"Nightflight" Tue April 19, 9P-12M ET: "The Andy Skurow Show"...Live!

[midnight johnny]

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Folks....do I have a show for YOU! Tonight...for virtually 3 hours...live...the irrepressable, indefatigable, irreprehensable [[look it up!).... ANDY SKUROW!!! Andy is the UMG vault manager and UMG freelance reissue producer. He is responsible for producing so many of my/our favorite releases and compilations for over a decade from the Motown, Supremes and Diana Ross catalogues AND the magnificent Original Motown Karaoke Series, as well as non-Motown artists.

I invited Andy, and he generously agreed to join me on tonight's show to talk about his facinating life and career that is literally drenched in Motown. Along with that, we'll focus in on the music he has compiled and produced. And, with the blessing of Harry Weinger [[Thanks Harry...you're a PEACH!), Andy has put together some clips of some of the remarkable tracks from the soon to be released [[May 17th)..."The Supremes: Let Yourself Go: The '70's Albums, Vol 2-1974-1977:The Final Sessions"!

How are Andy and I going to fit 9 hours of show into 3? Beats me...but we are certainly going to try. Because of all we have to do...tonight...please...no phone calls. We will be on the phone anyway. And I know that you may have lots of questions for Andy about his career and what's going on at Universal with releases and such. We both would appreciate if you would save your questions as Andy has already agreed to be on "Nightflight" again...in the not too distant future....to answer some of those burning questions. And I DO know that they ARE burning...I had a slew of them for Andy already!

So...Do join Andy Skurow and me on "Nightflight" tonight...Tuesday April 19th 9P-12M ET/USA [[where I will be wrenched with envy as well as relieved that I don't have his enormous responsibility....but I DO want to see those damn VAULTS!).....
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 to you all...and to you, Andy!
John

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...a SUPREME pair... [[Supreme Susaye Greene & Andy)

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[jack020]

Is there any way for people from Europe to hear your program?

[midnight johnny]

Is there any way for people from Europe to hear your program?

Robbert...yes...but you have to stay awake for it or record it. The Netherlands is 6 hours ahead...so the show starts for you at 3AM April 20....and log onto www.womr.org [[http://www.womr.org)

Our station is community supported and partially funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, so our budget is small, and we don't, as of yet, have the capacity to archive our shows. Robbert...I hope you get to hear it. Thanks for your interest!
John

[MotownSteve]

Hi John,
Sounds like a great show. I plan to be there.

[theboyfromxtown]

John

I am sure it will be great show as always but can I pick up on this "record it". Can you do it with Real Player? How?

[dba]

MJ:

I am so happy that I have my I Sounds program working again so I can hear the whole show. Those pesky morning meetings on Wednesday make it hard to go near the midnight hour.

Can you at least confirm with him what is in the pipeline besides the Marvelettes Pt.2?

More Hits? Baby It's Me [[my personal fave).

Be well and I promise the song list [[for the DR show) is coming soon.

Be well my friend.

dba

[sophisticated_soul]

Looking forward to "The Andy Skurow Show" [[sounds like a spin-off of "I Love Lucy"). Should be a very interesting interview. Thanks, John. And Andy.:cool:

[midnight johnny]

Hi John,
Sounds like a great show. I plan to be there.

Hey Steve! Terrific....see you there...err...HERE!

[midnight johnny]

John

I am sure it will be great show as always but can I pick up on this "record it". Can you do it with Real Player? How?

John...I'm not sure...did a little quick research...here's what I found...

http://www.sound-recorder.com/

http://www.abyssmedia.com/

...and THIS one seems easiest....

http://www.mp3audiorecorder.com/

[midnight johnny]

MJ:

I am so happy that I have my I Sounds program working again so I can hear the whole show. Those pesky morning meetings on Wednesday make it hard to go near the midnight hour.

Can you at least confirm with him what is in the pipeline besides the Marvelettes Pt.2?

More Hits? Baby It's Me [[my personal fave).

Be well and I promise the song list [[for the DR show) is coming soon.

Be well my friend.

dba

dba...thanks for your support...and I do think Andy will touch on future releases....however....I don't know how specific he can be about dates until a certain point in the production. You KNOW how people are when you tell them it will be released on a certain date...and for one reason or another, THAT date falls through.
You send me the the list when it's ready and we will pick a date for ya. I'm glad you're doing another "Listener's Choice"!
See you on the rerun!

[midnight johnny]

Looking forward to "The Andy Skurow Show" [[sounds like a spin-off of "I Love Lucy"). Should be a very interesting interview. Thanks, John. And Andy.:cool:

Joseph...hey there! I'm very excited about having Andy on...and to try to get to everything...oyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Glad you'll be there...err......HERE!

[chestersong]

this is all great but will Kate Smith be there?

[theboyfromxtown]

My question...

Funny Girl

[[Thanks MJ...I've got something I am going to try tonight to record the show.....)

[midnight johnny]

this is all great but will Kate Smith be there?

"....when the moon comes over the mountain....":cool:

[midnight johnny]

My question...

Funny Girl

[[Thanks MJ...I've got something I am going to try tonight to record the show.....)

Yeah...I have that question too...why was it EVER released!
Great...let me know if you get to record it.

[theboyfromxtown]

I'm recording it now......so I got a few hours to go.

Have a good time lads

[copley]

I'll be recording it guys :)

[midnight johnny]

I'll be recording it guys :)

Great, copley!!! Enjoy [[I hope!).

[sophisticated_soul]

Yeah...I have that question too...why was it EVER released!

Hey, I like "Funny Girl"! What I want to know is, will it EVER be released on CD?:cool:

[midnight johnny]

Hey, I like "Funny Girl"! What I want to know is, will it EVER be released on CD?:cool:

I LOVE "The Only Music That Makes Me Dance" ...it's quite amazing. But the rest? Oh Lord...........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkdFd2f_RJ8

[JimBagley]

Have a great show. I'll be listening in PA.

[midnight johnny]

Have a great show. I'll be listening in PA.

Great Jim.....Yeaaaa PHILLY!!

[sophisticated_soul]

Baby, Do The Philly Dog - The Olympics

[JimBagley]

Baby, Do The Philly Dog - The Olympics

Thanks for the laugh, Joseph.

[sophisticated_soul]

Thanks for the laugh, Joseph.

:)___________

[midnight johnny]

Baby, Do The Philly Dog - The Olympics

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[lovechild]

Hi Johnny have a good show!

[bradsupremes]

Tuning in for a great show!!

[MotownSteve]

Have a great show. I'll be listening in PA.

Hi Jim,
Glad your here.

[carlo]

Hi John! Hi Andy! Looking forward to a great show!

[JimBagley]

Hi Steve, hi everyone.

[danman869]

Looking forward to this one... listening now!

[carlo]

Ask him if he thinks The Supremes will reunite!! Behehehehehe!!!

[carlo]

This is interesting. I'm enjoying this.

[Penny]

Nice program. Thank you Johnny and Andy!

[midnight johnny]

Thanks Carlo and Penny.....

[carlo]

For a serious question...if you have time, ask him if he's still doing the Supremes Encyclopedia....Carlo wants to know! :confused: :D

[carlo]

Please do a Baby It's Me 3 disc Deluxe Edition!!! lol. I can dream...

[carlo]

Oh yeah!!! Those trumpets from I'm Coming Out!! How awesome is that!!!

[rod_rick]

Has any unreleased songs been played?

[carlo]

Yes...they played 5 unreleased Diana Ross tracks!! ;) ;) ;) ;) :p :p :p :p

[danman869]

Not yet... hopefully soon. :-) Great show so far!

[midnight johnny]

Thanks, Danman!

[sophisticated_soul]

Sounds great!

[carlo]

You Can't Stop a Girl in Love...alternate!! Cool!!

[danman869]

Love the alternate track of "Can't Stop A Girl In Love"!

[carlo]

What!! Mr. Boogieman sounds so awesome!! A totally different version than what I'm used to hearing!!

[danman869]

So cool to hear these alternates after all these years!

[danman869]

Carlo, that's Dance Fever... I thought it was Boogieman for a second at the beginning, too! LOL

[carlo]

Yes! Sorry! lol. I meant to say Dance Fever.

[JimBagley]

Thanks John and Andy for an enjoyable show.

[patty tomato]

badda bing!!!! here i am!!!! i'm late but here i am.

[longtimefan]

Don't forget me ... with my Supremes' stories from the past! You should have talked to ME! LOL LOL

Richard :-)

[uptight]

I wish I could've heard the first hour. I got home at the second hour. I always enjoy this type of discussion from Andy. Good job!

[sophisticated_soul]

Excellent vocal by Susaye!

[drlorne]

What a great evening. I've been listening and have enjoyed all of the talk and music. Thanks Andy and John.

Lorne [[from Thunder Bay, Canada)

[sophisticated_soul]

I love this version "I Don't Want To Lose You"! Mary sounds great!

[RossHolloway]

Listening to the show while doing P90X. Really enjoying Andy's insight.

