"Nightflight" June 28/9PM - Midnight EST: Belated Birthday Tribute to Diana Ross

[dba]

Join host and engineer John Perrone for a special Listener's Choice belated birthday [[it was March 26th) tribute to Diana Ross compiled by David B Abbott [[aka dba on SDF).


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[theboyfromxtown]

David

Hope the show goes well tonight. Can you use your powers of persuasion to get Johnny to do one of those podcasts so that us Europeans can get to hear it too

[RossHolloway]

Excellent! Diana Ross has been my favorite artist for over 30 years!! Can't wait to listen in tonight. I hope to hear the songs What You Gave Me and You Were The One, both such over looked classics!

[dba]

Ross Holloway since i did the playlists I can tell you hat the two songs you asked for are not on the list. You Were The One was on my show two years ago.

However there will be lots of goodies and lots of over looked classics. Thanks for your interest.

I will see what I can do to get MJ to pod cast.

[RossHolloway]

Ross Holloway since i did the playlists I can tell you hat the two songs you asked for are not on the list. You Were The One was on my show two years ago.

However there will be lots of goodies and lots of over looked classics. Thanks for your interest.

I will see what I can do to get MJ to pod cast.

WHAT??!!! No You Were The One and What You Gave Me??!! *SIGH*. Well hopefully there are at least some unreleased or Live gems tonight.

[midnight johnny]

Ross Holloway since i did the playlists I can tell you hat the two songs you asked for are not on the list. You Were The One was on my show two years ago.

However there will be lots of goodies and lots of over looked classics. Thanks for your interest.

I will see what I can do to get MJ to pod cast.

It's a wonderful thing to have dba do his almost yearly "Listener's Choice" Diana Ross tribute...and even though her birthday tribute is a bit belated...better late than never! Now David....no need in giving up all the goodies that people will hear during this remarkable overview of Ross' incredible career....we DO want some surprises...eh? David...thanks for your hard and great work! BTW...David will be joining us during the show at some point....remote from the beach or the big city! Join us! And thanks!

....a sad reminder...I've been told by the station heads that podcasts that include the music aren't possible due to copyright issues...I know that some podcasts by others do include music...but WOMR is choosing to not. I'm sorry....I'd much rather have the podcasts include the music....

[jobeterob]

David & John.........it looks like a rainy summer day here........I'll try and get home early and listen.

So........did "And If You See Him?" make it?

[RossHolloway]

It's a wonderful thing to have dba do his almost yearly "Listener's Choice" Diana Ross tribute...and even though her birthday tribute is a bit belated...better late than never! Now David....no need in giving up all the goodies that people will hear during this remarkable overview of Ross' incredible career....we DO want some surprises...eh? David...thanks for your hard and great work! BTW...David will be joining us during the show at some point....remote from the beach or the big city! Join us! And thanks!

....a sad reminder...I've been told by the station heads that podcasts that include the music aren't possible due to copyright issues...I know that some podcasts by others do include music...but WOMR is choosing to not. I'm sorry....I'd much rather have the podcasts include the music....

Hey Midnight J. When do I get my turn at bat for a "Listener's Choice" evening?

[sophisticated_soul]

Hey Johnny -
My favorite DJ, my favorite radio program and my favorite artist!! Heaven, sheer heaven! I first heard Diana in 1963, fell in love with the voice and have never looked back! We've been "together" 48 years! Yikes!! [[I was only two when I started! - actually I was 12). It's been an inspirational journey. Looking forward to David's tribute, it's always a winner.:cool:

[midnight johnny]

David & John.........it looks like a rainy summer day here........I'll try and get home early and listen.

So........did "And If You See Him?" make it?

Great, Rob!

[midnight johnny]

Hey Midnight J. When do I get my turn at bat for a "Listener's Choice" evening?

