"Nightflight" Tue Oct 30, 9P-12M ET: He's Ba-a-a-a-a-ck....for the Birthday Show!!

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 12:34 PM

Yes....THE Birthday Show....not MY Birthday Show...I refuse to take responsibility for it....THAT'S not my age...that's some OTHER old man's age!! You get my point!
Folks...it will be nice to welcome you back to "Nightflight"...as I have been away for 2 weeks. I had the most surreal trip to UME and the Motown vaults, and I was treated so splendidly by Andy Skurow, the the personified perfection of guides; Harry Weinger, who was as sweet and kind as he could be; Kevin Reeves, the magician of engineering: and Brian, Elliot and Seth...more engineers who helped to make my visit to the Emerald City of Motown so amazing! I want to thank them for making a point to make my visit one that I will never forget! Thanks, Guys!
And to all of "Nightflight's" listeners...it's so good to be back with you! And I want to thank Nina Simone for sitting in for the show I missed...great job, Nina!!! Each year I do a birthday show where I play odds 'n' ends,extended versions, rarities and specialties. Tonight, I will do no different...but the remixes are new ones...not only Motown, but Beatles and Madonna...some of my favorites that needed a tweak of length. And the specialties are rare...ones I believe you'll like. I'm also going to place a little long missed spotlight on one of my favorite artists. So do join me,
tonight...for all this and more...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
PS...my thoughts and prayers for those affected by the destruction caused by the cyclone Sandy that continues to devastate the Northeast...and for all those working so hard to protect those victims of this unreal storm.

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...a Hallowe'en treat created by SDF's methuselah2...but he's methuselah1 in MY book! Thanks, Bruce!

**ivyfield** · 10-30-2012, 12:41 PM

WOW! How lucky are YOU! PLEASE talk [[a LOT) about the visit to the vaults on the show... Just hope one day I'll be lucky enough to see it too. Jealous? Me? YOU BET!!!

**sophisticated_soul** · 10-30-2012, 01:11 PM

Belated Happy Birthday John! I remembered yesterday that your birthday was Sunday. I meant to wish you a belated Happy Birthday yesterday when we spoke, but I forgot again! My bad. I'm getting old and forgetful. Besides you had the best early birthday present ever - your personally guided tour of Universal and the Motown Vaults! I wasn't jealous either. Not!

**JimBagley** · 10-30-2012, 02:07 PM

Welcome back John. I hope the storm isn't cutting into the celebration of your birthday season. I have had lots of rain and wind in PA, but no damage and no loss of power [[so I am better off than many). Sending prayers and encouragement to my fellow Northeasterners who weren't so lucky.

Have fun tonight, John.

Jim

**Methuselah2** · 10-30-2012, 02:53 PM

You're back and I'm glad to hear that the show will be coming from P-town. As opposed to Rikers Island, as you left NY with half of those vaults stuffed in your pockets! You've got stories to tell, music to play, and, God knows, a few upcoming election cracks to make, no doubt. It all comes with the territory, I suppose--the lay of the land, but don't take that personally. Sounds like a fun night is in store.

Thanks for including the Supremes Pumpkins photo. I spotted this great shot on the Internet, edited out a few other carved pumpkins surrounding these three [[I don't think it was The Andantes, by the way), and then I just added the names to those wonderful pumpkins and picture. How could I not? "Boo! In the Name of Love." [[Maybe those were The Andantes included in the original photo after all. Nope--I ain't goin' there. Nope, not me. Best-behavior me.)

**lovechild** · 10-30-2012, 05:12 PM

Welcome back Johnny! and it sounds like you had an awesome time in the city..Have fun tonight

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by ivyfield

WOW! How lucky are YOU! PLEASE talk [[a LOT) about the visit to the vaults on the show... Just hope one day I'll be lucky enough to see it too. Jealous? Me? YOU BET!!!

Ivyfield.....it was an amazing experience....I will talk some about it!

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by sophisticated_soul

Belated Happy Birthday John! I remembered yesterday that your birthday was Sunday. I meant to wish you a belated Happy Birthday yesterday when we spoke, but I forgot again! My bad. I'm getting old and forgetful. Besides you had the best early birthday present ever - your personally guided tour of Universal and the Motown Vaults! I wasn't jealous either. Not!

Thanks, Joseph....not to worry...the birthday is just a marker....and if I could forget it...I would. See you later, my friend!

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by JimBagley

Welcome back John. I hope the storm isn't cutting into the celebration of your birthday season. I have had lots of rain and wind in PA, but no damage and no loss of power [[so I am better off than many). Sending prayers and encouragement to my fellow Northeasterners who weren't so lucky.

Have fun tonight, John.

Jim

Thanks Jim....see you later...and glad you are ok!!!

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Methuselah2

You're back and I'm glad to hear that the show will be coming from P-town. As opposed to Rikers Island, as you left NY with half of those vaults stuffed in your pockets! You've got stories to tell, music to play, and, God knows, a few upcoming election cracks to make, no doubt. It all comes with the territory, I suppose--the lay of the land, but don't take that personally. Sounds like a fun night is in store.

Thanks for including the Supremes Pumpkins photo. I spotted this great shot on the Internet, edited out a few other carved pumpkins surrounding these three [[I don't think it was The Andantes, by the way), and then I just added the names to those wonderful pumpkins and picture. How could I not? "Boo! In the Name of Love." [[Maybe those were The Andantes included in the original photo after all. Nope--I ain't goin' there. Nope, not me. Best-behavior me.)

Bruce...thanks. They did take me to Riker's, but I was able to get a furlough right away for good behaviour.
Thanks for the SUP-er pumpkins!

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

Welcome back Johnny! and it sounds like you had an awesome time in the city..Have fun tonight

Hey there Tony!!! It was a wonderful trip....glad I made it LAST week! See you later, gator!!

**Glenpwood** · 10-30-2012, 08:46 PM

Is it just me or does that Diana pumpkin just have that extra something going on that draws your eye to her?

Looking forward to your triumphant return to the airwaves, John, see everyone there....

**Glenpwood** · 10-30-2012, 08:51 PM

Oh btw I hear TVOne will be spotlighting the Barbara, Cindy, Jean, Lynda, Scherrie, and Susaye pumpkins seperately from DMF in a special episode of "Unpatched"

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 08:59 PM

Howdy Glen P!!!

...in the studio......wooooooooffff

**Methuselah2** · 10-30-2012, 08:59 PM

"Unpatched." Oh, Glen, you! Pretty funny!

**carole cucumber** · 10-30-2012, 09:06 PM

Johnny,
I noticed that when you mentioned those who so graciously welcomed you to NY & the vaults one name was missing.
Was George working another cruise or just on vacation??
It looks as if they'll just have to invite you back for the super-deluxe tour when George is able to join Andy & Harry.

**carole cucumber** · 10-30-2012, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Glenpwood

Oh btw I hear TVOne will be spotlighting the Barbara, Cindy, Jean, Lynda, Scherrie, and Susaye pumpkins seperately from DMF in a special episode of "Unpatched"

Jean's old rag doll [[pumpkin) probably had tons of patches...

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by carole cucumber

Johnny,
I noticed that when you mentioned those who so graciously welcomed you to NY & the vaults one name was missing.
Was George working another cruise or just on vacation??
It looks as if they'll just have to invite you back for the super-deluxe tour when George is able to join Andy & Harry.

George wasn't there.....he was at his day job....no one was missed....George WASN'T missed...but he was MISSED!

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 09:15 PM

btw...Howdy, Carole!!!!

**carole cucumber** · 10-30-2012, 09:31 PM

Where Did Our Love Go BABY...??

**JimBagley** · 10-30-2012, 09:35 PM

I'm afraid to hear the two runners-ups' voices.

**Methuselah2** · 10-30-2012, 09:36 PM

Fabulous Scott Regen clip.
Ooo-wee. That was brand new to me.
And I loved it. What a sensational treat, John.
P.S. Christine sounded a lot like Judy Collins on IHAS.

**lovechild** · 10-30-2012, 09:38 PM

[QUOTE=JimBagley;129285]I'm afraid to hear the two runners-ups' voices.[/QUOT

LOL Jim i would be afradi too

**Methuselah2** · 10-30-2012, 09:38 PM

During the RTL Tour, she called herself "Miss Ross."
Perhaps.

**Glenpwood** · 10-30-2012, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by JimBagley

I'm afraid to hear the two runners-ups' voices.

I heard the two runner ups were Shantel Baker and Kaaren Ragland but I might have been misinformed

**JimBagley** · 10-30-2012, 09:42 PM

As Shantel and Kaaren are genuine imitation Supremes, they might have been barred from competing.

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 09:43 PM

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR....Kaaarrrreeeeennnnnnnnn Raaaaaaagggggggggglllannnddddd!!!!!!

**Glenpwood** · 10-30-2012, 09:43 PM

Who gets a telegram their man died while under a hair dryer from the military? In the world of Motown, Apparantly you should never make homemade jam or dry your hair without expecting bad news...

**Methuselah2** · 10-30-2012, 09:43 PM

Oh, yes! Your remix of ASK ANY GIRL.
And I couldn't ask for anything else.

**carole cucumber** · 10-30-2012, 09:44 PM

It's a little known fact that Christine Schumacher was under the dryer that was next to Martha Reeves when Scott Regen called to inform and congratulate her [[on- air) on winning the 'Record A Record With the Supremes ' Contest. That was Martha you can hear screaming in the background!

**carole cucumber** · 10-30-2012, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by Glenpwood

Who gets a telegram their man died while under a hair dryer from the military? In the world of Motown, Apparantly you should never make homemade jam or dry your hair without expecting bad news...

What man died under a military hairdryer????

**Glenpwood** · 10-30-2012, 09:47 PM

Well I am eating Smuckers out of the jar and setting my perm with high heat right now in hopes the Lewis Sisters Lost And Found set gets lost again!

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by Glenpwood

Well I am eating Smuckers out of the jar and setting my perm with high heat right now in hopes the Lewis Sisters Lost And Found set gets lost again!

Oh noooooooooo....don't lose that!!!

**JimBagley** · 10-30-2012, 09:52 PM

Those Lewis Sisters could ruin the best of Motown Listening Parties.

**carole cucumber** · 10-30-2012, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by Glenpwood

Well I am eating Smuckers out of the jar and setting my perm with high heat right now in hopes the Lewis Sisters Lost And Found set gets lost again!

Word on the street is that the Lewis Sisters have your number [[and address) and will be paying you a visit when you least expect it.
And by the way, they prefer Nervous Nellie's Jams & Jellies.

**lovechild** · 10-30-2012, 09:55 PM

thanks for playing Maybe I'm Amazed def one of my favorite PMc tracks

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

thanks for playing Maybe I'm Amazed def one of my favorite PMc tracks

My pleasure, Tone!! That backing track is so gorgeous....so is the song....

**144man** · 10-30-2012, 09:59 PM

Hi John

Thanks to getting a laptop and to going back to Greenwich Meantime, it's the first time I've been able to listen to you. "Tears of A Clown" could be the story of my life.

Belated Happy Birthday.

Martin

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by 144man

Hi John

Thanks to getting a laptop and to going back to Greenwich Meantime, it's the first time I've been able to listen to you. "Tears of A Clown" could be the story of my life.

Belated Happy Birthday.

Martin

Martin....welcome and thank you so much. Greenwich...that means you're in the UK???

**JimBagley** · 10-30-2012, 10:02 PM

I had Paul McCartny's Greatest Hits album when I was in high school.

Your "Maybe I'm Amazed" is much better, John.

**Methuselah2** · 10-30-2012, 10:03 PM

No matter how you look at it, a telegram beats a "Hello Kitty" card.

**carole cucumber** · 10-30-2012, 10:04 PM

Will Andy, Harry or George be calling in to wish you a happy birthday?

**JimBagley** · 10-30-2012, 10:05 PM

No birthday celebration would be complete without a tune from Peggy Lee. I play "Hey Look Me Over" by Peggy on my birthday.

**sophisticated_soul** · 10-30-2012, 10:05 PM

Welcome Martin, glad you could make it!

**Methuselah2** · 10-30-2012, 10:07 PM

"The work of 3 Trojans."
Am I really going to let that one pass?
Guess so.

**JimBagley** · 10-30-2012, 10:09 PM

Welcome Joseph.

**midnight johnny** · 10-30-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by JimBagley

I had Paul McCartny's Greatest Hits album when I was in high school.

Your "Maybe I'm Amazed" is much better, John.

Thanks Jim!!!

**texassoul** · 10-30-2012, 10:10 PM

Howdy John. Welcome back!! We missed you terribly. When you were at Motown, did you ask anyone why Motown let music like the David Ruffin album "David" sit in the vault for over 30 years. There's no telling what's still in there that deserves to be released.