"Nightflight" Tue Feb 8, 9P-12M ET/USA: The "Nightflight" Motown Interviews!

[midnight johnny]

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Hey there, Folks! Because of good friends John Lester and the late David Babcock [[RIP), the opportunity to have interviews [[I would much rather call them chats) with Motown artists on "Nightflight" began for me about 10 years ago. John introduced me to Cal Street and Bertha McNeil, and David introduced me to Scherrie Payne. Since those early chats, I have had the honor and pleasure of having a number of other Motown artists on the show.

Tonight, I bring back one of those memorable chats...with the lady that is known as the FIRST LADY of Motown. Tonight, the "Nightflight" show from December 11, 2007 [[it seems like only yesterday) with the beautiful, talented and MOST CLASSY Motown lady...Claudette Robinson of the Miracles. Claudette shares her thoughts and feeling about the Miracles, Motown, various Motown artists, and of course, Smokey Robinson.
So join me tonight for a show paying tribute to Claudette Robinson...and the Miracles...on "Nightflight"...on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM Orleans...and streaming live worldwide in digital stereo at www.womr.org [[http://www.womr.org)

Thanks!
John

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[sophisticated_soul]

The First Lady of Motown and the inspiration for "My Girl"! I look forward to this repeat of the excellent interview [[chat) you had with Claudette in 2007. Was it really that long ago?! She was a great interview and I remembering being very impressed with how positive she was. A total class act.

[midnight johnny]

Hey Joseph! It really was that long ago!!! Mannnn...yes she IS a class act...
...I can't believe that scoundrel let her go!

[lovechild]

Cool bring on the First Lady! cya in a few JP and Soph!

[jobeterob]

I'm a long ways from going home tonight but it's a very good idea to repeat these interviews John. They were a real "coup"! You admit to being friends with Lester hey? Wait'll he gets you in the snow in London!

[midnight johnny]

Ohhhhhh....a Menage A Trois.....
Hey Tony...how are ya!!!! CYA soon.................

[Penny]

Johnny, I will be listening tonight but I'll be late. I have a dinner party to attend but I'll eat as fast as I can then head out the door for home so I can hear your program.

Penny

[JimBagley]

Claudette was a great interview.

[miss_lish]

It's gonna take a miracle! Bring it on!

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[midnight johnny]

I'm a long ways from going home tonight but it's a very good idea to repeat these interviews John. They were a real "coup"! You admit to being friends with Lester hey? Wait'll he gets you in the snow in London!

Rob...I don't know if I'd use the word "coup"...but maybe "dreams come true"...and I think you've got the same notion I have. As a matter of fact...I'll be reprising another one next week. Not sure which....

[midnight johnny]

Johnny, I will be listening tonight but I'll be late. I have a dinner party to attend but I'll eat as fast as I can then head out the door for home so I can hear your program.

Penny

Penny....you come when you can...it's be wonderful to have you...

[midnight johnny]

Claudette was a great interview.

Thanks Jim....howdy, Guy!

[midnight johnny]

It's gonna take a miracle! Bring it on!

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MissDEEEE_Lish....so glad to see you...

[sophisticated_soul]

I am not a regular friend. I'm proud to be an irregular friend! LOL:cool:

[midnight johnny]

I am not a regular friend. I'm proud to be an irregular friend! LOL:cool:

Would some probiotics help? [[giggle)

[JimBagley]

My parents picked me out of the irregular section of the cabbage patch.

Great medley John. Fred the wonder dog is dancing.

[midnight johnny]

My parents picked me out of the irregular section of the cabbage patch.

Great medley John. Fred the wonder dog is dancing.


Jim...that is sweet....get a pic of Fred...we need to see him. Thanks about the medley...I forgot it included 100 songs...

[sophisticated_soul]

Would some probiotics help? [[giggle)

I'd prefer hypnotics.:D

[midnight johnny]

I'd prefer hypnotics.:D

:cool::);)

[patty tomato]

hey, i'm here!!!!!

[JimBagley]

Hi Patty. Welcome.

[sophisticated_soul]

I believe you were interviewing Jerry Plunk when the window blew out!

[lovechild]

hi PattyTomato from the San Diego patch

[patty tomato]

Hi jim!!!!!

[midnight johnny]

hi PattyTomato from the San Diego patch

That's funny!!!

HELLO, MISS TOMATO!!

[patty tomato]

hi John, how are you?

[midnight johnny]

I believe you were interviewing Jerry Plunk when the window blew out!

You believe RIGHT...Mannnnn..I'm getting flop sweat at the thought of it happening again!!

[JimBagley]

Here he is: Fred the Wonder Dog2373

[midnight johnny]

hi John, how are you?

Dandy, Patty!!! Always nice to have you....

[lovechild]

JOhn I think the window blew out when you were interviewing Jerry Plunk...

[sophisticated_soul]

Hi Patty Tomato, glad you could ketchup with us! LOL:cool:

[JimBagley]

Claudette was talking about The Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. It was THE place to go in the Philadelphia area in the late '60s. Unfortunately, Diana Ross' dogs got poisoned and died there, causing The Supremes to cut short their engagement [[in '69?).