Ross...I've been doing "Listener's Choice" for quite a number of years. It's open to you and all. We've had wonderful shows put together by dba [[as he did for tonight), sophisticated_soul [[who has done scores of them), lovechild, a few members that have left us, and a few non-SDF members too. All you need to do is come up with a suitable artist/theme [[Motown, girl groups; it doesn't have to be Motown...just music that is in keeping with "Nightflight"...and that includes a lot), 2 cds worth of music about 65 minutes each....and that's it! Ross...email me at jpatpt@yahoo.com and let me know what ideas you have....create the cds....and you and I can come up with an air date. Thanks for your interest!
John

[midnight johnny]

Hey Johnny -
My favorite DJ, my favorite radio program and my favorite artist!! Heaven, sheer heaven! I first heard Diana in 1963, fell in love with the voice and have never looked back! We've been "together" 48 years! Yikes!! [[I was only two when I started! - actually I was 12). It's been an inspirational journey. Looking forward to David's tribute, it's always a winner.:cool:

Joseph....you are too good to me! You are [[to quote Mary Wilson) "yet and still" the reigning king of the "Nightflight Listener's Choice" shows....with more than 20 under your belt!:cool:

[RossHolloway]

ross...i've been doing "listener's choice" for quite a number of years. It's open to you and all. We've had wonderful shows put together by dba [[as he did for tonight), sophisticated_soul [[who has done scores of them), lovechild, a few members that have left us, and a few non-sdf members too. All you need to do is come up with a suitable artist/theme [[motown, girl groups; it doesn't have to be motown...just music that is in keeping with "nightflight"...and that includes a lot), 2 cds worth of music about 65 minutes each....and that's it! Ross...email me at jpatpt@yahoo.com and let me know what ideas you have....create the cds....and you and i can come up with an air date. Thanks for your interest!
John

awesome!!!!

[midnight johnny]

awesome!!!!

Ross....also...you can come on the air also, if you'd like, to talk about the music you've chosen, to say hello to your folks and friends, etc.

[RossHolloway]

Ross....also...you can come on the air also, if you'd like, to talk about the music you've chosen, to say hello to your folks and friends, etc.

I'm gonna have to take you up on your offer!

[lovechild]

Hi JP and DBA - Looking forward to the music and surprises tonight. Have a good shoe

[dba]

Hey folks I'm on Fire Island and hope everyone enjoys.

[sophisticated_soul]

Hey folks I'm on Fire Island and hope everyone enjoys.

You're off to a great start!:cool:

[midnight johnny]

Thanks, Joey!

[midnight johnny]

Hey folks I'm on Fire Island and hope everyone enjoys.


We'll talk with you in a little bit!!!

[RossHolloway]

I'm finally on and listening. My computer decide to develope a personality of its own and crash at 8:55pm!
So what did I miss so far, I started listening on Going Down For The Third Time.

[midnight johnny]

Welcome, Ross!
Anyone Who HAd A Heart
Nothing but Heartaches
I Hear a Symphony
[[all Live)


Shake me Wake me
My world Is Empty without You [[Tranzition Remix)
Going Down....well, you know the rest!

[lovechild]

Wow the time is flying by - awesome show DBA!

[sophisticated_soul]

Welcome. Anyone Who [[all Live) Shake Wake My world Is You Going Down....well, you know the rest!:)

Johnny, I think you've been misquoted! What a difference a delete key makes, 24 little key strokes! LOL!!

Show's going great! Loving the selections!!:cool:

[lovechild]

Thank you for including Reach Out ... love it!

[midnight johnny]

:)

johnny, i think you've been misquoted! What a difference a delete key makes, 24 little key strokes! Lol!!

........huh?

[JimBagley]

Great show. Thanks DBA.

[sophisticated_soul]

........huh?

Just a lame attempt at being clever!:cool:

[JimBagley]

Reach out everyone!

[RossHolloway]

I love Diana's version of Reach Out, I wish she would end her concerts with that song.

[lovechild]

hi Jim welcome to the DIANA party :)

[lovechild]

hi Jim welcome to the DIANA party :)

Ross I would faint if DIana sand Reach Out in concert lol

[midnight johnny]

Welcome, Jim!!!


"Reach Out.....".....one of my alltime FAVS!!

[lovechild]

Leave a Little Room...thank you for making me cry dba but very happy tears they be :)

[sophisticated_soul]

"Leave A Little Room" without the Drown Her Out Choir. I love it! My favorite version.:cool:

[dba]

Actually she ended the Return to love shows with Reach Out

[midnight johnny]

Actually she ended the Return to love shows with Reach Out

I wish I could hear THAT! You didn't happen to bring your cassette recorder with you, did you [[*smile)?

[texassoul]

Hello John. Sorry I'm late. The dog ate my homework!! Really looking forward to the second half of the show. Cheers!!

