"Nightflight" Tue Sept 4, 9P-12M ET: "...a Tribute to the late Hal David"!

[midnight johnny]

Hello there, Folks! I thought I would take the opportunity tonight, on "Nightflight", to pay tribute to lyricist Hal David, who passed away on Sept 1. He and Burt Bacharach [[Burt who over the years has gotten much more attention than Hal) and Hal with other collaborators have recorded some of the most memorable and wonderful pop songs of the 50s, 60's and 70s. Hal's lyrics were always intelligent, classy and catchy. So tonight, join me as I play lots of the songs of Hal David...always with some surprises....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/)
See you on the Radiola!
Thanks! John

[Methuselah2]

Anyone who had a heart will certainly want to be there.
-- Signed, the April fool

[lovechild]

Hi Johnny...Excellent show choice for tonight...sad news but it will be nice to hear the Dionne and Carpenters classics and all of the other classics that Hal was involved with. dont forget This Guy's In Love With You or This Girl's in Love with you... cya tonight!

[JimBagley]

Hal David is probably my all-time favorite lyricist and surely was one of the greatest lyricists of the 20th century. Thank you for giving him the showcase he deserves tonight. And thanks Cousin Brucie and Unka Tony for showing your support for this great artist.

Jim

[Methuselah2]

Ya know, Jim: Baby, it's you.

I'm really looking forward to tonight's show, too. As I also am to another Listener's Choice show from you. And from Joseph, too. Not that Midnight Johnnikins needs any help. But that Philly-infused one was a real blast. Par-tay!

[Glenpwood]

Hi John! Hal was one of the all time greats and happy to see your paying him tribute. It's made me dig out a lot of Dionne, Petula, Carpenters, even the Lost Horizon song the 5th Dimension released. You won't need to call Dionne's Psychic Friends to know I'll be listening tonight! ;)

See everyone then...

[midnight johnny]

Anyone who had a heart will certainly want to be there.
-- Signed, the April fool


Cute....very cute, Bruce...so glad you'll be here!

[midnight johnny]

Hi Johnny...Excellent show choice for tonight...sad news but it will be nice to hear the Dionne and Carpenters classics and all of the other classics that Hal was involved with. dont forget This Guy's In Love With You or This Girl's in Love with you... cya tonight!

Tony....YAYYYYYYYYY!!!! You're BACK! You know I'll have those you mention...and don't miss the beginning of the show.....

[midnight johnny]

Hal David is probably my all-time favorite lyricist and surely was one of the greatest lyricists of the 20th century. Thank you for giving him the showcase he deserves tonight. And thanks Cousin Brucie and Unka Tony for showing your support for this great artist.

Jim


Jim....so glad you'll be here for the Hal David tribute.....I loved that his lyrics could be so simple and direct...."....Tell me how long will I be...wanting things...needing things...when I have so much..."

[midnight johnny]

Hi John! Hal was one of the all time greats and happy to see your paying him tribute. It's made me dig out a lot of Dionne, Petula, Carpenters, even the Lost Horizon song the 5th Dimension released. You won't need to call Dionne's Psychic Friends to know I'll be listening tonight! ;)

See everyone then...


Glen....great you'll be here. Ohhhhhhh...that DIONNEEEEEE WARWICKEEEEEE...the voice of an angel...and the heart of...of....well....I'll leave it at that.....

[sophisticated_soul]

I was In The Land of Make Believe, Wishin' and Hopin' that the Trains And Boats and Planes that Alfie accidentally drove through The Windows of the World while in the Valley Of The Dolls would cause you to Reach Out For Me and remember that You'll Never Get To Heaven [[If You Break My Heart). Are You There [[With Another Girl)? Breaking all of the Promises, Promises you made. Even though This Guy's In Love With You, I think I'll Never Fall In Love Again because my House Is Not A Home. So just Walk On By. I Smiled Yesterday but now The Look Of Love is gone. So Who Is Gonna Love Me?:cool:

[midnight johnny]

I was In The Land of Make Believe, Wishin' and Hopin' that the Trains And Boats and Planes that Alfie accidentally drove through The Windows of the World while in the Valley Of The Dolls would cause you to Reach Out For Me and remember that You'll Never Get To Heaven [[If You Break My Heart). Are You There [[With Another Girl)? Breaking all of the Promises, Promises you made. Even though This Guy's In Love With You, I think I'll Never Fall In Love Again because my House Is Not A Home. So just Walk On By. I Smiled Yesterday but now The Look Of Love is gone. So Who Is Gonna Love Me?:cool:

Well....Here I Am with No Regrets....yet and still Wanting Things like Turkey Lurkey Time!!!!

