"Nightflight" Tue Feb 28, 9P-12M ET:ETTA JAMES "Listener's Choice" Tribute.....

[midnight johnny]

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Hello, FOLKS! Tonight...a very special show for you. SDF's own sophisticated_soul/Joseph Monreal
has created his 21st "Listener's Choice" "Nightflight" show...a tribute to the late, great Etta James, who passed away on Jan 20, 2012. Joseph's tribute will cover Etta's career and unique and varied musical style as only Joseph can. So do join Joseph [[and me) for the "sophisticated_soul "Nightlight Listener's Choice" tribute to the great ETTA JAMES.....
....tonight...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!
...and thank you, Joseph, for creating this very special show.
John
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[theboyfromxtown]

Yet another show I can't hear...Missed Jim's, missed Skurow, now Joseph.

Have a great time lads, I know you will.

[RossHolloway]

Midnight- I will try and listen in. If you have her disc Mystery Lady, would you please play I Don't Stand A Ghost of A Chance? This is my ultimate song and ultimate cd by Etta.

[JimBagley]

Can't wait for this wonderful tribute. See you later tonight.

[carlo]

I will be tuning in tonight! Looking forward to a great show! :)

[sophisticated_soul]

Thank you John, for this wonderful opportunity to offer tribute to one of the truly great voices of our time, Miss Etta James. I have a great passion for “Peaches” and her music; she has been part of my musical landscape from day one. Etta is among the foremost artists in the soundtrack of my life for which I have been most grateful. Her recorded output spans 1955 to 2011 and for tonight’s program I have tried to touch on all the many different musical adventures that the versatile Etta undertook during her lengthy career. Etta was one of a kind. She was a hard living, hard losing survivor who did it her way. The vast musical legacy she has left us is a testament to her often troubled life and her always amazing talent. I miss her greatly. Rest in peace, Etta.
I hope you will all join us tonight to celebrate Etta’s life and to listen to some great Etta James tunes. Tell mama all about it!:cool:

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[sophisticated_soul]

Yet another show I can't hear...Missed Jim's, missed Skurow, now Joseph.

Have a great time lads, I know you will.

Thank you John for putting me in such esteemed company. I really wish you could join us. We have got to do something about this time difference!:)

[sophisticated_soul]

Midnight- I will try and listen in. If you have her disc Mystery Lady, would you please play I Don't Stand A Ghost of A Chance? This is my ultimate song and ultimate cd by Etta.

Sorry Ross, my portion of the program is pre-recorded and I did not include that particular track. "Mystery Lady" is represented by two other cuts I hope you will enjoy. It's a great album that brought Etta her first Grammy Award, in 1994. Better late then never! She wound up with six Grammy's, including 2003's Lifetime Achievement award.

[sophisticated_soul]

Can't wait for this wonderful tribute. See you later tonight.

Thank you Jim, glad you will be here, buddy. And thank you for all you kind encouragement while I was putting this show together.
:)

[sophisticated_soul]

I will be tuning in tonight! Looking forward to a great show! :)

Hey Carlo my e-migo, glad you can make. See you on the radio!:cool:

[sophisticated_soul]

Etta in 1968.

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[sophisticated_soul]

Etta in 2003.

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[midnight johnny]

Joseph.....I'm very excited about the show tonight.....and wonderful Etta pics you've posted!
John

[sophisticated_soul]

Joseph.....I'm very excited about the show tonight.....and wonderful Etta pics you've posted!
John

Thank you my friend. I'm pretty excited too. Doing a Listener's Choice show is always so much fun!

Etta in 1992 and 2011.

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[theboyfromxtown]

Absolutely Joseph. But it's now nearly midnight and this old boy has just about got enough energy to turn the light off!!

Have a great time lads, and happy listening. I know it's gonna be a great show. I'll read all about it tomorrow!

[copley]

I was lucky enough to see Etta perform in Denver in 2003. Would be great if you'd play Etta's amazing version of 'Take It To The Limit'.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAH97-TDFzk

Have a great show and thanks for supporting Etta.

[sophisticated_soul]

Absolutely Joseph. But it's now nearly midnight and this old boy has just about got enough energy to turn the light off!!

Have a great time lads, and happy listening. I know it's gonna be a great show. I'll read all about it tomorrow!

Thanks, John:)

[sophisticated_soul]

I was lucky enough to see Etta perform in Denver in 2003. Would be great if you'd play Etta's amazing version of 'Take It To The Limit'. Have a great show and thanks for supporting Etta.

Sorry Copley "Take It To The Limit" didn't make the final cut. There were so many songs I wanted to include but I filled my alotted space really fast, and had to leave off a lot of personal faves like "Take It To The Limit". Great version. Thank you for your kindness and support.:)

[sophisticated_soul]

Etta's last [[2011) and first [[1960) albums covers. Hey MJ looks we picked the same photos. Great minds . . .:)

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[midnight johnny]

Etta's last [[2011) and first [[1960) albums covers. Hey MJ looks we picked the same photos. Great minds . . .:)

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..............................break a leg............;)

[lovechild]

Hey Joseph
a little under the weather tonight but will be listening in. have a great show :)

[JimBagley]

Hey Joseph
a little under the weather tonight but will be listening in. have a great show :)

Hang in there, chile. Sending love your way.

[Glenpwood]

Joseph, looking forward to what treats youve lined up for us all!

[sophisticated_soul]

Hey Joseph
a little under the weather tonight but will be listening in. have a great show :)

Thanks Tone, stay warm.:)

[JimBagley]

Great leadoff track, JOsEph. Fred and I are already dancing.

[sophisticated_soul]

Joseph, looking forward to what treats youve lined up for us all!

Thanks for being here Glen. I hope you enjoy the program, Etta has a lot of great music!:cool:

[sophisticated_soul]

Great leadoff track, JOsEph. Fred and I are already dancing.

Thanks Jim! Thanks Fred!:)

[JimBagley]

Something's got a hold of me and I think it is Fred's legs.

[Glenpwood]

Love this song and how its been has been sampled in a couple of huge dance hits in England recently....

[midnight johnny]

Wonderful variety, Joseph........

[carole cucumber]

Funky.. it sounds like papa wasn't the only rolling stone. You go girl!

[JimBagley]

Sunday Kind Of Love has been recorded by A LOT of people, but Etta's version is my favorite by far. Thank you for including it.

[sophisticated_soul]

Wonderful variety, Joseph........

Thank you, my engineer extraordinaire.:cool:

[lovechild]

Awesome version of Misty Blue ..

[sophisticated_soul]

Awesome version of Misty Blue ..

I know that it's one of your favorite songs, I'm glad you enjoyed Etta's take.

[midnight johnny]

"Blues....Business"....LOVE it........

[JimBagley]

Loving the sequencing.

[lovechild]

Tell Mama love it...I remember when Diana covered it on RHR&B :)

[sophisticated_soul]

Definitely Etta's first hit! Stolen and made into a bigger pop hit by Georgia Gibbs. Happened a lot in those days.

[midnight johnny]

Definitely Etta's first hit! Stolen and made into a bigger pop hit by Georgia Gibbs. Happened a lot in those days.

YES>...now I remember Georgia Gibbs version. Thanks! This stuff from 1973 is HOTTTTTTTTTT!

[JimBagley]

I think Whitney's Queen of the Night ripped off its vibe from Lay Back Daddy

[sophisticated_soul]

Thank you everyone for all the kind words, I really appreciate it. This show was a labor of love, all the sweeter that you all are enjoying it. Thanks:)

[carole cucumber]

Not only does Etta 'Got It'.. but you got it too, Joseph. Lovin' tonite's choices.

[sophisticated_soul]

Etta was 17 years old when "Roll With Me Henry" became a hit, she'd already been on the road three years.

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[sophisticated_soul]

Not only does Etta 'Got It'.. but you got it too, Joseph. Lovin' tonite's choices.

Thank you Carole. There was no shortage of great tracks to chose from.

[midnight johnny]

.......such great music surrounding her............

[midnight johnny]

Etta was 17 years old when "Roll With Me Henry" became a hit, she'd already been on the road three years.

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....amazing photograph......17?!?!?!

[midnight johnny]

"Jump Into my Fire"....terrific!

[sophisticated_soul]

Etta in 2006:

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[carole cucumber]

Etta & Steve Winwood- a real treat

[carole cucumber]

Clayton Ivey [[who worked on some of the Supremes 75 songs) played piano on Etta's "The Right Time" album.

[carole cucumber]

Clayton Ivey [[who wrote and produced several sessions for the Supremes '75 album) played piano on Etta's "The Right Time" Album

[JimBagley]

Wow, Almost Persuaded. Another oft-recorded song that Etta makes her own. Great stuff.