[midnight johnny]

What a great evening. I've been listening and have enjoyed all of the talk and music. Thanks Andy and John.

Lorne [[from Thunder Bay, Canada)


Lorne.....thanks!!!!

[danman869]

Hearing all these alternate takes is making me want this set all the more!

[carlo]

Listening to the show while doing P90X.

Oh lawd!! That program is so hard!! And I'm a young guy. I bought the DVD's two years ago and I've barely touched them. It is so hard. Kudos to you. I gotta get started with that again.

[lovechild]

Thank you Andy and John for an awesome evening! when is part 2? lol

Have a great week all! :)

[RossHolloway]

"Do your best, and forget the rest" lol. Words I live by, I'm only on week 2 and its still kicking my butt!

[sophisticated_soul]

Susaye sounding great, again!

[carlo]

I love that quote, "Do your best and forget the rest"! "Keep pressing play"! Don't give up! That's awesome. Good for you! I'm gonna try starting with it again. It's so hard because everything get's so sore. I remember not being able to sit down without pain! lol.

Loving these previews of the unreleased tracks! Susaye's lead on I'm Gonna Let My Heart was great!

[sophisticated_soul]

Thank you John. Thank you, Andy, for sharing with us. It was very interesting and very enjoyable. Thanks again.:cool:

[carlo]

AWESOME SHOW!! Thanks guys!

[longtimefan]

Thanks, guys! Great stories!

Richard

[MotownSteve]

Thanks for a great show John and Andy. Good night to all.

[thelastsupreme]

ha! You guys RAWK! So classy and generous of spirit. Thank you John, and Andy for a fantastic show. I love you!

[chestersong]

superb show! enjoyed the new songs and the susaye and mary leads! and although the delays have been explained, it still translates to poor customer support. the fans have ALWAYS been the bread & butter of the supremes--and they still are. don't take us for granted. 2004 to 2011 is completely unacceptable and time will tell in sales if this is acceptable by enough fans.

[midnight johnny]

Folks....thank you so much for your kind words about the show...and your support. It was such a pleasure chatting with Andy...and he was enormously generous with his time, inviting us to experience [[in a mere 3 hours) his life, career and his love for the Supremes and Motown. I truly can't thank him enough for doing that. He said he will do this again...I can't wait!
Once again...thank you ALL!
John

[midnight johnny]

ha! You guys RAWK! So classy and generous of spirit. Thank you John, and Andy for a fantastic show. I love you!

Susaye...so glad you were part of the show tonight. Thanks for your kind words. I am very excited about hearing your unreleased material on the "Final Sessions" set...as well as Scherrie's, Cindy's and Mary's. And to know that "Partners" lies up the road for us all....I'm even more thrilled. You are deeply loved.....thank you.
John

[theboyfromxtown]

sadly, my attempt at recording failed.....

*glum*

oh well....

I'm glad you all had a good time.

[midnight johnny]

sadly, my attempt at recording failed.....

*glum*

oh well....

I'm glad you all had a good time.

And YOU were mentioned LOTS!! John...you have got to get a recorder...did you check out those links I posted on the first page? DO it...there will always be another show you might want to hear.....

[dba]

Listened to the first 90 minutes live last night and have been playing the rest of it this morning while getting ready for the office.

Andy and MJ, a great job, so much love.

[carlo]

and although the delays have been explained, it still translates to poor customer support. the fans have ALWAYS been the bread & butter of the supremes--and they still are. don't take us for granted. 2004 to 2011 is completely unacceptable and time will tell in sales if this is acceptable by enough fans.

Yes, you're right, the fans have always played an important role. I don't think Andy or MidnightJohnny would dispute that. I think the point that was being communicated last night is that delays happen and it's really out of Andy's control. He works hard to get that fantastic stuff into our hands. It's the executives who make the final decisions as to where their money goes and what get's released and when it get's released. That's just the way it is.

I didn't realize it had been 6 years between Volume 1 and 2. Time goes by so quickly!

[chestersong]

but a starry-eyed consumer being complacent isn't going to get the music business out of the dumper. i've been involved in sales since the early sixties. folks who run a business know this to the core. when the record companies failed, fans and consumers develop bootlegs and now youtube creations. that was all lost money for the industry. Nobody blames Mr. Skurow for delays and I'm sure he said he'd like to do future projects for sale. we shall hope the industry can always employ the talented Andy and not have to shut down studios like they did on the east coast this year.

[theboyfromxtown]

And YOU were mentioned LOTS!! John...you have got to get a recorder...did you check out those links I posted on the first page? DO it...there will always be another show you might want to hear.....

