"Nightflight" Tue Mar 19, 9P-12M ET:Harry Weinger LIVE/Vandellas 50th Anniversary....

[midnight johnny]

Howdy there, Folks! Join me tonight as I welcome back Harry Weinger, VP of A&R at UMe, with the premiere broadcast/streaming of the yet-to-be released "Martha Reeves and the Vandellas 50th Anniversary Singles Collection 1962-1972" and the Four Tops 50th Anniversary Singles Collection 1964-1972"!
It's always a treat to have Harry on "Nightflight" sharing stories and information about the
newest Motown releases that he has produced and what has been going on near and around the Motown vaults....oh, how I miss those vaults! If you have any questions for Harry about the Vandellas or Tops collections, feel free to post them here.
I want to thank Harry for his time and generosity and for letting "Nightflight" be a place to reveal these cherished Motown tracks.
So do join Harry and me tonight...on "Nightflight"...on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM Orleans and we are streaming live worldwide in digital stereo at
www.womr.org [[http://www.womr.org/)
And for tonight...please...no phone calls...I'll be chatting with you all and Harry.
Thanks!
John

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[R. Mark Desjardins]

John - you aren't "Johnny on the spot" for nothing! Looking forward to this evening's broadcast for sure!

[hwume]

I CAN Dance to that music you're playin'...

[RossHolloway]

Can't wait to listen and join in tonight. I'm thinking of my questions now....

[Glenpwood]

Hi John & Harry!

Greetings from Sunny Hilton Head island, South Carolina where we are having a "Heat Wave" of 71 degrees today! Been on "Watch Out" for this show since Johnny made the announcement to "Come And Get These Memories" and hear "Live" the great stories from the vaults Harry always provides. Particarly can't wait to hear what "Black Magic" was involved in getting Ms. Reeves vocal back on "I Can't Dance." Everyone has to agree that Martha's vocal "Natural Resources" and the Vandellas "Sugar & Spice" on backgrounds gave us an undeniable string of classic "Greatest Hits." Looking forward to tonight's "Dance Party" with everyone! I am "Ridin' High" with anticipation. ;)

[midnight johnny]

I CAN Dance to that music you're playin'...

Now...I NEED to see THAT!

[carole cucumber]

Now...I NEED to see THAT!

Skype, my darling, skype

[sophisticated_soul]

I was Dancing In The Street and I . . . no that's no good . . . I had Nowhere To Run so I . . . no that doesn't work . . . oh heck, I'm not gonna come up with anything as good as Glenn. Dagnabit! But I will be there for the Martha Show to celebrate this important release. In fact my significant other wanted to do something else this evening and when I said I wouldn't miss Miss Martha, he threw down the gauntlet! Oh well, I'll Have To Let Him Go.:rolleyes: LOL! Hey Mr. DJ, see you and the gang on the Radiola.:cool:

[midnight johnny]

I was Dancing In The Street and I . . . no that's no good . . . I had Nowhere To Run so I . . . no that doesn't work . . . oh heck, I'm not gonna come up with anything as good as Glenn. Dagnabit! But I will be there for the Martha Show to celebrate this important release. In fact my significant other wanted to do something else this evening and when I said I wouldn't miss Miss Martha, he threw down the gauntlet! Oh well, I'll Have To Let Him Go.:rolleyes: LOL! Hey Mr. DJ, see you and the gang on the Radiola.:cool:

Well....[[You) Should Be Proud! Bless You...............

[sophisticated_soul]

^:D! Good one.

[midnight johnny]

^:D! Good one.

Oh, you Sweet Darlin'!!

[Glenpwood]

Lol at Joseph and John's above exchange....

Actually If your sweetie can't understand that Love [[of Motown) Makes You Do Foolish Things you might have to show them the Shoe Leather Expressway. Lol.

Mine doesn't understand why we need all those copies of Jimmy Mack in our CD library and I still haven't gotten a ring on my Third Finger Left Hand after 13 years but I am still grateful I get no protest about listening to Niteflight every Tuesday Night. See everyone at nine!

