"Nightflight" Tue Nov 20, 9P-12M ET: The Spinners & Dionne Warwick!

[midnight johnny]

Hello, Folks! As we approach the holidays, I thought I'd give you another special tribute show. And remarkably,
these two music entities cover many of "Nightflight's" favorite musical genre....Philly, Brill Building, Invictus and, of course....Motown! Tonight, "Nightflight" showcases The Spinners and Dionne Warwick. I've spent the last week gathering tracks for you...many never or rarely heard on radio.
Also, a very special presentation tonight, I will be airing for the first time, from the yet to be released "Supremely Yours II" produced and arranged by Steve Weaver....Scherrie Payne's and her daughter Shoshana Payne Philips' beautiful duet and cover version of the late Luther Vandross' "Dance With My Father". I want to thank Steve for allowing this amazing track to be aired on "Nightflight". Cheers to you, Steve!!
One more thing....I'll be hosting TWO WOMR shows this week...tonight's "Nightflight" and on Thursday...Thanksgiving Day from 5P-8P ET...I will be filling in for Rich Rubino on his "Sounds Of America" [[great American songbook) show. So do join me for that ...as you take a break from drumsticks and stuffing and football.
I plan to squeeze a bit of Motown and soul into the show.
So do join me on "Nightflight" Tue Nov 20, 9P-12M ET and "Sounds of America" Thur Nov 22, 5P-8P ET....
on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and streaming live worldwide at www.womr.org [[http://www.womr.org/)
Thanks....and a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving Day to you all!
John

[Glenpwood]

Wow, twice in one week? That's a very pleasant Thanksgiving surprise and will break up the usual Wood family holiday tradition of bringing a dish to pass and an unresolved issue;)

Dionne and The Spinners is quite the treat, John. Since the item in the picture below didn't tell me in advance you were gonna do this, does anyone know where I can get a fair trade in price for it?
http://www.alleewillis.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dionne-psychic-game.png

[Methuselah2]

I'm tellin' ya--if there's one thing I like on Thanksgiving, it's a second helping of Perrone. But the stew brewin' for tonight is a' bubblin' already, and I know it's gonna fill me up. Sounds like one feast after another. But like I've always said: "There's always room for Perrone." And as I've always asked: "Does this gown make me look fat?" [[Sorry. I haven't quite let go of last week's schtick yet. I should be better by the time The Spinners and Dionne arrive.) Hope all of John's buddies can make it to the shows. I'm showin' up . . . whether ya like it or not!

[R. Mark Desjardins]

Well, we've all taken missteps in our lives and I'm sure Miss Warwick has more than her share to ponder.

[midnight johnny]

Wow, twice in one week? That's a very pleasant Thanksgiving surprise and will break up the usual Wood family holiday tradition of bringing a dish to pass and an unresolved issue;)

Dionne and The Spinners is quite the treat, John. Since the item in the picture below didn't tell me in advance you were gonna do this, does anyone know where I can get a fair trade in price for it?
http://www.alleewillis.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dionne-psychic-game.png

Glen.....yes....I would have made arrangements for hosting even MORE shows, but I'm trying to keep my media saturation at a minimum [[*grin).Thanks for posting your Psychic Friends Kit......it is one of your BEST! I love it!
Glad you'll be joining me on "Sounds of America" too!!!

[midnight johnny]

I'm tellin' ya--if there's one thing I like on Thanksgiving, it's a second helping of Perrone. But the stew brewin' for tonight is a' bubblin' already, and I know it's gonna fill me up. Sounds like one feast after another. But like I've always said: "There's always room for Perrone." And as I've always asked: "Does this gown make me look fat?" [[Sorry. I haven't quite let go of last week's schtick yet. I should be better by the time The Spinners and Dionne arrive.) Hope all of John's buddies can make it to the shows. I'm showin' up . . . whether ya like it or not!

Bruce....you overstate me in every way....but I'm very appreciative of the kindness.I'm just a little surprised you didn't find a way to mention "bookies" in your post.....I think I'll have one NOW! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

[midnight johnny]

Well, we've all taken missteps in our lives and I'm sure Miss Warwick has more than her share to ponder.