How I do not know, but I managed to record some of it.......

[copley]

If anyone wants a copy of the show please message me with your email address. I have split it into 3 parts and uploaded it.

[midnight johnny]

Thank you Andy and John for an awesome evening! when is part 2? lol

Have a great week all! :)


Thanks Tony!!!

[midnight johnny]

Thank you John. Thank you, Andy, for sharing with us. It was very interesting and very enjoyable. Thanks again.:cool:


Joseph...thanks so very much!

[midnight johnny]

AWESOME SHOW!! Thanks guys!


Carlo...thanks!!!

[midnight johnny]

Thanks, guys! Great stories!

Richard

Thank you Richard!

[midnight johnny]

Thanks for a great show John and Andy. Good night to all.

Thanks so much, Steve!!

[midnight johnny]

superb show! enjoyed the new songs and the susaye and mary leads! and although the delays have been explained, it still translates to poor customer support. the fans have ALWAYS been the bread & butter of the supremes--and they still are. don't take us for granted. 2004 to 2011 is completely unacceptable and time will tell in sales if this is acceptable by enough fans.

Chester....thanks!

However, I completely agree with Carlo. Once the project is completed by the technical and artistic staff, they can't be blamed for how and when the executives decide to handle the release. That's why I appreciated Andy's teaching us about the difficulty in releasing a project. Sometimes it has nothing to do with the project itself. Things get shelved...things get bumped. To me, customer support has more to do with problems with receiving a product after it's bought [[late mailing) or
damaged goods. I don't think it's customer support when the complete project hasn't been finalized...and that, to me, means ready for sale...not merely because I am impatient about it's release.

[midnight johnny]

Listened to the first 90 minutes live last night and have been playing the rest of it this morning while getting ready for the office.

Andy and MJ, a great job, so much love.

dba....thank you, so very much!

[midnight johnny]

Yes, you're right, the fans have always played an important role. I don't think Andy or MidnightJohnny would dispute that. I think the point that was being communicated last night is that delays happen and it's really out of Andy's control. He works hard to get that fantastic stuff into our hands. It's the executives who make the final decisions as to where their money goes and what get's released and when it get's released. That's just the way it is.

I didn't realize it had been 6 years between Volume 1 and 2. Time goes by so quickly!

Carlo...thanks for your support!

[chestersong]

and here i thought it was about sales :)
seems like the very fact it was brought up means customers have not been happy. not very sure if those folks will truly switch to "happy" about future problems. good thing there is no competition in this particular re-issue section.
i hope this project gets purchased through Hip-O for their budgeted asking price. that's real support of the company as well as Andy! Hip-O sent an e-mail saying my order would arrive 5-2-2011. but others have said on facebook the site is currently down.

[carlo]

Just because Volume 2 has taken a while to come out doesn't mean fans aren't going to buy it. Sure it would definitely help having Vol. 1 and 2 released almost simultaneously or within a short time of each other...that's what Andy wanted to do. He mentioned that. But it's out of his control. It's up to the exec's. Not only that, but like you said, the music industry is in a slump, so with that taken into consideration, unfortunately the Supremes are no longer considered a priority. To these high ranking business-men at UMG, this Supremes release probably doesn't really mean much to them. They don't care about music. They care about money and business. That's why the music industry has slumped, in my opinion. People at the top are making poor decisions and the business side is hindering the creativity. I know the Supremes don't sell millions anymore, which is why they don't get priority and tend to have their releases delayed...but the fans [[including myself) are still out there. We are a very loyal bunch, so most of us are still more than willing to support the product when it comes out, regardless of how terrible Hip-O Select's customer support team is. These releases are catered to us loyal fans. So if you're loyal, you're gonna buy it either way. And thank goodness for people like Andy and HW and George. It's fantastic to still have some creative geniuses out there, working for the fans, in the midst of the slumping music industry that is being characterized by commercialism and business. They're doing their best to keep the legacy of Motown going strong. I'm sure it's just as frustrating to them as it is to us, or even more so.

[RossHolloway]

Just because Volume 2 has taken a while to come out doesn't mean fans aren't going to buy it. Sure it would definitely help having Vol. 1 and 2 released almost simultaneously or within a short time of each other...that's what Andy wanted to do. He mentioned that. But it's out of his control. It's up to the exec's. Not only that, but like you said, the music industry is in a slump, so with that taken into consideration, unfortunately the Supremes are no longer considered a priority. To these high ranking business-men at UMG, this Supremes release probably doesn't really mean much to them. They don't care about music. They care about money and business. That's why the music industry has slumped, in my opinion. People at the top are making poor decisions and the business side is hindering the creativity. I know the Supremes don't sell millions anymore, which is why they don't get priority and tend to have their releases delayed...but the fans [[including myself) are still out there. We are a very loyal bunch, so most of us are still more than willing to support the product when it comes out, regardless of how terrible Hip-O Select's customer support team is. These releases are catered to us loyal fans. So if you're loyal, you're gonna buy it either way. And thank goodness for people like Andy and HW and George. It's fantastic to still have some creative geniuses out there, working for the fans, in the midst of the slumping music industry that is being characterized by commercialism and business. They're doing their best to keep the legacy of Motown going strong. I'm sure it's just as frustrating to them as it is to us, or even more so.

What he said. I think we Motown fans have been spoiled over the past 25 years or so. I, for one, am very thankful for all the incredible and well thought out releases over the years. It's been quite amazing, if you stop and think about all that's been released for us fans. I'm sure those people like HW and Andy would probably just appreciate a heartfelt thank you sometimes instead of griping and complaining about things outside of their control. Can't we all just say something positive and appreciate what we have? Things in the world are not perfect, and will never be perfect. Let's be thankful and supportive for what we've been given.

[rod_rick]

Ross you are so right. I'm just glad that they [[ whoever they maybe) even consider releasing these items. Some didn't sale that well when they were originally released. I would like to thank whoever had a hand with this project.
Also thank you to MJ for giving us a preview to what's to come. Andy and Susaye, thank you for taking time out of your schedule to be interviewd by Mj.
And to MJ, I think you are getting a soft spot for Mary:cool:
Again thank you for The Final Sessions, I look forward to having many more from Andy, Harry & Company Keep up the Great Work that you do for us fans

[chestersong]

i'm sure you all are most likely right.
which supreme packages have sold out from Hip-O that are not listed anymore? the limited edition ones? how long were they offered?

[theboyfromxtown]

That's a really nice story about presenting Diana Ross with a rose.

[Ramone Verona]

Would enjoy Mr. Skurow coming back for another visit to tell more stories about these tracks and others from the new set.

[redlabs]

Johnny and Andy, thanks for a great show. i have been locked out of SDF because my computer crashed and i lost alot of my info and could not log in here at SDF. but i have been checking in and i am glad i got to hear the show , which was great! i enjoyed the Let Yourself Go previews. they sounded great . i think i will like the Russ mixs of High Energy better, at least so far. i never got the DISCO MEETS THE SYMPHONY mixs on High Energy. but obviously that 's me since many fans love the album.
i'm looking forard to the next show. thanks david [from baltimore]

[midnight johnny]

Would enjoy Mr. Skurow coming back for another visit to tell more stories about these tracks and others from the new set.

........Me too!

[midnight johnny]

Johnny and Andy, thanks for a great show. i have been locked out of SDF because my computer crashed and i lost alot of my info and could not log in here at SDF. but i have been checking in and i am glad i got to hear the show , which was great! i enjoyed the Let Yourself Go previews. they sounded great . i think i will like the Russ mixs of High Energy better, at least so far. i never got the DISCO MEETS THE SYMPHONY mixs on High Energy. but obviously that 's me since many fans love the album.
i'm looking forard to the next show. thanks david [from baltimore]

David....I KNEW I was missing someone!!! Glad you heard the show....and so glad you enjoyed it! Glad you're back on SDF!

[Ramone Verona]

i'm sure you all are most likely right.
which supreme packages have sold out from Hip-O that are not listed anymore? the limited edition ones? how long were they offered?

I checked up. Supreme titles have been listed since Hip-O started. Doesn't look like any have sold out; even limited editions. Plus other sellers, like Amazon, have plenty in stock. Hip-O could benefit from a good shot of advertising and reliable marketing. Don't kid yourself. Sales are key for future endeavors. And great publicity.

[Motown Andy]

Thanks everyone who listened, and thank you John P. I had a great time! 3 hours flew by, and I realized, there was so much we didn't discuss! I'll have to learn how to shorten my responses! It will be fun to do it again when the set comes out.

Hey Ramone, you have to click into the titles to see if they're sold out. Last Time I Saw Him, Lost & Found, and Where Did Our Love Go Deluxe are all sold out. I guess that's a good thing? :)

Be well everyone!

Andy

[Ramone Verona]

Of course that is good! As long as the copies went to individuals and not to sellers like Amazon to house.

[chestersong]

glad copies are moving. if the Hip-O site reveals items are sold out then maybe people will still look elsewhere to order.
My e-mail from them says 5-2 arrival. just 6 days to let myself go!