"Nightflight" Tue Feb 21, 9P-12M ET: ANDY & GEORGE & "Diana '76"...Oh MY!

[midnight johnny]

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HAPPY FAT TUESDAY & MARDI GRAS, Folks! Today we celebrate... our LAST HURRAH...our final chance to let our appetites run amok before those of us who are catholic enough must tighten the reins of our id as tomorrow's Ash Wednesday reminds us what we are and from whence we came. Giving up for Lent is something I gave up years ago, but I respect those of you to whom self-denial is not only a religious necessity, but a true showing of character. I'll take hedonism every time!

And speaking of hedonism...tonight...on "Nightflight"...let me indulge you all with the premiere airing of "Diana Ross [[1976) Special Edition". Guiding us through this amazing time slip to when Diana finally recorded an album after over TWO years without...producers Andy Skurow and George Solomon will grace our airwaves, as they share with us the pleasure and pain of creating this most unique Diana special edition. Join us tonight for all this and so much more....on "Nightflight"....on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM Orleans and streaming live on the internet in digital stereo at www.womr.org [[http://www.womr.org) Tonight...please no phone calls...I'll already be on the phone with the guys...unable to answer...thanks!

Thanks...and a huge thanks to Andy and George!!!

PS...next week...a very special "Listener's Choice" tribute to the great Etta James by Joseph Monreal...
SDF's OWN "sophisticated_soul"...in every sense of the words...

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[ejluther]

Can't wait! I suppose we'll all have Love Hangovers in the morning...

[midnight johnny]

Can't wait! I suppose we'll all have Love Hangovers in the morning...

Hey, Eric! But why wait until tomorrow morning [[*smile)?

[ejluther]

You're a bad boy, midnight johnny...

[midnight johnny]

You're a bad boy, midnight johnny...

Heh heh....Eric...even badder than I know....

[RossHolloway]

Can't wait to listen in. Please MJ play the alt version of To Love Again, it's my favorite gem from this set!

[sophisticated_soul]

Wow! We get the double whammy, Andy and George. How cool is that! Looking forward to what I know will be a great show tonight. It seems just like yesterday when, what back in the day we came to call "the Love Hangover album", was first released. That magnificent cover and all that wonderfully, fabulous music. Now 36 years later it's being memorialized, digitized, rediscoverd and expanded. It's a Ross classic and Hip-O has done it justice. It sounds fresh and exciting all over again. Somebody, kiss me now!:)


PS: Thank you John for mentioning my Etta James tribute show. She was one of my favorites and I appreciate the opportunity to express publicly my affection for her and her music. I hope everyone will enjoy the program, my friend.:cool:

[midnight johnny]

Can't wait to listen in. Please MJ play the alt version of To Love Again, it's my favorite gem from this set!

Great, Ross! And I'm sure that track will be played!

[midnight johnny]

Wow! We get the double whammy, Andy and George. How cool is that! Looking forward to what I know will be a great show tonight. It seems just like yesterday when, what back in the day we came to call "the Love Hangover album", was first released. That magnificent cover and all that wonderfully, fabulous music. Now 36 years later it's being memorialized, digitized, rediscoverd and expanded. It's a Ross classic and Hip-O has done it justice. It sounds fresh and exciting all over again. Somebody, kiss me now!:)


PS: Thank you John for mentioning my Etta James tribute show. She was one of my favorites and I appreciate the opportunity to express publicly my affection for her and her music. I hope everyone will enjoy the program, my friend.:cool:

Yes! Tonight I get a chance to "double down" as the pundits now say [[every 5 seconds) with Andy & George. I am so looking forward to your Etta show....let's just skip Diana tonight and do Etta! [[*smile)

[jobeterob]

This will be a great show.

Are any of these getting archived somehow? It is very difficult to listen on the west coast when I am still at work. I usually only manage to listen to the very end.

But this will be a special one! Another special one.

I wonder if it would ever be possible to get Diana on Rhonda on your show. You should ask Andy and George that tonight.

