"Nightflight" Tue Mar 26, 9P-12M ET: Deke Richards....a tribute...

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 11:02 AM

Howdy there, Folks. Well, I don't have to explain the sadness I feel...I know that your feeling it too. Losing another Motown alumnus is jarring, but losing Deke Richards...well,
it renders one speechless. Deke was an amazingly talented writer, pianist, producer and mix engineer. What strikes me most about Deke is how modest he was as he described
his work at Motown and his collaboration with so many other talented writers, producers and artists. He clearly appreciated where he was and what he did. His loss is profound.
Tonight, I'm doing a tribute to Deke Richards and the music he was involved in creating.
Do join me tonight...on "Nightflight"...on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFRM 91.3 FM Orleans, and we are streaming live worldwide in digital stereo at www.womr.org
Thanks!
John
PS...I want to thank Jerry Plunk, lead singer and drummer of Invictus/Hot Wax's Flaming Ember. Jerry was supposed to join me live tonight, but when he heard about the loss of Deke and my desire to do a tribute show, Jerry couldn't have been more gracious.
Jerry...thank you, my friend
and Deke...rip...

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Martha, Deke and Debbie Dean [[Courtesy of John Lester)

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Fonce Mizell, Deke and Freddie Perren...3/4 of The Corporation
[[Courtesy of UMG)

**dba** · 03-26-2013, 11:42 AM

Here's a little Deke n Diana [[it's her 69th Birthday today).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjwYjvJ6z98

**Penny** · 03-26-2013, 11:56 AM

My AVON schedule has made it impossible to listen to Midnight Johnny for a long while. With this terrible loss of Deke I cancelled tonight so I could listen. Thank you Midnight Johnny. You are a true gentleman.

Penny

**davidh** · 03-26-2013, 12:02 PM

john,what a great idea.will be listening.what a shock.didnt know he was ill

**sophisticated_soul** · 03-26-2013, 12:20 PM

Deke Richards leaves us an amazing body of work, his legacy is assured for all time. Rest In Peace Deke Richards. Thank you for the music. And thank you John for providing tonight's program where we can gather and mourn the loss of the man and celebrate his music.

**carole cucumber** · 03-26-2013, 04:12 PM

Johnny,
Last week you premiered a few of the tracks written by/mixed by Deke on Disc 3 of Martha Reeve & the Vandellas 50th Anniversary Complete Singles Collection. Might you incorporate more of the eight tonight as these tracks takes on greater meaning with Deke's death and serve as a testimony to his skills and love of Motown music?

**theboyfromxtown** · 03-26-2013, 05:35 PM

RIP Deke Richards

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Penny

My AVON schedule has made it impossible to listen to Midnight Johnny for a long while. With this terrible loss of Deke I cancelled tonight so I could listen. Thank you Midnight Johnny. You are a true gentleman.

Penny

Penny....it will be wonderful to have you back...I appreciate you joining us at this very sad time.....thanks. John

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by davidh

john,what a great idea.will be listening.what a shock.didnt know he was ill

David....howdy there, Baltimore....it is very shocking......glad you'll be listening...

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by sophisticated_soul

Deke Richards leaves us an amazing body of work, his legacy is assured for all time. Rest In Peace Deke Richards. Thank you for the music. And thank you John for providing tonight's program where we can gather and mourn the loss of the man and celebrate his music.

Hey Joseph....I'm so glad we can listen to Deke's music together......

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by carole cucumber

Johnny,
Last week you premiered a few of the tracks written by/mixed by Deke on Disc 3 of Martha Reeve & the Vandellas 50th Anniversary Complete Singles Collection. Might you incorporate more of the eight tonight as these tracks takes on greater meaning with Deke's death and serve as a testimony to his skills and love of Motown music?

Hey there Carole...yes...I plan to bring the Vandella's new set with that idea in mind....

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by theboyfromxtown

RIP Deke Richards

John...thanks. Such a great Deke/Debbie song....not a bad extended version either...eh?
[[*smile)

**theboyfromxtown** · 03-26-2013, 06:33 PM

It's almost as good as the extended version of The Beginning Of The End Of Love that you're gonna do one day!

*smile*

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by theboyfromxtown

It's almost as good as the extended version of The Beginning Of The End Of Love that you're gonna do one day!

*smile*

John....I know from reading the Deke Monologues that you said this was a favorite of yours. I had done an extended version a while back, but never put it up on youtube...
I am doing that now. For you...and for Deke...
Thanks for mentioning it.
John
PS...it's also my 300th video...I thought I'd never get there...again....

**theboyfromxtown** · 03-26-2013, 07:05 PM

Why John. I am so humbled. Thank you SO much. It's true I absolutely adore this song.

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by theboyfromxtown

Why John. I am so humbled. Thank you SO much. It's true I absolutely adore this song.

How's THAT for service?

**theboyfromxtown** · 03-26-2013, 07:44 PM

I think you surpassed even your own high standards this time! *grin*

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 07:47 PM

Thanks! [[*smile)

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 08:55 PM

...in the studio...hello there Folks....

**Glenpwood** · 03-26-2013, 08:56 PM

Settled in for tonight's tribute. Been playing a lot of Dekes productions today at the office and home and it just drives home how sad it is to lose such a talented and gracious guy. See everyone shortly.....

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Glenpwood

Settled in for tonight's tribute. Been playing a lot of Dekes productions today at the office and home and it just drives home how sad it is to lose such a talented and gracious guy. See everyone shortly.....

Hey there Glen...good to see you....

**carole cucumber** · 03-26-2013, 09:12 PM

There seems to be static on I Want You Back. Is it on my end- or is anyone else hearing it?

**Glenpwood** · 03-26-2013, 09:13 PM

I did briefly at the start but it passed.....

**sophisticated_soul** · 03-26-2013, 09:15 PM

I'm hearing intermittent static too.

**JimBagley** · 03-26-2013, 09:17 PM

Great selection John.

**carole cucumber** · 03-26-2013, 09:28 PM

I've disconnected and reconnected and still hear static in parts- Anyone else?

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by carole cucumber

I've disconnected and reconnected and still hear static in parts- Anyone else?

Let me know if that static is gone...i just did something to help....thanks!

**Glenpwood** · 03-26-2013, 09:40 PM

This ratchets the melodrama up to 12 in such a wonderful way.love it!

**carole cucumber** · 03-26-2013, 09:41 PM

It seems to be much better right now. Thanks. We even get to hear you singing along once again.

**msjoys** · 03-26-2013, 09:42 PM

The static appears to be gone

**Glenpwood** · 03-26-2013, 09:42 PM

Imitation Of Life

**carole cucumber** · 03-26-2013, 09:43 PM

Imitation of Life

**sophisticated_soul** · 03-26-2013, 09:44 PM

The static [[and the Duchess

) is gone.

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 09:44 PM

Imitation Of Life

**Glenpwood** · 03-26-2013, 09:46 PM

Will we be hearing any of Deke's productions on Chris Clark? "Your favorite artists are on Weed" after all......

**sophisticated_soul** · 03-26-2013, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by Glenpwood

Will we be hearing any of Deke's productions on Chris Clark? "Your favorite artists are on Weed" after all......

And some of your favorite listeners are on weed too! LOL!!!

**Ryon6** · 03-26-2013, 09:50 PM

Hello MJ and gang,

Glad to be here under such a sad occasion. RIP Deke.

Tyrone

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Ryon6

Hello MJ and gang,

Glad to be here under such a sad occasion. RIP Deke.

Tyrone

Ryon6....great that you could join us....

**Ryon6** · 03-26-2013, 09:53 PM

Where can i get that version of Your Love Makes It All Worthwhile?

Tyrone

**midnight johnny** · 03-26-2013, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by Ryon6

Where can i get that version of Your Love Makes It All Worthwhile?

Tyrone

This stero version I'm playing is from the 2 fer...Natural Resources and Black magic

**Glenpwood** · 03-26-2013, 09:55 PM

John, looks like all Dekes penned originals for C.C. Rides Again aren't on YouTube but the cover he cut of In The Ghetto or You've Made Me So Very Happy Are There....

**carole cucumber** · 03-26-2013, 09:56 PM

Andantes & Blackberries & [[Berry Gordy at end) on background of Your Love Makes It All Worthwhile

**Methuselah2** · 03-26-2013, 09:58 PM

Cape Canned Sardines

**carole cucumber** · 03-26-2013, 10:00 PM

How about Chris Clark's 'Everything's Right, Everything Wrong' from the U.K. Anthology.

**carole cucumber** · 03-26-2013, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by Glenpwood

John, looks like all Dekes penned originals for C.C. Rides Again aren't on YouTube but the cover he cut of In The Ghetto or You've Made Me So Very Happy Are There....

I don't find that at all surprising considering that there were only 2 Deke Richards
compositions on CC Rides Again

**JimBagley** · 03-26-2013, 10:05 PM

I love Corner Of The Sky. Thanks John.

**carole cucumber** · 03-26-2013, 10:05 PM

Jill Clayburgh- I Guess I'll Miss The Man

**carole cucumber** · 03-26-2013, 10:10 PM

Do you have Edwin Starr's 'Backyard Lovin' Man'?

**Methuselah2** · 03-26-2013, 10:11 PM

Now, did I just hear Baby Bollox mentioned?
What station is this?

**sophisticated_soul** · 03-26-2013, 10:14 PM

Thanks for the shout out John. When I first discovered Diana Ross [[Live at the Apollo album, Summer 1963) I was 12 and she was 19. In the blink of an eye I'm 62 and she's 69. How the heck did a half century pass so darn quickly! Yikes!!