[carole cucumber]

Etta's sons Donto [[plays drums) and Sametto [[plays bass) are featured on the "Blues To the Bone" album.

[JimBagley]

70s Etta may be her coolest period.

[sophisticated_soul]

I had the great pleasure of seeing Etta live in concert 5 or 6 times over the years. In 1989 I managed to get back stage after a show she did here in San Diego and got to see her for a brief moment. Just long enough to tell her I was fan and get this autograph. She was most gracious.

PS: John I know I told you it more like 10 times, but when I got to thinking about it I realized some of those different memories were from the same concerts. Hey, I'm old, I can't remember everything.:)

I didn't know how to scan the entire album cover.

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[midnight johnny]

Haaaaaaaa.....yes...Diana did do "99 and 1/2"....not quite the same version!

[JimBagley]

How was Seven Day Fool not a hit? Incredible production.

[sophisticated_soul]

I don't remember where I got this clipping. But I love the quote and have always kept this clipping.
:cool:

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[sophisticated_soul]

How was Seven Day Fool not a single? Incredible production.

"Seven Day Fool" was released as an Argo single [[5402) in 1961.

[JimBagley]

"Seven Day Fool" was released as an Argo single [[5402) in 1961.

You caught me before I could correct my post. How was Seven Day Fool not a HIT single?

[sophisticated_soul]

This being my twenty-first show is the last time I can legitimately call myself Mr. 21! LOL:rolleyes::D

[sophisticated_soul]

How was Seven Day Fool not a HIT single?

Etta has a lot of songs like that. In many ways Etta was highly underrated.

[JimBagley]

I'd Rather Go Blind should have been an a-side. Etta really did have an embaressment of riches in the '60s.

[lovechild]

Blowing in the Wind and then Groove Me...wowohoo? Joseph the first hour was great, the second hour was hot and the third hour is on Fire! WOW! Loving Etta101 tonight... :)

[lovechild]

King Floyd did Groove Me

[sophisticated_soul]

King Floyd, Johnny.:)

[midnight johnny]

King Floyd, Johnny.:)


Thank you Tony and Joseph....whooooooooopsssssssssss!

[sophisticated_soul]

Blowing in the Wind and then Groove Me...wowohoo? Joseph the first hour was great, the second hour was hot and the third hour is on Fire! WOW! Loving Etta101 tonight... :)

Thanks Tone, thanks everybody! This is so cool!:cool:

[midnight johnny]

King Floyd, Johnny.:)


Are you sure it wasn't the King Sisters?

[sophisticated_soul]

Are you sure it wasn't the King Sisters?

No, it was Nat BB King Cole.;)

[lovechild]

Are you sure it wasn't the King Sisters?
yeah i think it was Mabel King lol

[midnight johnny]

yeah i think it was Mabel King lol

But then again it tasted a little like PeKING Duck

[midnight johnny]

"Pushover" and "Payback" ....Etta doing fantistic with the girl group sound.

[atcsm]

so sorry I missed the show - too much props - will look for next week

[sophisticated_soul]

"Pushover" and "Payback" ....Etta doing fantistic with the girl group sound.

Oddly enough "Pushover" a song Etta didn't much care for was, at #25, her second highest charting single on The Billboard Hot 100. "Tell Mama" was her highest at #23.

[lovechild]

But then again it tasted a little like PeKING Duck
good one JP but now I am getting hungry for Chinese food or some chicken a la king lol

[midnight johnny]

Joseph....thanks for creating a tribute to Etta that you can be most proud of. This has been one of my favorite "Nightflight"s EVER! Thanks to all of you for being part of this wonderful experience. See you next week!

[JimBagley]

GREAT closing tone, Joseph, to put a cap on an exquisitely sequenced lineup. Thank you so much for a beautiful night of music which introduced me to a few new favorites.

[lovechild]

Joseph
Thank you for a most enjoyable Evening With Etta...

have a great week all :)

[Glenpwood]

Wow Joseph, I feel like ive gained a whole new appreciation on Etta and gained a few new song faves I dont want to be without. Hope we get show 22 real soon!

Johnny, look forward to next weeks new remixes.... Everyone have a great week!

[sophisticated_soul]

Again, my thanks to all of you for your kind words. It such a joyful bonus to have a labor of love enjoyed by others. Thank you all very much. John, thank you for the time and space my friend. Thank you Etta for the music and the sweet inspiration. I miss you. Rest in peace.