"Nightflight" Tue Feb 24, 9P-12M ET: Andantes Tribute with Louvain and Andy!

[midnight johnny]

Hello Folks! Very sad for the loss of Motown's and our beloved Marlene Barrow-Tate. The breadth of Marlene's, Jackie Hicks and Louvain Demps recordings with Motown....and more...is astounding and involves most all of the Motown artists. Her loss is profound. SO tonight I am doing a tribute to the Andantes. Joining me for a little while will be Louvain and our friend Andy Skurow, to talk some about Marlene and the career of the Andantes. DO join us tonight....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 Thanks so much....and see you on the radio! John

[kenneth]

Should be fascinating.

[Roberta75]

Hello Folks! Very sad for the loss of Motown's and our beloved Marlene Barrow-Tate. The breadth of Marlene's, Jackie Hicks and Louvain Demps recordings with Motown....and more...is astounding and involves most all of the Motown artists. Her loss is profound. SO tonight I am doing a tribute to the Andantes. Joining me for a little while will be Louvain and our friend Andy Skurow, to talk some about Marlene and the career of the Andantes. DO join us tonight....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 Thanks so much....and see you on the radio! John

thats real nice of you Midight Johnny.

Yours, with every good wish.

Roberta

[bradsupremes]

Definitely tuning in tonight. So many wonderful tracks that highlight the ladies like "My Guy," Barbara McNair's "Fancy Passes" and Marlene singing the intro to PJ's "T.L.C."

[Philles/Motown Gary]

MidnightJohnny, how fitting that you've chosen to dedicate tonight's show in memory of Marlene Barrow-Tate and in honor of The Andantes. Along with Kim Weston's "Just Loving You", my earliest recollection of The Andantes was their super-impressive back-up vocals on Eddie Holland's "Just Ain't Enough Love" and his follow-up single, "Candy To Me." It didn't take long for me to recognize The Andantes magical blend on countless other Motown singles and album tracks. When I found out in the 1980's that their vocals were also included on Motown girl-group recordings [[Supremes, Vandellas, Marvelettes, Velvelettes), The Andantes became my permanent all-time favorite girl group. The rest is history.

John, may I request that you play Eddie Holland's "Just Ain't Enough Love" and "Candy To Me" on tonight's show? Those two 1964 recordings are classic examplss of The Andantes at their finest. Thanks.

[[I'll do my best to catch your show, although it conflicts with my personal schedule. Either way, have a great show! All my best and a great big thanks to Louvain and Jackie for 50+ years of musical joy.) - Gary

[midnight johnny]

Oh....and yes....a few surprises....

[midnight johnny]

thats real nice of you Midight Johnny.

Yours, with every good wish.

Roberta

Hello Roberta....thanks! I don't know about it being nice....but I feel it's important...because of all that Marlene, Jackie and Louvain have given us.

[Ryon6]

I'll be tuning in MJ. Counting down the minutes ...

[Glenpwood]

Evening John,

Its a shame you have to talk with Louvain and Andy under such sad circumstances but appreciate everyone coming together and honoring the important body Marlene and The Andantes has given us.

Glen

[midnight johnny]

Evening John,

Its a shame you have to talk with Louvain and Andy under such sad circumstances but appreciate everyone coming together and honoring the important body Marlene and The Andantes has given us.

Glen

Hey there, Glen.....good to see you....I know what you mean....I thought the coming together would be a good thing too.....

[franjoy56]

I @m so saddened to hear of marlenes pasing she and the andantes made some glorious music for motown and deserved mjch accolades. I am listening to the whole show as i get a further education from the day when i was a teenager thanks midnite johnny for this wonderful tribute

[midnight johnny]

I @m so saddened to hear of marlenes pasing she and the andantes made some glorious music for motown and deserved mjch accolades. I am listening to the whole show as i get a further education from the day when i was a teenager thanks midnite johnny for this wonderful tribute

Franjoy...glad you're here with us...and thank you....very sad it is....

[supremester]

Please give all my love and respect to Louvaine!!!! [[and to Johnny)

Gregg Geoff Michael

PS I don't like Reflections either!!

[Glenpwood]

$2.50 for hand claps in 1963 is the equivalent of $19.00 in 2015.....

[Ryon6]

Hello Louvain and may Marlene rest in peace.

[texassoul]

I love the Andantes. So deserving of our respect and appreciation!

[Ryon6]

Larry Payton

[carole cucumber]

Lawrence payton

[texassoul]

This is an amazing interview. Love the songs Tom Moulton has prepared for the show.

[carole cucumber]

Did anyone else think that one of the voices on the stripped version of "Just Look What You've Done" had a sound reminiscent of Duke Fakir?

[carole cucumber]

Since Andy is on the phone, might you ask if he knows which of the Original's voice/vocal tone was similar to Duke's?

[kenneth]

Kenneth finally got here...!

[texassoul]

Top show tonight as always, John. Really enjoyed learning more about the Andantes. Take care.

[franjoy56]

Top show tonight as always, John. Really enjoyed learning more about the Andantes. Take care.

i am enjoying this show so much i dont want it to end. My motown treasures featuring the andantes god bless u all, and may marlene sing w t angels

[midnight johnny]

$2.50 for hand claps in 1963 is the equivalent of $19.00 in 2015.....

Sorry....I just got that!!!!!!! Damn....let's go somewhere and CLAP!!!

[Ryon6]

I think its the Spinners on "Here Comes The Judge" since its Henry Fambrough who is the voice of the judge.

[midnight johnny]

Top show tonight as always, John. Really enjoyed learning more about the Andantes. Take care.

Mike....thanks so much...I really appreciate it!!! You take care yourself!

[midnight johnny]

I think its the Spinners on "Here Comes The Judge" since its Henry Fambrough who is the voice of the judge.

Hmmmmmmm....well Lord knows I could be wrong.....you might be right, Tyrone!!!

[midnight johnny]

i am enjoying this show so much i dont want it to end. My motown treasures featuring the andantes god bless u all, and may marlene sing w t angels

Franjoy...glad you are enjoying it....thanks so much!

[kenneth]

I never thought anyone could make me like "The Composer," but that version was really nice. Just made more sense musically and for whatever reason Diane didn't sound so shrill on it. Now, if you want a real challenge try and remix "No Matter What Sign You Are" and see if you can make me like that one!

[franjoy56]

Andantes were a big part of mary wells records too

[franjoy56]

I love no matter what sign u are no matter whos on t bgrnd. Dance for days

[Ryon6]

Great show MJ. Will we hear Higher and Higher by Jackie Wilson?

[Ryon6]

I'm a fan of "No Matter What Sign" as well. Can you tackle that tune MJ?

[midnight johnny]

I'm a fan of "No Matter What Sign" as well. Can you tackle that tune MJ?

Tyrone....sorry I didn't get to Jackie Wilson. When you say "tackle"....what do you mean...an extended version?

[supremester]

The Blackberries did NMWSYA

[Ryon6]

Tyrone....sorry I didn't get to Jackie Wilson. When you say "tackle"....what do you mean...an extended version?

Yes sir!!!!

[midnight johnny]

Yes sir!!!!

Tyrone...my extended version of "NMWSYA" has been up on youtube for a couple of years. Just type in the search mosogotam and no matter what sign you are.

[Ryon6]

Tyrone...my extended version of "NMWSYA" has been up on youtube for a couple of years. Just type in the search mosogotam and no matter what sign you are.

Cool, I will check it out.