Sean Hampsey

Great playlists chaps. When's the next one? Sean

The Maverick copy was always found in Soul Packs, early 70's. Lovely record that introduced me to this great and very underrated singer. Think I have all his releases. His Zodiac sides are sublime. Sean

He's a big dealer, consistently listing and selling thousands of records. He probably hasn't given it much thought. The song your 45 plays is "Oh, How I Love You" written by J.W. Alexander on SAR 156. The label on your 45 reads "Keep On Lovin' You" written by Charlie Julien on SAR 156. It's incorrect. SAR 156 was obviously scheduled to be released with the 'Keep On Lovin' You' side coupled with "Run, But You Can't Hide" and then changed to "Oh How I Love You". But labels were printed for "Keep On Lovin' You" and some copies were pressed up with that incorrect label, before it was switched to the correct label "Oh, How I Love You". SAR 156 was the penultimate release on the label. There was obvious confusion around the time of Sam Cooke's death, when the label folded and "Keep On Lovin' You" was never released on the label, which is a shame as its a great song. Sean

That's Johnnie Taylor 'Oh How i Love You' written by J.W. Alexander on SAR 156, but with mis-titled label. There's another copy recently sold on eBay here; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Northern-Soul-45-JOHNNIE-TAYLOR-Keep-On-Lovin-You-SAR-HEAR-/380615108518?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item589e6da7a6&nma=true&si=kaCCe8HHy%252BZRotdGxY3Bw9m9S1s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Lovely record Sean

For me the real beauty by Thelma on Barry is the sensational 'Second Chance'. I have everything by her, but this is my favourite by a long way. Comes over very much like a Barbara Lynn track in parts, but it twists and turns leading the listener all over the place. A complex, soulful, joyous gem, I will play forever and always love. Sean

Joe McGovern a.k.a. Cody Marshall

Cody Marshall is a white guy. His real name is Joe McGovern (he wrote a couple of things with Jimmy 'Wiz' Wisner). He was a pro Basketball player in the 60's (Penn State) before turning to music. He had a very active career as a writer and performer, with his group 'Circle of Friends' and appeared often in New York, Pennsylvania The Flamingo - Las Vegas and Florida throughout the 70's. I've got his other release on the label 'Peaceful / Monday's Gone'. Well remember Richard covering up his 'Sound Judgment' 45 - a version of 'The Thought Of Loving You' as 'Pierre Hunt'. At the same time (late 70's) I used to play the Crystal Mansion version of the song (feat Johnny Caswell) which I thought was 'better' (but in truth, neither are brilliant ). 'Yours Until Tomorrow' was recorded in 1972 on the flip of 'Needle In A Haystack' which McGovern composed. Don't know how rare this 45 in question is, but I guess its quite scarce. it won't have sold many although it was promoted in Billboard at the time of release (Nov '72). Give yer a tenner for it. Sean

This is a rare record, in its original format on Blue Candle. I have two copies. Took me a very long time to obtain. Both have labels printed correctly. It's one of those 45's that are very scarce, but there's no huge demand for it, as its under the radar, so that's where it remains. Not a 'trophy' record - but a proper 'collectors' item and a top drawer little record to boot! Some day honey... :0) Sean

Nice thought Steve. Hope to see you there in a couple of months! :0)

I used to play it off an issue in the late 70's. Found for 10p in a shop on the Whicker in Sheffield. Wonder if JV had found his in the same haunt? I'll ask him.

This was long before the PK dodgy ones Ted. 2000. A genuine steal, I'd have said... And probably the NS bargain of the 21st Century, thus far! Sean

2000 Steve. I'd been in the guy's store a couple of years earlier (in Baltimore) so knew he had a lot of old originals. When he put a bunch of Buy It Now's up for 12 bucks and listed 'I Have Searched' (the flipside). I hit the BIN button like lightening. Sent him the $12 (cash - Pre-Paypal days) and crossed my fingers until it arrived two weeks later... Not Pink, Not Yellow, Stone, Store Stock, Mint Original. Now only played twice lol Sean

Robby Lawson - Burning Sensation - Kyser - MINT / UNPLAYED Ebay Buy It Now $12.00 Sean

Was Footsee booted?

Remember Eric really well Peter. Danced all night he did, and a top boy. Don't recall the girl though. And haven't forgotten your pressie ;0) Cheers buddy, Sean

Been playing this at Just Soul, Soul Essence etc. for over a year! The 45 has been around for at least 12 months. But agree with you Gav, a nice record. Sean

Evening Soul Mates. Yep, reckon we should all raise a glass or two to one of the true GREATS of our music! Sean

Yes - I have an Orange Issue copy. It's Australian. Classic Simon & Garfunkel song. Sean

Did I sell you a copy of 'Laugh Now Boy' Simon? Pretty sure I still have an issue, and a WLP and a Spanish Exit copy with P/C. Is that what Greety is asking about or is he asking for 'Lonely Days' which I thought only came out on Shell. Sean

Yes - Richard Searling had an alt version.... I seem to recall. Sean

Still Looking For The AVCO Dorothy Moore 45's Folks Will Pay Your Asking Price! :0) Thanks a bunch, Sean

Anyone? Sean

Still Looking For The AVCO Dorothy Moore 45's Folks Will Pay Your Asking Price! :0) Thanks a bunch, Sean

That's 'Teardrops' Chuck! :0) Wish I didn't have to leave... Good Game

Yours is on the right 'track' Dave but i got to go now