"Nightflight" Tue Aug 23, 9P-12M ET: A Loving Tribute to Nick Ashford....

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 03:40 PM

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...with Valerie Simpson...and friends.

Hello folks. A very sad day today, after hearing the news of the passing of Nick Ashford.
Due to this event, which is very significant to me, and I'm sure to many of you, there has been a change in tonight's "Nightflight" theme.

Originally, tonight was to be a brand new "Listener's Choice" show compiled by our own Jim Bagley and featuring his favorite Philly tracks. After speaking with Jim, who was very agreeable and generous, we decided that it would be important tonight to pay tribute to Nick and Val. Jim will be on "Nightflight" next week, Aug 30th, with his very special Philly "Listener's Choice" show.

The music of Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson has been almost as much of a hallmark of "Nightflight" as Motown is. So much of what they created together is woven into the fabric of popular and soul music...and of course, Motown. So please join me tonight as I pay tribute to Nick with the music of Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson...and their friends...on "Nightflight"...
on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 92.1 FM Orleans and streaming live worldwide in digital stero at www.womr.org

Thanks, everyone...and thanks so much to you, Jim...
John

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**Roberta75** · 08-23-2011, 04:15 PM

Very fitting midnight johnny. Thank you for doing this.

Regards,

Roberta

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 04:26 PM

Roberta...hope you can listen in....thanks.

John

**sophisticated_soul** · 08-23-2011, 06:04 PM

The loss of two such influential songwriters at once is mind numbing. Leiber & Stoller's historic contributions to music are many and varied. And Ashford & Simpson - well I'm just kind of at a loss for words. They were very special to me. Nick and Val are two of the most loved, respected, and talented people in the business, with good reason. My heart goes out to Valerie and family. Let's celebrate Nick's life and work together tonight. I'm sure it will help to lift the sadness so many of us feel.

Hey Jim, we'll be looking forward to your Philly show next week!

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 07:49 PM

Thanks JOsEph. Looking forward to tonight's show.

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by sophisticated_soul

The loss of two such influential songwriters at once is mind numbing. Leiber & Stoller's historic contributions to music are many and varied. And Ashford & Simpson - well I'm just kind of at a loss for words. They were very special to me. Nick and Val are two of the most loved, respected, and talented people in the business, with good reason. My heart goes out to Valerie and family. Let's celebrate Nick's life and work together tonight. I'm sure it will help to lift the sadness so many of us feels

Hey Jim, we'll be looking forward to your Philly show next week!

Joseph...I echo your words completely. Jerry Leiber's passing, along with Nick's, is such a profound loss.

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 08:44 PM

Hi Johnny - even though it has been almost 24 hours since Joseph broke this sad news to me, I am still sitting here not knowing what to say or think. What a huge loss for all music fans. May Nick and Jerry rest in peace .... looking forward to
the show tonight and Jim - looking forward to your show next week

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 08:45 PM

oh yeah I forgot to mention, Jim- how did you enjoy the quake today?

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

oh yeah I forgot to mention, Jim- how did you enjoy the quake today?

We had 10 seconds of cubicle and desk shaking. I think you west coast folks would laugh at some of the panicking that went on.

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

Hi Johnny - even though it has been almost 24 hours since Joseph broke this sad news to me, I am still sitting here not knowing what to say or think. What a huge loss for all music fans. May Nick and Jerry rest in peace .... looking forward to
the show tonight and Jim - looking forward to your show next week

Tony...hey there! I know what you mean...I almost can't believe it...but there is too much evidence everywhere on the media....it might hit me through the show. If it does...watchout!

**carlo** · 08-23-2011, 09:02 PM

I will be tuning in. Thank you for doing this tribute show.

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 09:04 PM

yes I was teasing people at our corporate office in NJ. they even closed the airports and the Pentagon lol

Originally Posted by JimBagley

We had 10 seconds of cubicle and desk shaking. I think you west coast folks would laugh at some of the panicking that went on.

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 09:07 PM

Thanks John. Nick Ashford is floating in the CLOUDS. And Chaka's vocals are heavenly on this recording.

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by carlo

I will be tuning in. Thank you for doing this tribute show.

Carlo...so good to have you with us for this tribute...thanks!

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 09:13 PM

oh wow I didnt realize it was felt up your way too JP

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 09:13 PM

I'm glad the tribute to Nick could be done in a timely fashion. Nick deserves this.

**sophisticated_soul** · 08-23-2011, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

yes I was teasing people at our corporate office in NJ. they even closed the airports and the Pentagon lol

Here in the Shimmy Shimmy Shake state a 5.0 is barely newsworthy. LOL!!!!

**carlo** · 08-23-2011, 09:14 PM

Thank you Midnight Johnny!

I didn't realize Nick and Val had written "Clouds"! Wow.

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by JimBagley

Thanks John. Nick Ashford is floating in the CLOUDS. And Chaka's vocals are heavenly on this recording.

Jim....thank YOU....!

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 09:15 PM

JP are you going to be playing Found A Cure?

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by carlo

Thank you Midnight Johnny!

I didn't realize Nick and Val had written "Clouds"! Wow.

HI Carlo.

Please come back for the Music Of Philadelphia show as well. I promise you a few musical surprises.

Jim

**sophisticated_soul** · 08-23-2011, 09:20 PM

Johnny, if you got it, I'd love to hear "Your Precious Love". One of the great love songs of ALL time period. Nick & Val and Marvin & Tammi! A match truly made in heaven. A fine, fine song.

**carlo** · 08-23-2011, 09:22 PM

I will try my very best, Jim! Sounds great.

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 09:24 PM

as I hear Ain't Nothing.. start to play - it really starts to sink in and now here come the tears

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 09:29 PM

Thank you for doing this show Johnny...do you have Found a Cure?

**Roberta75** · 08-23-2011, 09:33 PM

Can you please play the extended version of the Diana version of Ain't No Mountain?

Thank you kindly.

Roberta

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 09:36 PM

Marvin and Tammi and Ashford and Simpson: awesome collaboration

**Motown Andy** · 08-23-2011, 09:38 PM

I just got here, what did I miss besides Clouds? It's one of my 25 top favorite A&S songs. Oh what the hell, I love them all.
Nick was such a special man, and Nick & Val together, I love them very much.
John, thank you for doing this tonight.

**carlo** · 08-23-2011, 09:39 PM

What You Gave Me!!!

My fav!!

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by carlo

What You Gave Me!!!

My fav!!

I know!! when is the last time anyone has heard this on the air waves
LOVE IT ...

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Roberta75

Can you please play the extended version of the Diana version of Ain't No Mountain?

Thank you kindly.

Roberta

Roberta...do you mean my extended version?

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Motown Andy

I just got here, what did I miss besides Clouds? It's one of my 25 top favorite A&S songs. Oh what the hell, I love them all.
Nick was such a special man, and Nick & Val together, I love them very much.
John, thank you for doing this tonight.

HI Andy,

I hope you'll join us next week for our Music Of Philadelphia Show.

Jim

**Roberta75** · 08-23-2011, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by midnight johnny

Roberta...do you mean my extended version?

Yes please midnight johnny.

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by Motown Andy

I just got here, what did I miss besides Clouds? It's one of my 25 top favorite A&S songs. Oh what the hell, I love them all.
Nick was such a special man, and Nick & Val together, I love them very much.
John, thank you for doing this tonight.

Andy...how great to see you....any requests? I can do that...I know the DJ...

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Roberta75

Yes please midnight johnny.

Of course Roberta..and thanks for asking....

**Roberta75** · 08-23-2011, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by midnight johnny

Of course Roberta..and thanks for asking....

No thank you dear.

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 10:00 PM

John,
I like your extended version of Miss Ross's Ain't No Mountain High Enough better than the original. You often have ghosts singing in the instrumental sections.

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by carlo

What You Gave Me!!!

My fav!!

Great, Carlo!!!

**Motown Andy** · 08-23-2011, 10:04 PM

Yes, but that was a dangerous thing to say. See, tonight I'm not a Producer, I'm a crazy Nick & Val & Nightflight fan. Here goes:
Bourgie Bourgie [[Gladys Knight & The Pips)
Ain't Nothin' But A Maybe [[A&S or Diana Ross)
Keep It Comin' [[Tata Vega)
Surrender [[2010 Mix) [[Diana Ross)
Remember Me [[2010 Mix) [[Diana Ross)
Is It Still Good To Ya [[A&S)
California Soul [[Marlena Shaw or Nick Ashford version)
I've Come To Love You So Much [[Diana & Marvin)
Tear It Down [[Marvin Gaye)
Bring Back The Sunshine [[Velvelettes)/Dark Side Of The World [[Diana/Marvin)
Nobody Knows [[A&S)
It Seems To Hang On [[A&S)
Clouds/Landlord/The Boss - Live Medley [[A&S)
Found A Cure
Don't Cost You Nothing
Stuff Like That
The Boss [[12")

I could go on and on and on [[Over and Over - Sylvester), so I'll stop now. Play whatever you want John, if it's A&S, I'll love it!
P.S. thanks for the shout out! Tonight's hint: I'm working on something with an A&S song on it!

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 10:04 PM

Hey welcome aboard Andy! good to cya

**Roberta75** · 08-23-2011, 10:05 PM

Thank you for the shout out midnight johnny.

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 10:06 PM

When I was little, I thought angels were singing the backgrounds on You're All I Need To Get By. If it was Ashford and Simpson, I was close.

**carlo** · 08-23-2011, 10:06 PM

Please play Bourgie Bourgie by Gladys Knight & the Pips if you can. That would be great!

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by JimBagley

John,
I like your extended version of Miss Ross's Ain't No Mountain High Enough better than the original. You often have ghosts singing in the instrumental sections.

Thanks, Jim. The ghosts happen on occasion because I can't completely remove the voice due to a very TIGHT original mixing.

**Roberta75** · 08-23-2011, 10:09 PM

It's on. Thanks so much midnight.

Roberta

**Roberta75** · 08-23-2011, 10:11 PM

Love it. Diana's doing her Ahhhhhhhh, ahhhhhhh, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh ah.

**sophisticated_soul** · 08-23-2011, 10:12 PM

I didn't mean to confuse you Johnny, I requested "You're Precious Love". My reference was to Nick & Val's words and music plus Marvin & Tammi's superb vocal performance = perfection.

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 10:12 PM

I don't know if you have it handy, John, but Tear It On Down is one of my favorite Martha Reeves recordings. Someday, I hope you will do a superextended version of it.

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by Motown Andy

Yes, but that was a dangerous thing to say. See, tonight I'm not a Producer, I'm a crazy Nick & Val & Nightflight fan. Here goes:
Bourgie Bourgie [[Gladys Knight & The Pips)
Ain't Nothin' But A Maybe [[A&S or Diana Ross)
Keep It Comin' [[Tata Vega)
Surrender [[2010 Mix) [[Diana Ross)
Remember Me [[2010 Mix) [[Diana Ross)
Is It Still Good To Ya [[A&S)
California Soul [[Marlena Shaw or Nick Ashford version)
I've Come To Love You So Much [[Diana & Marvin)
Tear It Down [[Marvin Gaye)
Bring Back The Sunshine [[Velvelettes)/Dark Side Of The World [[Diana/Marvin)
Nobody Knows [[A&S)
It Seems To Hang On [[A&S)
Clouds/Landlord/The Boss - Live Medley [[A&S)
Found A Cure
Don't Cost You Nothing
Stuff Like That
The Boss [[12")

I could go on and on and on [[Over and Over - Sylvester), so I'll stop now. Play whatever you want John, if it's A&S, I'll love it!
P.S. thanks for the shout out! Tonight's hint: I'm working on something with an A&S song on it!

Thanks for the teeeeeeeeassssssssse! I LOVE a good tease myself! And many of those requests are in the offing...