[Glenpwood]

I am so-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o looking forward to this show tonight Johnny. The three of you on air together definitely have an electrifying chemistry. I'd send roses and telegrams from Ed Sullivan and Senator Cannon to the studio to be read but I don't want that to take time away from talking about this fabulous release.
;)

DR76 has been on constant rotation since I got it [[with the exception of the time devoted to re-exploring Whitney Houston's back catalog) and what an amazing presentation. The sound quality, liners, alternates, etc. are perfect. In many ways this LP captures all the great versatility about Diana's Motown years better than any other. It has those Mass[[er) appeal ballads [[Mahogany, After You), a great Ashford & Simpson song [[Ain't Nothing But A Maybe), shows her ease with singing over Disco tracks [[Love Hangover) Retro Vaudeville numbers [[Kiss Me Now) or lite Funk [[You're Good My Child), and displays her growth as an interpreter of standards post Billie Holliday [[Smile). Pass my praises on to the guys and like Claudette Robinson was told to do to Smokey by Diana at the Supremes Farewell show, "Show em how much I love em" hehe

See everyone tonight!

[JimBagley]

Have a great show tonight, John [[I know you will).

Jim

[davidh]

John, this was my first DR album ever. the summer of 76 i heard Love Hangover and thought,who is that, that voice! i bought thealbum and fell in love. soon came Greatest Hits and then i knew i had a hangover. i bought every album up to that and since. looking forward to this show .david from baltimore

[rovereab]

How I wish you had a play it again facility on your website Johnny!

If There's A Cure For This, I Don't Want It!

Regards

Eamonn

[midnight johnny]

This will be a great show.

Are any of these getting archived somehow? It is very difficult to listen on the west coast when I am still at work. I usually only manage to listen to the very end.

But this will be a special one! Another special one.

I wonder if it would ever be possible to get Diana on Rhonda on your show. You should ask Andy and George that tonight.

Rob...thanks! Sorry you won't be able to hear most of the show. If you go to the station website [[www.womr.org)...and [[http://www.womr.org)...and) to the podcast section...you'll be able to hear a number of previously recorded shows/interviews that I've done over the years, including last year's Andy and George "More Hits...Supremes" show.
No...I don't think having Diana on would be good for my heart....

[midnight johnny]

I am so-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o looking forward to this show tonight Johnny. The three of you on air together definitely have an electrifying chemistry. I'd send roses and telegrams from Ed Sullivan and Senator Cannon to the studio to be read but I don't want that to take time away from talking about this fabulous release.
;)

DR76 has been on constant rotation since I got it [[with the exception of the time devoted to re-exploring Whitney Houston's back catalog) and what an amazing presentation. The sound quality, liners, alternates, etc. are perfect. In many ways this LP captures all the great versatility about Diana's Motown years better than any other. It has those Mass[[er) appeal ballads [[Mahogany, After You), a great Ashford & Simpson song [[Ain't Nothing But A Maybe), shows her ease with singing over Disco tracks [[Love Hangover) Retro Vaudeville numbers [[Kiss Me Now) or lite Funk [[You're Good My Child), and displays her growth as an interpreter of standards post Billie Holliday [[Smile). Pass my praises on to the guys and like Claudette Robinson was told to do to Smokey by Diana at the Supremes Farewell show, "Show em how much I love em" hehe

See everyone tonight!

Glad you'll be here, Glen! Thanks!

[midnight johnny]

Have a great show tonight, John [[I know you will).

Jim

Thanks Jim....hope you'll be here!

[midnight johnny]

John, this was my first DR album ever. the summer of 76 i heard Love Hangover and thought,who is that, that voice! i bought thealbum and fell in love. soon came Greatest Hits and then i knew i had a hangover. i bought every album up to that and since. looking forward to this show .david from baltimore

David....so happy you'll be here....especially since the album is so significant to you.

[midnight johnny]

How I wish you had a play it again facility on your website Johnny!

If There's A Cure For This, I Don't Want It!

Regards

Eamonn

Eamonn....sorry you'll miss the show. BUT....the station does archive podcasts...as long as I record the show. I've recorded many...and have some on podcast. Go to www.womr.org [[http://www.womr.org) and go to the spoken word podcast link on the left side of the home page. If you do a little searching, you'l find my interviews with Janie Bradford, the Velvelettes, Frances Nero, Andy, George, and Blinky. As you download...give it time...the files are a little big.
Thanks for your interest, Eamonn!

[midnight johnny]

FYI...Folks...I will record tonight's show for future podcasting...now that I'm retired, I have all the time in the world [[*wink)!
Also...please...if you have any questions for George or Andy [[or even me..but I don't know so much)...post them here!
Do it. DO IT!!! Thanks....see you all in a bit!

[davidh]

John,thanks. i think that Diana IS THE QUEEN OF POP but that may be just my opinion.not trying to steal anyone else thunder.
i would like if Andy and George could talk a bit about the out takes on disc 2. love the alternates. also i asked Andy earlier to also talk about the album Ross 1978.about

[davidh]

does anyone else feel that there were more singles on this album? After You, Good My Child?

[lovechild]

I can hardly wait to hear the tunes and the stories from A&G tonight! the alternate Ain't Nothing But a Maybe really moves me and I am sure we will all be in Harmony tonight :) Have a great shoe Johnny!

[midnight johnny]

I can hardly wait to hear the tunes and the stories from A&G tonight! the alternate Ain't Nothing But a Maybe really moves me and I am sure we will all be in Harmony tonight :) Have a great shoe Johnny!


Hey Tony! So glad you're here!

.....in the studio....

[bradsupremes]

Excited for the show! :-)

[davidh]

thank you andy and george ,harry for this great album

[sophisticated_soul]

I am sure we will all be in Harmony tonight :)

I need to go where my mind is, le lo li:)

[davidh]

what songs were going to be on the soundtrack [[with vocals)

[davidh]

just a thought,this IS my fav Diana album. what is Johns,andys,george???fav album

[Glenpwood]

Hi Andy & George,

Love the interview on disc 2. Two questions though. Since its edited, how long was it originally and what was cut out topic wise?

[Glenpwood]

what songs were going to be on the soundtrack [[with vocals)

The Mahogany Soundtrack was originally going to be Diana vocals on side 1 only. Side 2 was Massers instrumental score according to the last Taraborelli bio...

Theme From Mahogany
I Thought It Took A Little Time
After You
To Love Again
Together

[davidh]

thanks Glenpwood!

[lovechild]

I need to go where my mind is, le lo li:)

with the b/side la de da lol

[davidh]

sorry to say ,but to me,TOGETHER doesnt seem to fit the rest of the songs from this album. sounds more like an out take from LAST TIME I SAW HIM. ......maybe thats why it wasnty used on the original album,lol.
was THIS CHRISTMAS the only holiday diana recorded during this time frame?

[MotownLover]

"Present for my Motown fix: Diana '76!"

I believe I just rhymed, yes?

Thanks John, Andy, and George!

Howard in Long Beach, CA, USA :p

[marybrewster]

Greetings from sunny Arizona! I am listening and messaging via cell phone [[ the magic of technology!) Hello to MJ, George and Mr. Andy. Thanks for playing " Mahogany ". This song was so influential in me becoming the fantastic person and fabulous drag queen I am today. Lol. No, I don't know where I am going to, but I'm having an amazing time getting there! Question: are there any Andantes on backing tracks on this set? And, why was Mahogany included on this set as well as the soundtrack?

[atcsm]

I have never listened to this show but am loving what I'm hearing. I just ordered the CD. Great job John.

[Glenpwood]

Thanks Andy and George for answering my questions about the interview.

[davidh]

lets go back to day one,cool track

[marybrewster]

Oh and forgive me! One more question, not related to Diana 76. George eluded on SDF that he wasn't around when TCB was released, but he may have mentioned that he's done sone work on it, or may be doing some work on it. Can one assume that the soundtrack and/or a dvd may be released? Yes, that didn't go over my wig.:)

[Glenpwood]

In Natalie Cole's memoir she talks about how she and Whitney Houston would commiserate over how many vocal takes Masser would have them do on a song....

[jobeterob]

Have you guys sent a copy of Diana Ross 76 to Diana Ross or any of her family?