Mark...hey there! You are so right! And I'm so excited about playing Dionne's music tonight that I won't even mention on the air what a nasty, horrid bitch she was on that skunk, Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice", like I usually do..
Pheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwww.....that's better!

[Glenpwood]

Now now, Donald or his handlers on the Apprentice were probably always just out of the camera shot constantly asking Dionne if she knew where to get a copy of Obama's birth certificate or if Linda Georgian could tell her when she'll get another hit just to piss her off.....;)

[sophisticated_soul]

What a great show idea John! Maybe a series of "&" shows? Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells would touch on many artist and songs. Earth, Wind and Fire & The Emotions? Looking forward to tonight's show. I'll Be Around.:cool:

[midnight johnny]

What a great show idea John! Maybe a series of "&" shows? Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells would touch on many artist and songs. Earth, Wind and Fire & The Emotions? Looking forward to tonight's show. I'll Be Around.:cool:

Joseph....oh yes...there are hundreds of possibilities. I could even do a full 3 hour show of the best "&"...."Jonny und Jo". Glad you'll be here!!

[JimBagley]

Great theme tonight, John. Have fun. Catch you later.

Jim

[lovechild]

I logged into Soulful Detroit tonight and then came you WOW its Dionne and the Spinners!
Have a great Thanksgiving week Johnny - hey all :)

[midnight johnny]

Great theme tonight, John. Have fun. Catch you later.

Jim

Thanks, Jim...good to see ya!!!!

[midnight johnny]

I logged into Soulful Detroit tonight and then came you WOW its Dionne and the Spinners!
Have a great Thanksgiving week Johnny - hey all :)


Hey Tony....Take it from me....glad you're here!!!

[lovechild]

Hey Tony....Take it from me....glad you're here!!!

btw i Love the CD's!

[MotownSteve]

Hi John,
Sounds like a great show.

[midnight johnny]

btw i love the cd's!


wunnnerful!!!!!!!

[MotownSteve]

I'll Always Love You, yes John. A great song.

[midnight johnny]

Hi John,
Sounds like a great show.


Steve.....Welcome....good to see you! I did get your message.....I will see if I can do anything with the remix you requested....sorry!

[Methuselah2]

Hey John. Every show on NIGHTFLIGHT is very special in some way. That Joni Mitchell one threw me for a loop. But the primal scream therapy is finally starting to kick in. And it's only a matter of time before my underwear stops looking like a Rorschach test. On another front, was that the backing track of SWEET THING you started off with?

[midnight johnny]

I'll Always Love You, yes John. A great song.

Thank you sir!

[midnight johnny]

Hey John. Every show on NIGHTFLIGHT is very special in some way. That Joni Mitchell one threw me for a loop. But the primal scream therapy is finally starting to kick in. And it's only a matter of time before my underwear stops looking like a Rorschach test. On another front, was that the backing track of SWEET THING you started off with?
Despite your disparaging Joni Mitchell....I will still answer your question. Yes.

[Methuselah2]

Despite your disparaging Joni Mitchell....I will still answer your question. Yes.

Well, then, more please. Avec Spinners, s'il vous plait.

[MotownSteve]

Hi John,
If you have this it might be nice to play: The Spinners and Linda Creed singing 'Then Came You' life at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, NJ.

[JimBagley]

I Think I Need Dionne Warwick. Thanks John. One of my favorites, along with Valley Of The Dolls and Anyone Who Had A Heart.

[JimBagley]

Steve,
My parents saw Totie Fields at the Latin Casino. Back when she had two legs.

[ivyfield]

Hi John, Any chance of ANYTHING else from the excellent Jerry Ragavoy produced/arranged album, Then Came You? I love the entire CD. Sadly Jerry passed a few years ago too. After initial hick-up I'm now online and listening/recording. RIGHT ON!
Stoned Love, Steve.x
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[lovechild]

Once You Hit The Road! yes :)

[sophisticated_soul]

Steve,
My parents saw Totie Fields at the Latin Casino. Back when she had two legs.

Totie was a trouper, she carried on just fine with one leg. I loved seeing her on Ed Sullivan. She had so many health problems, just 48 when she kicked it. She was a laugh riot in her day.