[midnight johnny]

Jim....Fred is a handsome rogue....

[midnight johnny]

Hi Patty Tomato, glad you could ketchup with us! LOL:cool:


GROANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN [[actually...that was GOOD!)

[midnight johnny]

JOhn I think the window blew out when you were interviewing Jerry Plunk...


Oh YES...I remember it wellllll.....

[sophisticated_soul]

Fred is awesome!

[sophisticated_soul]

I love her recollections of Mary Wells.

[JimBagley]

Fred is awesome!

Thanks Joseph. Fred's a good boy.

[midnight johnny]

I love her recollections of Mary Wells.

Yes.......................

[longtimefan]

Hi!

Just to let you know that I am here ... and Claudette's memories of the Motown family are better than mine! LOL

[midnight johnny]

Hi!

Just to let you know that I am here ... and Claudette's memories of the Motown family are better than mine! LOL

longtimefan.....glad you stopped by!!

[miss_lish]

Wow! Love that question, MJ! What other Motown group would she like to be in. Oooowhahooo! No you di-ent? Not Farewell!! LOLOLOLOL!! You GO!! Love it!!

[miss_lish]

Preach Miss Claudette!! Even as a young girl, Ross had IT!

[midnight johnny]

Wow! Love that question, MJ! What other Motown group would she like to be in. Oooowhahooo! No you di-ent? Not Farewell!! LOLOLOLOL!! You GO!! Love it!!


Yeah, Miss_Lish....I DI-

And..."Farewell"?....I HAD to!!

[topdiva1]

Very informative - and classy.

[midnight johnny]

Very informative - and classy.

Hey Topdiva!! Welcome!

[sophisticated_soul]

Preach Miss Claudette!! Even as a young girl, Ross had IT!

That was my reaction the first time I heard this interview. But of course no one gets to Diana's status without having IT from the beginning.

[miss_lish]

I never knew there was a version on After All from the Miracles. Another reason why I love this show!

[topdiva1]

Hey Topdiva!! Welcome!


Thank you for you kindness.

[miss_lish]

This is really a fascinating interview, MJ. Thank you for doing this.

[midnight johnny]

That was my reaction the first time I heard this interview. But of course no one gets to Diana's status without having IT from the beginning.

....Yes, SIR!

[midnight johnny]

I never knew there was a version on After All from the Miracles. Another reason why I love this show!

Thank you, Miss_Lish...I am very appreciative.

[miss_lish]

Here he is: Fred the Wonder Dog2373



Awwww we should adopt Fred as the SDF mascot. Adorable!!

[miss_lish]

LOLOLOLOLOL! @ "sit and make stuff up! LOLOLOLOLOL!!

[JimBagley]

Thanks Miss Lish. I think Fred is the SDF Mascot. He's a great listener unless Laura Nyro is singing.

[sophisticated_soul]

Thanks Miss Lish. I think Fred is the SDF Mascot. He's a great listener unless Laura Nyro is singing.

He's definitely our mascot. Except when Laura's pitch sends him running from the room! LOL!

[JimBagley]

Fred + Laura Nyro = shtik

[midnight johnny]

Fred + Laura Nyro = shtik

Shtik??? What is this...the Catskills? [[grin)

[miss_lish]

Miss Ross? ;o)

[sophisticated_soul]

I vote Susaye Greene!!!!!!!!!!!!

[miss_lish]

Brenda and or Velvellettes!! And or the juicy one that had a lot to say.

[JimBagley]

Miss Susaye - good choice

[miss_lish]

Ooooo! Not Flo; look how quiet the room got.

[JimBagley]

The Velvelettes [[Cal and Bertha) did a great interview with John, Miss Lish. Hopefully, we revisit that show as well this year.

[midnight johnny]

I forgot the Mary Wilson Lawsuit question from Rob!!!! ROTFLMAO

[miss_lish]

Go Miss Claudette!!! Class all the way!!

[midnight johnny]

Thanks for the thoughts about which interview to air, folks......I will ponder.....

[miss_lish]

What a kind and gracious woman; very Michelle Obamaish.


Love this Miracle tune - Who Will Take the Blame? It has been years since I've heard this. Lovely!

[midnight johnny]

Thanks Miss Lish......

[lovechild]

Thank you so much John for letting us relive those very special moments with you and Claudette.. such a beautiful person and wonderful interview.

Have a great week and oh ya I vote for SG too...

nite all and stay safe and warm

[miss_lish]

Thanks MJ; wonderful show tonight. Have a great week!!

[midnight johnny]

Tony, Miss_Lish, Joseph, Jim, Penny, Patty, longtimefan, and topdiva...thanks so much...........SOOO much! Stay warm. See ya next week on the radio! G'Night!

[sophisticated_soul]

It was really good to hear this interview again, John. Thank You. I can't believe the things I missed from the first time around! Thanks everybody for being here. Nytol:cool:

[midnight johnny]

[QUOTE=sophisticated_soul;34560]It was really good to hear this interview again, John. Thank You. I can't believe the things I missed from the first time around! Thanks everybody for being here. Nytol[:cool:/QUOTE]

Joseph...thank YOU! Seconal:cool: