Sean Hampsey

Yeh - But did he go to Wigan, Tony? Hope you're well mate. Sean

Melvin also has a Myspace page, where he can be contacted directly. https://www.myspace.com/melvindavisdetroit And the J.L. Brown is available from Voices @ £25.00 https://www.soul45.com/acatalog/NORTHERN_SOUL_45s_OTHER.html Sean

Agree 100% Keith, JJ Barnes UK Stax 45 (Flip to Baby Please) and Holidays, Groove City 45, are identical and are both Steve Mancha. Same record. Sean

Yeh! Its alright that Dave. I'd buy one. Sean

Came out on at least two label variations, Nick. Mikim was Kim and her husband, Mickey Stevenson's brainchild, but distribution was handled by Stax exclusively through its Volt subsidiary. Sean

I bought this around 72/73 and remember being amazed, at the time, how much the backing vocal sounded like the 4 Tops 'Baby I Need Your Loving'. Not played it for over 35 years but pretty sure I've still got it somewhere. What does it go for nowadays as a matter of interest? Sean

Is it the Likely Lads? Great picture! (didn't realise they had cameras back in the olden days ) Sean

Jimmy Scott, we've already discussed. Triffic midtempo! Also, Ady, have you considered "Till You Decide To Come Home" Detroit Emeralds? Always a fave at my house! Sean

Ha! I was only saying to my daughter the other day, I wonder if another take was done, at Motown, where they swapped the parts over! Magnificent record. Sean

Bloody Good Track, Ady! Sean

I play it out often. World class Southern Soul. Sean

Especially not Tammi FFS! Sean

Agree mate. The negatives aspects of his life are well publicised. The Tammi stories and rumours are legend. His genius lives on through his work, and he was certainly a bad mutha in many respects! Still grateful for the magnificent work he left behind. Sean

No doubt, David Ruffin was one of the finest voices in Soul music. Sure, he was a flawed character, full of dark contradictions. His ego got the best of him and he was, eventually, shown the door. The Tammi stories, if true, are horrific. Of course, the Man was a slave to the drugs that eventually killed him. But he was some Soul Singer. Statue of A Fool, the song he always claimed that he wrote (though this was disputed) sums him up so well. Stil llove him as a great (truly great) artist. Sean

Sandi Sheldon "You're Gonna Make Me Love You" The ultimate STORMER - Accept No Substitute! Sean

Sold mine for a lot less than that, Brian, and his other 45 "Love Will Make Your Mind Go Wild" too. Don't think I got more than a fiver for the pair! Mind you, it was around 30 years ago Anyone wanna sell me the other one back? Sean

...with an awesome Deep flipside in "Pick Yourself Up" Never Booted. Yours is proper Jez. Sean

The Jimmy (& Louise) Tig, Bell 45 was recorded at Chip Moman's America Studios in Memphis, so yes Bob, most probably. Sean

Thanks Marc, It is a stunning 45 - Sam Dees perfection! Sean

016 Ronnie Miller "I Owe You Love" is a STUNNING Soul 45. One of the most beautiful ballads around (IMO). Sean

Thanks Steve, Agree with you mate. Spellbinders (everything), Chris Bartley (everything), Kenny Young "Aint It Funny", Bobby Reed, Bell 45, both sides... his gentle treatment, that tinkling piano, an absolute genius! Awaiting the Kent compilation with bated breath! Sean

Ah, Gotcha mate, I thought you meant the Jimmy T. Sean

How much does Sweet Jo-Ann go for? I may have a spare. Sean

Hi Nev, I agree with Gareth, the Jimmy Tig "Everybody's Laffing" is a tremendous Southern Soul track, with mighty fine lyrics, superbly sung by a great vocalist. The clip on eBay does it absolutely no justice at all mate. Chalky's right, I have had it a while and it sounds incredible played out. Don't think anyone would pay $4,000 for it, but for anyone who's into top drawer, proper, Southern Soul its a must have 45! A buggered copy went for $956 in May this year. Will be interesting to see how much this one goes for. Sean