Mike Wheeler
Houston, Texas

[dba]

I think I have two bad dvd's of the Philly show and the Madison Sq. show but there unfortunately are major sound problems with Reach out that no MJ remix could fix because the audio cuts out

[lovechild]

I love Diana's version of Corner of the Sky...

[midnight johnny]

Hello John. Sorry I'm late. The dog ate my homework!! Really looking forward to the second half of the show. Cheers!!

Mike Wheeler
Houston, Texas


Ahhh...welcome, Mike!!

[midnight johnny]

I think I have two bad dvd's of the Philly show and the Madison Sq. show but there unfortunately are major sound problems with Reach out that no MJ remix could fix because the audio cuts out


I'm sad.........

[sophisticated_soul]

Yes, Humphrey's By The Bay, September 13th! Great venue, but the seats are too small!:[[

[midnight johnny]

Yes, Humphrey's By The Bay, September 13th! Great venue, but the seats are too small!:[[


.....SPANX? [[*grin)

[lovechild]

omg i used to play Here I Am over n over n over thanks for including it tonite DBA :)

[RossHolloway]

Midnight you are truly THE ONE!

[lovechild]

Yes, Humphrey's By The Bay, September 13th! Great venue, but the seats are too small!:[[

I think we will be doing alot of standing that nite ...

[lovechild]

dba - did i hear u say that we will be hearing workin overtime tonight or did you choose bottom line instead? lol

[RossHolloway]

Actually she ended the Return to love shows with Reach Out

Wait. Are we talking Reach Out and Touch Somebodys Hand or Reach Out And I'll Be There [[The Four Tops remake?)??

[RossHolloway]

Where does that instrumental track come from of I'm Still Waiting? It really is quite beautiful.

[midnight johnny]

Midnight you are truly THE ONE!


Well....Ross....thank you...[[I think)

[dba]

if the seats at Humphreys are too small, looks like you guys will have to stand up and dance! LOL and thanks for listening

[midnight johnny]

i think we will be doing alot of standing that nite ...


......spanx??

[midnight johnny]

Where does that instrumental track come from of I'm Still Waiting? It really is quite beautiful.


Actually Ross....not sure....I find so much material, sometimes I record it and don't always get the source. I also got a "Nathan Jones" and a "Signed Sealed Delivered" from the same place...where ever that was...

[sophisticated_soul]

I think we will be doing alot of standing that nite ...

She does get us on our feet pretty quick anyway!:cool:

[theboyfromxtown]

Actually Ross....not sure....I find so much material, sometimes I record it and don't always get the source. I also got a "Nathan Jones" and a "Signed Sealed Delivered" from the same place...where ever that was...

The UK would put out lots of albums like that.

[lovechild]

Ultimate Diana "To Love Again"

[midnight johnny]

Since I got you all here.....I'd like you to vote, if you would for a show for next week....the choices?

Barry White/Love Unlimited/Gene Page

Chic

Philly

Motown

70's soul

.........I really would appreciate your feedback and vote. I'll pick the choice that gets the most votes....one vote per member. Get your votes in by midnight [[ET/USA) Thanks so much!

John

[RossHolloway]

Since I got you all here.....I'd like you to vote, if you would for a show for next week....the choices?

Barry White/Love Unlimited/Gene Page

Chic

Philly

Motown

70's soul

.........I really would appreciate your feedback and vote. I'll pick the choice that gets the most votes....one vote per member. Get your votes in by midnight [[ET/USA) Thanks so much!

John

Hello?! Motown of course.

[sophisticated_soul]

if the seats at Humphreys are too small, looks like you guys will have to stand up and dance! LOL and thanks for listening

Exactly!:cool: You put a great show together David. Thank You:) And Thank You Johnny for doing what you do so well!:D

[RossHolloway]

Ultimate Diana "To Love Again"

Love "To Love Again". Makes me want to cry..

[sophisticated_soul]

I vote Philly!:cool:

[kenneth]

Love "To Love Again". Makes me want to cry..

It is a great song. Love that expanded CD of the "To Love Again" album. Lots of great material from Michael Masser who I think knew her voice better than anyone, even [[dare I say it?) Ashford and Simpson.

[theboyfromxtown]

What about one on the Marvelettes. To pay tribute to Gladys

[dba]

DR does Stelly Dan!!!

[lovechild]

woo hoo Swept Away sounds Hot!

