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

**Roberta75** · 08-23-2011, 10:17 PM

I am sobbing while listening to Ain't No Mountain. My tears are for Val and for all of us. It's so sad that we have lost this beautiful and talented man.

**carlo** · 08-23-2011, 10:20 PM

I loved that extended remix of ANMHE!! Great!!

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by JimBagley

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.

Mine to, Jim...I will play that for you and Marvin's version for Andy!

**Roberta75** · 08-23-2011, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by carlo

I loved that extended remix of ANMHE!! Great!!

It's wonderful isn't it Carlo.

**pj1** · 08-23-2011, 10:25 PM

Diana's version of 'Baby I'll Come' is found on the expanded edition of the "Surrender" album.

**carlo** · 08-23-2011, 10:32 PM

Yes!!! Bourgie Bourgie!!! This is my jam!!! Thank you

**pj1** · 08-23-2011, 10:32 PM

'Won't it Be So Wonderful' is indeed from "Natural Resources"- and is truly a wonderfully uplifting song.
Did the album title remain implanted in the brains of those who thought up the Natural Resources label?

**carlo** · 08-23-2011, 10:34 PM

Nick Ashford was all about love...he had so much love for his wife, for people and for God. It reflected in Nick and Val's productions. A very kind and gracious man.

**Motown Andy** · 08-23-2011, 10:34 PM

I'm with you Carlo, Bourgie Bourgie is an all-time favorite of mine. Maybe we like it because we're so Bourgie Bourgie ourselves?

Remind me to tell you a story about that sometime. Too long to tell it here/now/tonight.
John, this show is fabulous, one of the best ever. Thank you.

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by pj1

And if you have them-
David Ruffin- Show Her In Another Way
Supremes & Four Tops- One More Bridge To Cross

Wwelcome, pj1...I don't have them...but I'll check a few other sources.....

**pj1** · 08-23-2011, 10:35 PM

I beg to differ, MJ, but I think that Martha did a fantastic job on several of the non-Motown cover songs on the album. To each his own, as they say.

**texassoul** · 08-23-2011, 10:39 PM

"No One Gets The Prize"!!! John, sorry I'm late. Could you please start over? ;o))

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 10:41 PM

Thanks John. Marvin and Martha's renditions of Tear It On Down sound like two different songs. Great to be able to compare them back to back.

**Motown Andy** · 08-23-2011, 10:43 PM

But of course Martha's is better, I just wasn't thinking clearly. It's nice to hear both. And yes, like Texassoul said, "No One Gets The Prize" [[12" version). Okay, I'll stop now, really. Why don't you just keep going all night until we've covered the catalog?

**patty tomato** · 08-23-2011, 10:43 PM

Here I am!!!!!! Just been lurking in the backround and listening

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by pj1

I beg to differ, MJ, but I think that Martha did a fantastic job on several of the non-Motown cover songs on the album. To each his own, as they say.

Now Now, pj1...all i said was that it was the only track I liked on the album...I made no criticism of Martha at all...there is no begging to differ...it's my opinion....

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by texassoul

"No One Gets The Prize"!!! John, sorry I'm late. Could you please start over? ;o))

Mike Mike Mike...great to see you...of course!!!! The song...not the show...I don't have control over time and space like that...wish I did [[I think!)

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 10:50 PM

Hi John,

Can we hear Found A Cure when you get a chance?

GREAT show.

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 10:51 PM

hey patty tomatoE the lurking listener lol

**sophisticated_soul** · 08-23-2011, 10:51 PM

Thank you Johnny. Such a lovely, lovely song. Great show!

**carlo** · 08-23-2011, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by Motown Andy

I'm with you Carlo, Bourgie Bourgie is an all-time favorite of mine. Maybe we like it because we're so Bourgie Bourgie ourselves?

Remind me to tell you a story about that sometime. Too long to tell it here/now/tonight.
John, this show is fabulous, one of the best ever. Thank you.

Maybe!!

I must hear your story!

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 10:52 PM

Hi Patty,
Hope you are having a good night. Hope to see you next week.

Jim

**texassoul** · 08-23-2011, 10:52 PM

Aaaahahaha John. Just kidding!!! Thanks for the TUNE!! You're the best John.

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 10:53 PM

I can hardly wait to hear Diana do this NOGTP in a few weeks ... thanks for playing it JP and thanks to all who requested it lol

**texassoul** · 08-23-2011, 10:54 PM

John, a friend of mine from London is listening in for the first time. Could you give a shout to Steve Shaw who is recovering from surgery? Thank you.