[midnight johnny]

BTW....for those interested...."Baby It's You" isn't lyrics by Hal David....it's MACK David...so sadly...can't be part of the festivities....

[sophisticated_soul]

BTW....for those interested...."Baby It's You" isn't lyrics by Hal David....it's MACK David...so sadly...can't be part of the festivities....

Yes, and "Valley of the Dolls" is by Andre and Dory Previn. My Dionne Warwick Anthology incorrectly listed it as by Bacharach/David. My bad and Rhino's bad. So Valley can't be part of the festivities either. But there is a ton of great, great songs that do qualify. I'm looking forward to hearing some Dusty Springfield, who along with Dionne are among the best interpreters of Bacharach and David.

[midnight johnny]

I won't be playing this version of David/Bacharach's "Be Aware"
but I wanted to share Laura Nyro's amazing version...

http://youtu.be/1SzWwq_bZ6g [[http://youtu.be/1SzWwq_bZ6g)

[Methuselah2]

What? No Shirelles? No BABY, IT'S YOU? Not even Adele's live version with Burt B. on piano? Oh well, I completely understand. And I respect your decision. Like totally. But no Shirelles? No BABY, IT'S YOU? That's OK. No problemo. None at all. What? No Shirelles?

[carole cucumber]

What? No Shirelles? No BABY, IT'S YOU? Not even Adele's live version with Burt B. on piano? Oh well, I completely understand. And I respect your decision. Like totally. But no Shirelles? No BABY, IT'S YOU? That's OK. No problemo. None at all. What? No Shirelles?

Perhaps Johnny has "It's Love That Really Counts [[In the Long Run) by the Shirelles.
I'm hoping he has "Make It Easy On Yourself" by the Isley Brothers.

[Methuselah2]

One less bell to answer.
One less Shirelles to play.
But I'm OK with it. I'm workin' through it. I've processed it completely. I'm fine.
What? No Shirelles?
Almost. Almost had it.

[Methuselah2]

Joseph, I loved your ''titles'' story.

[Methuselah2]

Really excited about the Hal David tribute about to start, John. But I gotta tell ya--I'm suddenly feelin' very Mack David. Whaddaya got by him? Long overdue.

[Methuselah2]

I agree with you, John. Burt B. has gotten so much more attention than Hal D. And, if you stop to think about it, Hal D. has gotten so much more attention than Mack D. I'm just sayin'.

[carole cucumber]

How about the Four Tops version of "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head"?

[Kamasu_Jr]

BTW....for those interested...."Baby It's You" isn't lyrics by Hal David....it's MACK David...so sadly...can't be part of the festivities....

Wasn't Mack Hal's brother? But not to be confused with Mac David. Anyway, it kinda fits. I read Mack tried to talk Hal out of becoming a songwriter.

[carole cucumber]

If I didn't know any better, I'd swear that Methuselah2 is hinting that he'd like to put together a 'Listener's Choice Show dedicated to Mack David for a future broadcast.

[Methuselah2]

Carole, you know me so well!

[Kamasu_Jr]

How about going waaaayyyyy back to 1958 with Broken Hearted Melody by Sarah Vaughan?

[JimBagley]

Does anyone have Alfie by Dee Dee Warwick?

[carole cucumber]

And appropriately the promo that led into tonight's show featured The Composer.....talk about planning!

[MotownSteve]

Hi John,
Sounds like a great show!

[JimBagley]

Hi Motown Steve,
Have you been drenched with rain the last couple of days?

[MotownSteve]

Hi Jim,
It hasn't been too bad and has been mostly at night. The big question a lot of my friend are asking is where did the summer go so quickly.