I think you should just continue putting all of these out, all cuts. It's great.

[davidh]

LOVE youre good my child

[lovechild]

Do you have any stories on Ain't Nothing But a Maybe and also how where did Harmony come from? did Diana record any other Elton songs?

[atcsm]

loved the Mas Que Nada response - controversy put to sleep.

[davidh]

so will we get TCB on dvd.thanks

[jobeterob]

Great show guys. I've just referred Marv to your show on the other thread; told him there were important things to listen to from you and wonderful performances as well.

I think he's already lurking. Great audience tonite John. Congratulations.

[Glenpwood]

Guys, any hints on where we are going to for the next Diana Ross or Supremes expanded reissues?:D

[atcsm]

Gentlemen - the name says it all - why not name the albums after her??? Loving this.

[carole cucumber]

I'm late but I'm here. I was out celebrating my feastday- Fat Tuesday... "Honey, fat is where it's at"
It's great to hear those cuties Andy & George... and you, the always cute and gracious JP. How long have your guests been on? Will there be a podcast?

[lovechild]

Hey guys thank you for commenting on my questions..btw, I Really love the alternate of Kiss Me Now! :)

[atcsm]

OMG - that intro to To Love Again. Can't wait for the album to hear Harmony - are you going to tease it tonight?

[atcsm]

harmony?????

[jobeterob]

Wow, Baby It's Me hey!

Good show.....................................thanks so much.

[davidh]

geez..................BABY ITS ME whoa.

[atcsm]

Please do Baby It's Me.......

[atcsm]

thank you both very much

[atcsm]

love you johnny!

[lovechild]

Thank you Andy. Thank you George. Thank you Johnny. for an awesome show! :)

[Glenpwood]

Johnny, Andy, and George,

Thank you for such an informative show! I really appreciate all you do to preserve this fantastic music!

Everyone have a fantastic week!

[sophisticated_soul]

What a fantastic three hours! Thank you George and Andy for taking the time to share so many wonderful experiences and so much insightful information. Thank you so much for including "Go Where Your Mind Goes" on this set, I really like that song. It's so unique. And please keep providing new and updated information as it becomes available as you work on these wonderful projects. Thanks John, thanks everybody.:cool:

[Constantin]

In Natalie Cole's memoir she talks about how she and Whitney Houston would commiserate over how many vocal takes Masser would have them do on a song....

Apparently he did the same with Ross: "Touch me in the morning" is famous for being a patchwork of takes.
That may be the reason why Ross agreed to record Masser's "In your arms" in 1981 but didn't want him to produce it.

[theboyfromxtown]

I can't get to hear the show as it's way past my bedtime. So can any of you guys tell me about the Interview?

Is it the one with Diana talking about the rival version of Love Hangover with 5th Dimension....which came out on a promotional 45 in the UK

[midnight johnny]

Excited for the show! :-)

Thanks, Brad!

[midnight johnny]

"Present for my Motown fix: Diana '76!"

I believe I just rhymed, yes?

Thanks John, Andy, and George!

Howard in Long Beach, CA, USA :p

Thanks, Howard!!

[midnight johnny]

Greetings from sunny Arizona! I am listening and messaging via cell phone [[ the magic of technology!) Hello to MJ, George and Mr. Andy. Thanks for playing " Mahogany ". This song was so influential in me becoming the fantastic person and fabulous drag queen I am today. Lol. No, I don't know where I am going to, but I'm having an amazing time getting there! Question: are there any Andantes on backing tracks on this set? And, why was Mahogany included on this set as well as the soundtrack?

marybrewster....so glad you were able to listen to the show from Arizona...always a pleasure to have you....

[midnight johnny]

I have never listened to this show but am loving what I'm hearing. I just ordered the CD. Great job John.

atcsm...welcome to our weekly party! Nice to have you...and thank you.

[midnight johnny]

loved the Mas Que Nada response - controversy put to sleep.

Yes, atcsm....George did do a great job with that....

[midnight johnny]

I'm late but I'm here. I was out celebrating my feastday- Fat Tuesday... "Honey, fat is where it's at"
It's great to hear those cuties Andy & George... and you, the always cute and gracious JP. How long have your guests been on? Will there be a podcast?

