Sean Hampsey Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Here we go folks with what will almost certainly be the final podcast of this particular 'Early 80's Monsters' series. Bound to be a few here you've either forgotten... or maybe never knew in the first place! The last deep dip into the back of the 80's Playbox comprising more 'almost forgotten' and rarely heard records that were very decent floorfillers at Rotherham Clifton Hall, The Rotherham Windmill and Cleethorpes Winter Gardens at the time. Along with a couple of real biggies, here are some of the lesser known sounds of the day. These were some of the 'edgier' tunes that were played on the early 80's Northern Soul scene... and at the very birth of the Modern Soul scene. Several are probably due a revival and I'm sure we will see some of these making their way onto playlists in the 21st Century. I hope that you've enjoyed the series, looking back over 30 years, to the sounds that myself and a handful of others made into Early 80's Allnighter Monsters! Thanks so much for listening. Sean X 3
Fishdockroad Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 If its anything like your first three Sean then I cant wait to hear it 1
Sean Hampsey Posted March 25, 2017 Author Posted March 25, 2017 Thank you. It's certainly up there! Sean
Neilb Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Hi Shaun Fabulous. Are you going to post a track listing?- its frustrating not knowing the names of so many great records. Neil 1
Guest Polyvelts Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Haven't heard 'Lady in Red' in a long time - it was MASSIVE, one of those catchy tunes you finally got sick of through overplay (same as 'Prayin') - but hearing it now it sounds brilliant especially that bit when he sings 'Hey Hey Lady' just before the chorus ! and the great rap at the end 'Walking lonely street's at night - it really aint right' 'Smiling at passing cars, hanging round in bars'.
Sean Hampsey Posted March 25, 2017 Author Posted March 25, 2017 2 hours ago, neilb said: Hi Shaun Fabulous. Are you going to post a track listing?- its frustrating not knowing the names of so many great records. Neil Hi Neil, Yes indeed. Will do Sean
Sean Hampsey Posted March 25, 2017 Author Posted March 25, 2017 1 hour ago, polyvelts said: Haven't heard 'Lady in Red' in a long time - it was MASSIVE, one of those catchy tunes you finally got sick of through overplay (same as 'Prayin') - but hearing it now it sounds brilliant especially that bit when he sings 'Hey Hey Lady' just before the chorus ! and the great rap at the end 'Walking lonely street's at night - it really aint right' 'Smiling at passing cars, hanging round in bars'. You're right mate. It did go huge! I found it originally in Lincoln Market for about 10p. When Crofty and I used to sit down and decide what we were going to play that night he wasnt too keen, so I played him the other side (Cup Runneth Over) which he liked even less, so we agreed to go for 'Lady In Red' as the better side! As usual we'd both play our 'tips' twice each in a night, so by the time the night was over it was a Monster! Was the first of my tunes to get 'bootlegged' so I guess at that point I knew I had a hit on my hands Sean
Sean Hampsey Posted March 27, 2017 Author Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Here's the playlist for the fourth and final podcast! Enjoy. Sean Almost Forgotten - Early 80's Allnighter Sounds - Part Four 1 Alan Harris Get Ready 2 Bros Gilmore I Feel A Song 3 Little Anthony Love Was Born For Me 4 LTD You Must Have Known I Needed Love 5 Cut Glass Alive With Love 6 Instant Funk Crying 7 High Fashion Hold On 8 Rufus Any Love 9 Kashif Rumours 10 Jessie Mitchell It Could Have Been Different 11 Luckey Davis It's Not Where You Start 12 CoCo & Ben Good Feeling 13 EJ Rice Will You Be Coming Back 14 Fantastic Shakers Biggest Mistake 15 Alex Taylor Slowly Turning To Love 16 Bobby Raylov If We Can't Be Lovers 17 24 Karat Gold New Love 18 Motherfox Falling Into Love 19 Omni Out Of My Hands 20 Ruby Wilson The Feelin's Still There 21 Samona Cooke Subway 22 Perfections Can This Be Real 23 Joe Simon Love Look At Us Now 24 Coke Escovedo I Wouldn’t Change A Thing 25 Ronnie Dyson Lady In Red 26 Stargard I'll Always Love You 27 Veda Brown I had A Fight With Love 28 Enchantment Thank You Girl For Loving Me 29 BoBo Mr Soul Hitchiking To Heartbreak 30 Ron Matlock You Got The Best Of Me 31 Sonny Charles Put It In A Magazine 32 Booker Newbury Love Town 33 Walter Jackson Touching In The Dark 34 Brainstorm We're On Our Way Home Edited April 2, 2017 by Sean Hampsey 2
Mark R Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 My Ruby Wilson on UK Magnet is sooooo crackly! :-( Good stuff Sean! Cheers, Mark R 1
Codfromderby Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 there's some stuff on there I've not heard since the days, and had not even thought about since, great post, instant funk, Alex Taylor, joe Simon, fook knows where I heard them originally but they certainly are familiar and stirred some memories 1
Sean Hampsey Posted March 31, 2017 Author Posted March 31, 2017 On 27/03/2017 at 23:47, Mark R said: My Ruby Wilson on UK Magnet is sooooo crackly! :-( Good stuff Sean! Cheers, Mark R Thanks Mark Lovely t'other side on that 45 too! Sean
St James Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks for putting these 80s forgotten mixes Sean, have really enjoyed them...2 records that stick in my mind from back then: Come Get It - Swamp Dog Originals - Down to Love Town Great times indeed Best, Ric F 1
Sean Hampsey Posted March 31, 2017 Author Posted March 31, 2017 5 hours ago, Geoff said: Another great podcast. Thank you very much. Thanks Geoff. My pleasure! Sean
Steveh73 Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 Great music - just can't imagine many of these finding favour on today's northern scene!! 1
Sean Hampsey Posted April 1, 2017 Author Posted April 1, 2017 1 hour ago, steveh73 said: Great music - just can't imagine many of these finding favour on today's northern scene!! Which is really bizarre when you consider that they were absolutely massive on the Northern Scene of 35 years ago! Where did it all go wrong? Sean 2
Jamesh Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 Great music, thanks for posting. I find it surprising that more of this isn't played out and about 2
Mickey Finn Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 Many thanks for posting these, more than a few newies for these ears. You could do a revival session with some of these at the Whitby July weekender 1
Sean Hampsey Posted April 1, 2017 Author Posted April 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Mickey Finn said: Many thanks for posting these, more than a few newies for these ears. You could do a revival session with some of these at the Whitby July weekender Thanks mate. I could certainly work a few into my set in the Modern Room, if that's what you mean? Sean
Mickey Finn Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 Spot on! Look forward to seeing you there Michael 1
Algsoul Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 Quote Enchantment Thank The Lord For Loving Me tuneeeeeeee is this lp only and which one please lawrence
Sean Hampsey Posted April 2, 2017 Author Posted April 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, algsoul said: Enchantment Thank The Lord For Loving Me tuneeeeeeee is this lp only and which one please lawrence Hi there, yes LP only and can be found on this one here for about a tenner! https://www.discogs.com/Enchantment-Enchantment/release/1308611 May have lead you on the rocks, its'Thank you Girl' not 'Thank The Lord', Cheers Sean
Algsoul Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 14 minutes ago, Sean Hampsey said: Hi there, yes LP only and can be found on this one here for about a tenner! https://www.discogs.com/Enchantment-Enchantment/release/1308611 May have lead you on the rocks, its'Thank you Girl' not 'Thank The Lord', Cheers Sean thanks sean got one on order now lawrence 1
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