[midnight johnny]

Hi John,
If you have this it might be nice to play: The Spinners and Linda Creed singing 'Then Came You' life at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Steve....sorry....don't have it....

[midnight johnny]

Hi John, Any chance of ANYTHING else from the excellent Jerry Ragavoy produced/arranged album, Then Came You? I love the entire CD. Sadly Jerry passed a few years ago too. After initial hick-up I'm now online and listening/recording. RIGHT ON!
Stoned Love, Steve.x
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Hey there Steve!!!! Sure!!!!

[midnight johnny]

Once You Hit The Road! yes :)


I love it too, Tone!!! Especially the slightly longer version....

[JimBagley]

Totie was a trouper, she carried on just fine with one leg. I loved seeing her on Ed Sullivan. She had so many health problems, just 48 when she kicked it. She was a laugh riot in her day.

Loved her best when she had one leg.

[ivyfield]

Excellent choice JP! Btw - Lynda has a great story about Dionne visiting The Supremes backstage at the [[sadly incomplete) show we have on CD 'In Japan! She went back before they started the show and said something that made Jean, Lynda & Mary laugh. Can't write it here unfortunately...

[lovechild]

Loving the show Johnny! :)

[Methuselah2]

The music tonight is sounding great, John. But suddenly, I'm feelin' very Joni Mitchell for some reason. It's that incredible NIGHTFLIGHT thing--when the music I didn't know or think I liked seeps in, takes over, and runs around in my head and I can't get it out. You don't have Joni doin' ASK ANY GIRL, do ya? I know I'll love it even more than the Tony Martin and Chris Clark versions.

[midnight johnny]

Excellent choice JP! Btw - Lynda has a great story about Dionne visiting The Supremes backstage at the [[sadly incomplete) show we have on CD 'In Japan! She went back before they started the show and said something that made Jean, Lynda & Mary laugh. Can't write it here unfortunately...

Darn it....I KNOW we'd ALL love to know, Steve [[*grin)!

[sophisticated_soul]

Truly Yours, a total classic, I love this song! Thanks John!:cool:

[Methuselah2]

Oh my--TRULY YOURS. EXTENDED! John, you are the best! The very best!
-- Truly yours, Bruce

[lovechild]

we have a surprise guest coming soon...

[patty tomato]

hey everybody

[Methuselah2]

And T & B & P. The great Bacharach/David/Warwick. Perfection. Thank you for playing it, John.

[JimBagley]

hey everybody


HI Patty Tomato! Have a fruitful Thanksgiving!

[sophisticated_soul]

Loved her best when she had one leg.

Totie became an example, to me, of carrying on despite adversity. Her humour did take on an edgier tone as her health problems became so much of the material for her act.

[sophisticated_soul]

hey everybody

Welcome Patty!:cool:

[lovechild]

Hi Patty Tomato glad to see you here. Happy Turkey Day :)

[lovechild]

wow this Dance With My Father is NICE!

[ivyfield]

Thanks John. Sounds nice streaming across the internet! I hope the fans like the new/old sound too.
I'll be staying on until the end of the show - it's 3am here so another couple of hours won't hurt me - even though at my age I need as much beauty sleep as I can get!!!!!

[Methuselah2]

we have a surprise guest coming soon...

Tell me it's Joni Mitchell.
Tell me it's Joni!

[midnight johnny]

Truly Yours, a total classic, I love this song! Thanks John!:cool:


Thank you Joseph and Bruce...yes...I extended it just a touch.....thanks guys!

[ivyfield]

Thanks LoveChild - there's some great stuff forthcoming - including a rework of one of Dionne's early hits...

[lovechild]

Tell me it's Joni Mitchell.
Tell me it's Joni!
sorry Brucie no Joni tonight but it is Patty Tomatoe! :)

[JimBagley]

Love the extended Love Don't Love

[midnight johnny]

Tell me it's Joni Mitchell.
Tell me it's Joni!

Knock it off!

[JimBagley]

sorry Brucie no Joni tonight but it is Patty Tomatoe! :)

There is no more special guest than Miss Patty !