[lovechild]

I could go for some Barry/Love Unlimited

[lovechild]

Its Hard For Me To Say - since this was our surprise at last years show, I wonder what Diana will surprise us with in September? I remember hearing her sing this in the sound check ... chills and screams lol

[midnight johnny]

Thanks for your votes....keep 'em coming! Thus far 3 votes...3 different choices....oyyyyyyyyyyy!

[sophisticated_soul]

99 1/2 just won't do!! Love it!:cool:

[dba]

Love Child when she did It's Hard at Radio City. You could hear audible responses from the audience and I hope she continues to do it

[lovechild]

Love Child when she did It's Hard at Radio City. You could hear audible responses from the audience and I hope she continues to do it

I am keeping my fingers crossed for her to sing it again. DBA- a Super Show Tonite Bravo to you! You have chosen almost all of the album cuts that I played the most through the years :)

[theboyfromxtown]

http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/diana-ross-house/

[lovechild]

Thanks for your votes....keep 'em coming! Thus far 3 votes...3 different choices....oyyyyyyyyyyy!
LOL JP - I was leaning towards Philly, so...

[lovechild]

Blame it on the Sun - I could go for this as the surprise and have Stevie on the stage singing it with her again

[midnight johnny]

What about one on the Marvelettes. To pay tribute to Gladys

You know John...THAT is a great idea...only problem is I don't know if I have enough Gladys tracks to cover 3 hours. Any ideas?

[midnight johnny]

LOL JP - I was leaning towards Philly, so...


...and there is always MY vote that can break a tie...just call me Joe Biden!

[dba]

MJ I have at least three hours of Gladys, maybe a future LC show?

[midnight johnny]

MJ I have at least three hours of Gladys, maybe a future LC show?

3 hours??? How? Where? When? Which??? HUH?

[theboyfromxtown]

You know John...THAT is a great idea...only problem is I don't know if I have enough Gladys tracks to cover 3 hours. Any ideas?

It's not really about Gladys as a lead vocalist. Glady's GROUP was the Marvelettes and she was part of that group and tried to keep their name going for 50 odd years.

It also provides a taster for Marvelettes 2

[dba]

Gladys Knight is who i was talking about. sorry.

[midnight johnny]

It's not really about Gladys as a lead vocalist. Glady's GROUP was the Marvelettes and she was part of that group and tried to keep their name going for 50 odd years.

It also provides a taster for Marvelettes 2


THAT is true! I will think about doing it in 2 weeks.....there IS so much to be played by those ladies!

I have to speak to Andy...maybe I can get some more material....

[midnight johnny]

David....a WONDERFUL show!! And guys....thanks to you all for being there for David's show. Keep voting!!!!

[dba]

Fitting that we should end this with a Berry Gordy composed song. I thank MJ for giving me this opportunity and for everybody who enjoys the music. Sleep well and good night from The Pines, Fire Island. Can't believe I did this from here, one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Wow let's move her b-day to the summer.

[dba]

Here is the playlist folks:

Introduction [[Live) 1:43 Diana Ross & The Supremes 1964 Where Did Our Love Go Deluxe Vol. 2
Anyone Who Had A Heart 2:54 The Supremes 1964 Meet The Supremes - Expanded Edition
Nothing But Heartaches 2:53 Diana Ross & The Supremes 1965 Live At The Roostertail
I Hear A Symphony 2:54 Diana Ross & The Supremes 1968 TCB
Shake Me, Wake Me [[When It's Over) 2:48 Diana Ross & The Supremes 1966 The Supremes A Go-Go
My World Is Empty Without You [[Tranzition Remix) 4:54 Diana Ross & The Supremes 2005 Motown Remixed
Going Down For The Third Time [Original 45 Single Mix] 2:34 Diana Ross & The Supremes 1967 The Supremes Sing Holland. Dozier. Holland
How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone 2:48 Diana Ross & The Supremes 1968 Love Child
Some Things You Never Get Used To 2:27 Diana Ross & The Supremes 1968 Love Child
The Beginning of the End of Love 3:01 Diana Ross & The Supremes 1969 Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969 [[Disc 2)
Someday We'll Be Together [[Frankie Knuckles Mix) 8:47 Diana Ross 1994 Diana Extended/The Remixes
These Things Will Keep Me Loving You 3:13 Diana Ross 1970 Diana Ross
Wish I Knew 3:30 Diana Ross 1970 Everything is Everything Expanded Edition
Reach Out, I'll Be There 5:35 Diana Ross 1971 Surrender: Expanded Edition
Stone Liberty [[Japanese Quad) 2:53 Diana Ross 1973 Last Time I Saw Him
The Things I Will Not Miss 3:01 Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye 1973 Diana & Marvin
Leave A Little Room 3:38 Diana Ross 1973 Touch Me In The Morning [[Expanded Edition) [Disc 1]
Don't Explain 4:48 Diana Ross 2002 The Lady Sings Jazz & Blues: Stolen Moments
Corner Of The Sky 4:03 Diana Ross 1974 Live In Las Vegas
Confide In Me 3:35 Diana Ross 1977 Baby It's Me
Overture 2:36 Diana Ross 1977 An Evening With Diana Ross
Here I Am 1:07 Diana Ross 1977 An Evening With Diana Ross
I Wouldn't Change A Thing 1:47 Diana Ross 1977 An Evening With Diana Ross
You Were The One 4:04 Diana Ross 1978 Ross
I Ain't Been Licked [[12" Mix) 5:19 Diana Ross 1979 The Boss
Friend To Friend 3:21 Diana Ross 1980 diana
To Love Again 4:11 Diana Ross 1981 To Love Again
Anywhere You Run To 3:32 Diana Ross 1982 Silk Electric
That's How You Start Over 4:12 Diana Ross 1983 Ross 1983
Swept Away [[12" Mix) 7:40 Diana Ross 1984 Swept Away
It's Hard For Me To Say 4:43 Diana Ross 1987 Red Hot Rhythm And Blues
Ninety Nine And A Half [[Just Won't Do) 2:04 Diana Ross 1987 Red Hot Rhythm & Blues
This House 5:37 Diana Ross 1989 Workin' Overtime
Blame It On The Sun 3:56 Diana Ross 1991 The Force Behind The Power
Take Me Higher 4:20 Diana Ross 1995 Take Me Higher
More Today Than Yesterday 3:15 Diana Ross 2007 Live On Letterman January 2007
To Be Loved 4:02 Diana Ross 2006 I Love You

Cheers and thanks again.

[sophisticated_soul]

Great show, David! Thank You. I eagerly look forward, to the next one! I think Gladys Knight is a great choice. Thank you Johnny for creating the space where all these wonderful things can happen.:) Thank you everybody for joining in and making a good thing better. And for those of you who haven't tried doing a Listener's Choice show, give it shot. It's a lot of fun and you get to hear all your favorite songs on the radio!:cool: Nytol.

[RossHolloway]

What a great show. It was a lot of fun listening to the show and reading the running commentary. It's so nice to be able to celebrate the great music of this legendary singer, and really enjoy it with people who love her and her music just as much as I do! Thanks Everybody!

[jobeterob]

Will this be available to listen to online?

[JimBagley]

I vote for Philly, Johnny. Can I put one of the hours together?

[midnight johnny]

Will this be available to listen to online?

......Nope....

[midnight johnny]

I vote for Philly, Johnny. Can I put one of the hours together?


Jim....that would be great! But.....how would you like to do a "Philly BY Philly" show...a full 3 hours. I'd love your own personal take on it in a "listener's choice". I'm sure I'm not the only one who would.

[texassoul]

Since I got you all here.....I'd like you to vote, if you would for a show for next week....the choices?

Barry White/Love Unlimited/Gene Page

Chic

Philly

Motown

70's soul

.........I really would appreciate your feedback and vote. I'll pick the choice that gets the most votes....one vote per member. Get your votes in by midnight [[ET/USA) Thanks so much!

John

PHILLY
70s SOUL
BARRY, ET AL

[midnight johnny]

Thanks for the votes...and those of you that haven't....we need your vote! Thanks!
John:cool:

[JimBagley]

Jim....that would be great! But.....how would you like to do a "Philly BY Philly" show...a full 3 hours. I'd love your own personal take on it in a "listener's choice". I'm sure I'm not the only one who would.

Thanks John. I'll start working on that.

[midnight johnny]

Thanks John. I'll start working on that.

Jim...EXCELLENT! The question is...should I still do a Philly show this Tuesday since the votes seem to be tipping in Philly's favor?

[JimBagley]

John,Why don't you do yours on Tuesday and I will do mine a month from now.

[midnight johnny]

I just might do that!