"Nightflight" Tue Feb 7, 9P-12M ET:Don Cornelius/Soul Train Tribute!

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 09:24 AM

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Howdy, Folks! Tonight, on "Nightflight", I thought it would be fitting to spend our 3 hours paying tribute to a man who created something very important to Motown, Soul and R&B...to the music and entertainment industries... and to us. Don Cornelius died a week ago...but he gave us an opportunity, every week, to view our favorite artists singing [[or lipsyncing) their new or classic hits. Don hosted the iconic "Soul Train" weekly from 1971 to 1993. He amazingly broke racial and regional barriers. He gave us time together on the weekends to see stylish, funky and outrageous outfits and dances and helped us to feel part of something exciting and significant.
Tonight, I'll air some of Don's and "Soul Train's" performances and interviews. Don's interviews often were most revealing and surprising. So, join me tonight for a tribute to the genius of Don Cornelius and "Soul Train"...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

Love...Peace...and Soul!
Thanks!
John

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Don....rest in peace...

**lovechild** · 02-07-2012, 05:15 PM

Hi John Wonderful idea for tonights show. looking forward to the Train ride!

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 05:40 PM

Hey Tony! Glad you think so. Such a loss....such an impact Don had....so sad...
Glad you'll be here!

**robbert** · 02-07-2012, 06:58 PM

Looking at this with my continental eyes, is it right to say that what Soul Train was for 70's Supremes, Ed Sullivan was for the sixties Supremes?

**sophisticated_soul** · 02-07-2012, 07:41 PM

"People all over the world. . .

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Looking forward to tonights show. See you on the radio.

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by robbert

Looking at this with my continental eyes, is it right to say that what Soul Train was for 70's Supremes, Ed Sullivan was for the sixties Supremes?

Robbert...I think you could say that! But Ed Sullivan was a cavalcade of so many types of entertainment...opera, plate spinners, puppets, comedians...and occasionally a motown or soul act. "Soul Train" always had 2 acts doing a number of songs each...and then, in between, we got to hear some of the latest soul, Motown or Philly songs and watch those kids dance.

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by sophisticated_soul

"People all over the world. . .

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Looking forward to tonights show. See you on the radio.

oooooooooooooooooo....I love your train..........

See you later!!!

**JimBagley** · 02-07-2012, 08:59 PM

Looking forward to tonight's show, John. Love, peace, and soul.

Jim

**Glenpwood** · 02-07-2012, 09:40 PM

Looking forward to catching the Train tonight John. It's always a nicer way to travel. No body scans, inappropriate cavity searches, or worrying about carry on bottle sizes like you have to deal with when flying....

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 09:59 PM

Hey there Jim! Howdy Glen!! Welcome...in the studio!

**sophisticated_soul** · 02-07-2012, 10:07 PM

Soooooooooooooooooooul Train!

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**JimBagley** · 02-07-2012, 10:10 PM

Love Chaka Khan. Love Rufus.

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by sophisticated_soul

Soooooooooooooooooooul Train!

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How long has that evening train been gone?

**sophisticated_soul** · 02-07-2012, 10:26 PM

Rufus featuring Chaka Kahn

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**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by sophisticated_soul

rufus featuring chaka kahn

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ooooooooooooo....nice one!!!!

**sophisticated_soul** · 02-07-2012, 10:35 PM

Gladys Knight & The Pips

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**lovechild** · 02-07-2012, 10:38 PM

I remember I had the Brothers Johnson Strawberry Letters #23 single that smelled like strawberries ..

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by sophisticated_soul

Gladys Knight & The Pips

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These would make a great coffee table book!

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

I remember I had the Brothers Johnson Strawberry Letters #23 single that smelled like strawberries ..

Scratch 'n' Sniff? Like John Waters "Polyester"?

**Glenpwood** · 02-07-2012, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

I remember I had the Brothers Johnson Strawberry Letters #23 single that smelled like strawberries ..

Didnt they copy DRATS? My copy of I'm Livin In Shame smelled like bread and homemade jam......

**lovechild** · 02-07-2012, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by midnight johnny

Scratch 'n' Sniff? Like John Waters "Polyester"?

yeah lol I have it in plastic and it kinda still smells like strawberries

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Glenpwood

Didnt they copy DRATS? My copy of I'm Livin In Shame smelled like bread and homemade jam......

Yeah...it was a little sticky too...

**lovechild** · 02-07-2012, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by midnight johnny

Yeah...it was a little sticky too...

for real Glen? lol

**sophisticated_soul** · 02-07-2012, 10:49 PM

The Brothers Johnson

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**carole cucumber** · 02-07-2012, 10:49 PM

whispers is the answer

**JimBagley** · 02-07-2012, 10:51 PM

Good get Carole.

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by sophisticated_soul

The Brothers Johnson

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Great...let's see if you can keep up with me...and Where are you getting these!?!?

**lovechild** · 02-07-2012, 10:52 PM

Super pics Joseph! it's like you were in the front row lol

**JimBagley** · 02-07-2012, 10:52 PM

What about Tamba?

**sophisticated_soul** · 02-07-2012, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by midnight johnny

Where are you getting these!?!?

These are from the "Soul Train 20th Anniversary" box set.

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by sophisticated_soul

These are from the "Soul Train 20th Anniversary" box set.

Ohhhhhhh...they are lovelyyy!!

**carole cucumber** · 02-07-2012, 10:56 PM

Scramble Board in background

**sophisticated_soul** · 02-07-2012, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

Super pics Joseph! it's like you were in the front row lol

I wish!!!!____

**carole cucumber** · 02-07-2012, 11:00 PM

**lovechild** · 02-07-2012, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by carole cucumber

Scramble Board in background

... I wonder how they look these days? .. hehe

**carole cucumber** · 02-07-2012, 11:02 PM

**lovechild** · 02-07-2012, 11:10 PM

oh yeah.. Shirley Brown.. love this one..

**JimBagley** · 02-07-2012, 11:11 PM

Sing it Shirley.

**lovechild** · 02-07-2012, 11:13 PM

Hi Jim Bagley

hows Mr Phili tonight?

**Glenpwood** · 02-07-2012, 11:13 PM

Shirley would be a great candidate for an episode of Unsung.....

**midnight johnny** · 02-07-2012, 11:14 PM

Joseph....those PICS!....You are supplying great visual for the audio.....thank you!!

**lovechild** · 02-07-2012, 11:15 PM

Joseph - did you receive your Diana 76 yet? i got the email the other day saying it was shipped...

**JimBagley** · 02-07-2012, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

Hi Jim Bagley

hows Mr Phili tonight?

Doing great, thanks Tony. Found out today that my A1C percentage went from 6.6 to 6.1. My diabetes is under control with the help of meds, exercise, and improved diet.

**sophisticated_soul** · 02-07-2012, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by midnight johnny

Joseph....those PICS!....You are supplying great visual for the audio.....thank you!!

It's my pleasure, John.

**JimBagley** · 02-07-2012, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

Joseph - did you receive your Diana 76 yet? i got the email the other day saying it was shipped...

I am going to get my copy from Amazon.

**sophisticated_soul** · 02-07-2012, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

Joseph - did you receive your Diana 76 yet? i got the email the other day saying it was shipped...

Yes. It's fantastic!

**lovechild** · 02-07-2012, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by sophisticated_soul

Yes. It's fantastic!

Cool! duh on me i didnt check the mail after work today, brb ...

**lovechild** · 02-07-2012, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by JimBagley

Doing great, thanks Tony. Found out today that my A1C percentage went from 6.6 to 6.1. My diabetes is under control with the help of meds, exercise, and improved diet.

That is Awesome news Jim!