[lovechild]

Thanks LoveChild - there's some great stuff forthcoming - including a rework of one of Dionne's early hits...

Nice, is it from the new cd?

[lovechild]

Johnny are you going to visit Dionnes new CD tonight?

[midnight johnny]

Thanks John. Sounds nice streaming across the internet! I hope the fans like the new/old sound too.
I'll be staying on until the end of the show - it's 3am here so another couple of hours won't hurt me - even though at my age I need as much beauty sleep as I can get!!!!!

Steve...my pleasure!!! Glad you're staying!! Let me know if there is anything else you would like played on the show. I'd love to!

[texassoul]

Howdy John. Sorry I'm late! Could you rewind pleez? ;o))

[midnight johnny]

Patty....WELCOME...and happy holidays!!!!!

[patty tomato]

Happy thanksgiving to you jim!!!!

[sophisticated_soul]

Thanks John. Sounds nice streaming across the internet! I hope the fans like the new/old sound too.

Scherrie sounds fantastic - as always.:)

[midnight johnny]

Howdy John. Sorry I'm late! Could you rewind pleez? ;o))

Mike...welcome!!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!

[JimBagley]

Scherrie sounds fantastic - as always.:)


And her daughter has a lovely voice

[midnight johnny]

Johnny are you going to visit Dionnes new CD tonight?


Ooooops.....no........

[patty tomato]

Same to you Johnny!!!

[JimBagley]

Johnny are you going to visit Dionnes new CD tonight?


I love Dionne's new CD.

[lovechild]

I love Dionne's new CD.
yes it is very interesting

[patty tomato]

hey tony!!!!

[lovechild]

hey tony!!!!
Hi Patty T , is your turkey thawing out?

[Methuselah2]

Totie Fields--
For those of you who have never seen her,
here's a clip for later:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4icnixtadn4

[patty tomato]

yep its thawing

[lovechild]

wow fighter Hector Camacho was shot in the face today and in critical condition in puerto rico..

[Methuselah2]

UNSUNG, shown on TV One--
easily accessible via:

www.tvone.tv

[sophisticated_soul]

John, do you have Dionne's version of "This Girl's In Love With You"?:confused:

[JimBagley]

wow fighter Hector Camacho was shot in the face today and in critical condition in puerto rico..

I remember Hector "Macho" Camacho.

[texassoul]

Mike...welcome!!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family John!

[lovechild]

One Of A Kind.... Love it!

[Methuselah2]

We have tomatoes tonight.
No cucumbers?

[sophisticated_soul]

Thanks John!:)

[texassoul]

Do you have Dionne's Land of Make Believe or Where My Lips Have Been?

[lovechild]

Valley of the Dolls theme?

[lovechild]

[QUOTE=Methuselah2;132089]We have tomatoes tonight.
No cucumbers?[/QU
LOL no cuke tomatoe salad tonight

[midnight johnny]

John, do you have Dionne's version of "This Girl's In Love With You"?:confused:


You got it, my friend!

[Glenpwood]

Aaargh! Got stuck at a work dinner with my boss and missed the Scherrie debut and everything else so far.... Hope everyone is having a great evening!

[JimBagley]

I asked for Valley of the Dolls earlier.

[Methuselah2]

Oh, yes John! You SWEET THING, you!

[sophisticated_soul]

We have tomatoes tonight.
No cucumbers?

I prefer tomatoes, cucumbers give me gas.:[[

[sophisticated_soul]

You got it, my friend!

Thanks John!:)

[Methuselah2]

Oh, no you didn't!
You didn't just say that, did ya?!!

[midnight johnny]

I asked for Valley of the Dolls earlier.


Sorry...I missed your post, Jim....I'll play it twice [[*sheepish grin).

[midnight johnny]

Aaargh! Got stuck at a work dinner with my boss and missed the Scherrie debut and everything else so far.... Hope everyone is having a great evening!
Glad you made it, Glen!

[Methuselah2]

Tony - With the tomatoes and cucumbers, I think I need a new moniker. Maybe Honey Dijon. Perhaps Coretta ScotTowels.

[texassoul]

Land Of Make Believe.....such a beautiful song that's been overlooked. Thank you John!! Greatly appreciated.

[ivyfield]

OMG - What I've been missing! How long has your show been going on WOMR JP? This Dionne/Spinners combination is superb! I know you played one for me but have you ever heard from Dionne's 'Hot! Live & Otherwise' the opening medley of 'What You Won't Do For Love/In The Stone'? It's phenomenal Now typing with one eye closed and one leg in the bed... PS I can hear you adding to the BV's on 'Mighty Love' - nice job!!!!! Seve.

[Methuselah2]

Had forgotten how terrific MIGHTY LOVE is.

[texassoul]

We can hear you singing John!!

[lovechild]

Tony - With the tomatoes and cucumbers, I think I need a new moniker. Maybe Honey Dijon. Perhaps Coretta ScotTowels.

Larry Lettuce might be born this week .. LOL

[JimBagley]

Aaargh! Got stuck at a work dinner with my boss and missed the Scherrie debut and everything else so far.... Hope everyone is having a great evening!

HI Glen P Wood,
You haven't missed Valley of the Dolls yet.

[lovechild]

Thank you for Valley John~

[JimBagley]

Longer is good. Neely O'hara, give me my damn wig back!

[sophisticated_soul]

I wanted to hear "Valley" too! I made a mental request.:rolleyes: Beautiful, beautiful song.

[JimBagley]

I wanted to hear "Valley" too! I made a mental request.:rolleyes:

Thank you Mr Kreskin.

[Methuselah2]

I prefer tomatoes, cucumbers give me gas.:[[

Joseph - You're killin' me!

[sophisticated_soul]

Joseph - You're killin' me!

My plan is working.;)

[midnight johnny]

OMG - What I've been missing! How long has your show been going on WOMR JP? This Dionne/Spinners combination is superb! I know you played one for me but have you ever heard from Dionne's 'Hot! Live & Otherwise' the opening medley of 'What You Won't Do For Love/In The Stone'? It's phenomenal Now typing with one eye closed and one leg in the bed... PS I can hear you adding to the BV's on 'Mighty Love' - nice job!!!!! Seve.

Make sure you make it into that bed safely, Steve. I've been doing the show for about 13 years. Haven't heard the Dionne live.

[Methuselah2]

We've got Tony coming up with Larry Lettuce,
Jim morphing into Helen Lawson,
and Joseph being a smarty pants.
This is a hoot!

[ivyfield]

Nice, is it from the new cd?
Yep. It'll be on the 4 track 'teaser' and on the 15 track CD out end of Feb. Steve.

[Methuselah2]

I prefer tomatoes, cucumbers give me gas.:[[

Joseph - You're killin' me!

[midnight johnny]

Thank you for Valley John~


You are welcome, Tone!

[lovechild]

i played the Just Being Myself cd twice at work today... thanks JP :)

[lovechild]

Yep. It'll be on the 4 track 'teaser' and on the 15 track CD out end of Feb. Steve.
ahh so there is more then what is on the american domestic release?

[ivyfield]

Make sure you make it into that bed safely, Steve. I've been doing the show for about 13 years. Haven't heard the Dionne live.
It's one of the best live performances [[and engineered) I've ever heard. Dionne at what I think was her peak. It's on Spotify... Tell you what else is really nice 'Our Day Will Come' the last track on the Heartbreaker album. BeeGees did a lovely arrangement for her. WOW it's late here in the UK right now - even my feline 'girls' Millie & Mollie are looking at me as if to say 'When the HELL are you going to come to bed, Dad..?

[sophisticated_soul]

We've got Tony coming up with Larry Lettuce,
Jim morphing into Helen Lawson,
and Joseph being a smarty pants.
This is a hoot!

Yes, I have been having a good laugh tonight! And the music is just so fine. Life is good.:)

[texassoul]

Years ago John, I had the thrill of seeing Dionne live.......with Henry Mancini backing her!

[ivyfield]

ahh so there is more then what is on the american domestic release?
Titles are still under wraps because I recorded more than 15 songs while I was in LA with the ladies so haven't decided on the exact track listing yet. The next song to be completed will be 'I Can't Make You Love Me' with Joyce doing her first recorded FLOS lead. The concept of the CD is part tribute to past vocal superstars - Luther, Donna, Michael etc. You'll know all the songs I think.

