Sean Hampsey

Yeh, so do I, Steve. About six months after I did! Will we be seeing you back on the Holy Ground tomorrow then mate? Sean

For Me... it would have to be Norman Connors "Take It To The Limit"... but there were many! Sean

Mart, If I knew how to post clips I'd post up a stack of Clifton Hall tunes. Sorry. I'm Just Crap with Technology Can you find the thread anywhere from when we did the reunion night? The one that had the playlists on? Can they be copied and pasted onto here... so that others who missed it 'might know what all the fuss was about' Seems to me there's very few people on SS that actually went to Clifton Hall. It's like it never really happened. At the time... the biggest nighter on the planet. Then. A Car Park. Sad. Sean

I'll play anything for you Malc. ....But only if you ask me nicely! Sean Hampsey

The wierdest one I have is an Otis Redding misprint on Atlantic... "That's How Strange My Love Is" How strange is that? Sean

Joe Lakin.... now there is a name from the past (Think you're an old mucker of Snowy's, Joe, and our paths crossed many moons ago). Excellent Tip Joe. Always rated this particular track by Mr Bell. Sean

Hey Steve, More of a Hull boy 'paying tribute' to a Rotherham Boy's playlist, I reckon! Make sure you're at Rotherham (Soul Spectrum - Manor Barn) this Saturday Night... and I'll play a good few of 'em for ya! Would be good to see you there mate. Sean

He's obviously never heard John on the Mic, Gareth!

Hi Alan, Only just read this mate, sorry. Great little track the Creative Source. Little known fact, I originally played it covered as "Bobby Miller" way back in '79. 27+ years later.... its still a virtual unknown! If I knew how to post a clip I'd be putting it on here. Long overdue some recognition I reckon. Also.... Didn't realise that you had your first date with Clare (now Mrs Darker) at PITCHES. And that love blossomed from that day on! Just Lovely! Made it all worthwhile. Sean

Hi all, Here's where we are at, with your Top Tips list! Now stands at 120 members contributions in total. Let's see if we can keep this going. This is a superb vehicle to help to promote a particular tune that you believe in and... for the rest of us... a terrific way to boost the wants list. Al Williams "Try Them" Grapevine O C Smith - I'm glad I fell in love with you - Motown (Love Changes LP) Mary Hunt -I wanna love and be loved - Soul Mate, Little Herman - Im gonna walk --Gina HARRY CALDWELL - PLEASE COME BACK - CARNIVAL Chuck Jackson - Look Over Your Shoulder - Wand LAINEY ALLEN I CAN'T TAKE IT J.W.J. ALFRED O - DO WHAT YOU WANNA DO - MO DO. JOE CLARK - WON'T YOU SETTLE DOWN - WILDCAT. THE RAVIN MADS - WHERE IS LOVE - RAVIN VIKKI STYLES - TEARS WON'T STOP FALLING - O DEX RAY POLLARD - SOULMATE - OMNIPOTENT ROTATIONS - TRYING TO MAKE YOU MY OWN - Mala Ann Peebles - If This Is Heaven - Hi The Boss Man - Youre Taking Too Long -Gamble Satisfaction Unlimited - Lets Change The Subject - Hot Wax Jackie Moore - Do Ya Got What It Takes- CBS GEORGE SMALLWOOD - YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU - SMALLWOOD Douglas and Lonero - This Time - RCA M J Wade - I'm Gonna Ball Baby - Helva Choo Choo Montgomery - I Know He's Got Another Lover - Capricorn La Jay Alexander - Say So - Black Gold Brenda Holloway - The Bottle Brief Encounter - What about love - Capitol Rideout - Spend some time - Hotlicks Detroit Magnificents - Is This A Woman's Way - Grapevine Cynthia Brown - Heaven Must Have Sent You -Giana Eddie Kirk - Monkey Tonight -King David Ruffin - I can't get over losing you - Motown David Ruffin - One lucky day i found you - Motown Imagination - Love Diet - 20th Century Brenda Lee Eager - When I'm with you - Mercury Bunny Sigler - Sunny Sunday - Parkway Barbara Lynn's "Nice And Easy" Atlantic Sonics - Do it with Soul - (feat becky bower) - copyright Herde Something - We Made Up - Alcon Luckey Jamaml Davis--Love Is Better--Big City Leon De-Bous-- Every Fellas Girl--Bold LP Raving Mads Where Is The Love Ravin Renovations - Thanks To Him - Angel Town Sweet William - Maybe Baby - Companion Jerry Walker - Mr. Limp - Ten High The Strands - Breeze From The Trees - Tarx The Nomads - Tell Her No Lies - Mo Groove Lynn Tanner - Moonlight Girl - Sho-Boat Johnny Shabazz - I've Got Life - Shabazz Ebonies - I Cant Help But Love You - Avis Idols - Check Her Out - USA The Contessas - Time For Crying - WGW King Sound Interpreters - Hi Note - Talent of Music Mickey Denton - Now I'm Mr. Blue - Mala Johnnie Hoyle - What About Me - Ray-Bo Romey Rand - I'm Coming In - D-Town Blue Sharks - These Things Will Keep Me Loving You - Grand-Prix Clydie King - BREAKAWAY Chuck Armstrong - Better Place -Black Rock Clarence Glover - Keep Your Promises - Lyndell Nate Adams - Why is it taking so long - Atlantic Garland Green - I Can't Believe You Quit Me - Uni The Harvey Laverne Band - Struttin Slow - Uptite Vikter Duplaix - I see the sun Livin' Proof - You And I - Ju-Par 532 Viola Wills - I've Got News For You - Supreme George Smallwood - Hey Mama - Smallwood Chuck Armstrong - How sweet it is- SS7 Johnny Moor - You Fixed it Our Brothers Keeper - You've Been A Long Time Comin' - Columbia. Johnny Wyatt - Any Kind of Love - Challenge Johnny Copeland - Just One More Time - Golden Eagle, Tony Middleton - Already Satisfied - Speed Dry Well - Gypsy - Lauren Meditations - It's wrong to fight -Checker VINCE MONTANA/DOUBLE EXPOSURE YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING HUNTER HAYES - WHY CANT WE LIVE TOGETHER - BLAZE REMIX RANCE ALLEN GROUP - EVERYBODY`S TALKING NEW WORLD - WERE GONNA MAKE IT - POLYDOR SWEET DADDY FLOYD - I JUST CANT HELP MYSELF - SUPER STAR EON - WE`LL GO ON - Scepter TRUE IMAGE - DIFFERENT KIND OF LOVE - JUANA HENRY JACKSON GROUP - WHATS THE MATTER - TRUTH Ruby Andrews - Wonderful Night - Zodiac Ko Ko Taylor - Fire - Checker Prince Phillip Mitchell - In Her Own Way - Ichiban american girl /Rosce Thomas. world records (or sound gems) Finger poppin woman /dell vikings. fee bee Thats what you say / Gloria scott. Casablanca Willy Wiley Just be glad King Brief Encounter What about love Capitol Jimmy Lewis I quit you win Tangerine Carl Douglas I don't care what people say 20th Century Rumpus my loves gonna get ya Dash Odia Coates and Paul Anka Make it up to me in love Epic latimore shes all that The Dramatics "Since I've Been In Love" (Volt) The Ethics "Think About Tomorrow" (Vent) I Can be Happy - Don & Debbie - Amos Montclairs - Unwanted Love Continental Showstoppers - Not Too Young Bloodstone - Just wanna get the feel of it - Motown Chuck Bridges - Don't you make me cry Little Jewell - I want to Right Out Of Time - Betty Lavette - Betty J. White "This moment with you" Dana The Elites "Sir Galahad" Era Records Tony Washington - Forever more - Peacock Count Everything - Timi Yuro - Liberty The Contessas - Keep On Keeping On Vinnie Monte - I Dont Have The Heart To Tell Her -- RCA Don Ray Sampson - Baby Come Back Relatives - Lenient With My Love - Archway Harold Melvin - Reaching For The World - ABC BERNIE MOORE-I WANNA BE LOVED TO DEATH ELDRDGE HOLMES-WORRIED OVER YOU GLADYS KNIGHT-STEPPING CLOSER TO YOUR HEART Lou Rawls - Time Will Take Care Of Everything - Philly Int Herman Griffin - Are you for Me? -Magic Touch Claude Baby Huey - Drifting Tee Fletcher - Would You Do It For Me Jimmy Soul Clark - Tell Her ARTHUR CONLEY- WHO'S FOOLING WHO - Jotis. Great stuff. Thanks for all contributions thus far. Keep 'em coming! Sean

Nope. Not got it by Johnnie Taylor, Stevie. Can't help thinking I've got another version though (Barbara Carr?........... maybe not!) Poser Man

Got 3 versions of this super duper little number Mark, Ollie Nightingale (I'll Drink Your Bathwater CD) Bill Coday (Put Me In The Mood CD) Denise Lasalle (Still The Queen CD) All on Ecko! Sean

Top Tips those Dave, Ollie is an Out and Out classic IMO and the Wendell Brown (which I also hammered when new) is Soooooooo Right! Don't know if you (or anyone else) ever listened to the track "Losing Game" off the Wendell CD. If not, you should. It's totally sublime! Sean

Are you really having a laugh Roger... or are you serious? ELB is a Classic Modern Dancer with BALLS mate! Knocks spots off many 'big' modern records for its sheer POWER! Will definately be played (by me at least) as an antidote to some of the wimpier 'Modern' tunes that get spun... and when I dropped it at 'Soul Intent' a few months ago it was easily the top tune of the night, for dance floor reaction and applause. Literally had some of the 'Modern - Newbie' crowd rushing to the decks. A good time Soul Dancer, I reckon! Sean

Excellent stuff John. David Sea - Night After Night - Never been out of my playbox since I bought it when new. J J Johnson - Don't Go Away - As above. Also Love the flipside "Money Without Love" Jeb Stuart - Long Time Coming Down - Crikey, Loved this forever. Never seen anyone else tipping it. Great 'deepie. Not really for the dancefloor though? David Hudson - Just A Feeling - Spot on. Always felt this had HUGE potential. Saw him sing it live. A great double side 45. Charles Wilson - Trying to Make A Wrong Thing Right - Another superb double sider. Bobby Jonz - Win Your Love - Massive! Crosswinds - Fire - Another that's ripe and ready! StanleyWilliams - Count The Days - Just perfection! Never did pick up a 12" of this (the Long version). Kicked off a spot a couple of months ago with Ernie Lee Banks. Certainly got the crowds attention!! Great taste mate! Sean

Double Amen. Wise words from Gavin. Also, Great Avatar, mate. Getting me in the mood for Yarmuff! Won't be long now!!!!!!!! Sean

Nowhere near as much Roger. The Northern 'Oldies' DJ is still part of a very large club. The point Peter was making (and I agree with) is that the 'Modern' DJ rarely dips into the 'forgotten' pile.. probably because he's always attempting to be.... errr.... 'Modern'.

