"Nightflight" Tue Aug 9, 9P-12M ET: The Genius of Jimmy Webb

[midnight johnny]

Howdy, there! I think it's important, at least once a year, to devote a complete show the the amazing singer, composer, arranger and producer Jimmy Webb. We all know that Jimmy's first job was with Motown....so tonight you'll hear a number of his Motown songs,
as well as some of his classics and unique compositions. So...join me tonight...for 3 hours with Jimmy Webb...and friends...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!
John

[sophisticated_soul]

With so many fantastic songs to his credit this show will no doubt include many favorites for us all. If you play his first Motown song be sure and play the superior [[if more sad) mono version. Looking forward to the show mi amigo. See you on the radio.

[midnight johnny]

¡José… sí! Tan muchas grandes canciones… y… incluso volví a mezclar sí esa mono canción especial para esta ocasión. ¡Véale en la radio!

[midnight johnny]

Hey...Joe....in the studi----OOOOOO

[lovechild]

hey hey Johnny P! Sounds great! Have a good show! hi Joseph where is everyone else tonite?

[sophisticated_soul]

hi Joseph where is everyone else tonite?

I think Jim's on vacation. I guess it will be a quiet night of quiet stars! LOL!!!!!!!

[midnight johnny]

Yes....we're ALL we need...eh!
Hey Tone!!!!!!!!!!

[sophisticated_soul]

We make a fine trilogy.

[lovechild]

ahhhh Wichita Lineman my favorite favorite song by GC

JImmy Webb party of 3 lol

[midnight johnny]

...trilogy....triumvirate....

[midnight johnny]

ahhhh Wichita Lineman my favorite favorite song by GC

JImmy Webb party of 3 lol

Me too...such a gorgeous song....

[lovechild]

Thelma ... oh my this is new to me ...

[midnight johnny]

thelma ... Oh my this is new to me ...

shut the front door!!!!!!

[lovechild]

shut the front door!!!!!!

i done slammed it shut lol

[lovechild]

hmm i kinda like Johnny's version of Carpet Man

[midnight johnny]

hmm i kinda like Johnny's version of Carpet Man

Me too, Tone....the backing is not unlike the 5th's...that's from his '67 "Rewind" album.

[lovechild]

Didnt We... Beautiful version thanks for playing it JP

[midnight johnny]

Didnt We... Beautiful version thanks for playing it JP

Thanks, Tone! I couldn't imagine playing anyone elses....

[sophisticated_soul]

All quiet on the western front.

[midnight johnny]

East front checking in....all safe and sound!

[Glenpwood]

I made it Johnny & gang! hopefully I haven't missed too much from the 5th Dimension, Ronstadt, Campbell, Rivers, or the other tunesmiths who delved into Webb's amazing material....

[Glenpwood]

Glad I made because if i hadn't I don't think I could take it, cause it took so long to bake it, and i'll never have that recipe again..... OH NO!!!!!!!! hehe

[sophisticated_soul]

Did anyone else think the arrangement of Johnny River's "Carpet Man" sounded very similar to Neil Diamond's
"You Got To Me"?

[midnight johnny]

I made it Johnny & gang! hopefully I haven't missed too much from the 5th Dimension, Ronstadt, Campbell, Rivers, or the other tunesmiths who delved into Webb's amazing material....

Glen....GREAT to have you with us!!!!

[midnight johnny]

Did anyone else think the arrangement of Johnny River's "Carpet Man" sounded very similar to Neil Diamond's
"You Got To Me"?

I know what you mean, Joseph....

[Glenpwood]

Wow I havent heard Elvis And Me in years! Suspending Disbelief is a great CD, has a who's who of classic rock and pop in support roles....

[lovechild]

wow awesome request Bruce - i love this song by Art Garfunkel

[sophisticated_soul]

Thanks for your pledge Bruce!

[bradsupremes]

Ah, The Magic Garden! My favorite album of all-time! It is a masterpiece that doesn't get the recognition it deserves. The fact that it was written and arranged by a 21-year old Jimmy Webb blows my mind.

[midnight johnny]

Here is that clip I mentioned. The Contessas on Shiviree, with the INFAMOUS Susan Horton/Ronstadt...Jimmy's lover and focus of so many of his songs. She is in the background...NOT smiling because of her braces.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTawrf-hRvk

[midnight johnny]

Ah, The Magic Garden! My favorite album of all-time! It is a masterpiece that doesn't get the recognition it deserves. The fact that it was written and arranged by a 21-year old Jimmy Webb blows my mind.

Hey Bradsupremes...welcome...just in time!

[Glenpwood]

The Magic Garden was one of those albums that never charted high on the Billboard 200 [[petered out around 105-110) but ended up spending 30 weeks on the chart..... it's also one of the best 25 cent albums I ever picked up as a kid from Goodwill.. the store I also got my love for the Supremes and classic Motown from.....

[midnight johnny]

Tony and Joseph...thanks for your support of Bruce...that was very nice!

[sophisticated_soul]

Tony and Joseph...thanks for your support of Bruce...that was very nice!

The show MUST go on!

[midnight johnny]

Ah, The Magic Garden! My favorite album of all-time! It is a masterpiece that doesn't get the recognition it deserves. The fact that it was written and arranged by a 21-year old Jimmy Webb blows my mind.

....I do give it recognition......

[JimBagley]

Thanks for a great show John. Like a bad cold, I will be back participating next week as well.

Jim

[lovechild]

JP Thank you for Linda..and also for a night that is flying by, wow we are in the 3rd big fat hour already!

[lovechild]

Wow I had forgotten about Where's the Playground Suzie ... used to and still do love it Gracias senor..

[midnight johnny]

Thanks for a great show John. Like a bad cold, I will be back participating next week as well.

Jim

Jim....where you BEEN? Did I miss your post? Your show is soon........

[midnight johnny]

JP Thank you for Linda..and also for a night that is flying by, wow we are in the 3rd big fat hour already!

My pleasure.....Tony.....I know....Time Flies..... [[that's tonight's last song too).

[JimBagley]

Bobbie Gentry recorded it as "Where's The Playground Johnny." I have her version on cd.

[sophisticated_soul]

When The Supremes' Christmas album was released I was 4 months shy of my 15th birthday and just fell in love with "My Christmas Tree" - especially the slower, sadder, basically solo, mono version. Oh, the agony. The exquisite agony. A morose song for a morose teenager! LOL!!!! I can laugh now. Ha.
It's still a great song. Thanks Johnny!

[JimBagley]

I am back in town today after 9 days away and could only listen to the show tonight and not participate. I promise to be online next week and of course during the Philly Music. I am sure we will talk on the phone before the show, right?

[JimBagley]

I love Eddie Kendricks' version of My Christmas Tree.

[midnight johnny]

Bobbie Gentry recorded it as "Where's The Playground Johnny." I have her version on cd.

I must find that...thanks, jim!

[midnight johnny]

When The Supremes' Christmas album was released I was 4 months shy of my 15th birthday and just fell in love with "My Christmas Tree" - especially the slower, sadder, basically solo, mono version. Oh, the agony. The exquisite agony. A morose song for a morose teenager! LOL!!!! I can laugh now. Ha.
It's still a great song. Thanks Johnny!

My pleasure, Joseph!

[midnight johnny]

I am back in town today after 9 days away and could only listen to the show tonight and not participate. I promise to be online next week and of course during the Philly Music. I am sure we will talk on the phone before the show, right?

Jim ...send me an email with your phone number....and i will send you mine too. Thanks!

[midnight johnny]

Joseph and Tony and Glen and Brad and Jim......thanks!!!!!!!! See you next week...and have a good one!

[Glenpwood]

Johnny, was a pleasure to get tangled in your "Webb" tonight...... have a great week!

[sophisticated_soul]

...send me an email with your phone number....and i will send you mine too...

"You're Number Please"

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