[Methuselah2]

That's a remix re-do of DON'T MAKE ME OVER.
You, as they say, made it over.
And it's gorgeous!

[Glenpwood]

Hey John, Thanks for spotlighting the Pick Of The Litter album, I picked it up earlier this year after you spotlighted a cut on a prior show and loved it. same with Dionne's Track Of The Cat disc.....

[lovechild]

Titles are still under wraps because I recorded more than 15 songs while I was in LA with the ladies so haven't decided on the exact track listing yet. The next song to be completed will be 'I Can't Make You Love Me' with Joyce doing her first recorded FLOS lead. The concept of the CD is part tribute to past vocal superstars - Luther, Donna, Michael etc. You'll know all the songs I think.

Excellent. i can hardly wait for it to be released...count me in.. :)

[texassoul]

John, any plans to do any Dionne extended magic? A lot of your posts on YouTube have gone missing! Bloody hell!

[lovechild]

Its a Shame there is only 30 minutes left of this show...can you play an extra hour tonight? hehe

[midnight johnny]

John, any plans to do any Dionne extended magic? A lot of your posts on YouTube have gone missing! Bloody hell!

Mike...everything seems to be there under my mosogotam name. I've gotten into trouble when i've put Dionne extended versions on the tube.

[midnight johnny]

Its a Shame there is only 30 minutes left of this show...can you play an extra hour tonight? hehe


Cute [[*smile)!!!

[lovechild]

good night Jim Happy Thanksgiving :)

[Methuselah2]

APRIL FOOLS.
That melody.
That voice.
Is that beautiful or what?!
Thank you John.

[midnight johnny]

Jim....and all you wonderful folks....have a wonderful holiday. Thanks so much for sharing part of it with me...it's always a pleasure and a treat. And if you have a few moments...or 3 hours...on Thanksgiving....listen in on "Sounds Of America" on www.womr.org
from 5P-8P....thanks so much to you all!!!!

[midnight johnny]

APRIL FOOLS.
That melody.
That voice.
Is that beautiful or what?!
Thank you John.

My pleasure, Bruce!!

[Methuselah2]

Its a Shame there is only 30 minutes left of this show...can you play an extra hour tonight? hehe

Tony - I co-sign!

[patty tomato]

happy thanksgiving everybody

[Methuselah2]

What a show tonight!
Such glorious selections, John.
And so much fun with the ol' gang.
I just gobbled it up.
Looking forward to your gig on Thursday.
Happy Gobble Gobble, friends.

[texassoul]

Mike...everything seems to be there under my mosogotam name. I've gotten into trouble when i've put Dionne extended versions on the tube.

VERY strange! I checked twice last weekend and only about 50 were there.....

[texassoul]

Fantastic show! Thank you for all the pleasure.

[lovechild]

Be Aware.. What a beautiful way to end this spectacular show JP!

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving all :)

[ivyfield]

Nite JP and thanks. SW.x

[sophisticated_soul]

A very special show John! Thank you mi amigo. Thanks one and all for making a good thing better! Such A Night.:cool:

[ivyfield]

What a great show idea John! Maybe a series of "&" shows? Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells would touch on many artist and songs. Earth, Wind and Fire & The Emotions? Looking forward to tonight's show. I'll Be Around.:cool:

WOW!!! EWF & The Emotions..? Just HOW under-rated are the Emotions? Tragic! That's a GREAT idea SophSoul!

[sophisticated_soul]

WOW!!! EWF & The Emotions..? Just HOW under-rated are the Emotions? Tragic! That's a GREAT idea SophSoul!

John always comes up with some great ideas for shows. Last night's Dionne Warwick and The Spinners match up was excellent! The format works very well, EWF & The Emotions would be a perfect choice. . . so would Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, there are so many possibilities!

Thanks again for sharing the new FLOS track. Scherrie sounds absolutely fabulous, dueting with her daughter was a inspired idea with wonderful results. Hey, you remembered my monicker from before the last forum change over. Cool. I liked that contraction, but it got lost in the change over. Glad you were able to tune in and enjoy the show.:cool: