Sean Hampsey

Hi Derek, Mine's a Double sider. And stone mint! Wouldn't sell mine for £125... no way! Sean Hampsey

Fond memories indeed. Annis was first played by me and Steve Croft at Cleethorpes Winter Gardens along with Mandrill "My Kind Of Girl", Ronnie Dyson "Lady In Red" etc. We used to spend the Saturday afternoon going through our play boxes and deciding what we were going to "break" that night. Both of us would play the one track twice in each spot. By the end of the night we'd created a Monster! Have to say though, Annis is one track I'm not particularly proud of but the tempo and feel were so right for what we were trying to do at the time.. I saw a copy in Ian Clarks sales box at Soul Essence the other week and blushed. In fact I always thought it was actually a Europen recorded track on a UK label? Either way, a minor piece of history! Sean Hampsey

Happens to me all the time Pete. Me and my old mate John (Footnote) Benson would often start talking about a particular hard to find tune and then, the following day, turn up a copy in a Dr Barnados for 10p (or similar). Really spooky stuff. I've fulfilled most of my wants over the years just by talking about 'wanting them'. It's the Universal Mind I reckon! Sean Hampsey PS: Thanks for the "I've Never Considered" 45 that we were talking about... that you turned up for me... the very next day!!

I cant confirm it, but I've always thought it. From first hearing "Everybody Crossfire" (covered up as Jerry Ross back then) I swore it was Chubby Checker - such an uncanny resemblence in vocal phrasing. I could well imagine old Chubby doing a little moonlighting across town at Swan under the pseudynym of Sammy Sevens.

That's true Trevor and she IS an Angel. Been looking out for Paris since her first audition when she did Billy's "Take Five" so superbly. Can't wait for her to record. An amazing voice and a genuine Soul discovery from American Idol. Sean Hampsey

Hi Russ, Wee Gee, ex Dramatic, made a nice LP in 1980 on Cotillion that I used to play a track from at Bradford, early eighties, "Aint Nothing Missing (But The Music)". I think he passed away 5/6 years ago. Real name William Howard. Worth picking up.Superb singer. CD is in process by the way. Hope you're well. Best regards Sean Hampsey

Hi Bull, I received the CD and I've already got the Tony Troutman track but on my copy I'm sure it's called "I Truly Love You" so you threw me there! Got all the other material on the CD too but a truly wonderful compilation nontheless me old Bullmeister. your taste is improving with age! Time you made a visit to the Basement too! Cheers Sean

Hi Steve, It is and you MUST visit the Hampsey Basement again soon. Give me a call to arrange dates Matey. Sean

Jean Wells "What Have I Got To Lose" Bobby McClure "To Get What You Got" Debbie Taylor "Touching You" Terry Collins "The Show Must Go On" Carl Weathers "You Ought To Be With Me" Sandra Wright "I'm Not Strong Enough" Levert "I'm Still" Controllers "We Dont" Zingara "Loves Calling" Dells "I Touched A Dream" Peggy Scott "I Cant Say No" Jaibi "You Got Me" All to die for. Sean Hampsey

Agree on those two tracks. Both very underrated. Also, "Taking My Love" is an under exposed (Crossover) dancer right out of the top drawer. Can't fault Gladys though. Sean Hampsey

Now then David, I think old Bill might be just a tad biased! How is the old Bugger (and the lovely Sheila?). Sean Hampsey

Hi Dawn, Its on the reverse of "I'm Gonna Love You" on Carrie. Sean Hampsey

Lovely Tune. I'm pretty sure that Butch had a Sale copy in his Box at Yarmouth last weekend. I don't know the price, nor do I have his contact details, but I'm sure some kind soul on this forum will help you to locate him. Good luck. Sean Hampsey

Hi there, It was definately released in the UK in 1966 on HMV (His Masters Voice) label. Release No: POP 1532. I think its quite a hard 45. Hope that helps. Sean Hampsey

Good Call. Agree 100%. Also on MCA 45. Pure Sam Dees.

I saw her live in Vegas a couple of years ago too! I thought she was incredible... and so was the chicken in the basket! Like you I just loved "Neither One Of Us" but when she sang "Please Help Me I'm Falling" from the "At Last" album I was totally slain. Great performance... and after all these years too. One very classy lady. Sean Hampsey

Yo Stevie, Cryptic One. If I showed up at the Orwell without my records and had a £20 shuftie in your Pound Box early on.. would I get to do a spot? ... and would it be any better than my regular fare? (don't answer that one) Poser Man

Try "I Hate Myself For Loving You" and "Didn't You Know" For perfect Deep Soul Gladys and "Since I Lost You" (up there with Ty Karim's "Lighten Up") For midtempo majesty. IMO of course. Sean Hampsey

Sam Williams "Love Slipped Through My Fingers" An intro that takes the top of my head off everytime... Fist clenchingly magnificent!

A short burst to help quench the thirst can be found here! (until someone puts up the whole bucket full) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005YP9...v=glance&n=5174 Sean Hampsey

Jon Ford - You've Got Me Where You Want Me - Phillips - 50p Barbara Mason - Yes I'm Ready / Keep Him - London Demo - 50p Dee Dee Sharp - Standing in The Need of Love - Cameo Parkway Demo - 50p Incredibles - Theres Nothing Else To Say Baby - Stateside Demo - 50p O'Jays - I Dig Your act - Stateside Demo - 50p All from Sheffield in 1977. There were others I don't recall off hand but then the guy charged me £2.00 for PP Arnold "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" on Immediate... because he thought that was a rare one! Happy days! Sean Hampsey

Probably Priceless (I realise that's no help at all) but seriously it's a great, and I think pretty scarce, version of the Womack song. I think £5 would be a real bargain.

Thanks Brian but I beg to differ, if only very slightly. Dave's article in an issue of Blues & Soul in 1971, called 'The Soul Of The North' was about his first visit to the Twisted Wheel in Manchester. His observations were primarily about the 'scene' in the North (this was part of my original point) but yes, you're right, he was obviously struck by the difference in the type of Soul Music played in the North, differences that we are all well aware of. The main point I was trying to make (obviously not well enough) was that Dave had tried to shake of the handle for some years after, as also mentioned by Mel Bratt above. Dave (like many of us) was first and foremost a Soul lover. It's a question of interpretation I guess, pretty much like our own posts on the subject. Many thanks Sean

Soulful Strut - Young Holt Bok To Bach - Fathers Angels Festival Time - San Remo Out To Lunch - Poets Six By Six - Earl Van Dyke California Montage - Young Holt Wade In The Water - Ramsey Lewis Time Is Tight - Booker T & MG's Are the only 'Soul Instrumentals' I could ever even tolerate. But even those would be a bit monotonous all night long!

I was working for my local Record shop when all this lot came through and they ordered in quantity. I don't recall having any problems with delivery. We had two boxes of the Charades and couldn't give them away even when it was new! Of course the Joe Matthews, Ernest Moseley, Jades, George Blackwell, Flirtations etc. were huge sellers. BTW: About time we exchanged tapes again Eddie. Please send me your addy. All the best Sean Hampsey