I thought that went without saying Roger. Sean

Great tune Mark. Took a copy to Wigan in 74 / 75 and tried to get Richard and Co to play it. They thought I was having a laugh... 'far too funky' To be fair, it was probably way ahead of it's time. But it's 'so right for now!' Sean

Good thread! Always felt that a lot of the stuff around in the early 'Modern' scene and the late 80's / early 90's would resurface and perhaps even cross over onto the 'Northern' scene. In some cases they have... i.e. Al Mason "Good Lovin"... but by and large, apart from the 'evergreens' the majority of modern sides were always destined to fall by the wayside for the reasons you cited, mainly that 'Modern' DJ's generally have a quest to be first with the 'next' big tune. I'd love to see the reaction at a Northern night to some of the following, underplayed Modern 'monsters' from a bygone age. Niteflyte "All About love" Leon Ware "What's Your Name" Leroy Hutson "Love Oh Love" Randy Brown "Love Be With You" Loleatta Holloway "Dreamin'" Anthony White "Hey Baby" Whispers "Gonna Love You More" Philip Mitchell "In Her Own Way" Ronnie Dyson "I Want To Be Where You Are" Little Anthony "Love Was Born For Me" Little Reuben "In The Name Of Loneliness" Brothers Gilmore "I Feel A Song" All Soulful uptempo thumpers. Equally, it would be interesting to see how these more midtempo things might be received:- Cheryl Hunter "Make Good Love To Me" Denise Lasalle "Here I Am Again" Mary Love "Sandbox" 100 Proof "Don't You Wake Me" Goldie Alexander "Go Back" In recent years we've seen Modern 'Standards' such as Ace Spectrum, Jan Jones, Corey Blake, Carl Hall, Innersection, Channel 3, Bettye Swann, Futures, Aretha "Integrity" etc becoming big 'Northern' tunes and most, if not all of the above (all but forgotten tunes) would give those particular titles a run for their money! It still amuses (yet depresses) me when those who rate James Fountain / Ann Sexton / Voices of East Harlem / Bobby Hutton / Anderson Bros etc 'because they are 'Northern' classics' pour scorn on 70's / Modern soul. I'm pretty sure that most 'Northern' fans would embrace more 'Modern' (as in non 60's) tracks if they were to able to hear the quality of some of the 'discarded treasures' above, played out. The challenge is that some 'Modern' DJ's don't really know the good stuff from the bad and can't discern a good 'Soul' record from a good 'dance' record. I've been to some 'Modern' nights and can easily see why some 'Northern SOUL' fans might be put off. As a Soul fan (first and foremost) I've never really cared when a record was made. In the 60's I bought 60's soul. In the 70's I bought 70's & 60's soul. In the 80's, I bought 80's, 70's and 60's Soul and so on to this day... where I still buy and play current and 'historic' soul music. Never done me any harm... but I've always given Modern 'Dance' records just as wide a birth as I did the 60's 'pop' stompers of 30 (ish) years ago. Sorry. I ramble. If the cream truly rises to the top, then the best of the bunch will/should eventually find their way back onto playlists, sometime along the way. Sean

Yes it was The Phoenix. We were forced to move (by demand) to a venue with a later license (from midnight - 1.00am). Left PITCHES behind and moved, 2 miles closer to the M1, to the Phoenix. The capacity there was huge and though we continued breaking tunes and breaking down the barriers the electric atmosphere was hard to recreate in such a large venue. We did our last gig there Dec 1998 and turned the lights off as we left the room. Never forget the look on everyone's faces that night. A bit like this... only worse. Sean

Yes he did! Forgot his name but he's a pal of Rich Rosen, in Vegas (and sells stuff for RR on ebay). Dealt with him a good few times over the years.. damned if i can remember his name. The owner of Grand Prix passed away and he bought the lot at the deceased owners, wifes, yard sale. Stack of Joe Kings and Royal Esquires, amongst others, in the lot, by all accounts. sean

Quite true. Incidentally, I always felt that Track 5 had real potential... but don't ever recall hearing it played out, other than at Thorne. Sean

That seems more like it! Luvverly tune... but it was always a Low - Mid price item! Great lyrics, I always thought... and so true! Sean

Steady on Kirsty, when I was younger I always looked older.... but now I'm really old I reckon I look half my age! Cleethorpes '97 would figure right Kirsty. Was trying to give up smoking, to please the Missus, around that time. Failed miserably though. Still a 30 a day man... and I gave up the Missus instead! Sean x