Motown girl group covers on her upcoming CD.

Mark....thanks!!! I am very curious about Bette's new recordings too...maybe I did this show too soon!

[Glenpwood]

This is so epic. I'm Glad you decided to play Bertrand again

[midnight johnny]

This is so epic. I'm Glad you decided to play Bertrand again.....guess who made an extended version of his wonderful long version! I couldn't fit it on tonight's show cd....DRATS!

[Glenpwood]

.....guess who made an extended version of his wonderful long version! I couldn't fit it on tonight's show cd....DRATS!

I will cry the tears of a clown if you don't spotlight it in the next few shows!

[midnight johnny]

I will cry the tears of a clown if you don't spotlight it in the next few shows!

Glen...see your FB...

[theboyfromxtown]

Well...I CAN'T play the Velvelettes now can I? It did give me a chance to mention them. But he's in Mexico...and can't get an internet connection...

Don't speak too soon....I'm in a restaurant with internet..and I've just heard two lovers

[theboyfromxtown]

I hope your playing the Twilights' "Needle In A Haystack" doesn't upset John Lester.

Martin...I can assure you it will. And I don't want to hear dusty's version either!

[theboyfromxtown]

Cancun Mexico.

Hi to everyone. Good to be able to listen for a change.

[midnight johnny]

Cancun Mexico.

Hi to everyone. Good to be able to listen for a change.

What a great treat, johnny!!!!

[144man]

Martin...I can assure you it will. And I don't want to hear dusty's version either!

John L...hope you're able to stay connected for another hour and a half.

[144man]

I didn't have a clue the Undertones ever recorded that type of material. Almost as big a shock as the Proclaimers' version of Otis's "These Arms of Mine" or McFly on youtube with their acoustic version of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine".

[Glenpwood]

Tom did The Supremes? I thought he only "covered" Mary for a few years....;)

[theboyfromxtown]

didn't tom do this on one of his TV shows before he recorded it in the studio

[144man]

Tom did The Supremes? I thought he only "covered" Mary for a few years....;)

Drat - you beat me to it!

[midnight johnny]

Tom did The Supremes? I thought he only "covered" Mary for a few years....;)

You have me BLUSSSSHHHHHHing, sir!

[theboyfromxtown]

New one on me.

I love Jackie's voice on ill turn to stone

[theboyfromxtown]

You have me BLUSSSSHHHHHHing, sir!

Put on your Gordy t shirt and then nobody will notice!! Lol

[theboyfromxtown]

Elvis's cover is quite well known in the uk. It made me love the original again!

Lol

[midnight johnny]

Put on your Gordy t shirt and then nobody will notice!! Lol

That shirt!!!

[theboyfromxtown]

This version of honey chile is great. Who is it


It's nearly 10 o clock in mexico

[theboyfromxtown]

Whatever you're gonna do on the air, can you make sure it doesn't need an x certificate

[midnight johnny]

This version of honey chile is great. Who is it


It's nearly 10 o clock in mexico

Detroit City Limits

[Ryon6]

Welcome John L. Glad you are able to "party" with us tonight.

[theboyfromxtown]

It's actually quite nice...in a 'I don't want to hear it again' kind of way. Lol

[theboyfromxtown]

Welcome John L. Glad you are able to "party" with us tonight.

Good to be able to hear it live instead of hearing about it afterwards

[midnight johnny]

It's actually quite nice...in a 'I don't want to hear it again' kind of way. Lol

Man....I could have that on a constant loop!!

[midnight johnny]

Good to be able to hear it live instead of hearing about it afterwards

Yes.....a real treat for me too!

[theboyfromxtown]

Bananarama did a really bland version [[or worse) of Nathan jones. This has retained a bit of phasing in it which I quite like

[midnight johnny]

Bananarama did a really bland version [[or worse) of Nathan jones. This has retained a bit of phasing in it which I quite likeActually they did 2 different versions....and the 12' mix one I love dearly!

[Ryon6]

"Nathan Jones" from a man's point of view! Hmmmmm, interesting though. Kinda like it.

[theboyfromxtown]

Tony Jackson also did bye bye baby as a 45....and I bought it

[midnight johnny]

"Nathan Jones" from a man's point of view! Hmmmmm, interesting though. Kinda like it.

Yeah....that's one of the things i love about it!

[carole cucumber]

Maxine Waters, get up to that microphone and sing with Nicolette [[Larson)on Nathan Jones!

[theboyfromxtown]

"Nathan Jones" from a man's point of view! Hmmmmm, interesting though. Kinda like it.

You're too smart for me....I needed you to point that out to me!

[theboyfromxtown]

Did she start off singing in French? Or was someone talking to me and I ignored them!! Lol

[144man]

Has anyone heard Nancy Wilson's version of "I've Never Been to Me"?

[midnight johnny]

Did she start off singing in French? Or was someone talking to me and I ignored them!! Lol
Hahahah....just the first line or 2....

[Glenpwood]

John! My guilty pleasure! I know Andy Skurow better be listening cause he'd hate that he missed Captain and Tennille!

[theboyfromxtown]

I think lakedistrictlad played it for me..I liked it a lot.

martin - why does it say my last post was sent at 4 in the morning when it's 10 in the evening? Are you in the uk at present?

[midnight johnny]

John! My guilty pleasure! I know Andy Skurow better be listening cause he'd hate that he missed Captain and Tennille!

C & T were always enjoyable!

[theboyfromxtown]

Is this Nancy Wilson doing Uptight?

[Ryon6]

You're too smart for me....I needed you to point that out to me!

No that comment was for me. I had never heard it before.

[Ryon6]

Is this Nancy Wilson doing Uptight?

Yes it is.

[Glenpwood]

I love Nancy doing Uptight. This same album has a killer version of You've Got Your Troubles on it...,

[144man]

Yes John, I'm still in the UK. I go to bed at 9.30, and set my alarm for 2.00, then go back to bed when it's over.

[Ryon6]

Wow, another Bettye Swann rendition of another Motown song. Great, I've got to get her cds and right away. I love me some Bettye Swann - [[Make Me Yours, Victim of a Foolish Heart). Last week you blew me away with her version of "Don't Look Back".

[midnight johnny]

Wow, another Bettye Swann rendition of another Motown song. Great, I've got to get her cds and right away. I love me some Bettye Swann - [[Make Me Yours, Victim of a Foolish Heart). Last week you blew me away with her version of "Don't Look Back". Yes.....her stuff is soooooooo pretty....and "When The Game Gets Played On YOu'....the HOTTEST!

[carole cucumber]

Wow, another Bettye Swann rendition of another Motown song. Great, I've got to get her cds and right away. I love me some Bettye Swann - [[Make Me Yours, Victim of a Foolish Heart). Last week you blew me away with her version of "Don't Look Back".

You'll only find This Old Heart of Mine on Real Gone's Bettye Swann's Complete Atlantic Recordings from earlier this year.

[theboyfromxtown]

I thought rod Stewart and Ronald Isley did a great slow version of this old heart of mine...and I'm not one of rod's biggest fans

[midnight johnny]

Folks....thanks for a wonderful 2nd cover version show!!! See you next week as we finish the Complete Motown Singles collection. I really have to finish it before retirement hits! Have a great week!!! And John....be safe!~!!

[theboyfromxtown]

Aretha sounded a bit like jean didnt she...lol

[carole cucumber]

But what if Andy allows you to preview the Expanded Baby It's Me on the air? It's a safe bet 1970whatever will be interrupted.

[theboyfromxtown]

Night folks.....gotta pack now..back to France tomorrow

[144man]

Night folks.....gotta pack now..back to France tomorrow

Good night, John. Bon voyage!

[theboyfromxtown]

And 11 o'clock in cancun mexico

[theboyfromxtown]

Thanks john...talk when I get back home

[144man]

Folks....thanks for a wonderful 2nd cover version show!!! See you next week as we finish the Complete Motown Singles collection. I really have to finish it before retirement hits! Have a great week!!! And John....be safe!~!!

I wondered when we were getting back to TCMS. Looking forward to next week.

[Ryon6]

You'll only find This Old Heart of Mine on Real Gone's Bettye Swann's Complete Atlantic Recordings from earlier this year.

Thanks Carole.

[midnight johnny]

Aretha sounded a bit like jean didnt she...lol ....never.....

[midnight johnny]

But what if Andy allows you to preview the Expanded Baby It's Me on the air? It's a safe bet 1970whatever will be interrupted. Absolutely!

[midnight johnny]

I wondered when we were getting back to TCMS. Looking forward to next week. .....well, I think it's about time too!!