Carole...sorry I didn't get to your post last night. Andy and George got connected to the show at about 9:25P...there were a few glitches. And I DID record the show....so I will be able to create a podcast....sadly without the music....station rules re: copyright issues. Thanks, Carole!

[midnight johnny]

love you johnny!

atcsm...well, thank you! And do come back for more next week!

[midnight johnny]

Thank you Andy. Thank you George. Thank you Johnny. for an awesome show! :)

Thanks, Tony...much obliged!

[midnight johnny]

Johnny, Andy, and George,

Thank you for such an informative show! I really appreciate all you do to preserve this fantastic music!

Everyone have a fantastic week!

Glen...thank you so much!!

[midnight johnny]

What a fantastic three hours! Thank you George and Andy for taking the time to share so many wonderful experiences and so much insightful information. Thank you so much for including "Go Where Your Mind Goes" on this set, I really like that song. It's so unique. And please keep providing new and updated information as it becomes available as you work on these wonderful projects. Thanks John, thanks everybody.:cool:

Thank YOU, Joseph!! And now....It's YOUR turn! [[*smile)

[midnight johnny]

I can't get to hear the show as it's way past my bedtime. So can any of you guys tell me about the Interview?

Is it the one with Diana talking about the rival version of Love Hangover with 5th Dimension....which came out on a promotional 45 in the UK

John....sorry that you are so old that you can't stay up for the festivities [[*grin)
I couldn't begin to break down all that was talked about, because, frankly, there was so much. But, i did record it for podcast, and I will try to get it up on the WOMR website before too long. I can say that I totally missed addressing the rival versions of "Love Hangover"....and I regret it...sorry!

[midnight johnny]

Folks...thanks so much for your involvement and presence in tonight's show. It means a lot to me...and I know that Andy and George appreciated it too. It's a wonderful thing for me to be able to be part of making available a time where we can share NEW old Motown! A huge thanks to Andy and George and Harry and Kevin for making this all possible.

Please come back next week for Joseph Monreal's [[SDF's own sophisticated_soul) "Listener's Choice" tribute to the late Etta James!
Have a great week!
John

[jobeterob]

I only caught the last half of the show but that was one of the best Motown interviews/shows that I have ever heard.

In a very rational way, you guys dealt with the next releases, the Andantes on early Supremes singles, the trolls on the Internet, TCB and Mas Que Nada and you gave us the stories about meeting Mr. Gordy, sending the CDS to Diana and Rhonda etc.

Very well done, very professional.

[theboyfromxtown]

I have been sent that interview and it doesn't mention the rivalry about Love Hangover. However, I loved the interview and Diana sounded as though she was enjoying it.

[pj1]

As we've received edits from that interview on disc 2, perhaps Andy & George will incorporate other portions of the same interview as a bonus on a future Diana Ross expanded release.

[Jimi LaLumia]

is there anywhere to listen to this after it's been broadcast?

[jobeterob]

Buried back in this thread, MJ did say a podcast would be made available.

If he doesn't tell us soon, I'm sure you can ask and he'll give you the goods.

It may have been the single best show that he has had thus far.

The guys knew the hardcore issues that the fans care about and addressed them all. They were supportive of Diana, but all the Supremes as well and very supportive of the caring fans.

At their best.......!

[R. Mark Desjardins]

I just finished listening to the 3 part interview with Andy Skurow and George Solomon recorded in December of 201l, and what a rare treat that was! I've searched in vain for a podcast of these gents more recent appearance on "Night Flight" discussing the Diana Ross 1976 Hip-o Select expanded edition, but understand it will be posted as time permits. I've always been curious wether the subjects of these expanded editions ever receive a copy and evidently that question has been answered!

By the way, Midnight Johnny's interview with Francis Nero is quite revelatory, and well worth checking out. He is very sensitive to his guests and knows when to pull back and let them reflect on their experience, rather than steering the conversation and questions to fit an agenda. What a refreshing change from radio hosts who pontificate their views and love to hear the sound of their own voice.