[midnight johnny]

Lol at Joseph and John's above exchange....

Actually If your sweetie can't understand that Love [[of Motown) Makes You Do Foolish Things you might have to show them the Shoe Leather Expressway. Lol.

Mine doesn't understand why we need all those copies of Jimmy Mack in our CD library and I still haven't gotten a ring on my Third Finger Left Hand after 13 years but I am still grateful I get no protest about listening to Niteflight every Tuesday Night. See everyone at nine!

[[*BIG smile)

[texassoul]

Really looking forward to the show, John & Harry! BTW, it's not "you all", it's "y'all". Don't you know?

[midnight johnny]

....Howdy Y'all!!!! ...in the studio....

[sophisticated_soul]

In the audience!:cool:

[lovechild]

Hi Johnny & Harry - looking forward to the show tonight!

Is there 2 different versions of There he Is [[at my door) both with different lead singers?

[midnight johnny]

Hi Johnny & Harry - looking forward to the show tonight!

Is there 2 different versions of There he Is [[at my door) both with different lead singers?

Hey Tone!!! Yes.....Gloria W does the first...Martha later cut it with her own lead....

[MotownSteve]

Hi John,
Very nice start to the show.

[midnight johnny]

Hi John,
Very nice start to the show.


Thanks, Steve!!

[johnjeb]

Looking forward to the show and both of these releases.

Of all the wonderful Motown-related releases from Hip-O and other labels in the past dozen years, Martha's Lost & Found from 2005 tops the list of my favorites. Another CD of unreleased Martha Reeves is a great way to start 2013.

[midnight johnny]

Looking forward to the show and both of these releases.

Of all the wonderful Motown-related releases from Hip-O and other labels in the past dozen years, Martha's Lost & Found from 2005 tops the list of my favorites. Another CD of unreleased Martha Reeves is a great way to start 2013.


Howdy, John!!!!

[lovechild]

Hey Tone!!! Yes.....Gloria W does the first...Martha later cut it with her own lead....
ahh ok thanks

[texassoul]

....Howdy Y'all!!!! ...in the studio....

Much better! :rolleyes:

[Glenpwood]

I am B-Sides myself with pleasure so far;)

[George Solomon]

Hey John, Thanks for the kind words. Happy I could listen to the show tonight. This is a great surprise. A big hello to you and Harry!

[Ryon6]

and Tyrone

[msjoys]

Enjoying your program!

[carole cucumber]

The cover photo for Martha's 50th Anniversary Collection is the same photo used for the Dancing In the Street picture sleeve featured on pg 10 of the Live Wire: The Singles 1962-1972, except that Martha & Roz are re-positioned so that all 3 might be at the same level.

[bradsupremes]

Listening in tonight!

[carole cucumber]

Just curious, Harry. Do you ever go to Keith Hugh's 'Don't Forget the Motor City' where there are listings of all released songs by particular groups/artists?

[Motown Andy]

You guys sound sooo good! Thanks for the shout out's. Can't wait for the fans to get ahold of this package, it is spectacular! The Vandellas will all be proud of this one.

[MotownLover]

Super show MJ! I love me some Martha Reeves and the Vandellas!!:cool:

Howard in Long Beach, CA

[carole cucumber]

Is it safe to assume that on the 3 alternate mixes [[that you say aren't that good) there are no strings either?.

[RossHolloway]

Has Midnight been drinking before Midnight?

[Ryon6]

MJ, can you ask Harry if there is a chance that the Smokey Robinson & The Miracles album set will be completed?

Thanks,
Tyrone

[George Solomon]

Martha and I became good friends when Martha lived in Los Angeles. I always wanted to do a beautifully packaged CD collection for her. I love her and her music and I know Harry and Andy are big fans as well. In the early 90's we almost did a 2-CD Anthology that was going to include unreleased material. That's when we gathered the songs from the vaults. It took a little time but I'm really happy that we all got to give Martha the loving tribute she deserves.

[texassoul]

Sound quality on Jimmy Mack is amazing!

[carole cucumber]

How might the early success of the previews of Motown the Musical affect the release schedule of Motown cds via Select? Internet downloads? Or will it have little real effect?

[carole cucumber]

Please play 'I Can't wait Till Summer Comes'

[sophisticated_soul]

This version of "Jimmy Mack" is awesome!:cool:

[carole cucumber]

No, John, Tyrone asked if there will be a collection/collections like 'Depend On Me the early albums that will include several Miracles' albums in one package.

[Ryon6]

Thanks Carole.

[Glenpwood]

Harry,

Slight sidebar but....

i know Universal just released a bunch of new Icon compilations this past week. Besides the new single on the Belinda Carlisle one, are there any alternates or hidden surprises on them we should look for?

[hwume]

No, John, Tyrone asked if there will be a collection/collections like 'Depend On Me the early albums that will include several Miracles' albums in one package.

Got it. I wish but no plans yet.

[carole cucumber]

Alternate version = Martha's Honey Bee [[Keep On Stinging' Me). Our British friends are going to go wild!!!!

[johnjeb]

Alternate version sounds a bit like "Harper Valley PTA" in spots.

[Ryon6]

Got it. I wish but no plans yet.

Fingers are crossed Harry. I sure hope so!

[Ryon6]

I love the released version of I Can't Dance. The alternate version is cool too but doesn't compare to the released version.

[carole cucumber]

Martha's high note mixed in with the saxophone in a stereo version! Finally. Thank you, Harry.

[Ryon6]

Who's the sax player on I Can't Dance? It makes the record a favorite.

[sophisticated_soul]

Of the three versions of "I Can't Dance . . . " I think the second version was the best.

[carole cucumber]

It's been pushed back a week?????

[marybrewster]

Greetings mj and HW!

Enjoying the show and LOVING the alternate of "I Can't Dance".

Am curious to know; were Martha, Nettie, Roz, Betty, or Lois involved in anyway in the new 50th Anniversary collection? Contributing to liner notes, providing never-before-seen photos, etc?

[Ryon6]

Fingers are crossed Harry. I sure hope so!

Thanks Harry for responding to my Miracles set question. Keeping my fingers crossed!!!

Tyrone

[sophisticated_soul]

Thanks Harry. Always a pleasure.:cool:

[hwume]

Please play 'I Can't wait Till Summer Comes'

Yeah, please play it! ;)

[carole cucumber]

All Johhny Bristol's Motown songwriting credits are listed as John Bristol.

[midnight johnny]

Alternate version = Martha's Honey Bee [[Keep On Stinging' Me). Our British friends are going to go wild!!!!

Carole...what are you talking about?

[MotownSteve]

Third Finger, one of my favorites. Keep up the good work.

[sophisticated_soul]

Her version of "Light My Fire" is actually pretty good.

[Ryon6]

Is Remember Me, the Ashford-Simpson/Diana Ross classic?

[carole cucumber]

When Deke Richards/Debbie's Dean/Janie Bradford 's original version of Diana Ross & the Supremes' "Honey Bee [[Keep On Stinging Me) was released on ' A Cellarful Of Motown Vol 2" , our British friends spoke of it's quick popularity on the Northern soul scene.
I think that the same thing will happen with the alternate version of 'I Can't Dance To the Music You're Playing'.

[MotownLover]

Great! "You've Been In Love Too Long"...gotta be one of most favorite Martha & The Vandellas tunes...

Howard in Long Beach, CA:o

[Ryon6]

Thank you MJ. You do realize that Dennis Lussier is Deke Ricards?

Tyrone

[carole cucumber]

Is Remember Me, the Ashford-Simpson/Diana Ross classic?

No, it is not.
Johnny, Dennis Lussier is Deke Richards' name of birth.

[danman869]

Correct me if I'm mistaken, but isn't Dennis Lussier Deke Richards' real name?

[midnight johnny]

When Deke Richards/Debbie's Dean/Janie Bradford 's original version of Diana Ross & the Supremes' "Honey Bee [[Keep On Stinging Me) was released on ' A Cellarful Of Motown Vol 2" , our British friends spoke of it's quick popularity on the Northern soul scene.
I think that the same thing will happen with the alternate version of 'I Can't Dance To the Music You're Playing'.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....GOTCHA!! Thanks!

[sophisticated_soul]

Hey John, would you play "Hooked Real Good On A Bad Thing"? I'm really curious.:cool:

[danman869]

Carole, you beat me to it!

And Remember Me is a great ballad. It sounds very much from the "Watchout!" era of songs [[1966-67) Can't wait to have it clean and remastered on this set!

[carole cucumber]

Please, more from disc 3
How about S.O.S. Girl In Distress.
Harry didn't address whether it is/is not the same song recorded by Marv Johnson.

[midnight johnny]

No, it is not.
Johnny, Dennis Lussier is Deke Richards' name of birth.


Ryon and Carole...now that you mention it.....thanks!!!

[midnight johnny]

Please, more from disc 3
How about S.O.S. Girl In Distress.
Harry didn't address whether it is/is not the same song recorded by Marv Johnson.


Originally assigned to Marv Johnson...I'll pop that on next!

[carole cucumber]

Also see post #69 from Sophisticated Soul.
The lyrics are completely different from Marv Johnson's version of S.O.S. Girl In Distress; the musical track is basically the same.

[midnight johnny]

Hey John, would you play "Hooked Real Good On A Bad Thing"? I'm really curious.:cool:
Absolutely!

[midnight johnny]

Also see post #69 from Sophisticated Soul.
The lyrics are completely different from Marv Johnson's version of S.O.S. Girl In Distress; the musical track is basically the same.

Thanks, Carole!

[sophisticated_soul]

Ashford & Simpson, I didn't know. How cool is that! Good song. Thanks John:cool:

[midnight johnny]

Ashford & Simpson, how cool is that! Good song. Thanks John:cool:


My pleasure!!!

[carole cucumber]

My ears must be deceiving me..... something sounds different on My Baby Loves Me

[lovechild]

Thanks for a wild night with Harry and Martha and the Vandellas!
See you all next week and a special early Birthday shoutout to someone among us tonight :)

[midnight johnny]

My ears must be deceiving me..... something sounds different on My Baby Loves Me

Honey Love was very different too....remixed!!! NICE!!!

[Glenpwood]

Wow some amazing info and music tonight! Loved it as always and have a great week y'all!!!

[Ryon6]

Good night MJ and Harry, thanks

[R. Mark Desjardins]

John - As always when you and Harry get down to the story behind the music, it's "Black Magic!" Thank you for a wonderful evening of musical pleasure.

[sophisticated_soul]

Great show John! Thanks everybody. See you next time.:cool:

[midnight johnny]

Greetings mj and HW!

Enjoying the show and LOVING the alternate of "I Can't Dance".

Am curious to know; were Martha, Nettie, Roz, Betty, or Lois involved in anyway in the new 50th Anniversary collection? Contributing to liner notes, providing never-before-seen photos, etc?

marybrewster....so nice to hear from you!!

[marybrewster]

marybrewster....so nice to hear from you!!

Same here! And I think HW did answer my question; it sounds as though Annette was involved in this new set?

Thanks for introducing us to this great collection.

[msjoys]

Midnight Johnny - Check your private messages.

[carole cucumber]

Harry Weinger said last night that the release date of the 50th anniversary Collections was April 9, yet websites such as Amazon, Import CD's, etc all show April 2, as originally announced.
Has or has there not been a change of release date?

[hwume]

APRIL 2 IS THE CORRECT DATE.

Sorry about that.

[midnight johnny]

Great! "You've Been In Love Too Long"...gotta be one of most favorite Martha & The Vandellas tunes...

Howard in Long Beach, CA:o


Hey There, Howard!

[midnight johnny]

Folks....thank you all for a terrific show!! You make it all worthwhile! Thanks, Harry!

[msjoys]

Midnight Johnny - Check your private messages again!

[midnight johnny]

Midnight Johnny - Check your private messages again!

Thank you, MsJoys...I have been watching my mailbox dilligently!