**Motown Andy** · 08-23-2011, 10:55 PM

John, you're so sweet. You're making me blush. I am going to have to go to bed soon, but I will dream sweet dreams. Hopefully I won't waken in the night with an enlarged ego.

And now, No One Gets The Prize!

Okay, story time before bed [[bed time story). I met Anthony Jackson a few years ago. He played bass on this track. He told us the story that they were doing the intro, and he decided to play the intro notes very low, and play it very loud. He was nervous Valerie wouldn't like it. But she loved it and said it would make a great dramatic opening. She was right! What an incredible song and an incredible album!

**Roberta75** · 08-23-2011, 10:56 PM

This tribute show is fantastic midnight johnny. You are doing Nick Ashford proud.

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 10:57 PM

Thank you for Found A Cure JP! memories of a sweaty dance floor lol

**texassoul** · 08-23-2011, 11:05 PM

John, if you haven't already played it, would you pleeez play "Bourgie Bourgie" for my friend in London, Steve Shaw. Thanks so much.

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by Motown Andy

John, you're so sweet. You're making me blush. I am going to have to go to bed soon, but I will dream sweet dreams. Hopefully I won't waken in the night with an enlarged ego.

And now, No One Gets The Prize!

Okay, story time before bed [[bed time story). I met Anthony Jackson a few years ago. He played bass on this track. He told us the story that they were doing the intro, and he decided to play the intro notes very low, and play it very loud. He was nervous Valerie wouldn't like it. But she loved it and said it would make a great dramatic opening. She was right! What an incredible song and an incredible album!

Andy...thanks so much for joining us!!!!! G'nite!

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 11:16 PM

THANK YOU MR JOHN I AM DEFINTELY GONNA CRY NOW ....awesome tribute show!

**texassoul** · 08-23-2011, 11:17 PM

John, many thanks for the shout......greatly appreciated. I stumbled across a recording on YouTube. It was Levi Stubbs singing lead with the Temps singing backup on "Just Another Lonely Night". Anything you can tell me about Levi singing with the Temps on that song?

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by texassoul

John, if you haven't already played it, would you pleeez play "Bourgie Bourgie" for my friend in London, Steve Shaw. Thanks so much.

Mike...I did play it already by GK&TPS...but I might get the instrumental on toward the end of the show....

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 11:19 PM

yahhh for California Soullllllllll!

**texassoul** · 08-23-2011, 11:20 PM

P.S. The Temps version is much better IMHO!

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by lovechild

yahhh for California Soullllllllll!

YAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...me tooooo!

**texassoul** · 08-23-2011, 11:23 PM

Good Lovin' Ain't Easy......choooooon!!

**texassoul** · 08-23-2011, 11:27 PM

John, would you pleez tell us more about The Andantes? They're the vocal equivalent of The Funk Brothers....got NO credit.

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by Roberta75

This tribute show is fantastic midnight johnny. You are doing Nick Ashford proud.

Thank you Roberta....and thanks for being part of it!!!

**sophisticated_soul** · 08-23-2011, 11:28 PM

Destination: Anywhere - I love it! Great song. Great tribute John.

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 11:29 PM

Thanks for Destination Anywhere, John. Love that Wanda Young Rogers.

**sophisticated_soul** · 08-23-2011, 11:32 PM

Tammi! Excellent choice of songs, John. Wow, so unexpected - thank you.

**carlo** · 08-23-2011, 11:39 PM

Excellent show! Thank you!

**texassoul** · 08-23-2011, 11:40 PM

Ullanda McCullough!! Love her!!

**lovechild** · 08-23-2011, 11:51 PM

Thank you so much for the awesome tribute to Nick tongiht Johnny! RIP NICK and my heart to you Valerie.

see you next JIm! have a great week all!

**JimBagley** · 08-23-2011, 11:51 PM

Amazing show from start to finish, John. Thank you.

Jim

**midnight johnny** · 08-23-2011, 11:52 PM

Folks...thanks so much for being part of this tribute to Nick...and thanks for the requests and the kind words....much appreciated.
And, Jim...see you on stage next week! Have a great week all!

**texassoul** · 08-23-2011, 11:53 PM

John, undoubtedly your most brilliant show ever!! Many thanks again for the request and the shout to my friend!! Take care. Until next week.

**sophisticated_soul** · 08-23-2011, 11:56 PM

A very fitting tribute to Nick Ashford. Thank you, John. Thank you everybody who joined or listened in. It was an honor to be part of this celebration of life.