[midnight johnny]

How about going waaaayyyyy back to 1958 with Broken Hearted Melody by Sarah Vaughan?

Oh...Kamasu...I plan to go back to 1949...my birth year....OYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[carole cucumber]

Do you have Steve Tyrell's "What the World Needs Now' with Burt Bacharach, Martina McBride, Rod Stewart, James Taylor, and Dionne Warwick?

[lovechild]

wow I didnt know Hal wrote these songs... thanks JP

[midnight johnny]

Do you have Steve Tyrell's "What the World Needs Now' with Burt Bacharach, Martina McBride, Rod Stewart, James Taylor, and Dionne Warwick?
No, Ma'am!

[JimBagley]

Accept me for what I am

Accept me Kirk Cameran

[midnight johnny]

Now that I have a moment...HEY THERE ALL!!!...Seems like you're liking the Hal stuff....i'm glad!!!

[Kamasu_Jr]

Does anyone have Alfie by Dee Dee Warwick?

I do. It's on Foolish Fool. It's on CD.

[Glenpwood]

I love that when the intro for Don't Make Me Over came on my friends that are here asked whos that, I said "call a psychic friend" and they immediately responded Dionne Warwick in unison......;)

Love this extended version.....

[Kamasu_Jr]

Oh...Kamasu...I plan to go back to 1949...my birth year....OYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Cool. But do try and play Sarah. AND what about Wait For Love or To Wait for Love by Jackie DeShannon?

[carole cucumber]

Wow! In your stripped version, Dionne was fairly prominent in the background vocals.

[Methuselah2]

Oh, my. Your DON'T MAKE ME OVER remix is absolutely gorgeous. John, what have I just heard?! My head is spinning, the room is turning 'round and 'round, and I literally feel faint. Spectacular. Truly brilliant.

[midnight johnny]

I love that when the intro for Don't Make Me Over came on my friends that are here asked whos that, I said "call a psychic friend" and they immediately responded Dionne Warwick in unison......;)

Love this extended version.....

Glen...thank you!!!!!

[carole cucumber]

Oh...Kamasu...I plan to go back to 1949...my birth year....OYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
The Four Winds And The Seven Seas

[Methuselah2]

Oh, right, Jim. Kirk C. Now you tell me! Well, that's s fine kettle of Mrs. Paul's Fish Cakes. Oh, wait. We're cousins. Who knew?!

[midnight johnny]

Oh, my. Your DON'T MAKE ME OVER remix is absolutely gorgeous. John, what have I just heard?! My head is spinning, the room is turning 'round and 'round, and I literally feel faint. Spectacular. Truly brilliant.

Bruce....my...thank you...don't hurt yourself [[*grin)...

[midnight johnny]

The Four Winds And The Seven Seas


Carole....talk about psychic friends!!!

[MotownSteve]

Hi John,
Great version of a great song.

[MotownSteve]

Do you have Steve Tyrell's "What the World Needs Now' with Burt Bacharach, Martina McBride, Rod Stewart, James Taylor, and Dionne Warwick?

Hi Carole,
You might, or might not like this version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orv5pzOmrCc

[carole cucumber]

On your toes, Johnny. Are you limiting your selections to the 8 pages of the Hal David songbook? *wink *wink

[midnight johnny]

Hi John,
Great version of a great song.

Steve....thanks...and welcome!!

[texassoul]

Hiya John! Great to be back from vacation so I can catch your show. Hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Looking forward to the remainder of your show. Cheers!!

Mike Wheeler
Houston, Texas

[sophisticated_soul]

Joseph, I loved your ''titles'' story.

Thanks Bruce.:)

[carole cucumber]

Johnny,
Thanks for answering honestly.
Bell Bottom Blues -Theresa Brewer

[midnight johnny]

On your toes, Johnny. Are you limiting your selections to the 8 pages of the Hal David songbook? *wink *wink

Well actually.....no....but I'll NEVER give up my source...EVER!!!

[carole cucumber]

You just made Methusela2 happy, happy, happy- You're quite the gent, Mr. Perrone.

[midnight johnny]

Johnny,
Thanks for answering honestly.
Bell Bottom Blues -Theresa Brewer

Now...don't you get tooo cocky....

[Methuselah2]

Loved that Shirelles tune. Never heard it before. Oh, Shirelles, there you are! John always gets everybody to the party.

[sophisticated_soul]

How about going waaaayyyyy back to 1958 with Broken Hearted Melody by Sarah Vaughan?

One of my all time faves. Didn't realize it was a Hal David song. Did I miss it, I just got here, I over slept. My bad.:cool:

[JimBagley]

One of my all time faves. Didn't realize it was a Hal David song. Did I miss it, I just got here, I over slept. My bad.:cool:

I don't think we have heard it yet. We haven't heard Alfie by Dee Dee Warwick either.

[carole cucumber]

Bell Bottom Blues - Hal David- Leon Carr

[midnight johnny]

One of my all time faves. Didn't realize it was a Hal David song. Did I miss it, I just got here, I over slept. My bad.:cool:

Good stuff ....eh?

[sophisticated_soul]

I don't think we have heard it yet. We haven't heard Alfie by Dee Dee Warwick either.

Thanks Jim!

[sophisticated_soul]

Good stuff ....eh?

Not this time. Busy day under the blazing sun!:)

[carole cucumber]

The Ross -Gaye version?

[Glenpwood]

When they reissued Diana & Marvin with this, I was managing a CD store and my younger employees thought this sounded like something from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory..... It is charming but definitely not anything sonically like the rest of that LP.

[carole cucumber]

Ironic, isn't it .... Hal David produced by Hal Davis...

[Glenpwood]

Ironic, isn't it .... Hal David produced by Hal Davis...

Carole, nothing wrong with some Hal on Hal action.....;)

[texassoul]

Dionne Warwick - Land Of Make Believe!!

[carole cucumber]

Johnny,
Which 4 cd box set is the Carpenter's Bacharach medley from? Neither of the A & M sets has it.

[lovechild]

John - Thank you so much for playing this Carpenters medley .. I still miss Karen so much...

[midnight johnny]

Dionne Warwick - Land Of Make Believe!!

Mike...sorry...don't have that one............

[lovechild]

Johnny,
Which 4 cd box set is the Carpenter's Bacharach medley from? Neither of the A & M sets has it.
i have it on an Anthology i think its from' 97 or so

[Glenpwood]

This is from the Carpenters Live at the BBC DVD I believe.... Richard won't release a live album despite allegedly taping a lot of their live shows over the years.....

[midnight johnny]

Johnny,
Which 4 cd box set is the Carpenter's Bacharach medley from? Neither of the A & M sets has it.

Carole...it was released only in Japan on A&M.

[lovechild]

i have it on an Anthology i think its from' 97 or so
sorry i forgot to say its from Japan

[Glenpwood]

There are two CDs available that are live he sanctioned for overseas though.... The Palladium one is easiest to get

[midnight johnny]

John - Thank you so much for playing this Carpenters medley .. I still miss Karen so much...

No voice is more wonderful....mannnnn...I miss her along with you, Tone

[Glenpwood]

It's maddening to think of the pearls that might still be in the vault on Karen.... That unreleased list from the A&M tape vaults is long although some of the material is apparently incomplete.....

[sophisticated_soul]

Thanks for playing Dusty, John.:cool:

[carole cucumber]

We definitely NEED a Nightflight dedicated to the Carpenter's.

[midnight johnny]

We definitely NEED a Nightflight dedicated to the Carpenter's.

Now Tony is in charge of "Listener's Choice" shows with Karen....

[carole cucumber]

"I Cry Alone" flip side of..........
''When You're Young and In Love''

[sophisticated_soul]

Now Tony is in charge of "Listener's Choice" shows with Karen....

And I'm in charge of "Listener's Choice" shows with Etta . . . !

[midnight johnny]

"I Cry Alone" flip side of..........
''When You're Young and In Love''

Carole Cucumber..my own private wikipedia! Thank you Carole!

[sophisticated_soul]

OMG! Total surprise! And one of my all-time Julie faves! Thanks John, you are the man!:cool:

[midnight johnny]

And I'm in charge of "Listener's Choice" shows with Etta . . . !

Yes...and in charge of mashed potatoes and apple pie too....YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

[midnight johnny]

OMG! Total surprise! And one of my all-time Julie faves! Thanks John, you are the man!:cool:

My pleasure, I'm SURE!

[Methuselah2]

T & B & P. Thanks so much for playing that beautiful tune, John. I really did enjoy that. And your harmonizing, as well. That great song can't help but get the listener involved.

[sophisticated_soul]

Julie, right into Sarah! You are on fire tonight my friend. Cooking! Saw Sarah live in 1973 sing this. My Mom adored Sassy and that was passed on to me at a very early age. Thanks Mom!:)

[midnight johnny]

T & B & P. Thanks so much for playing that beautiful tune, John. I really did enjoy that. And your harmonizing, as well. That great song can't help but get the listener involved.

I am very glad Bruce..................

[carole cucumber]

No, Johnny, I do not know everything... but I do remember Harry Weinger saying last week on your show that that's how Sarah Vaughn's albums were released.

[midnight johnny]

No, Johnny, I do not know everything... but I do remember Harry Weinger saying last week on your show that that's how Sarah Vaughn's albums were released.

Well, Carole...you knew that...so I guess i was right!

[johnjeb]

Hi John

Enjoyed these first two hours very much, but time for me to get some sleep. Thanks for a great show.

John

[midnight johnny]

Hi John

Enjoyed these first two hours very much, but time for me to get some sleep. Thanks for a great show.

John

John...nice to see you....glad you enjoyed it....sweet dreams.....

[Methuselah2]

Didn't he, Carole?! He is a gent, just as you say. The Shirelles made it to the show at last.

[sophisticated_soul]

From "My Best Friend's Wedding". That whole performance is great. Good choice.:)

[Methuselah2]

And speaking of Etta, Joseph, I listen to SUGAR ON THE FLOOR, BLUES IS MY BUSINESS, PRISONER OF LOVE, and SUNDAY KIND OF LOVE on YouTube all the time since your great Etta ''LC'' show. I had never heard SUGAR or BLUES before.

[lovechild]

There is just something so special about the Dionne-Hal & Burt connection. and thanks for playing Herb...the show tonight has flown by with 30 more minutes of surprises on the way!
:)

[sophisticated_soul]

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien! Another perfect addition to a fabulous show!:)

[sophisticated_soul]

And speaking of Etta, Joseph, I listen to SUGAR ON THE FLOOR, BLUES IS MY BUSINESS, PRISONER OF LOVE, and SUNDAY KIND OF LOVE on YouTube all the time since your great Etta ''LC'' show. I had never heard SUGAR or BLUES before.

Thanks Bruce, it was a true joy putting that show together. I still play it often myself! LOL!!:)

Hey Bruce, it looks like you're my 5,000th post!:cool:

[lovechild]

Wow The Stylistics! Booommmm

[carole cucumber]

'Make the Music Play' became 'Let the Music play'- such a lovely song & performance from DMF

[lovechild]

JP Thank you for taking us on this Hal David ride with you tonight. It has been very special .
RIP Hal...

[Methuselah2]

Joseph, take a number from 1 to 10, double it and add a zillion. That's how many messages I plan to send to you. [[I'm paraphrasing a 1930s song recorded by Lyda Roberti.)

[sophisticated_soul]

What the world needed tonight was this fabulous show. You really knocked it out of the park John! Thank You. Thanks everybody, see you next time.:cool:

[Methuselah2]

Thank you, John, for this wonderful evening. And all the added fun from that SDF gang of mine.

[carole cucumber]

Night, night & may God bless.

[sophisticated_soul]

Joseph, take a number from 1 to 10, double it and add a zillion. That's how many messages I plan to send to you. [[I'm paraphrasing a 1930s song recorded by Lyda Roberti.)

From "College Rhythm", aw Bruce, your gonna make me blush!:o

[patty tomato]

Hi everybody!!!

[midnight johnny]

Patty...we missed you!!

Everybody....thanks so much for the BEST of shows!